CareerPlan

Managing Director of School Operations, High Schools

Newark, NJ, usFull-time$162k2026-10-06 → 2026-10-22

Core

Own operational excellence at two Newark high schools, setting standards for safety, attendance, enrollment, and instructional time while coaching Directors of Campus Operations.

Role type

Senior operations leadership (school-based)

Builds

High school operational systems, playbooks, and a culture of excellence for KIPP Newark students

Domain

Education (K-12) + Operations Management

Required skills

School-based operations leadership, direct management of teams, developing leaders, data-driven decision making, stakeholder management, strategic planning, crisis management, budget management, process standardization

Preferred skills

K-12 education experience, business or operations management background

Technologies

None explicitly stated

Responsibilities

Manage Directors of Campus Operations at two high schools, conduct operational audits and walkthroughs, coach underperforming staff, drive attendance and enrollment metrics, ensure safety compliance, manage school budgets, standardize operational processes across schools

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC