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Company Description: Our mission is to provide outstanding educational leadership to our students, and that starts with hiring exceptional candidates. While we don't have any immediate openings, we encourage you to apply to be considered for future positions. Our success is due in large part to our focus on providing a comprehensive education that includes academic, co-curricular, and social-emotional learning opportunities to ensure our students are prepared for life beyond the classroom. Job Description: The task of building better-performing schools requires the unflagging commitment of senior operations leaders that are willing to embrace the urgency and excitement of this important work. We require a competent operational leader who can set and attain high academic standards in schools through the support and management of a team of DOOs. The Regional Superintendent of Operations is required to develop the capacity to manage schools to achieve operational excellence: School Management: • The DOO is responsible for overseeing essential aspects of the school such as facilities maintenance, financial management, transportation, food service, enrollment management, and fostering positive student and staff culture • The DOOs must be held accountable for their performance metrics to ensure the achievement of the organization's objectives. Utilize tools like Operations Dashboard, Operations Inspections, and Mid-Year Evaluations to measure progress and offer support to enhance performance • Utilize effective communication strategies, such as virtual meetings or standard communication channels, to ensure cross-regional collaboration in the initiation and implementation of operations initiatives • Help in the recruitment, training, leadership, and evaluation of operations personnel, particularly the DOO and school-based operations teams, through close coordination and collaboration Leadership And Collaboration: • Serve as a model of excellence and professionalism to your team, inspiring them to strive for greatness and reach new heights of success and accomplishment • Foster harmonious relationships with Regional Superintendents of Operations throughout Uncommon to facilitate the consistent implementation of school operations goals • Operate in unison with Regional Superintendents of Instruction to improve Principal/DOO co-leader teamwork • Cooperate with the regional education support team to develop and execute different regional initiatives and systems, including enrollment administration, child nutrition plans, and government reporting standards • Bridge the gap between schools and Home Office units to intelligently identify issues and devise sustainable solutions Qualifications: • A steadfast commitment to the purpose of Uncommon Schools and a strong belief in our ambition to be an anti-racist establishment • Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a remarkable track record of success in school operations management • Record of effectively leading, reinforcing, and retaining a productive team • Skilled in building meaningful relationships and fostering a shared vision among various partners, including school leaders, regional administrators, the Home Office, and the Uncommon community • Skilled in strategically assessing and prioritizing high-stakes problems with a clear understanding of the impact of each decision; sound judgment and critical thinking skills to navigate risks and challenges with ease • Proficiency to succeed in a rapidly shifting and agile organization • Exhibits excellent time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize them accordingly. Required Experience: • The perfect applicant for this role must have 3-5 years of experience in managing school operations and facilities • I am proud to have overseen a team that consistently achieves impressive results • Having a Bachelor's degree is a requisite, and it is recommended that one pursues a graduate degree in business or operations to be highly competitive in this position. Additional Information: Our people are what makes us Uncommon: We recognize that our staff is the driving force behind our success. As such, we incorporate fairness, transparency, and clarity into every aspect of our compensation philosophy and benefits packages. Our team members receive the best training and support to create mission-driven schools that provide top-notch education to our students. Compensation: The compensation for this position, based in Rochester, begins at $148,000 but may be adjusted based on several factors such as professional experience, education, and tenure with Uncommon Schools. Benefits: We take our commitment to our employees health very seriously, which is why we offer a range of wellness benefits that cover everything from physical fitness to mental health. These benefits ensure that our employees are at their best, both physically and mentally, and are therefore able to perform at their highest level. We place a significant focus on creating a collaborative workspace where all employees can actively contribute to and benefit from the exchange of ideas. We believe in cultivating a community that respects and recognizes the unique perspectives each person brings to the table.