Chief Operations Officer (Apply to On-Ramps Website)

Every School. Every Student. Every Day.

Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) North Carolina, is a network of eight tuition-free, college-preparatory public charter schools educating approximately 3,000 students in grades K-12 in Durham, Halifax, Northampton and Mecklenburg counties. At KIPP NC, we are committed to improving the life outcomes of North Carolina’s children through the delivery of rigorous, research based curricula, and clearing the paths that our students choose to follow by ensuring that they have the roadmaps and guideposts they need to arrive at success - however they define it.

At KIPP North Carolina, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to lead a life filled with choice and opportunity. That belief drives everything we do—and it’s why we’re looking for a dedicated and highly skilled Chief Operating Officer to lead our Operations Team across the state in operational excellence.

To apply for this role, please apply on the On-Ramps website, the consulting firm leading the search for this role.

• 10+ years of progressively increasing operational management experience in the context of a growing organization or business, including line management in at least one of the functional domains of the COO role (operations, compliance, transportation, technology, data analytics, school nutrition, student enrollment, or facilities)
• Previous experience in K-12 schools/education required; must bring robust knowledge of K-12 public education, education reform initiatives, and the charter school movement
• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree in a related field preferred
• Significant team management experience (5-10 years), including experience supporting and coaching top performers and developing other managers
• Maintains an unrelenting commitment to continuous improvement, results-orientation, and unwavering determination to ensure students and teachers succeed always makes decisions in the best interest of students, striking the right balance with external constraints
• Possesses a constant focus on excellence and inspires and leads teams to reach aggressive goals
• Collaborates with a wide range of constituents and to build partnerships around common interests and goals. Builds the strongest relationships with all stakeholders and influences others to achieve outcomes that best support students
• Knows what's important and what to prioritize at all times; maintains flexibility and an ability to maneuver effectively in the face of uncertainty and transition; continuously adapts priorities while maintaining focus on goals
• Demonstrates ability to develop, implement, and manage business systems and processes to support a growing region
• Brings exceptional verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills that contribute to a collegial working environment
• Possesses strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, lead projects, meet multiple concurrent deadlines and organize time and priorities

Attributes

• Possess a deep commitment to both racial equity and improving the lives of kids from low-income communities; experience working within predominantly Black and Brown and low-income communities
• A deep commitment to the mission of KIPP NC and an unwavering belief in the potential of all our students
• An unwavering commitment to anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion, with an ability to serve as an exemplar for the organization's values and foster an inclusive and respectful workplace and liberatory culture
• Understanding and willingness to work in both rural and urban communities, including exhibiting resourcefulness and willingness to travel up to five hours within North Carolina multiple times a week based on need

Compensation: This role offers an annual salary range between $145,000 and $160,000. In addition to a competitive salary, KIPP NC offers a full comprehensive benefits plan, including health care, retirement, and a laptop.

Location: The COO role is a hybrid role with both in person and remote work with travel expected between KIPP NC's three geographies (Charlotte, Durham, and Halifax/Gaston). The COO must live in North Carolina; Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill is ideal given the area's equal distance from our schools in Charlotte, Halifax, and Gaston.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:

• Frequent travel across the state of North Carolina will be required (50-75%).
• Occasional weekend and evening work may be necessary to carry out the requirements of this job.
• Travel to other KIPP regions or for work-related conferences and professional development will be required from time to time.
• A certain number of days per week in the office or schools may be required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.