Uncommon Schools
education
SpecialProjectsCoordinator
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“Special Projects Coordinator at Uncommon Schools. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, project management. execute key logistics and provide operational support. execution of various school systems including assessments, facilities, student food service, staff & student technology, and event planning.”
What You'll Achieve.
enable students and teachers alike to flourish; support operations and student achievement at the school
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing while demonstrating interpersonal skills with teammates, teachers, students, parents, and additional stakeholders., Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in the face of competing demands and external pressures., Large project oversight from planning to execution, with direct accountability for results from multiple stakeholders (teachers, building partners, operations associates, etc. )., digital literacy skills, including database management and Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel., Prior project management and/or office-based customer service experience., time management ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines., 1 to 3 years of teaching or school administrative office experience, Bachelor’s degree required.
Nice to Have
Spanish-speaking skills strongly preferred to support effective communication with our students, families, and community members.
What You'll Do.
execute key logistics and provide operational support
execution of various school systems including assessments
staff & student technology
Family and student events
such as Report Card Conferences
Internal quarterly assessments and state assessments
ensuring that all state testing compliance and state-specific regulations are followed
coordinating the dispersal of all meals and partnership with food vendors
Student and staff technology
School visual décor and aesthetics
celebrating students and creating a welcoming environment
Transportation systems
Extra-curricular activities
Other projects and new initiatives to support operations and student achievement at the school
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
interpersonal skills with teammates, teachers, students, parents, and additional stakeholders; direct accountability for results from multiple stakeholders (teachers, building partners, operations associates, etc. )
Communication Scope
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; interpersonal skills; Spanish-speaking skills strongly preferred
Process & Methodology
Large project oversight from planning to execution, Prior project management experience
Full Job Description
Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond. Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks , reflecting our dedication to their success. We invest deeply in our educators , offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Join us to work hard, do good, and make a lasting difference! At Uncommon Schools, Special Projects Coordinators (SPCs) execute key logistics and provide operational support that enable students and teachers alike to flourish. The SPC is the executor of various school systems including assessments, facilities, student food service, staff & student technology, and event planning. The SPC reports to the school’s Director of Operations (DOO). As the Special Projects Coordinator , you will own the execution of the following workstreams: * Family and student events, such as Report Card Conferences * Internal quarterly assessments and state assessments, ensuring that all state testing compliance and state-specific regulations are followed * Student food systems, coordinating the dispersal of all meals and partnership with food vendors * Student and staff technology * School visual décor and aesthetics, celebrating students and creating a welcoming environment * Transportation systems * Extra-curricular activities, enrichment programs, and field trips * Other projects and new initiatives to support operations and student achievement at the school At our larger campuses, we have two or three SPC roles: SPC - Technology & Assessments, SPC - Events , and SPC - Systems. The workstreams for these roles are more specific from the list above, as the titles suggest. ## Qualifications * Abili
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