Position: Chief Operating Officer
Organization: KIPP San Antonio
Location: San Antonio, TX
KIPP San Antonio, a network of free college preparatory schools, is currently seeking a strategic and experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to manage the day-to-day operations of the growing network of schools. This key senior leader will contribute to the development and will lead the implementation of KIPP San Antonio’s strategic plan, including general supervision of the internal operations of the network, financial oversight of the network’s budget, and designing and implementing systems capable of supporting the growing network of KIPP schools in San Antonio.
KIPP San Antonio is currently comprised of: KIPP Aspire Academy, founded in 2003, KIPP University Prep, founded in 2009 and KIPP Camino Academy, to open in August 2010. Building on the success of their local KIPP schools as well as the KIPP national network of schools, they are currently embarking on an aggressive growth plan that will include two additional schools and a five-fold increase in the number of students they serve.
Reporting directly to the CEO and managing the Chief Development Officer, Controller, Director of Human Resources, Student Data Director, IT Manager and Transportation Manager, the COO role is an exciting opportunity for a results-oriented management professional to have a tremendous impact by developing operational solutions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of a high-achieving charter school network. This is a full-time, exempt position located in San Antonio, TX.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the CEO to establish and accomplish organizational goals, objectives and strategic plans, exploring growth opportunities and identifying key risks and success factors
- Lead and manage the KIPP San Antonio School Support Team office which includes the following functions: finance, operations, human resources, technology, development and facilities; oversee the expansion of the School Support Team as laid out in the strategic plan
- Create a data dashboard for the organization, or balanced scorecard, for internal and external use. Develop user-friendly tools and train others so data can be automatically aggregated and reported
- Manage a Controller and overseeing all financial and business planning activities including budgeting, P&L, financial reporting and investigation of strategic financing options
- Oversee the human resource function, including the development and implementation of effective recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and professional development policies
- Collaborate with the Chief Development Officer to manage the organization’s development strategy and marketing initiatives
- Lead the strategic planning for and implementation of all core operational functions including compliance, risk management, contracts, facilities management, data and information systems management, and food and transportation services
- Work with the Chief Executive Officer, provide staff support and guidance to the Board of Directors and act as staff liaison to relevant board committees
Qualifications:
- At least 5 years of senior management experience in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment; demonstrated passion for and commitment to educational equity and education reform strongly preferred
- Demonstrated success leading financial oversight and budgetary tracking to support strategic growth
- Experience managing cross-functional teams to develop and implement systems and processes to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of a growing organization
- Team-player capable of working both collaboratively and independently
- Flexible and able to multi-task; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions; demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to the mission of KIPP San Antonio
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; MBA or other advanced certification preferred
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience, and includes excellent benefits.
To Apply:
KIPP San Antonio has engaged Koya Consulting to help in this hire. Please send a thoughtful cover letter and resume to Katie Bouton at executivesearch@koyaconsulting.com.
KIPP San Antonio is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBT applicants.
About KIPP San Antonio:
KIPP is a national network of 82 schools that are free, open enrollment, and college-preparatory public schools with a track record of preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and in life. KIPP is currently in 19 states and the District of Columbia serving over 20,000 students. Eighty percent of its students are low-income, and more than 90% are African American or Latino. KIPP is committed to providing their students with a top quality education, making no excuses regarding background or previous educational experience, and recognizing that there are no shortcuts to success.
Continuing a pattern of excellence and impact, KIPP San Antonio is a finalist for the H-E-B Excellence in Education Award in the small district category. KIPP San Antonio’s flagship school, KIPP Aspire Academy has scored in the top three middle schools in San Antonio for the past three years, with the highest Reading scores in the city for the last two years. Further, it has maintained the highest attendance rate in San Antonio and was recently named one of "The Best Public Schools" in Texas by the National Center for Educational Accountability. For more information about KIPP San Antonio, please visit www.kippsa.org.