Uncommon Schools

Special Assistant

Newark, NJ, United States

Sponsorship not specified$20k-$40kDetected 5 days ago

Project ManagementLogisticsCommunicationMentoringPublic SpeakingOrganizational Skills

About the role

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities.
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.

Manage the CSO's calendar, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel logistics and comprehensive itineraries.
Provide administrative support for the CSO team (credit card reconciliation, reimbursements, and other office tasks).
We are dedicated to building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences, reflective of the communities we serve---with over 70% of our staff identifying as people of color.

Experience as an assistant to senior leaders, or prior school operations/teacher experience within K-12 settings.
Experience creating presentations, managing trackers, or operationalizing programs.
Newark, NJ | In person 5 days/week | travel and weekend work required.

Bachelor's degree.
1-2 years of professional experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and follow projects through to completion.
High level of discretion handling confidential information and interacting with senior stakeholders.
Ability to travel frequently (weekly travel between NYC and Newark
monthly travel to Boston, Rochester, and/or Camden) and to work occasional weekends as needed.

Compensation for this role is between $64,000 to $75,300.
Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant professional experience, education, certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools.
If you meet all job description requirements you will likely receive an offer of $67,800.

Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits
Pre-tax flexible spending, dependent care, and health saving accounts
A detailed list of all benefits is located HERE.
We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions.

At Uncommon, we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students, staff, and community thrive.

If you would like to request an accommodation, please email recruitment@uncommonschools.org.

This listing is sourced directly from Uncommon Schools's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.