Uncommon Schools

Manager, HS Student Talent - Operations

New York, NY, United States

Sponsorship not specified$15k-$20kDetected 4 days ago

Project ManagementAccountingBudgetingLogisticsProcurementCommunicationCollaborationMentoringPublic 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.

Coordinate career exploration experiences hosted by Uncommon Schools and external corporate partners.
Manage logistics and operations for student competitions, including debate, chess, and other talent-based events.
Support large-scale student experiences such as talent showcases, community events, and cross-regional competitions.
Support campus-based Student Talent Managers with budget monitoring, financial processes, and quarterly budget meetings.
Monitor team budget progress and partner with Finance and Accounting teams to ensure effective budget management.
Manage the Uncommon Summer Program Scholarship process, including administration, communications, tracking systems, and continuous improvement efforts.
Prepare materials and presentations for board meetings, staff meetings, and external partners.
Create and distribute quarterly newsletters and other team communications.
Manage biannual student and staff survey processes.
Lead the planning, execution, promotion, communication, budgeting, and procurement for 15-20 student and team events annually.

Bachelor's degree required.
3-4 years of relevant experience in operations, program management, event management, project coordination, or related work.
Experience managing projects, events, or operational workstreams from planning through execution.
Experience supporting budgets, financial tracking, procurement, or related operational processes.
Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and exercise sound judgment.

Master's degree.
K-12 school operations experience is a plus
Experience supporting secondary school programs, school operations, student activities, or youth-serving organizations.
Experience leading large-scale events, programs, or student-facing initiatives.
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods during events and program activities.
Ability to set up equipment or materials and carry moderately heavy objects (20-40 pounds).

The full compensation range for this role is $91,300-$107,400.
Typically, new hires who fully meet the qualifications and experience expectations for the role will start at or near $94,000.
Starting compensation below this reflects candidates with less experience or qualifications.
Compensation determinations consider relevant experience and tenure with Uncommon Schools.
Additionally, because we value internal growth and tenure, current staff members are not subject to salary caps within this range.

Regional staff will have the same holidays and sustainability days as school-based staff in their region, and flexible summer PTO
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA)
403(b) retirement savings program + employer match
Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits
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.

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