KIPP Capital Region Public Schools
Manager of School Strategy and Projects (Immediate)
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Albany, New York, United States
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College or University is preferred. High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate required.
- At least two (2) years of professional experience in project management, program coordination, executive support, operations, administration, or a related field.
- Experience supporting senior leaders or executive teams, preferably within education, nonprofit organizations, or complex multi-site environments.
- Demonstrated success managing multiple projects, coordinating stakeholders, and delivering results within established timelines.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills, including calendar management, meeting coordination, document preparation, and project tracking.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing professional correspondence, presentations, reports, and executive summaries.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and project management tools.
- Experience developing and maintaining project trackers, dashboards, workflows, and administrative systems.
- Ability to analyze information, identify trends, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, anticipate needs, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities.
- Experience handling confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
- Prior experience working in public charter schools, K–12 education, or mission-driven organizations preferred.
- Experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives and working with multiple stakeholders preferred.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule outside regular business hours when necessary.
- Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.
Full description
KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond. Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500+ students in grades K-12 across seven schools. We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts. Talent. Perspective. Drive. Inspiration. So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, and then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive.We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together.
Position Overview
The Manager of School Strategy and Projects plays a critical role in supporting the Chief Schools Officer (CSO) and Schools Team in the planning, coordination, and execution of regional priorities, strategic initiatives, and administrative operations across KIPP Capital Region.
Duties/Responsibilities
Strategic Project Management & Execution
- Partner directly with the CSO to coordinate and execute strategic projects, initiatives, and priorities across the Schools Team.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and assigned responsibilities.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely execution, effective coordination, and alignment with regional priorities.
- Establish and maintain project management tools, trackers, dashboards, and reporting systems that provide visibility into progress and outcomes.
- Monitor project milestones and proactively follow up with stakeholders to ensure deliverables are completed on time.
- Identify potential project risks, barriers, and competing priorities, elevating concerns to the CSO with recommended solutions.
- Coordinate cross-functional initiatives involving school leaders, regional departments, and external stakeholders as directed by the CSO.
- Support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Schools Team initiatives, ensuring strong execution from initiation through completion.
- Track progress against established goals and prepare regular project updates, status reports, and recommendations for the CSO.
- Support the development and implementation of systems that improve project accountability, efficiency, and organizational effectiveness.