KIPP - Associate Director of Operational Leadership - Oakland

Job Summary

The Associate Director of Operational Leadership strengthens school operations across KIPP NorCal by delivering stronger operational results and developing Directors of School Operations (DSOs) as strategic, high-performing leaders. The role reports to the Director of Operational Leadership + Systems and connects regional priorities to consistent execution across schools.

The role has two core responsibilities:

Improve Great Eight outcomes. The “Great Eight” are KIPP NorCal’s eight priority areas for operational excellence:

High Performing Operations Teams

Thriving Attendance

Sustainable Enrollment

Families are Partners

Strong Supports

Administrative Integrity

Safe + Well Community

Optimal Facilities

The Associate Director owns strategy execution and results for a focused subset of these outcomes. The role identifies the drivers of performance, sets the improvement strategy, establishes effective practices, and equips schools with the tools and learning needed to execute. The Associate Director monitors results, addresses performance gaps, and adjusts the approach based on data and school feedback.

Strengthen DSO leadership. The Associate Director owns designated components of the DSO talent and development strategy, from hiring and onboarding through ongoing leadership development and performance support. The role designs learning experiences and support structures, monitors DSO growth, and equips School Leaders to develop and hold DSOs accountable. Some components are led independently; others are led jointly with another Associate Director to create a coherent DSO experience.

The Associate Director delivers results by aligning school and regional stakeholders around clear outcomes, ownership, and expectations. The role tailors implementation support to school and leader needs while maintaining consistent regional standards. Within the department strategy, the Associate Director owns a defined set of Key Results and dec

Requirements / Qualifications

Experience

Six or more years of progressive experience in K–12 school operations or a related field, including at least three years in a school-based operations leadership role such as Director of School Operations or an equivalent position.

Demonstrated experience owning complex initiatives across multiple schools or teams and delivering measurable improvements through others.

Experience using regional and school-level performance data to identify trends, diagnose root causes, set priorities, and adjust strategy.

Experience designing and leading professional learning, onboarding, or leadership-development experiences for adult learners.

Experience coaching and developing school-based leaders and partnering with their managers to strengthen performance.

Experience leading change across multiple stakeholder groups, including school leaders, regional teams, and functional partners.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Public Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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