Public Programs Manager Job at KIPP SoCal Public Schools
Who We Are
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 24 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, within 20 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 9,800 students and supporting 5,800 alumni to and through college and beyond.
What We Believe
KIPP SoCal believes that the purpose of education is for liberation. This means that we see, develop, and inspire the limitless potential in each and all of our KIPPsters.
What We Do
At KIPP SoCal we build trusting relationships that are strengthened by high expectations and collaboration alongside laughter and joy. We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential. We work together with each other and in partnership with families and communities in the active pursuit of a more equitable world. We do the right thing, even when it's not always comfortable standing up and speaking out against anti-blackness, racism, oppression, and injustice. We persevere through obstacles and treat failure as an opportunity to learn and grow.
The Opportunity
- The Public Programs Manager, Federal and State Programs serves as a subject matter expert for meeting all federal and state compliance requirements, and drives compliance efforts across the region’s 23 schools. The Public Programs Manager provides support, training, and coaching to SST and school staff to ensure that KIPP SoCal Public Schools establishes compliant and quality policies and procedures. The Public Programs Manager will be part of the External Impact Team and report to the Managing Director of Public Affairs. The Public Programs Manager will manage one Compliance Associate.
Essential Functions
- Write all Compliance Plans including but not limited to: LCAPs, Federal plans, Title III plans, etc. and assist with charter proposals to prospective and renewing authorizers and government agencies
- Monitor implementation of LCAP, CSI, ATSI, and other school-wide programs; Track progress and risk based on CA Dashboard performance
- Maintain up-to-date calendar of application and submission deadlines
- Lead the preparation of Federal Program Monitoring visits and other reviews
- Gather all needed information for KIPP SoCal Board Meetings
- Perform other duties as identified in order to meet team goals
- Serve as point-person for programmatic compliance requirements of all federal and state funding (with the exception of funds relating to expanded learning)
- Partner with fiscal compliance team to ensure fiscal and programmatic alignment across all federal and state programs
Application & Reporting
- Seek out and assess opportunities for additional public grants to support KIPP SoCal’s priorities and vision
- Gather local, state, and federal data on achievement, demographics, national trends, etc to aid with grant application
- Work with members of the teaching and school leadership staff to gather necessary information for reporting
- Responsible for leading grant application processes including narrative writing and submission
Programming & Compliance
- Train school-based site coordinators, school leaders, and others as needed on program-specific compliance
- Create materials to help stakeholders (e.g. school leaders, Board members, leadership team members) understand public grant and other compliance requirements
- Collect data on best practices for program implementation
- Attend and support school-based meetings such as, but not limited to, Title I and III, LCAP stakeholder meetings, Advocacy and Community Engagement events.
- Complete on-going compliance audits of program attendance, agenda items and storage, and maintain documentation of audit outcomes for public programs dashboard
- Create and maintain a master calendar of all reporting deadlines
- Maintain and organize all reports, audits and survey documentation
- Maintain systems for changes in reporting requirements, tracking changes in documentation
Skills
- Written and Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively, listens and gets clarification, able to read and interpret written information with attention to detail
- Detailed Oriented - Implements internal checks to ensure the accurate review of data
- Self directed - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles, measures self against standard of excellence
- Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
- Planning/Organization - Priorities and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans
- Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoughtfulness
- Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data, uses data to drive decision making
- Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner, reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration, accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments
- Growth Mindset- Open to receiving and giving productive and impactful feedback for the betterment of our programs, and ultimately our schools
The Qualifications
- Bachelors degree preferred
- At least 6 years of work experience in Education, compliance, or related field
- Previous supervisory experience preferred
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong project management skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet and complete deadlines
- Ability to work with varied populations, such as administrators, teachers, and parents
- Exemplary communication skills appropriate to engage a variety of audiences, including senior leaders and external audiences
- Strong creative and technical writing skills, with the ability to synthesize large amounts of information into compelling narratives
- Commitment to KIPP SoCal values and mission
Benefits & Compensation
- KIPP SoCal Public Schools offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The salary range for this position is $72,800 to $109,100. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint of $90,950 depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budget allocated for this role.
- 100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 50% of the cost
- Employer-paid KIPP SoCal life insurance
- 401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal
- Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.)
- Generous time off program includes 22 holidays, sick leave and vacation
- Other great benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP, tuition reimbursement for dependents, etc.)
** PLEASE NOTE: KIPP SoCal Public Schools requires that all team members be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for the safety of our students, family, and staff. Team members may apply to seek a medical exemption. Regardless of your current vaccination status, our team can advise you on how to fulfill this important requirement so that you can start the position in a timely way. We’re here to help. **
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
KIPP SoCal strives to ensure that our careers website is accessible to all, including individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact us. You can find our contact information on our website, http://www.kippsocal.org/. Information will be sent to a talent acquisition representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the hiring process.
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