Are you someone who loves bringing structure to complex work, building strong relationships, and helping teams operate smoothly behind the scenes? As the Associate Manager, Regional Operations, you’ll play a key role in supporting school and regional leaders across New York by driving projects, managing communications, and ensuring important operational work moves forward effectively.
In this role, you’ll partner closely with regional leadership to coordinate initiatives, improve systems and processes, and support meaningful experiences for staff and leaders. Your work will help schools stay focused on delivering an excellent educational experience for students and families across Uncommon Schools.
Responsibilities
Regional Project & Operations Management
- Lead and manage regional projects and operational initiatives that support school and regional leadership
- Coordinate major events and retreats, including logistics, communication, and follow through
- Support the implementation and improvement of regional systems, processes, and collaboration tools
- Manage timelines, action items, and deliverables to ensure projects stay on track and aligned to priorities
Meeting & Leadership Support
- Plan and coordinate recurring regional leadership meetings and operational touchpoints
- Prepare materials, agendas, notes, and follow up communication for leadership meetings
- Partner with leaders across teams to ensure meetings are well organized, productive, and actionable
- Track decisions and next steps while helping maintain accountability across stakeholders
Communication & Coordination
- Draft and edit emails, presentations, and other written communications on behalf of regional leaders
- Coordinate scheduling, travel, and meeting logistics for senior operational leaders
- Serve as a reliable point of coordination across teams, ensuring information is clear and shared effectively
- Support expense management and additional administrative processes as needed
Team Collaboration & Support
- Coach and support junior staff members who provide operational or administrative support
- Build strong working relationships with school based and regional teams
- Contribute to special projects and operational priorities that strengthen regional effectiveness and collaboration