Regional Operations Manager

KIPP SoCal Public Schools

. Lead development and improvement of standardized emergency procedures and resources .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $76,472 - $110,885 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in emergency preparedness, project management, and policy development across multiple sites, with a strong focus on compliance and operational efficiency. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage logistics in a fast-paced educational environment.

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Emergency PreparednessProject ManagementPolicy DevelopmentCross-Functional CollaborationGoogle Workspace

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Hard Skills

Emergency Procedures DevelopmentPolicy ImplementationProcurement ManagementLogistics CoordinationProject Oversight

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsEffective CommunicationProblem-SolvingTeamwork OrientationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Google SheetsGoogle SlidesGoogle DriveProcurement SoftwareAmazon Business

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeValid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Emergency PreparednessStudent SafetyK-12 EducationCharter OperationsRacial Equity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development and improvement of standardized emergency procedures and resources
Coordinate and facilitate emergency preparedness, Incident Command System, lockdown, earthquake-drill, and beginning-of-year training across schools and regional teams
Respond to and support school/regional teams during campus emergencies
Ensure compliance with local, district, state, and federal laws and regulations related to emergency preparedness, student safety, and procurement
Oversee operational vendor relationships and quality-control processes
Streamline procurement and billing processes, including region-wide curriculum and furniture ordering
Create and manage users on procurement systems and troubleshoot procurement software and systems
Liaise with school teams, the regional Finance Team, and the Expanded Learning Team
Identify, codify, and share school-operations best practices and standard operating procedures
Oversee project management for school moves and support Prop39 applications for co-located campuses
Design and facilitate training for school-based operations staff
Maintain the operations website, weekly bulletin, Google Drive, compliance dashboards, and other resources
Manage logistics for regional operations events and provide on-the-ground school operations support
Manage policies, procedures, resources, and vendor relationships for transportation, visitors/volunteers, and field trips/events
Plan and oversee annual KIPP Experience field trips and support student transportation needs
Support special projects and other tasks assigned by the Associate Director of Regional Operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or comparable required
4+ years of work experience in a fast-paced, high-capacity work environment, preferably within a school setting, with a strong background in project management or charter operations
Experience developing, implementing, and overseeing policies and procedures for multiple sites
Demonstrated ability to lead projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams, coordinate work, and drive change at all organizational levels
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities
Effective teamwork orientation and ability to communicate and build relationships with KIPP SoCal team members at all levels and third-party vendors
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills; systems thinker with an aptitude for proactively building systems
Comfort with ambiguity and working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Motivated and self-directed; demonstrated initiative, leadership, and tenacity
Intermediate experience using Google Workspace, including Google Sheets, Slides, and Drive
Demonstrated passion for improving K-12 public education
Deep commitment to racial and educational equity
Willingness to travel between school sites across Southern California, including greater Los Angeles County and San Diego
Ability to quickly respond and provide remote support in emergency situations at school campuses, sometimes before/after regular school-day hours
Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation needed
Preferred: Experience with Amazon Business or similar procurement platforms
Preferred: Experience with field trip or student transportation logistics

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer; dependents added at 50% of cost
KIPP SoCal life insurance
401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal
Voluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.)
Generous time off program including 22 holidays, sick leave and vacation
Flexible spending account
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)