Regional Operations Manager

Who We Are KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, within 17 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 10,000 students and supporting 8,300 alumni to and through college and beyond. Our award winning schools are part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, dedicated to meeting the needs of all learners and providing the social, emotional and academic support for success in high school, college, and life. Mission Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world. 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 Regional Operations Manager plays a critical role in advancing operational excellence across KIPP SoCal Public Schools by leading the development, standardization, and implementation of policies and procedures in key functional areas such as emergency preparedness, student safety, and procurement. This role ensures compliance with organizational and legal standards while providing high-level support to school operations teams. By engaging stakeholders across the organization and centralizing operations work where possible, the Regional Operations Manager is a key driver in the execution of KIPP SoCal's operations vision to create safe, efficient, and equitable learning environments for all students. Emergency Preparedness and Response, Student Safety, and Procurement (55%) Lead the on-going development and improvement of standardized emergency procedures and resources to ensure the day-to-day safety of all students, team-members and visitors. Coordinate and facilitate annual Incident Command System training, lockdown training, the Great Shake drill, and beginning-of-year emergency preparedness training across all schools and regional teams. Respond to and support school/regional teams in real-time as emergencies arise on school campuses. Provide oversight and accountability to ensure compliance with all local, district, state and federal laws and regulations governing emergency preparedness, student safety, and procurement; oversight includes (but is not limited to): Monthly emergency preparedness drills Comprehensive School Safety Plans Emergency Action Plans Business Continuity Plan Emergency supplies Oversee key operational vendor relationships (e.g., furniture, office supplies, uniforms, curriculum) and develop effective quality control processes to ensure vendors are providing quality and continued service to all schools. Oversee and streamline procurement processes and billing processes (including annual region-wide curriculum ordering and classroom furniture ordering) and assist school teams with purchasing as needed Create and manage users on all procurement systems (Amazon Business, Staples, ParentSquare, EZ Cater, InstaCart, etc.) and provide support to school teams with troubleshooting and navigating procurement softwares/systems. Act as the liaison between school teams and the regional Finance Team to proactively and reactively address questions and challenges as they arise. Act as the liaison with the Expanded Learning Team to ensure all aspects of emergency preparedness, student safety, and procure…

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