Company Description

KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, is a national network of free, open enrollment, college preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and life. There are 285 KIPP schools across the nation and the District of Columbia, serving more than 175,000 students and alumni with more than 15,000 educators.

Founded in 2008 with 50 students in 5th grade, KIPP Columbus currently educates more than 2,000 students in grades Kindergarten through twelfth. With a mission to, together with families and the community, create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose -- college, career, and beyond -- KIPP has maintained excellence in its growth, and will improve upon that standard – proving what is possible in public education.

KIPP Columbus continues to see incredible academic results, including in our early literacy program where more than 80% of kindergarten and first grade students ended last school year reading on grade level. In addition, in our first four graduating classes (in spring 2020 -2023) 100% of students were accepted to college and/or military service and 100% graduated.

In addition to academic excellence, KIPP Columbus also partners with nearly 100 community organizations to provide extracurricular activities, programming, health and wellness services, meals, and more to KIPP students, families, and the broader community. The KIPP Columbus learning campus will continue to advance student learning, expand partnerships, enable superior programming, and serve as a teaching and leadership lab for schools nationwide, reimagining education through a deeper lens of antiracism, excellence, and joy as we expand to educate nearly 4,000 students on our learning campus in the coming years.

Interested in learning more about our school? Please check out our website: https://www.kippcolumbus.org/

Job Description

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Senior Regional Operations & Compliance Associate plays a vital role in ensuring operational excellence and compliance integrity across KIPP Columbus. This position supports regional compliance management by ensuring data is accurate, documentation is complete, and reporting is timely across key operational service areas including child nutrition, transportation, and state compliance requirements.

The Senior Regional Operations & Compliance Associate works closely with both regional team members and school-based operations teams to ensure that compliance submissions are accurate and all required documentation is collected, verified, and maintained. In addition to compliance responsibilities, this role provides essential support for special projects such as coordinating external event requests, managing logistics for campus-wide events, and preparing materials and logistics for monthly Board of Directors meetings.

This role is ideal for someone who finds purpose in structure and precision, and who is motivated by ensuring that strong systems and accurate reporting allow KIPP Columbus to deliver on its mission for students and families.

Compliance and Reporting

• Managing regional compliance systems to ensure data accuracy and timely reporting for all operational services, including child nutrition, transportation, and state compliance requirements.

• Collecting, verifying, and organizing required documentation for monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance submissions.

• Maintaining up-to-date trackers and dashboards that monitor data, deadlines, and deliverables to drive operational excellence.

• Supporting the preparation and submission of reports to the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW), KIPP Columbus’ charter sponsor, and other relevant agencies.

• Assisting in preparation for audits, sponsor reviews, and compliance site visits by ensuring documentation is current and complete.

Operations, Events, and Board Support

• Coordinating logistics for monthly Board of Directors meetings, including catering orders, agenda preparation, and room setup.

• Supporting special projects and regional initiatives, including external event requests and campus-wide events, to ensure seamless planning and execution.

• Collaborating with the COO and regional operations team to ensure strong follow-through on operational goals and project deliverables.

• Managing procurement, scheduling, and vendor coordination for key operational events and initiatives.

Project Management and Collaboration

• Maintaining project trackers, monitoring deadlines, and communicating progress updates for recurring and special initiatives.

• Collecting updates, preparing summaries, and following up on action items to ensure accountability and completion.

• Working closely with both regional team members and school-based Operations Coordinators to ensure alignment and consistency across all operational systems.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in operations, compliance, or project coordination.

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of relevant experience required.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a high level of attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in decision-making.

• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through.

• Demonstrated alignment with KIPP Columbus’ mission, values, and commitment to excellence.

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits

KIPP Columbus offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit plan including medical and dental insurance, as well as group term life insurance, retirement plan and paid time off.

Statement of Non-Disclosure

KIPP Columbus is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school for consideration of any position (admission, employment, etc.). KIPP Columbus does not discriminate on the basis of disability, gender, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that is contained in the definition of hate crimes set forth in Section 4112.02 of the Ohio Revised Code.