Reporting to the Executive Director, the Chief of Staff is a critical member of KIPP Baltimore’s senior leadership team, working cross-functionally as an organizational leader to bring KIPP Baltimore into its next chapter of growth and innovation. KIPP Baltimore’s Chief of Staff manages functions critical to the region’s success, including finance, HR, risk and our KIPP Forward program. This is an ideal opportunity for seasoned professionals with a track record of building systems in organizations that have moved from start-up to long-term sustainability. The incoming KIPP Baltimore Chief of Staff is people- and community-oriented in their approach to ensuring KIPP Baltimore’s schools, families, and teams have the resources to thrive.Duties and ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & Partnership:As a member of the senior leadership team, act as a thought partner to the Executive Director, helping to shape the organization’s strategic priorities and ensuring alignment across teams.Assist in the development and execution of strategic plans and organizational goals, ensuring they are achieved efficiently and effectively.Serve as an ambassador for the Executive Director in internal and external meetings, and support the coordination of key events or stakeholders.Act as a liaison between the Executive Director and senior leadership team, ensuring clear communication, alignment, and smooth execution of key initiatives.Direct the planning and implementation of special initiatives, such as new programs, policy changes, or school expansion efforts.
 Cross-Functional Operational Support:Design and facilitate cross-functional team meetings to ensure effective collaboration and accountability across all departments.Streamline internal processes and workflows to increase efficiency, and manage day-to-day operations to ensure optimal functioning across the organization.Work closely with the leadership team to identify and address operational challenges or bottlenecks.Oversee management of key data and reporting, ensuring key metrics are tracked, reviewed, and utilized in decision-making.Finance, HR, and Risk Leadership:Develop and execute the strategic financial vision for KIPP Baltimore.Oversee strategic financial planning that reflects educational priorities and sustainability.Partner with the Executive Director to develop and execute a growth strategy for a new school’s model for Baltimore schools, while maintaining the financial health of the organization through the lens of facility acquisition and financing. Supervise organization-wide accounting practices to ensure continuous compliance in all aspects of financial reporting. Lead region-wide management of insurance, and other risk management strategies. Direct the preparation of reports to meet the compliance needs of government agencies, grants, and bank covenants.Manage HR & Finance staff responsible for payroll, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, and petty cash.Support Principals and School Operations Leaders with the training, tools, and supervision needed to effectively manage school-level financial operations.Support strong grant management.Supervise the management of human resource functions (benefits administration, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, outplacement counseling, exit interviews, etc.).Direct the implementation of strong performance management systems that result in consistent feedback, coaching and development of staff.Board Support:Lead the preparation of materials for Board meetings, including drafting and gathering reports, synthesizing key information, and ensuring proper follow-up.Serve as a key resource for Board members and help facilitate communication between the Board and senior leadership.Staff Leadership and Development:Manage Regional Operations Manager and Director of KIPP Forward, serving as coach and accountability partner, fostering a culture of professional development and growth.Promote organizational values and lead by example to cultivate an inclusive and supportive work environment.