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Special Projects Manager

Springfield, Massachusetts, United States

Who are we?

Springfield Prep Charter School is a K-8 public charter school in Springfield, Massachusetts that prepares all students for high school, college, and life. We are driven by the belief that all children deserve a world-class education and that they can and will achieve when provided with high expectations, rigorous curriculum, and a joyful school culture. 

Overview

The Special Projects Manager (SPM) has significant responsibility in the areas of general administration, special projects, and governance.  You are a detail-oriented “doer” who has experience showing exceptional judgment while managing multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.  Reporting to the Executive Director (ED), you will work on a range of projects that span compliance, governance, operations, and communications, freeing the ED to focus on fundraising, strategy, and organizational leadership.  In a special projects role, you will be required to work across teams and departments and pivot as needs arise.  

What does the Special Projects Manager do?

Administration & Compliance

  • Develop expertise in key areas of public school compliance; support the ED in applying research, analysis, and writing skills to the school’s emergent policy, legal, advocacy, and compliance needs in partnership with school counsel as needed.  
  • Drive collaborative work on key compliance cycles (e.g., Annual Reports, Accountability Reports, Handbook and Policy updates, DESE site visits).
  • Support the ED and senior leaders to meet the requirements of the Superintendent’s Checklist and internal annual cross-functional task list.
  • Contribute to other reporting requirements as needed (Financial, State, Federal, lender, etc.)

Governance

  • Oversee meeting scheduling, planning, and follow-up for the School’s Board of Trustees and subcommittees by supporting the coordination with the Board Chair and Committee Chairs; ensuring compliance with aspects of the Open Meeting Law, and taking meeting minutes. 
  • Liaise with the ED, CFO, and counsel to support compliance, meeting preparation, and follow-up for the school’s mission-affiliated nonprofit organizations.

Operations & Data

  • Lead annual survey processes to drive continuous school improvement; support and/or lead survey development/improvement, data analysis, and action steps.
  • Do ad hoc data analysis as needed and/or coordinate the production of data from other leaders and data platforms.  
  • Support select school operations initiatives as needed (e.g., enrollment, event and field trip planning, family engagement initiatives, and assessment coordination).

What makes a great Manager of Special Projects at our school?

  • You are deeply committed to our mission and unwavering in your belief that all children can achieve at the highest levels, regardless of their socioeconomic background.  You believe schools should be held accountable for this
  • You are exceptionally detail-oriented
  • You are a fast learner who can quickly adapt and lead through change when given new initiatives and responsibilities 
  • You are an independent self-starter with a high degree of personal responsibility and capacity for self-managing multiple high-level projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment 
  • You are an experienced project manager who can work across teams to deliver results
  • You have strong data analysis and Excel/Google Sheets skills — you use data tools to efficiently turn synthesized data into clear takeaways and use that to drive organizational improvement
  • You have exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, research, and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with senior management, Springfield Prep’s Board of Trustees, staff, and external partners

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree, Advanced degree in related field preferred (e.g., MPA, JD)
  • At least 5 years of related work experience, experience as a manager or program leader strongly preferred
  • Direct experience working in a field with a high degree of state oversight and a complex compliance framework 
  • Experience managing projects in one or more of the areas under the SPM purview
  • Direct experience working with nonprofit or public boards of trustees strongly preferred

Who should apply?

Our community and student body are diverse, and we believe that we can best achieve our mission when our leadership, teachers, and staff reflect our students’ identities. Therefore, we are committed to being a diverse organization at all levels. With this in mind, we encourage people from all backgrounds and identities to apply. 

Schedule & Compensation

The MSP is a full-time, year-round administrator position with generous paid time off (5 weeks vacation plus 12 paid holidays and 9 days of personal and sick time).   The salary range for this position is $84,207 to $97,863 based on demonstrated experience at this level.  The school provides full benefits and a working environment that includes all the necessary technology and resources to succeed.  Most of all, you will join a team of like-minded professionals working to achieve the same mission. 

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

As an equal opportunity employer, Springfield Preparatory Charter School provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, military service, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal or state law. 

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