Special Projects Manager (Bay Area, California) at Summit Public Schools (San Mateo)

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted
3/25/2026
Contact
Talent Team
(510) 394-2802
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$64,427 - $80,999 Annually
Length of Work Year
SY 26-27
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

Reporting to the Dean of Operations, the Special Projects Manager wears many hats while delivering first-class customer service to families, students, teachers, visitors, and other stakeholders. As the “right hand” of the DOO, the Special Projects Manager is an essential strategy partner in driving operational excellence, managing school-wide systems, planning and executing school-wide events and experiences. The Special Project Manager builds and deepens relationships with families of current and prospective students, engages our community through service and partnership, and drives student recruitment and enrollment so that our schools maximize their potential to serve young people and achieve our mission. Who We Are: What if all students graduated high school with the knowledge, skills and habits they need to lead a fulfilled life? This is the question that guides our mission at Summit Public Schools. To collectively prepare a diverse community of young people with the skills, knowledge, and habits to attain economic empowerment and success in a chosen concrete next step toward a fulfilled life. We operate 10 schools serving over 3,300 students in the Bay Area and Washington state. 100% of Summit graduates are college ready and Summit graduates complete college at double the national average. We need exceptional, diverse, and mission-aligned staff to join our team to help prepare our students for a fulfilled life. Join us!

Requirements / Qualifications

What You Need: Commitment to uphold Summit’s values, belief that all children deserve a rigorous and equitable education that prepares them for college and for life. Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. Prior Community Engagement, Operations, Project Management and/or School or Office Experience is strongly preferred. Fluency in English and Spanish is strongly preferred. Proficiency in Google Platforms, including Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Docs, and Google Slides. Flexibility to attend 2-3 evening and weekend events per month. Clear health and background check. You maintain high expectations for all students and believe all students can find success in school, college, and life. You exude a service-oriented mindset and enjoy playing a role in ensuring students, families, and school communities have positive, supportive, and joyful experiences and interactions at school. You thrive while collaborating and are excited to work with your colleagues. You find positivity in sharing successes. You possess outstanding organizational and project management skills, have a passion for the details, and have the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously to meet tight deadlines. You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and proficient computer skills. You are empathetic and culturally competent. You’re open to having hard conversations. You possess strong relationship skills, with the ability to motivate, inspire, develop, and communicate with a diverse group of teachers, leaders, staff members, and community members. You thrive in innovative environments, and are comfortable with the ambiguity that can come with a dynamic and progressive workplace. You have the ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in the face of competing demands and external pressures. You’re committed to continuous improvement, see feedback as a positive, and have a growth mindset.

Requirements / Qualifications

What You Need: Commitment to uphold Summit’s values, belief that all children deserve a rigorous and equitable education that prepares them for college and for life. Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. Prior Community Engagement, Operations, Project Management and/or School or Office Experience is strongly preferred. Fluency in English and Spanish is strongly preferred. Proficiency in Google Platforms, including Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Docs, and Google Slides. Flexibility to attend 2-3 evening and weekend events per month. Clear health and background check. You maintain high expectations for all students and believe all students can find success in school, college, and life. You exude a service-oriented mindset and enjoy playing a role in ensuring students, families, and school communities have positive, supportive, and joyful experiences and interactions at school. You thrive while collaborating and are excited to work with your colleagues. You find positivity in sharing successes. You possess outstanding organizational and project management skills, have a passion for the details, and have the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously to meet tight deadlines. You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and proficient computer skills. You are empathetic and culturally competent. You’re open to having hard conversations. You possess strong relationship skills, with the ability to motivate, inspire, develop, and communicate with a diverse group of teachers, leaders, staff members, and community members. You thrive in innovative environments, and are comfortable with the ambiguity that can come with a dynamic and progressive workplace. You have the ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in the face of competing demands and external pressures. You’re committed to continuous improvement, see feedback as a positive, and have a growth mindset.

Comments and Other Information

What You Get: In addition to joining a highly motivated team and engaging in meaningful work, you’ll have access to a comprehensive suite of benefits including a retirement plan, “take what you need” PTO policy, 11 paid holidays, and 3 weeks of organization-wide closures during the year. You and your dependents will have access to multiple health, dental, and vision plans at 25% cost (we cover the other 75%) and employee life and disability insurance at no cost. Our compensation policy strives to be equitable and transparent. The salary for this position starts at $64,427 and goes up to $80,999 commensurate with experience and qualifications. Summit is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are directly intertwined with education. We are ALL better when we are able to bring our whole selves to work and honor each other’s voices across identities, cultural backgrounds, and life experiences. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals who are members of historically marginalized communities. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.

Comments and Other Information


What You Get: In addition to joining a highly motivated team and engaging in meaningful work, you’ll have access to a comprehensive suite of benefits including a retirement plan, “take what you need” PTO policy, 11 paid holidays, and 3 weeks of organization-wide closures during the year. You and your dependents will have access to multiple health, dental, and vision plans at 25% cost (we cover the other 75%) and employee life and disability insurance at no cost. Our compensation policy strives to be equitable and transparent. The salary for this position starts at $64,427 and goes up to $80,999 commensurate with experience and qualifications. Summit is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are directly intertwined with education. We are ALL better when we are able to bring our whole selves to work and honor each other’s voices across identities, cultural backgrounds, and life experiences. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals who are members of historically marginalized communities. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.