13 Consulting jobs

OVERVIEW Nationally recognized venture philanthropy firm seeks a Senior Analyst for a small, collaborative team focused on  supporting innovative approaches to school redesign in PreK-12 education. This multifaceted role includes internally-facing support for our investment process and team coordination as well as the opportunity to contribute to convenings of ventures. This role will be based in Oakland, CA, will involve approximately 10% travel and will report to a remote Managing Partner.   BACKGROUND NewSchools Venture Fund is a national nonprofit that supports and invests in promising and innovative education entrepreneurs and leaders and helps them accomplish their missions to achieve outstanding results for the schools, students and educators they serve. We are committed to helping students graduate high school prepared and inspired to achieve their most ambitious dreams and plans. Through our investing, management assistance, network building, and thought leadership, NewSchools helps to reimagine PreK-12 education.     We have a passionate, inclusive, bold, accountable and connected culture where employees at all levels have the opportunity to grow and contribute.  Please visit NewSchools Venture Fund website learn more about our organization, our history and our current investment areas.   RESPONSIBILITIES As a member of our Innovative Schools team, the Senior Analyst will play a key role in our efforts to find, fund, and support ventures focused on school redesign. Recently, we have increased our focus on “model providers” - organizations that partner with existing schools to support their redesign efforts. By providing a comprehensive bundle of integrated tools and resources, model providers are able to take responsibility for improving learning outcomes for a whole school, or a meaningful portion such as a full content area or grade band.   For additional context, we wrote a more detailed overview of this concept and our plans to support it. We also co-wrote a report - Still Dissatisfied, More Optimistic, Fully Committed – that further discusses our collective optimism for this strategy and our organization’s specific commitment. The Senior Analyst will report to a Managing Partner, who is a member of our leadership team, and will work closely with the Senior Associate Partner to execute this part of our strategy. The primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:   Support Investment Process: We are committed to building a diverse pipeline of visionary entrepreneurs and ensuring that they have a positive, seamless experience from the beginning to end of our process. In that spirit, you will… Manage critical work streams across the full continuum of the investment process – outreach and awareness building, application, due diligence, selection, and reporting Prepare thorough, well-written investment memos for leadership and board approval Review interim and final reports from our ventures and capture critical lessons learned to inform our strategy and thought leadership efforts Identify ways to improve our processes to ensure that we are efficient and effective, and that we are appropriately responding to the needs of our ventures Design and Manage Data Life Cycle Build out Airtable infrastructure to manage and track relevant data for: pipeline, investments, impact data, and communities of practice Manage annual data collection process for all ventures Respond to data requests from CEO, Development, and Research & Learning Glean insights from data for thought leadership pieces Seek ways to improve our processes as our strategy evolves and matures Manage Key Team Processes: We are a small team, and you will play a critical role in helping us maintain a positive team culture and achieve our goals. You will… Plan engaging and informative team meetings and retreats Monitor and report on team progress against key objectives Capture and share major updates with broader team Manage internal systems that help us achieve each of these objectives Contribute to Venture Support: The value that we offer extends beyond a financial investment. To help our ventures grow and thrive, we provide key leaders with a variety of supports that we collectively refer to as “management assistance.” In this role, you will partner with internal colleagues and external contractors to… Support the planning and execution of approximately three impactful in-person events per year for key leaders within our ventures Drive new approaches to support meaningful knowledge sharing and collaboration among our ventures virtually (e.g., social networks, newsletters, etc.) SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS Passion for innovation and excellence in public education Knowledge of PreK-12 education history and trends Interest and comfort in data collection, data manipulation, and basic statistical analysis Strong strategic thinking and analysis skills, ideally in a PreK-12 setting Effective project manager with attention to detail and ability to drive to completion Willingness to own multiple high-priority tasks and projects with minimal guidance and support Ability to coordinate and plan high impact learning experiences for staff members and venture teams Proven ability to develop and present professional materials (e.g. spreadsheets, written memos, presentations) Ability to build collaborative relationships internally with a wide variety of stakeholders, built on trust, respect, clear communication and shared goals Personal presence and communications skills necessary to effectively interact with senior leaders Deep competency with PowerPoint, Word and Excel; proficiency with Airtable is a ideal Basic familiarity with communications and website software (e.g., MailChimp, Wordpress)   EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Demonstrated commitment to serving underserved communities Minimum 3 years of experience in PreK-12 education with progressive levels of leadership and responsibility Experience in consulting, business development and/or product management   COMPENSATION We make a competitive compensation package available to all employees, including base salary, performance bonus, professional development, and complete benefits.   NewSchools Venture Fund has a strong commitment to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

OPPORTUNITY Nationally recognized nonprofit venture philanthropy seeks a Partner to lead the management assistance strategy for a portfolio of new and innovative public schools.   ORGANIZATION NewSchools Venture Fund is a national nonprofit that invests in innovative education entrepreneurs and helps them to achieve outstanding results for the schools, students and educators they serve. We are committed to helping students graduate from high school prepared and inspired to achieve their most ambitious dreams and plans. Through our investing, management assistance, network building, and thought leadership, NewSchools helps to reimagine PreK-12 education.     We have a passionate, inclusive, bold, accountable, and connected culture where team members at all levels have the opportunity to grow and contribute. Please visit our website at www.newschools.org to learn more about NewSchools Venture Fund and our core values.   RESPONSIBILITIES The Innovative Schools team seeks a Partner to join a fun, passionate and dedicated group of people focused on new school development (NewSchools Invent). As a senior member of the largest investment team at NewSchools, you will focus primarily on designing and leading our management assistance support to a national portfolio of innovative new schools, and contribute to the team’s investment process. You will be a manager on the Invent team, supporting the growth and development of three direct reports. In this role, you will report to Frances Messano, Senior Managing Partner, and a member of NewSchools’ leadership team. You will be based in our office in Oakland, CA   To learn more about our work, please review: Strategy overview: www.newschools.org/about-us/investment-areas/innovative-schools/ Description of NewSchools Invent: www.newschools.org/invent/   Your legacy at NewSchools will include: Designing and leading our management assistance approach for a national portfolio of over 80 ventures who are planning and launching new public schools. You’ll have the opportunity to: Refine our current management assistance strategy and determine the best ways to maximize its effectiveness. A key goal will be providing timely and relevant, personalized and portfolio-wide support Lead the design of up to five, annual community of practice events to provide learning experiences and technical support to school leaders. Help design a continuous improvement pilot to ensure all schools are set up to support the academic, social and emotional development of their students. Create and curate resources, and codify best practices to support school leaders in the early-stages of planning and launching a new, innovative school (e.g., roadmap to launch, building a strong team and board, instructional model design, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), scaling, schools to learn from) Build relationships and partner with external experts to enhance the quality of our support services Directly support 10-15 school teams who have a wide range of skills and needs. Summarize key themes and trends across this group of schools, and support the full team of relationship management in doing the same. Leverage these patterns to make adjustments to our management assistance approach and to inform our thought leadership efforts Serving as a senior leader and manager on the Innovative Schools investment team. You’ll have the opportunity to: Manage the growth, development and retention of three Associate Partners Collaborate with the Invent and Research & Learning teams to ensure that we are able to deliver on our ambitious annual and long-term goals Advise other investment teams on their management assistance approach Represent our work at conferences and share what we are learning through blogs and short thought pieces Contributing to the investment process for prospective teams looking to launch new schools. You’ll have the opportunity to:   Conduct due diligence on prospective teams’ ideas, leadership and launch plans to inform team investment decisions Document decisions in investment memos and share rationale with key stakeholders     SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Deep understanding of the challenges and best practices related to launching new public schools Demonstrated track record leading in a fast-paced environment, managing a team to high performance and collaborating with a wide-range of stakeholders to achieve shared goals Demonstrated success in strategic planning and tactical execution experience Ability to manage multiple priorities amid ambiguity and to leverage creative thinking and resourcefulness Ability to design and facilitate highly-impactful adult learning experiences Ability to coach and support entrepreneurial educators to find greater success in their work Passion for innovation and excellence in public education A high degree of self-awareness and a relationship-orientation that inspires and motivates others Ability to travel up to 25% for school visits, convenings and occasional conferences Working style suited to a small-office setting with limited support staff, where teamwork and resourcefulness are highly valued Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to produce high quality work products in each program               EXPERIENCE Minimum of 12 years of professional experience with substantial experience working in or with PreK-12 schools, whether it’s through direct experience as a school founder, supporter of innovative schools, management consulting or foundation experience Senior leadership experience in entrepreneurial, innovative environments Demonstrated track record of success as a manager of people Experience with innovative learning environments (i.e. personalized learning, project-based learning, blended learning, competency-based education and/or progressive education)     COMPENSATION We offer a competitive compensation package including base salary, performance bonus, professional development, and complete benefits.   NewSchools Venture Fund has a strong commitment to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply

Director, Strategy Consulting Practice Are you passionate and committed to the education sector and making an impact? Have you worked in the sector and demonstrated leadership in your role or position? Are you interested in helping to build a sector-leading advisory business? Tyton Partners is seeking dynamic, seasoned professionals who are interested in working with companies and non-profits, institutions and investors across the K-12, postsecondary and corporate learning markets. We are action-oriented advisors with unmatched knowledge of the sector that leads to rigorous analysis and rapid time to insight. We are eager to share more about Tyton Partners and the role of Director with qualified individuals. With an exclusive focus on one of the most dynamic global sectors, Tyton Partners works at the intersection of market and mission to help diverse companies, institutions, and investors make the best decisions to catalyze their organizational objectives. Selected recent client engagements include: Developing a new market and product growth strategy for a K-12, project-based learning supplemental services provider serving students globally Building a go-to-market strategy for an innovative digital curriculum provider serving K-12 district and postsecondary faculty and institutions Partnering with a state university system to design and build an investment case for a new online initiative. The recommended model delivered completion pathways for students and employers and was integrated across the heterogenous state institutional system. Facilitating development of an enterprise growth strategy for a global postsecondary and workforce development education provider Conducting commercial diligence on behalf of financial and strategic investors acquiring K-12, postsecondary, and corporate training businesses Assisting a leading national foundation to understand the evolution of and key gaps within priority market segments to support the development of their grant-making strategies If you are interested in building and expanding a dynamic professional services firm with a best-in class sector brand, we are eager to meet you and share more about the Tyton Partners’ platform and vision. The Director Opportunity A core driver of Tyton Partners’ success is the Director, who plays a critical leadership role within the organization by driving and creating value across client, talent, and Firm development initiatives. A Director contributes to client satisfaction and the expansion of existing relationships through exemplary project management and team development activities. He/she should possess experience and an aptitude for building new relationships for Tyton Partners across the various segments it serves. As a rapidly growing professional services firm, the Director juggles multiple responsibilities, managing key projects and functional initiatives that support the evolution of the organization and the business infrastructure required for long-term success. He/she also takes an active role developing the Firm’s presence and impact through market-facing thought leadership activities. As a member of the Consulting Practice’s senior leadership, the Director works closely with the Partners to set the direction for and execution of annual goals and priorities. There is ample room for growth as a Director at Tyton Partners, and we are developing our leadership team in ways that best match the aspirations of each individual and the Firm. This is an ideal position for an experienced professional services contributor who is ready to take on a leadership role in a growing firm with an entrepreneurial and collaborative culture. Primary responsibilities of a Director include: Simultaneously managing multiple projects from kick-off through delivery of final client deliverables while driving team to fact-based and analytically rigorous answers and insightful recommendations to our clients, which includes: Leading day-to-day project management communication with external and internal stakeholders; Structuring and performing analyses and conducting primary research to uncover the insights that support our recommendations; Synthesizing research and analysis and building clear and compelling PowerPoint presentations and research briefs; and Presenting findings and recommendations at team and client meetings Expand existing client relationships through repeat engagements and building ongoing advisor-of-choice relationships with senior leaders Drive new client acquisition by leveraging past relationships or building new ones within a particular segment of the education ecosystem Develop the Firm by leveraging internal and external networks, building deep knowledge of sector trends, supporting team recruitment, and developing best practices Manage, develop, and mentor junior team members This position is based in Boston, MA. Desired Skills Superior analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to exercise mature judgment in dynamic situations Outstanding interpersonal and team-building skills; able to manage up, down, and across an organization Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills Strong project management and organizational skills, with an ability to work independently and manage multiple, competing priorities Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and willingness to take ownership for breakthrough ideas and strategy formulation Self-starter who is comfortable working in dynamic and evolving environments Willingness and ability to travel up to ~30% Qualifications Minimum of a Bachelor's degree and 7+ years consulting or other relevant professional experience, or an MBA, PhD, or EdD, with 5+ years relevant professional experience Prior experience in consulting, market research, or other relevant analytical role required Demonstrated interest and strong experience in the education sector required. How to Apply Please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected] and reference the job title in the subject line. About Tyton Partners Tyton Partners is the leading provider of strategy consulting and investment banking services to the global knowledge sector. With years of experience across the education sector, including evaluation of PreK–12, postsecondary, corporate training, and lifelong learning markets, our team leverages its expertise to offer a spectrum of services to our clients: Tyton Partners’ consulting practice delivers strategic planning, growth strategy development, portfolio assessment, go-to-market strategy, business partnership strategy and execution, strategic due diligence, and acquisition support to emerging and established education businesses, non-profit organizations, higher education institutions, foundations and other investors Tyton Partners’ investment banking practice offers services that include sell- and buy-side advisory, corporate divestures, valuation and fairness opinions, strategic partnerships and joint ventures, capital access, fund formation, and executive team and board advisement to private and public companies and leading investors.

OVERVIEW Nationally recognized nonprofit venture philanthropy seeks an Associate Partner to support its strategy focused on advancing diverse leadership in education. ORGANIZATION  NewSchools Venture Fund is a national nonprofit that supports and invests in promising and innovative education entrepreneurs and leaders, and helps them accomplish their missions to achieve outstanding results for the schools, students and educators they serve. We are committed to helping students graduate high school prepared and inspired to achieve their most ambitious dreams and plans. Through our investing, management assistance, network building, and thought leadership, NewSchools helps to reimagine PK-12 education.   We have a passionate, inclusive, bold, accountable and connected culture where employees at all levels have the opportunity to grow and contribute.  Please visit our website at  www.newschools.org  to learn more about NewSchools Venture Fund and our core values.   DIVERSE LEADERS INVESTMENT AREA The Diverse Leaders strategy aims to advance Black and Latino leadership in education. Our goal is for Black and Latino leaders to represent at least 40 percent of the PreK-12 education workforce, mirroring the demographics of U.S. students today. We are accomplishing this in the following ways: Invest in entrepreneurs with bold new ideas to diversify education leadership. We provide seed funding to new organizations and support new initiatives in existing organizations. These organizations and initiatives are: Recruiting new Black and Latino leaders Accelerating the careers of Black and Latino educators Building networks of Black and Latino leaders to connect with each other Building the capacity of education organizations to become more diverse, equitable, and inclusive Influence funders and partners to prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion. We advise funders on their DEI strategy development, engage in funder convenings, and create high-impact publications to advance action on this topic and share lessons from the field. Advance our internal capacity to be leaders for equity and support the DEI work of our Innovative Schools and Ed Tech ventures. We provide DEI capacity building support, tools, and research to our ventures, support our organization’s DEI learning goals and ensure investment teams are able to increase the representation of Black and Latino leaders among our ventures, which is currently at 35%. To learn more about our work, please review our strategy overview:  https://www.newschools.org/diverse-leaders/strategy/ RESPONSIBILITIES  Reporting to the Partner, you will be based in our office in Oakland, CA.  1. Provide Direct Support to Our Ventures: The value that we offer ventures extends beyond the financial investment we make in them. We provide “management assistance” to entrepreneurs to ensure that they receive the guidance and support they need to grow and thrive. In this role, you will… Serve as a primary relationship manager for venture leaders in this portfolio, seeking to build strong, trusting relationships over time Provide coaching support to these ventures, with primary emphasis on identifying and addressing strategic, operational, and programmatic needs within the organization and across the portfolio Plan and deliver impactful and inspiring in-person adult learning experiences for our ventures approximately 2-4 times per year Engage outside experts to provide support that is targeted to our ventures’ needs Identify opportunities to support meaningful collaboration among our ventures to accelerate field-wide impact Work alongside internal team members and external contractors to coordinate event logistics to ensure that they run smoothly and our ventures’ needs are met 2.  Participate in the Investment Process: We are committed to building a diverse pipeline of visionary entrepreneurs and ensuring that they have a positive, seamless experience from the beginning to end of our process. In that spirit, you will… Contribute to investment process work streams by reviewing applications, conducting due diligence and participating in selection meetings Support team in creating thorough, well-written investment memos for leadership and board approval, when needed Review interim and final reports from our ventures and capture critical lessons learned to inform our strategy and thought leadership effort 3. Contribute to the overall Diverse Leaders strategy, especially how we influence the field to advance diversity, equity and inclusion: Develop ideas for original research, projects and insights we should develop to influence the field Produce public facing content to communicate what we are learning, develop sessions for our annual Summit and other education conferences, and represent NewSchools at events Support Partner in designing and implementing team-wide DEI learning to ensure we are equipped to serve as leaders for equity SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS  Belief that education leaders need to prioritize the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and that increased levels of diversity in education will drive improved outcomes for students Passion for innovation and excellence in public education Demonstrated pursuit of diversity, equity, and inclusion; direct experience and content knowledge of DEI practices highly valued Experience designing and executing high-impact adult learning experiences Effective project manager with attention to detail and ability to drive to completion Willingness to own multiple high-priority tasks and projects with minimal guidance and support Personal presence necessary to effectively support and influence our ventures and partners  Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, owning high-priority tasks and projects with minimal guidance and support  Strong strategic thinking and analysis skills; proficiency in financial modeling and financial statement analysis valued  Proven ability to develop and present professional materials (e.g. spreadsheets, written memos, presentations)  Ability to travel up to 25% for site visits, convenings and conferences  Working style suited to a small-office setting with limited support staff, where teamwork and resourcefulness are highly valued      EXPERIENCE           Minimum 7 years of experience required PK-12 education or social impact sector with progressive levels of leadership and responsibility preferred Ideal candidates would have one or more of the following experience: Founder or founding team member of a social impact organization Leadership role at social impact organization during a period of growth Work at a diversity, equity, and inclusion focused organization Substantial role in scaling a school network, nonprofit, or company Leadership role in designing, codifying, and scaling an innovative product, instructional model, or curriculum Management consulting work in either the non-profit or for-profit sectors COMPENSATION  A competitive compensation package including base salary, performance bonus and complete benefits is available.  NewSchools Venture Fund has a strong commitment to diversity. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.