11 Consulting jobs

Mar 11, 2019
Manager of Strategy & Analytics Featured
Role Overview: Good Reason Houston is seeking a Manager of Strategy & Analytics who is self-directed, passionate about data, and excited about working in a start-up environment. The Manager of Strategy & Analytics will support the Strategy & Data team by analyzing and visualizing data to drive Good Reason Houston’s strategy and decisions. This position reports to the Managing Director of Strategy, Data, and Ops, and will play a key role in ensuring that Good Reason Houston realizes its vision that every child, in every neighborhood, excels in a world-class public school and thrives in the Houston of tomorrow. Responsibilities: Strategy & Project Management Serve as a critical thought partner with team members to decide what data to collect and analyze to inform key decisions Analyze data, problem-solve, and make recommendations on strategies for Good Reason Houston to pursue Leverage disparate data sets for problem-solving purposes Conduct research as needed and provide recommendations to guide organizational strategy Analytics Work with partner districts and organizations to obtain the necessary data Ensure compliance with partner district data sharing agreements Work with multiple data sets from partnering school districts to create cohesive and clean reports Collaborate with the Director of Communications to develop and produce Good Reason Houston’s annual, city-wide scorecard Produce reports and dashboards for scorecard, meetings and other external communications Analyze annual teacher and leader survey results and provide insights and recommendations Support Good Reason Houston and partner organizations in implementing data solutions that help measure and improve outcomes for students Assess technical feasibility of proposed programs and solutions; anticipate and problem-solve for technical implementation of those solutions Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field 3-5 years of professional experience Extremely strong organization skills Logical and systematic approach to solving analytical tasks Strong project management skills Intense attention to detail and follow-through Ability to produce quality work under tight deadlines Ability to translate data outputs into meaningful insights Ability to simplify and visually present findings to a variety of audiences and stakeholders Ability to internalize feedback with open demeanor and adapt quickly based on changing information Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and navigating complex data questions Team before individual mindset Flexibility and desire to work in a start-up environment Demonstrated passion for the transformative power of education Expert Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills Strong data visualization skills Prior experience as a consultant preferred
Good Reason Houston Houston, TX, USA Full-time
Mar 11, 2019
Leadership Coach Featured
Why we do this work Our underlying belief is that every student should have the opportunity to achieve success and our work equips school leaders with the tools to run exemplary schools. We know from research and studying the best practices of high performing school leaders; the ones that identify, prioritize, and have the disciplined action to consistently implement the highest impact systems or “big rocks” produce the highest student achievement. What is BRES Big Rock Educational Services (BRES), LLC is a hands-on, collaborative and metrics-based consulting service partnering with traditional public district schools, charter schools and leader training organizations. We help school and district leadership teams focus on what drives student achievement while building their leadership capacity to lead exemplary schools. Since its founding in 2014, BRES has worked nationally in over 100 schools spanning across traditional public school systems, charter school systems, and leadership training organizations supporting campus and network leaders in realizing their respective visions for excellence. The consultant team at BRES has learned that the most impactful method of helping schools succeed is not the traditional consulting model, but rather working side by side with school and district leadership teams, collaboratively achieving goals together, and building capacity for long-term sustainability. BRES Impact To learn more about our organization, our collaborative partners and the results we help them achieve, click on our BRES Impact Report. What makes BRES unique Our unique approach starts from the ground up, and we’re with our clients each step of the way. We begin with the collection of data and input from the clients we serve centered on the big rocks of school improvement, leadership development, and teacher development. Once we collect data on current performance, we collectively establish performance goals or “metrics for success”. Finally, we work closely with our clients on the implementation and coaching of these big rocks to meet or exceed the metrics. As we build on and execute off the strategic plan we co-create, we work alongside our clients. We hold ourselves to the same set of goals that we support our partners to achieve and know that our shared success is the key to shifting trajectories for schools and students. Review and reflect on the following five unique tenets of BRES to help you decide whether this position may or may not be a good fit for your beliefs and career aspirations: 1. Metrics-based – We establish project goals, define metrics for success and work alongside school leadership teams and network leaders to meet the metrics. 2. Collaborative – We collaborate with school leadership teams and network leaders during the entire process. 3. Customizable – We align our systems to school or district priorities. 4. Hands-on – We work alongside school leadership teams and network leaders throughout the implementation process. 5. Soup to Nuts – We work with school leadership teams and network leaders from the beginning to the end of the process and create sustainable systems that build capacity for long-term success. BRES core values The following core values outline what we believe and serve as the guiding principles that inform our work. You might be the right fit for BRES if your beliefs align to these core values:  Growth mindset - We constantly seek to improve our internal systems, always asking ourselves the following question, “What is the next way I/we can get better for the clients we serve and ultimately for student learning?” If you like to constantly grow and push yourself and seek coaching on a weekly or more basis, this might be a good fit for you.  Team player - We are constantly giving and receiving feedback to one another in the spirit of generosity and to arrive at the best possible outcome. Thinking as a BRES team rather than BRES consultant means that major learnings and best practices are shared and used by all staff and thus delivered to the clients we serve. If you seek to share your knowledge and insights and learn from others, this might be a good fit for you.  Data-based decision making - The best decisions are made based on data and not personal feelings. If the following statement resonates with you, “I enjoy making decisions and coaching others based on data and proof points from those who have achieved success rather than what I think or feel", this may be a good fit for you. The Position This position is full-time. The following is an approximate allocation of time the Leadership Coach would spend working with clients collaborating and implementing metrics-based projects.  60%: Coaching & Implementation The LC works alongside the school, department, or organizational leaders to implement the necessary steps to achieve the project goal using data arrived from a school diagnostics and/or extensive collaboration.  20%: School Diagnostics The LC successfully diagnoses where a school or network stands with respect to planning and implementing big rocks. These diagnostics are customizable, objective and data-based.  10%: Internal Coaching & Professional Development The LC will receive weekly feedback and coaching sessions with one or more members of the BRES team.  10%: System Creation / Revision The LC works with clients and other members of the BRES team to improve internal systems and coaching guides to better enable clients to meet project goals and metrics tied to student achievement. What the Leadership Coach would do Collaborate with school leadership teams and network leaders on the following big rocks:  Strategic Planning  Time Management  Data Driven Instruction  Student Culture Systems (school-wide and in-class culture & behavior management)  High Impact Instructional Strategies  Observation and Feedback Systems  Additional Instructional Systems Qualifications  Proven track-record of high achievement with leading school leaders or leadership teams to produce measurable gains  Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player  Bachelor’s degree is required  Three or more years of teaching experience in an urban public or charter school  Two or more years of experience in school or network leadership  Alignment to BRES’s unique approach and core values Compensation Salary is commensurate to experience and we offer a competitive benefits package.
Big Rock Educational Services Dallas, TX, USA Full-time
Mar 11, 2019
Client Success Manager Featured
At KickUp, you’ll develop, manage, and grow our K-12 partnerships, enabling districts and professional development providers to better support educators. Specifically, you’ll help K-12 clients define their growth goals, determine how to measure those goals, and guide clients in using their data to make better decisions. In addition to client-facing work, you’ll have the opportunity to define and scale our culture, and ensure that we never stop keeping educators at the center of our decisions, always collaborate to solve complex problems, and learn quickly. What you’ll be doing: • Working at our offices in Philadelphia as part of a small team with a track record of rapidly delivering valuable software to educators across the country • Cultivating, deepening, and growing relationships with existing K-12 customers at the school, district, and service agency leadership level • Working directly with senior education leaders to help them establish their goals, build and tweak data collection instruments, track progress and needs based on their data, and identify high-leverage next steps that will move the needle on their teacher development efforts • Managing the end-to-end customer lifecycle post-sale, including strategic planning, implementation, renewal, and expansion • Maintaining and expanding the number and range of educators and K-12 leaders who use KickUp in their day-to-day work • Ensuring client satisfaction by developing positive relationships and channeling product feedback appropriately • Serving as an expert on the KickUp platform, and configuring our platform to meet clients’ needs Why you should join KickUp:  Mission : Our mission is to meaningfully engage educators in professional growth. It’s important to us, because education is in our team’s DNA, and because  study after study  demonstrates that a great teacher can have the single greatest impact on student learning. In order to help teachers grow and implement new initiatives, districts need high-quality professional learning and well-coordinated community-wide efforts, which are easier said than done. KickUp exists to help districts get there, and your work will lead directly to impact. Our Team : We are a small and highly collaborative team. We are mission-driven, business smart, continuously improving, and we believe in collective success. We are quickly growing our team, revenue, and customer base, so you’ll have the chance to take on dynamic challenges and make a significant impact. Our Benefits : We offer a competitive salary, health coverage, offices in center city Philadelphia, a flexible PTO policy, and many other great perks. Professional Skills and Experience: • Experience in building and maintaining client relationships while driving toward business outcomes like client engagement and retention • An ability to listen empathetically and identify client needs • An ability to project manage and translate competing needs into organized, strategic action plans • A passion for technology, and an eagerness to learn the ins and outs of the KickUp platform • A robust analytical skill-set, endless curiosity and a penchant to think the impossible • Ability to adapt to new situations • An entrepreneurial spirit and a willingness to take over improving processes and outcomes • Willingness to challenge the status quo, present opinions and listen to others • Strong verbal, written and presentation skills • Proficiency in Excel and other data analysis tools • Passion for education and for our mission Bonus: • Experience in a client-facing role (as a Client Manager or Account Manager, for example) • Experience as an educator Notes: This is a Philadelphia-based position. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
KickUp Philadelphia, PA, USA Full-time
Feb 22, 2019
Specialist, Teacher Preparation Transformation Center Featured
$70,391 - $84,301 yearly
Title: Regional Transformation Support Specialist Classification: Admin/Prof Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional Job Grade: 4 Department: Teacher Preparation Transformation Center (TPTC) Reports To: Director Job Goal: Support the Region 4 Teacher Preparation Transformation Center’s (TPTC) mission to provide on-the-ground support to alternative certification educator preparation programs, with the larger goal of ensuring that every child, especially our children of color who are living in poverty, have access to highly effective teachers. Qualifications: Education Master’s degree in education or related field Certification Texas Educator Certificate or comparable state educator certificate Experience Five years work experience in teaching, teacher preparation, curriculum design, or related field Three years of recent experience in developing and presenting professional development Three years of leadership or coaching experience Special Knowledge and Skills Exemplary written and oral communication skills Preferred Qualifications: Principal or Mid-Management certificate Major Responsibilities: Conduct regular site visits to provide on-the-ground support and services to partner EPPs. Facilitate weekly virtual meetings with providers. Conduct needs assessments using the TPTC Developmental Framework. Work collaboratively with providers to develop Individual Transformation Plans (ITPs) Facilitate Quarterly Outcome Reviews to formally monitor members’ progress. Work closely with leadership teams to examine current budget structures in order to ensure sustainability of transformation initiatives. Create resources/materials and makes them available on the TPTC Toolkit Design, plan, and facilitate annual trainings for site coordinators and program leaders. Research and stay abreast of national landscape issues and developments that impact TPTC support and services such as EPP accreditation, certification rules and statutes. Recruit and manage a team of clinical coaches to build relationships with coalition providers. Build and maintain external relationships with local, state, and national partner organizations. Consistently monitor program effectiveness and uses outcomes for improvement Engage in professional development to maintain knowledge and skills in area(s) of responsibility. Provide technical assistance and services as specified by any applicable grant that funds this position. Supervision/Personnel Management: Supervision of clinical coaches serving TPTC members Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/ Mental Demands: Frequent use of standard office equipment; prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; repetitive hand motions (keyboarding and use of mouse); occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 20 pounds); may work prolonged and irregular hours; occasional statewide travel; work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure.
Region 4 Education Service Center Houston, TX, USA Full-time
Feb 12, 2019
Consultant, Strategic Growth Featured
REPORTING TO: Managing Director of Strategic Growth   ROLE OVERVIEW: The Strategy Team is a newly created team within KIPP Texas Public Schools that will be focused on identifying and managing the execution of major strategic priorities across the organization.  The Strategy Team will lead several permanent functions, including multi-year and annual strategic planning, local and statewide expansion, and analytics.     Over the next several years, KIPP Texas will open new schools to fulfill its goal of serving 100,000 students statewide. KIPP Texas’ Strategic Growth team supports regional and statewide growth (expansion) planning, as well as cross-departmental and cross-campus collaboration through successful work plan development, project management and implementation. The Strategic Growth team will focus on three important areas: 1) building statewide school model for expansion, 2) building bottoms up regional growth plans; and 3) supporting school leaders annually as they launch school openings by serving as a coordinator across KIPP TX departments. The key responsibilities for this role is to assist with the development and implementation of multi-year growth plans and strategic growth plan initiatives.    The Strategic Growth Consultant reports to the KIPP Texas’ Managing Director of Strategic Growth and works closely with the Manager of Strategic Growth, as well as other members of the Strategy Team and other network leaders in order to provide analytical, strategy development, and project management support to a growing organization.   The first key priority for the Strategic Growth Team will focus on developing growth model recommendations by coordinating across various functional stakeholders .  Other early strategic projects (Years 1 and 2) include collaborating with existing local networks to understand current systems and best practices, and defining school model components that align with the strategic growth plans for  statewide expansion.    This position may be based out of the Houston office (preferred) or Austin office.   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop work-plans and execute against these plans with independence and ownership. Collaborate and engage with stakeholders to project manage initiatives, work streams and strategies for the benefit of network expansion. Partner with teams across KIPP Texas to surface high-impact strategies and analyses for challenges they present. Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis on core strategic issues and synthesize insights. Identify growth opportunities, form hypotheses, and synthesize conclusions into recommendations. Identify key data sources, and gather data through secondary research as needed. Effectively deliver engaging, informative, well-organized presentations or focus group sessions as required. Prioritize work on different team projects happening simultaneously. Possess an understanding of operational and instructional conditions and remain at the forefront of industry standards, emerging practices, and new technologies that support strong strategy development and expansion. Support the development of expansion related metrics, balanced scorecards, dashboards and other documents that facilitate quantitative analysis and drive institutional growth. Resolve and/or escalate project-related concerns in a timely fashion and provide constructive solutions professionally. Codify Strategic Growth Standard Operating Procedures for expansion Perform all other duties as assigned.   QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum of 4 years of work experience in a project management, strategy or consulting-type role. Demonstrated ability to have impact and influence across multiple functional areas (e.g., academics, talent, finance, operations, etc.) Self-directed and results-oriented, demonstrating initiative and follow-through. Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills. Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills. Strong stakeholder management and service-orientation. Experience with charter or charter-like schools, non-profit strategy, non-profit consulting, and/or with students in low-income urban environments is preferred, not required. Ability to model KIPP’s values at all times.   COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Compensation will be commensurate with experience.    KIPP provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.
KIPP Texas Houston, TX, USA Full-time
Feb 05, 2019
Finance Services Director Featured
$60,000 - $90,000 yearly
*Position* *Summary* Finance Services Director Duties Ongoing Processes • Primary client contact with assigned clients to include answering charter development, structure, start-up, issues, and other miscellaneous compliance financial questions. • Supervision and overall management of Back Office services and personnel assigned to their accounts to ensure they are in line with CSS policies and procedures. • Overall management ensuring timeliness of all schedules: internal, client imposed, and regulated by State or other agencies • Developing, implementing, and managing efficient financial procedures for assigned clients • Providing input to the Charter School Success management team • Management of CSS policies and procedures to ensure they are being followed for all types of back-office processing (examples: accounts payable, payroll, communication with client, deadlines, etc.) • Management of Finance Managers day to day management of all back office services and CSS Finance Back office team. CSS Finance Trainer • Preparation/Update and submission of all monthly Texas Charter Business, financial and non-financials (as needed) “Today’s Tips” • Preparation/Update and presentation of all monthly Texas Charter Business, financial and non-financial (as needed) webinars, conferences and site visits Marketing and business development • Performing marketing activities for both Charter School Success and Charter School Business Officer Certification • Attending appropriate trainings and conferences as a Charter School Success representative and preparing a summary report of proceedings for the rest of the CSS team Client Liaison • Attending at least two client Board meeting per year to present financial analyses, preferably at the Budget and Audit approval meetings • Ensure deadlines are met per client schedule and expectations • Consulting with clients on special projects • Ensuring client’s questions are answered and their needs are met in a timely fashion Client Onboarding • Onboarding and training new Business Clients to ensure an understanding of Charter School Success procedures, policies, and systems • Management and main point of contact of onboarding process with client • Set initial internal onboarding CSS team meeting to determine timeline and implementation process for client • Wrap of client onboarding process with client. • Ensure client is happy and policies and procedures are running smoothly between CSS and client. Monthly Processing • Final reviewer, approval and presents final (in-person and/or teleconference) monthly financial reports for client’s Board and Administration in CSS reporting format. • Overall management of the client general ledger ensure books are properly closed by CSS Finance Services Team. • Final Certifier of the client monthly Expenditure Reporting – Federal Fund draws • Final approval of all Federal Fund adjustments per the budget in Expenditure reporting to ensure budget in AIS system matches current budget in Expenditure reporting • Final approval of all monthly journal entries for all clients (as needed) • Final approval of all monthly budget journals (as needed) • Internal auditor of CSS policies and procedures for all clients to ensure monthly documentation is audit ready and client shared files are up to date. Internal Trainer to CSS team • Onboarding, training, supervising, monitoring, and evaluating Finance Managers and Specialists to ensure an understanding and implementation of Charter School Success procedures, policies, and systems • Weekly progress meetings with Finance Managers and staff to ensure client and CSS expectations are met on a weekly, quarterly and annual basis. • Reviewer/Update and Trainer of all CSS policies and procedures in line with new FASRG, TEA guidelines and federal guidelines. Annual Processing • Final approval of annual 1099/1096 reporting • Final approval of annual W-2/W-3 reporting • Final approval of annual 990 Informational Tax Return • Final approval of annual Child Nutrition Financial Management Report • Final approval of annual Charter FIRST Financial Management Information for required annual public charter hearing • Final approval of next year client dropbox folders • Final approval of next year client trend analysis reporting document to include the implementation of any changes for the new reporting year • Final approval of PEIMS FALL Submission – Finance Budget • Final approval of PEIMS Mid-Year Submission – Finance Audit • Final approval of client Open Purchase Order list Budget Processing • Set up and manage the budget process timeline for each client to include client communication of process, due dates, client meeting dates and board meeting dates. • Final approval and review of the initial PrePlanning Client Tool for assigned clients before it goes to the client. • Final approval and review of the Budget Tool used for client meeting to include initial compliance review of Maintenance of Effort (MOE), FIRST
Charter School Success Texas, USA Full-Time Remote/Virtual
Jan 23, 2019
Texas Lesson Study Facilitator Featured
$63,992 - $76,637 yearly
This is a fully funded grant position for services in the 2018-2019 year. Funding for future years is contingent on additional grant funding. Job Goal: Empower teachers to self-direct their professional growth by engaging in the Texas Lesson Study (TXLS) process, perform advanced consultative services and technical assistance work for campuses participating in the TXLS program, coordinate and implement the TXLS program with fidelity, review TXLS proposals and videos, and report progress and outcomes to the Texas Education Agency. Qualifications: Education 1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university Certification/Licensure 2. Current Texas teaching certificate Experience 1. Three years teaching experience with a proven track record of measurable student achievement Special Knowledge and Skills 1. Broad-based knowledge of lesson study as professional development 2. Broad-based knowledge of lesson design and assessment for learning 3. Broad-based knowledge of curriculum planning and assessment 4. Broad-based knowledge of data-driven instructional practices 5. Knowledge of responsibilities and challenges facing teachers in today’s classrooms 6. Proficiency with use of Google Apps and Microsoft Office Suite 7. Exemplary written and oral communication skills Desired Qualifications: 1. Master’s degree in education 2. Recent classroom or campus experience 3. Experience in leading teacher teams 4. Experience in leading professional development 5. Experience implementing new initiatives or systems Major Responsibilities: 1. Implement the Texas Lesson Study (TXLS) program with fidelity.  2. Facilitate the design and copyediting of rigorous, standards-based lessons and the measure of student understanding and progress. 3. Prioritize work related to the TXLS program, including developing action plans, coordinating meetings and collaborating with diverse individuals and groups. 4. Foster effective working relationships with a variety of individuals and groups. 5. Identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions related to the TXLS program with minimal supervision. 6. Maintain and retrieve critical, relevant information so that it is readily available when needed. 7. Support the TXLS program through basic video recording and editing of video.
Region 4 Education Service Center 7145 West Tidwell Road, Houston, TX, USA Full-time