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Job Goal: Plan, implement, and evaluate the activities of the Publishing and Digital Learning Solutions department in support of the ESC’s mission and strategies Qualifications: Education Master’s degree Certification Texas teaching certificate or related appropriate certificate/licensure Experience 1. Three years’ experience of campus administration, district central office, and/or experience at Region 4 2. Five years teaching experience 3. Experience developing and presenting professional development Special Knowledge and Skills 1. Knowledge of best practices in technology integration, copy editing, digital instructional design including synchronous and asynchronous learning environments, and both print and digital publishing modalities and management 2. Skill in short and long-term planning, project management, tracking progress, analytical thinking, conceptual thinking, and adult learning design, including the strategic delivery and measurement of training impact 3. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain morale, set challenging goals and reach a high standard of performance despite barriers, demonstrate initiative and persistence, set clear expectations and hold others accountable for performance; act with a purpose that impacts and positively influences the perceptions, thinking, and actions of others; develop others through coaching, modeling, and providing feedback on performance 4. Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with both internal and external local, state and national partners that promote the building of professional learning networks and systems that support educators in re-engineering practices for digital learning and successful edtech integration Preferred Qualifications: 1. Doctoral degree 2. Mid-management or Supervisory Certificate Major Responsibilities: 1. Supervise and lead all activities of the Publishing and Digital Learning Solutions department. 2. Provide visionary leadership to promote innovation and provide inspiration, support and direction to multi-functional department teams. 3. Ensure the functionality of the organizational product/project pipeline workflow to allow for efficiency of allocated time and resources so that products are developed on time and within projected specs. 4. Collaborate with other directors to communicate product/project status and collect feedback utilizing metrics from project management software; solicit stakeholder feedback regarding current/perceived barriers and engage in problem solving to identify and implement solutions. 5. Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of programs supervised and make recommendations for program revisions as indicated by analysis of collected data. 6. Direct the design and delivery of products and professional development related to the department, including the scheduling of professional development/coaching, and the production of projects, products and services. 7. Coordinate the effective communication of the Publishing and Digital Learning Solutions department activities with both internal and external customers 8. Facilitate collaborative efforts with other departments within the Center. 9. Lead programs and initiatives with the Texas Education Agency as appropriate to ensure compliance with statewide initiatives. 10. Maintain documentation of department activities to meet all internal programmatic and fiscal requirements and all requirements imposed by the Texas Education Agency. 11. Recommend budgets to the Deputy Executive Director of Instructional Services. 12. Provide technical assistance and services as specified by any applicable federal grant that funds this position. Supervision/Personnel Management Supervise all Publishing and Digital Learning Solutions personnel, including completing evaluations and conducting staff training. 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.

Ednovate Background Ednovate launched its first school, USC Hybrid High, a personalized learning high school, in 2012. Since then, Ednovate has grown to five schools and is on a trajectory to continue to grow over the next several years. Ednovate is committed to serving in areas where students traditionally lack access to a quality college prep education by building tuition-free, safe, and high-performing public schools to serve neighborhoods that need it the most. Ednovate is currently planning for our next growth phase as we continue to fulfill our mission to make a positive multigenerational change within the communities we serve and in our profession. Position Overview Ednovate is seeking an innovative and results-focused Manager of College & Alumni Affairs to build a vision to support our students through their college and alumni journeys. The Manager of College and Alumni will work with multiple stakeholders to develop and implement strategies to ensure that 100% of our students complete college or are on a stable career path. As Ednovate continues to scale, this new position is an exciting and challenging opportunity to help us build a strategy to ensure that our students are making a lasting positive multigenerational change in their communities. Key Responsibilities: College Completion/Stable Career Path. Work with Ednovate's Support Team, school leaders, college counselors, students, alumni, and families to c reate and execute strategy that ensures 100% of Ednovate's alumni complete college or achieve a stable career path. Manage and Support College Team . Manage a team of school-based college counselors to develop and execute a strategy for College and Alumni work. Professional Development . Plan and deliver high-quality quarterly Professional Development for Ednovate's college counselors. Data management and reporting . Identify and leverage data tools to systematically evaluate the effectiveness of college and alumni support strategies and work with school leaders and college counselors to refine academic programming. Ensure Ednovate is developing or maintaining any necessary systems and infrastructure to manage and refine alumni support efforts going forward. External Partnerships .  Establish partnerships with institutions of higher education and other outside partners--such as professional career counselors--to ensure that our alumni receive the supports they need for long-term success. Candidate Qualifications A proactive self-starter with the ability to multitask, establish and rearrange priorities, and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment A process oriented thinker with strong organizational skills and attention to detail Strong project management skills Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Knowledge of college application and admissions process is preferred Relentless results-orientation Belief that all Ednovate students will succeed in college and make a Positive Multigenerational Change Unwavering determination to do whatever it takes to help our students succeed Ednovate Non-Negotiables: A history of high achievement and results Impressive work ethic ("good isn't good enough") Clear passion for Ednovate's Mission Obsessive attention to detail Serviced-focused mentality Application Process Interested candidates should begin the process by submitting an application through Ednovate's website at http://www.ednovate.org/careers . Compensation Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. A comprehensive compensation plan will include a competitive benefits package. Statement of Non-Discrimination Ednovate does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

Ednovate Background Ednovate launched its first school, USC Hybrid High, a personalized learning high school, in 2012.  Since then, Ednovate has grown to five schools and is on a trajectory to continue to grow over the next several years. Ednovate is committed to serving in areas where students traditionally lack access to a quality college prep education by building tuition-free, safe, and high-performing public schools to serve neighborhoods that need it the most. Ednovate is currently planning for our next growth phase as we continue to fulfill our mission to make a positive multigenerational change within the communities we serve and in our profession.   Position Description We are seeking a Recruitment Associate help create a recruitment strategy and provide high quality recruitment support for our Support Team and Principals to meet our annual hiring goals. The Recruitment Associate will implement the strategy to ensure that our talent pool is filled with the nations best educators and education professionals that are committed to creating lasting positive multigenerational change in our communities. Key Responsibilities: Generate Talent Pipeline: Job Postings - keep track of where our positions are posted and ensure they are refreshed on a regular basis. Social Media - work with ad agency to implement a robust social media plan for marketing our openings Recruitment Events - identify, register for and attend career fairs and other hiring events throughout the year. Referral Process - manage internal referral process to ensure high-levels of engagement from current staff. Talent Ambassadors - run the Talent Ambassador program (1 ambassador from each school) to support them in generating talent needs. Recruitment Process: Recruitment Events - coordinating group interview days or general hiring events to support principals throughout the year. ApplicantPro - manage the online applicant tracking system and train other team members on using it. Candidate Communications - monitor incoming email messages and communications through ApplicantPro (online applicant tracking system). Recruitment Experience - create systems to ensure a smooth and positive recruitment experience for all candidates. Candidate Qualifications A proactive self-starter with the ability to multitask, establish and rearrange priorities, and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment A process oriented thinker with strong organizational skills and attention to detail A passionate and energetic communicator who can engage with and inspire others Strong project management skills Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Knowledge of public education and charter schools preferred, but not required Relentless results-orientation Belief that all Ednovate students will succeed in college and make a Positive Multigenerational Change Unwavering determination to do whatever it takes to help our students succeed Ednovate Non-Negotiables: A history of high achievement and results Impressive work ethic ("good isn't good enough") Clear passion for Ednovate's Mission Obsessive attention to detail Serviced-focused mentality Application Process Interested candidates should begin the process by submitting an application through Ednovate's website at https://www.ednovate.org/open-positions . Compensation This is a salaried role and compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. A comprehensive compensation plan will include a competitive benefits package. Statement of Non-Discrimination Ednovate does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

Ednovate Background Ednovate launched its first school, USC Hybrid High, a personalized learning high school, in 2012.  Since then, Ednovate has grown to five schools and is on a trajectory to continue to grow over the next several years. Ednovate is committed to serving in areas where students traditionally lack access to a quality college prep education by building tuition-free, safe, and high-performing public schools to serve neighborhoods that need it the most. Ednovate is currently planning for our next growth phase as we continue to fulfill our mission to make a positive multigenerational change within the communities we serve and in our profession.   Position Description We are seeking a bilingual Student Recruitment Associate to support the student recruitment and community partnership work across our organization. This individual will report to the Director of Family Engagement and Strategy and work closely with our school site leaders to collaborate and execute on a robust student recruitment strategy and process including canvassing, event management, and communication creation and distribution. The Student Recruitment Associate must be willing to spend 50% of their time in Santa Ana supporting our Legacy College Prep campus. Potential Key Responsibilities include but not limited to: Community Engagement Build relationships with parents, neighbors, community agencies, and various community groups to inspire and motivate families to join the Ednovate community Support planning and execution of regular family events, such as the Ednovate Basketball Tournament, small gatherings, ands speaking engagements with community groups Attend community events and informational fairs to inform eligible families and promote Ednovate schools Communicate with families to answer any questions throughout the lottery and enrollment process Support both English and Spanish-speaking families and community members Student Recruitment Coordinate and execute events that drive student recruitment Implement student recruitment strategies that target families around our schools Create and distribute communication and marketing materials including flyers and presentations to relevant stakeholders Support the management of SchoolMint, our online enrollment and lottery system Input and organize data gathered from canvassing, outreach, and phone-banking activities Assist parents in completing a paper or online enrollment application Physical Requirements As a student recruiter this individual will be required to work outdoors and walk large areas for long periods of time. This person must be able to perform these physical tasks and maintain a positive composure when engaging potential families. Candidate Qualifications Outstanding skills in: relationship building, oral and written communication, interpersonal relations, and problem solving Spanish/English bilingual fluency required A proactive self-starter with the ability to multitask, establish and rearrange priorities, and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment Recruitment and/or community building experience Canvassing and phone-banking experience a plus Event management experience Knowledge and cultural competence of the local student and parent community Knowledge of public education and charter schools preferred, but not required Belief that all Ednovate students will succeed in college and make a Positive Multigenerational Change Ednovate Non-Negotiables: A history of high achievement and results Impressive work ethic ("good isn't good enough") Clear passion for Ednovate's Mission Obsessive attention to detail Serviced-focused mentality Application Process Interested candidates should begin the process by submitting an application through Ednovate's website at http://www.ednovate.org/open-positions . Compensation Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. A comprehensive compensation plan will include a competitive benefits package. Statement of Non-Discrimination Ednovate does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

Ednovate Background Ednovate launched its first school, USC Hybrid High, a personalized learning high school, in 2012. Since then, Ednovate has grown to five schools and is on a trajectory to continue to grow over the next several years. Ednovate is committed to serving in areas where students traditionally lack access to a quality college prep education by building tuition-free, safe, and high-performing public schools to serve neighborhoods that need it the most. Ednovate is currently planning for our next growth phase as we continue to fulfill our mission to make a positive multigenerational change within the communities we serve and in our profession. Position Overview Ednovate is seeking an innovative and results-focused Director of Development and External Affairs to build the vision for how Ednovate engages with our partners, key stakeholders and funders. The position will be responsible for driving outcomes related to fundraising, media and communications, government relations, and stakeholder management. As Ednovate continues to scale, this new position is an exciting and challenging opportunity to help us grow from 5 to 11 schools and expand the lasting positive multigenerational change we are making in our communities. Key Responsibilities: Internal/External Relations Develop Marketing and Communications program, including media relationships, branding, website, public relations, social media and all external and internal collateral materials. Manage the external representation and image of Ednovate. Oversee advertising agency relationship to support student enrollment, staff recruitment and donor cultivation efforts. Represent Ednovate at various community, education and partner events. Stay on top of local, state and national education policy issues. Development Create and execute a $40MM capital campaign strategy and successfully fulfill by 2023.  Create and execute a $22MM operational campaign strategy and successfully fulfill by 2023. Monitor progress toward fundraising goals for all campaigns and share regular updates with key stakeholders. Research and apply for relevant grant opportunities. Expand donors through research, networking opportunities, relationship building and outreach. Board Development Develop and manage board to meet fundraising and external engagement goals while supporting healthy governance of Ednovate. Candidate Qualifications Demonstrated success in executing fundraising strategies A proactive self-starter with the ability to multitask, establish and rearrange priorities, and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment A process oriented thinker with strong organizational skills and attention to detail Strong project management skills Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Knowledge of public education and charter schools preferred, but not required Relentless results-orientation Belief that all Ednovate students will succeed in college and make a Positive Multigenerational Change Unwavering determination to do whatever it takes to help our students succeed Ednovate Non-Negotiables: A history of high achievement and results Impressive work ethic ("good isn't good enough") Clear passion for Ednovate's Mission Obsessive attention to detail Serviced-focused mentality Application Process Interested candidates should begin the process by submitting an application through Ednovate's website at http://www.ednovate.org/careers . Compensation Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. A comprehensive compensation plan will include a competitive benefits package. Statement of Non-Discrimination Ednovate does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

College Track seeks a strategic and creative Marketing Manager who is both compassionate and fearless about empowering students from underserved communities to graduate from college. The Marketing Manager is responsible for the successful planning and execution of marketing projects related to branding, digital marketing, development/fundraising, and to drive brand awareness, revenue, and engagement. This position will report to the Director of Marketing & Alumni Strategy. Primary Responsibilities Include:  Under the guidance of the Director of Marketing & Alumni Strategy, implement marketing strategies to build brand awareness, support program needs, fundraising efforts, and revenue goals. Ensure College Track’s identity and branding is consistent across all mediums through effective messaging, knowledge sharing, and enforcement of branding standards. Oversee the creation and execution of marketing collaterals, including fact sheets, brochures, programs, banners, and cards.   Serve as marketing lead and project manager for national and regional events, supporting with event collateral and vendor selection. Collaborate with Director of Marketing & Alumni Strategy to develop and implement digital marketing strategies that drive user engagement and increase online fundraising. Measure, track, and optimize the effectiveness of online campaign performance. Manage and execute website updates, email campaigns, and incoming Marketing requests. Develop and manage relationships with external partners, including advertising agencies, graphic designers, photographers/videographers, and printers. Help provide creative direction for photo shoots and video filming. Manage effective and efficient distribution of national and regional marketing materials and maintain digital archives of marketing assets. Support the tracking of Marketing team budgeting and expenses.   Skills & Experience Required    First and foremost, the Marketing Manager must embrace College Track’s mission to create a more just and equitable world, where every student has the opportunity to achieve a life of choice and opportunity. Additionally, candidates must possess the following qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum five years experience in marketing, ideally from a non-profit, education institution, campaign or social enterprise. Excellent project management skills, including proactive and independent development of work plans, timelines, and budgets. Digital marketing experience, particularly with email campaigns, direct mail, social media, and events. Intermediate to advanced experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign SEO and PPC technology expertise preferred. Strong eye for design and ability to convey direction to graphic designers Exceptional attention to detail Working knowledge of print production scheduling and the ability to shepherd print publications from concept to delivery. Experience identifying and directing internal and external creative resources Strong decision making capabilities with the ability to prioritize incoming requests and projects Strong interpersonal and process management skills; ability to set appropriate priorities, meet deadlines, manage multiple projects and relationships simultaneously Comfortable giving and receiving constructive feedback to peers/staff. Demonstrated creative vision, critical thinking, and problem solving skills Budget management experience and aptitude Flexibility and adaptability; a true team player Compensation & Benefits College Track offers a competitive salary based on the organization’s compensation philosophy, which is grounded in market data. We also offer comprehensive health & welfare benefits and top of the market paid time off. 

Development Director - KIPP Texas, Dallas   ABOUT KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS   For more than 15 years, KIPP Austin, KIPP Dallas-Fort Worth, KIPP Houston, and KIPP San Antonio have put thousands of KIPPsters on the path to and through college. Last year, we collectively educated over 25,000 students in more than 50 schools, covering a geographic area of over 400 miles. Our regions have a long history of informal collaboration, with teachers and staff members sharing ideas, curricula, professional development, facilities, finances, end-of-year field trips, and more. As we look to the next academic year, all KIPP schools in Texas are seeking to officially join forces as KIPP Texas Public Schools.   The Opportunity   The Development Director will ensure KIPP Texas’s fiscal health through developing and implementing an innovative fundraising plan. Specifically, the Development Director will manage all fundraising initiatives in the Dallas region, including the annual fund and growth campaigns. In doing so, they are responsible for creating and implementing short and long term action plans to solicit major gifts and corporate giving. As leader of the Dallas development team, they will oversee significant donor relationships; identify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts; and fundraising events. Reporting to the Deputy Chief of Development, the Development Director will work closely with the Regional Superintendent, the Regional Board of Directors, and the Chief Growth Officer.      Key Responsibilities   Develop a diversified funding base to sustain KIPP Texas ongoing financial needs and cultivate critical relationships with Dallas donors. Devise and implement a comprehensive, innovative fundraising plan that includes research, identification, solicitation, and cultivation for short and long term fundraising campaigns Serve as representative of KIPP Texas to external Dallas funding community Cultivate existing and develop new funder relationships Execute vision and oversee local fundraising events Promote KIPP Texas through in-person, phone, and email conversations and seek out potential corporate and financial donors Maintain relationships with current KIPP donors by keeping them informed about KIPP Texas and the Dallas region and by being accessible to answer questions that donors may have Meet regularly with regional and campus academic leaders to stay informed about the financial needs of each KIPP school to guide the direction of fundraising Work closely with KIPP Texas Grants Team and Finance Team to complete reporting and compliance requirements as needed Other duties as assigned by Deputy Chief of Development   Coach and Manage Regional Development Team Oversee goal-setting, performance management, and professional development of Development Manager Progress-monitor performance relative to goals Delegate and review work projects as needed   Manage Relations and Giving of Regional Board of Directors Work with Deputy Chief of Development and Regional Board of Directors to develop strategies to initiate and meet fundraising goals Prepare all development reports   Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's Degree required; Masters degree preferred 5+ years of experience in fundraising, volunteer management and nonprofit event coordination, including significant success with major gifts, corporations, foundations and government sources Proven track record of meeting annual fundraising goals Knowledge of the local philanthropic community Strong record of engaging board members, and direct solicitation of major donors, including individuals, corporations, and foundations Experience working with non-profit or education organizations in a fiscal capacity Comprehensive experience tracking development in relation to income projections and departmental budgets Comprehensive experience in collaborating with a finance team to ensure long-term sustainability Must be detail-oriented, self-motivated and have the ability to act in a manner that will reflect positively on the organization Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication and facilitation skills Personnel management experience Evening and weekend hours required at certain times of the year Proficiency in MS Office Suite, MailChimp, Raiser’s Edge, and social media Model positive and healthy character traits and habits, such as being organized, consistent, and understanding Unquestioned integrity and commitment to the KIPP Texas mission Compensation and Benefits Salary is based on years of experience, degree of education, and level of expertise. A competitive benefits package is also offered.   ABOUT KIPP KIPP is a non-profit network of 200 college-preparatory, public charter schools educating elementary, middle, and high school students.  We believe that all students will learn and achieve at high levels if given the opportunity. Our mission is to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and character strengths they need to seize those opportunities. Great education transforms lives.     KIPP provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

POSSIP SUMMARY Possip is making schools great through parents. We created simplified feedback systems for hearing from parents and other key stakeholders.   We are tech-enabled and people-centered.  We use elegant technological solutions to simplify school & parent engagement and relationships. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS & IMPLEMENTATION We are looking for a Director of Operations who will lead the operations and systems that will help Possip meet our vision, and do so in the highest impact, most effective, efficient, and sustainable way.   You will work across Possip’s product work streams - from partner sales and outreach to ongoing partner service and implementation; from technology to content and communications - and Possip’s operational work streams - talent acquisition and management, finance, compliance and risk mitigation.   You actually don’t need us to say more - because you can take a big picture vision and translate it to strategies, priorities, and actions - but we want to share more anyway! You love the details and routines - and you know how to have a good time doing so.  You know how to not only create and respond to the details and routines, but you know how to move people alongside them. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Understand every component of Possip’s vision, operations, measures of success, goals and needs; and develop operational plans and processes to match and meet our needs Serve as a member of the leadership team that will make key decisions, specifically considering operational implications and needs Work to develop and implement processes for onboarding large enterprise clients for Possip Develop and implement systems of management across Possip’s diverse work areas, specifically focused on: sales and outreach; technical development; school and district onboarding and service; finance and legal; marketing and communications; talent acquisition See around corners to identify future risks, opportunities and needs Oversee procurement processes and coordinate material and resources Overseeing all of Possip’s outgoing and incoming contracts Working with Possip’s accounting partners to make sure that invoices, financial statements, and planning are secured Partner with the CEO to support prospective and current investor relationships and terms Strong candidates should have: 10-15 years of experience in Operations or related areas Experience with diverse business functions including sales and/or recruitment, finance, nonprofit and/or public-sector organization, communications, program management Comfort setting, and being held to, ambitious goals Experience working in diverse software platforms Comfort navigating conversations and paths without a script or pre-existing plan Experience - and comfort with - reading long contracts and policies and translating them to insights and action Navigating procurement processes with local, state and federal entities Experience working with diverse stakeholders and constituencies across racial, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds Bachelors or Masters preferred or comparable work experience ABOUT POSSIP Possip was founded in January of 2017  to help schools make parents their greatest asset using real-time feedback.  Possip does this by collecting weekly feedback from parents and providing schools with recurring weekly reports.  We have almost 30,000 parents across almost 100 schools. Possip is growing to serve even more school partners and families.  We are building a team to help us grow, meet the needs of our school partners and their parents, and build a sustaining organization that is sound financially, culturally and operationally. WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR: POSSIP TEAM You want meaningful work where you will learn, grow, and challenge the status quo while being kind, practical, relational, and strategic.  You are the rare person who can hold two competing ideas in your head at the same time. You love people as much as you love data. You learn quickly, are curious, and love to chase and attain big, seemingly unrealistic goals.  You are comfortable in ambiguity -- but work to create structure and sense out of it. You are inspired to persevere and overcome rejection - for the right cause or idea. You can organize, plan, relate, and create. You are ready to do what needs to be done to meet the goal, whether mundane tasks or projects for which you don’t feel qualified. Most importantly you believe each person, inclusive of every socioeconomic status, racial or ethnic identity, and educational experience, has value and deserves to have their voice shared in a productive way.  You believe in the power and potential of schools - and see yourself as a supporter of the leaders and educators who work within them. Because of this belief you will drive the work of Possip forward. You will join a small start-up team working to grow a service and platform that will simplify and enable parent to school feedback loops across a diversity of parents and schools. You must care about integrating parent perspective into schools, and about helping schools learn and grow.  You should be able to successfully navigate diverse communities, constituencies and contexts.