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Apr 10, 2019

Director Featured

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.

Tyton Partners - Strategy Consulting Boston, MA, USA Full-time

Mar 28, 2019

Research Analyst Featured

The Research Analyst will be a key member of TransformEd’s research team, tasked with conducting analyses to support the work of TransformEd and our partners in assessing and implementing an expanded definition of student success in schools and districts nationwide. The Research Analyst’s primary responsibility will be to conduct mostly quantitative and some qualitative analyses that support the work of the organization, focused on illuminating key trends in student social-emotional learning and the school environment. Data Management and Analysis Assemble, clean, manage, and analyze longitudinal data sets derived from multiple sources. Evaluate and document data quality, identifying outliers and anomalies that require resolution prior to analysis. Execute standard analyses and help develop customized analyses that address questions of core interest to specific partnerships. Synthesize analyses for practitioner audiences. Perform complex analytic and coding tasks with supervision. Coordinate key data collection activities. Other Tasks Work closely with the Managing Director of Research and other team members to identify and resolve challenges. Maintain an awareness and understanding of current research about social-emotional learning and school climates. Perform literature reviews and support the publication of externally-facing papers and resources. Contribute to the development of new projects and proposals. Who You Are You are a whip-smart and driven self-starter, passionate about education and eager to work towards positive change for young people. You are a fast and enthusiastic learner who takes interest in learning and practicing new skills and taking on new responsibilities. You are flexible, able to think on your feet and to pivot quickly as new challenges and opportunities arise. You thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, start-up environment and seek to be a part of building an organization from the ground up. Experience & Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in public policy, education policy, human development, neuroscience, psychology, or a related field with coursework in statistics (Relevant experience may count toward this requirement); Master’s degree preferred. 1-3 years of experience working with large datasets in STATA (Relevant coursework may count toward this experience). Familiarity with the requirements of FERPA and standard data management and security principles. Ability to communicate technical topics to non-technical audiences. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, accurately assess problems, and develop solutions. Experience working with Tableau preferred. Experience working or volunteering in K-12 education preferred. Position Details This is a full-time role based in Boston, MA and reporting to the Managing Director of Research. Salary is commensurate with experience, and we offer a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401k with employer match. Team members at TransformEd enjoy additional benefits including semi-flexible scheduling, unlimited vacation time, and paid parental leave. This position may require a small amount of domestic travel (<10%). TransformEd is committed to building the diversity of our team and creating & maintaining a positive, inclusive workplace culture where all can thrive. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who represent the diversity of the schools and districts we serve. Application Instructions Interested and qualified applicants should send the following to [email protected] : Resume Cover letter which includes a description of a large data set you have managed, a data quality challenge you encountered, and how you addressed it Please include “Application for Research Analyst” in the subject line of the email. About Transforming Education TransformEd, founded in 2013 and incorporated independently in 2016, is a Boston-based non-profit focused on whole child development through systems change. Our small but mighty team partners with schools and districts/CMOs serving over one million students in twenty states. At TransformEd, we envision a future in which all students become thriving adults, able and empowered to lead personally meaningful lives and to contribute to their communities. We partner with school and system leaders to identify and implement evidence-based practices and policies that create positive learning environments and support students’ social-emotional development. We work with partners in intensive one-on-one engagements as well as in networked learning communities. As we work, we draw from research, best practice, and the input of diverse stakeholders, applying and sharing what we’re learning to build an understanding of the practices, systems, structures, and environment of schools and school systems can most effectively foster students’ social-emotional development.

Transforming Education, Inc Boston, MA, USA Full-time

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