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About College Track   College Track is a comprehensive college completion program that empowers students from underserved communities to graduate from college. From ninth grade through college graduation, our 10-year program removes the academic, financial, and social-emotional barriers that prevent low-income and first-generation students from earning their college degree. In 1997, we started with 25 students in East Palo Alto, and today, we have ten centers located in underserved communities across California, Colorado, Louisiana, and the D.C. Metro Area with more than 3,000 students on the path to upward social mobility. To learn more, please visit www.collegetrack.org   Our Impact   College Track students graduate from college at a rate that is more than double the national average for low-income and first-generation students. Five years out of college, our graduates are employed full-time, and over 85% report earnings greater than their parents. By helping our students maximize the value of their four-year college degree, which includes minimizing student loan debt, securing internships, and limiting the need to work while in college--we prepare them to succeed in the 21st century economy.   Our Values   At College Track, our values drive the way we do our work, and we look for individuals who share our passion. We blend an entrepreneurial spirit with our nonprofit roots, cultivating a dynamic culture where everyone's contributions are valued and encouraged. COMMITMENT: We have an unwavering belief in our students. PASSION: We are dedicated to changing our nation’s college completion story. JOY: We create environments rich with smiles and laughter. AUTHENTICITY: We believe relationships matter. EXCELLENCE: Our students deserve nothing but the best. Position Overview College Track is seeking a highly motivated, driven, entrepreneurial leader to serve as the Northern California Region’s Executive Director. The Executive Director will create and drive a regional, multi-year strategy and vision of impact that is rooted in the organization’s mission to empower students to achieve their dream of a college degree. The Executive Director will set the overarching regional direction, maximize our impact and create the conditions for successful new site development. Additionally, this position will drive significant gains in student achievement, execute a successful fundraising strategy, and procure high leverage partnerships that accelerate the organization’s aggressive growth goals. The Executive Director will report to the Chief of Regions and is a member of the National Leadership Team. This position’s responsibilities include:  Fundraising and External Relations Work closely with the CEO, the Chief of Regions, and National Development team to create, implement and manage an effective fundraising platform that supports significant growth and long-term sustainability in the Northern California Region. Initiate, cultivate, manage, and steward relationships with individual, foundation and corporate supporters; expand an existing portfolio of major gift donors in order to significantly increase revenue from individuals. Recruit, develop and manage the Local Advisory Board to support the growth and sustainability of the Northern California Region. Work with the CEO to identify ways to increase meaningful engagement with Local Advisory Board members.  ·        Manage regional Development Director to ensure robust pipeline and revenue goals are met. Work effectively with local media to create a strong, positive local presence. Participate in events and speaking engagements and serve as a spokesperson for College Track’s mission and impact.   Strategic Planning and Regional Growth Working under the direction of the  Chief of Regions , set the overarching regional vision; develop a regional strategic vision and implementation plan in accordance with College Track’s growth goals and expansion framework. Lead all expansion efforts in the  Northern California  Region and set the conditions for successful new site development. Establish relationships with key stakeholders; build local partnerships with school, district, city and community partners around a vision that maximizes impact, scale and long-term sustainability. Elevate College Track’s presence in the Northern California Region. Represent the organization within the local community by establishing and maintaining relationships with major local internal and external stakeholders.   Achievement of Program Outcomes Oversee performance goals across all Northern California Region sites to ensure that students are on track to matriculate and graduate from college. Ensure the highest quality program while also ensuring fidelity to the program model and achievement of key metrics. Drive organizational and programmatic alignment across the sites, and provide support systems that drive academic achievement and student success. Design and implement systems for evaluating progress toward strategic goals, ensuring that local objectives are met while also aligning efforts with the national organization. Identify, recruit, support, and retain a team of results-oriented, entrepreneurial, creative thinkers to execute the highest quality program and achieve its performance goals. Build a strong, cohesive culture that reflects a relentless focus on student achievement, operational efficiency and excellence.   Qualification First and foremost, the Regional Executive Director must embrace College Track’s vision and mission for transforming low-income communities into places where college readiness and college graduation are the norms. Additionally, candidates must possess the following qualifications:   Minimum of 10 years of experience in a leadership role, preferably at an established and successful nonprofit organization that experienced growth over his/her tenure   Highly developed strategic thinking and execution skills that allow him/her to successfully lead and manage projects, groups, or organizations to achieve desired results   Demonstrated success in fundraising with proven track record of expanding an organization’s donor base through collaborative relationship-building   Proven track record of delivering on outcomes and managing to aggressive performance goals/metrics. Preferred: history of driving significant gains in student achievement   Superior relationship-building and interpersonal skills which enable rapport-building with internal and external stakeholders. Preferred: broad networks of relationships in  Northern California   Substantial experience in hiring, managing, and evaluating staff, including the ability to coach staff on achievement of goals   Ability to inspire confidence and passion both internally and externally combined with the persistence and zeal to lead a mission-driven organization toward ambitious goals   Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to create and deliver compelling presentations to diverse groups of stakeholders   Outstanding problem solver with an independent and entrepreneurial spirit and ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously   entrepreneurial environment; ability to prioritize among competing demands   A constant learner who is interested in being a proactive, positive member of the team   High level of self-awareness, humility, and emotional intelligence   Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; Master’s degree preferred   Compensation and 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. 

About College Track College Track is a comprehensive college completion program that empowers students from underserved communities to graduate from college. From ninth grade through college graduation, our 10-year program removes the academic, financial, and social-emotional barriers that prevent low-income and first-generation students from earning their college degree. In 1997, we started with 25 students in East Palo Alto, and today, we have ten centers located in underserved communities across California, Colorado, Louisiana, and the D.C. Metro Area with more than 3,000 students on the path to upward social mobility. To learn more, please visit www.collegetrack.org Our Impact College Track students graduate from college at a rate that is more than double the national average for low-income and first-generation students. Five years out of college, our graduates are employed full-time, and over 85% report earnings greater than their parents. By helping our students maximize the value of their four-year college degree, which includes minimizing student loan debt, securing internships, and limiting the need to work while in college--we prepare them to succeed in the 21st century economy. Our Values At College Track, our values drive the way we do our work, and we look for individuals who share our passion. We blend an entrepreneurial spirit with our nonprofit roots, cultivating a dynamic culture where everyone's contributions are valued and encouraged. COMMITMENT: We have an unwavering belief in our students. PASSION: We are dedicated to changing our nation’s college completion story. JOY: We create environments rich with smiles and laughter. AUTHENTICITY: We believe relationships matter. EXCELLENCE: Our students deserve nothing but the best. Our Values At College Track, our values drive the way we do our work, and we look for individuals who share our passion. We blend an entrepreneurial spirit with our nonprofit roots, cultivating a dynamic culture where everyone's contributions are valued and encouraged. COMMITMENT: We have an unwavering belief in our students. PASSION: We are dedicated to changing our nation’s college completion story. JOY: We create environments rich with smiles and laughter. AUTHENTICITY: We believe relationships matter. EXCELLENCE: Our students deserve nothing but the best. Position Overview The Site Director is the inspiring leader who sets a powerful vision for student achievement and is responsible for ensuring that at least 90% of students matriculate to a four-year college and 70% graduate from college within six years. S/he leads a team of full time and part time employees and builds and maintains the positive presence of College Track in the local community. Primary Responsibilities Include: Site Vision and Culture: Set a powerful vision for student achievement; inspire the commitment of others towards the shared vision, and ensure all decisions are aligned to and support the vision. Build a strong and enduring site culture based on mission, vision and organization’s values. Individual Student Planning and Monitoring:  Work with program directors to assess student data continuously and ensure that students are on track to graduate from high school and thrive in four-year universities. Focus relentlessly on delivering outcomes despite obstacles, ensuring students graduate from high school and receive a college degree. Staff Management:  Recruit, lead, manage and develop a high-performing site team of full-time and part-time employees (paid and volunteer) to ensure the overall success of students. Build a collaborative team of individuals committed to achieving excellence and meeting site goals. School and Community Partnerships:  Develop strong and formalized partnerships with community based organizations, schools and districts that result in additional resources for our students and improvements to our program model. Keep abreast of emerging trends and practices within the education landscape and community, and be active in the educational and community landscape.   Fundraising and Development :  Work in collaboration with the College Track development team, as the external leader of the site, to execute development activities that support long-term sustainability. Skills & Experience Required 3 years experience required (5-7 years preferred) managing staff, projects and oneself to achieve excellent results and expand organizational Proven track record in successfully recruiting, hiring, leading and developing people and teams. Creates the conditions for staff to learn, grow and do their work with ever increasing excellence Minimum of 5-7 years of of teaching and/or supporting students to excel academically; history of driving significant gains in student achievement Leads and inspires others under a shared vision of excellence Builds relationships and communicates in ways that foster trust, value differences and further College Track’s mission High degree of flexibility and adaptability; can work within and thrive in an ambitious, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solution Unwavering belief in economic, racial and social justice; makes all decisions through the lens of what is best for the students and families we serve Minimum 4-year college degree (Masters Degree preferred) 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.    To Apply Please upload a resume and cover letter with your application. We will only contact candidates chosen for further consideration. No phone inquiries please.      College Track is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. College Track does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.  

About College Track College Track is a comprehensive college completion program that empowers students from underserved communities to graduate from college. From ninth grade through college graduation, our 10-year program removes the academic, financial, and social-emotional barriers that prevent low-income and first-generation students from earning their college degree. In 1997, we started with 25 students in East Palo Alto, and today, we have ten centers located in underserved communities across California, Colorado, Louisiana, and the D.C. Metro Area with more than 3,000 students on the path to upward social mobility. To learn more, please visit www.collegetrack.org Our Impact College Track students graduate from college at a rate that is more than double the national average for low-income and first-generation students. Five years out of college, our graduates are employed full-time, and over 85% report earnings greater than their parents. By helping our students maximize the value of their four-year college degree, which includes minimizing student loan debt, securing internships, and limiting the need to work while in college--we prepare them to succeed in the 21st century economy. Our Values At College Track, our values drive the way we do our work, and we look for individuals who share our passion. We blend an entrepreneurial spirit with our nonprofit roots, cultivating a dynamic culture where everyone's contributions are valued and encouraged. COMMITMENT: We have an unwavering belief in our students. ·       PASSION: We are dedicated to changing our nation’s college completion story. ·       JOY: We create environments rich with smiles and laughter. ·       AUTHENTICITY: We believe relationships matter. ·       EXCELLENCE: Our students deserve nothing but the best. Position Overview At the onset of a 2024 planning cycle, College Track is poised for its next phase of growth, innovation, and impact. With a mission to “empower students from underserved communities to graduate from college,” we aim to reach a goal of 70% of our students achieving a college degree within 6 years of matriculating from high school. The Chief Program Officer (CPO) is a newly created position to lead the continued evolution and refinement of College Track’s 10-year program model. Reporting to the CEO and serving in a highly visible role on the national leadership team, the CPO will champion efforts to grow the size, scope, and effectiveness of the program, increase the efficacy of regional and site staff, and support college students and graduates as a force for change. This opportunity calls for a strategic program leader who is talented at executing through organizational layers, focused on continuous learning and improvement, and energized to take a successful program to a new level of performance and impact. Primary Responsibilities: Provide forward-thinking strategic leadership for College Track programming  Develop and implement a vision that encompasses College Track’s multiple program elements (Academic Affairs, Student Life & Wellness, College Completion, and Scholarships and College Affordability.) Leads the organization in short-term and long-term planning for immediate and anticipated program challenges, putting solutions into place to mitigate risk. Balance bold thinking with pragmatism, setting goals and priorities that increase College Track’s capacity to deliver strong outcomes. Oversee the conception, piloting, operationalization, evaluation, and continuous refinement of innovation initiatives, ensuring innovation efforts align with program goals. Ensure that experiences and voices of students, alumni, and program staff inform programmatic direction, and that the organizational vision for Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity (DEI) is incorporated into all facets of the program. Strengthen core program model and team performance Optimize the program staff structure to allow all program staff to operate at their full potential, including effectively allocating and developing talent. Ensure national programmatic supports are aligned with the on-the ground needs at the site level. Establish and manage to program performance standards of accountability across the entire network of sites in order to achieve measurable and replicable outcomes and maximize efficiencies of scale. Facilitate the sharing, use, and management of knowledge and information across the College Track network, with an emphasis on capturing best practices, developing standard curriculum and tools, and creating a “program playbook” for all staff to utilize. Oversee nationally-led program functions inclusive of Quality & Learning, Design & Innovation, Knowledge Management, Site Operations, and Scholarships and Affordability.  Develop and manage a team of VP, Director, and Manager-level national program staff, as well as serve as a coach and mentor to all national and regional program staff. Serve as a highly visible and collaborative leader As a member of the Executive Team, contribute to the development and implementation of overall organizational vision and strategy, model our core values, operating principles, and DEI commitments. Provide leadership in network-wide communications, ensuring that critical information is readily available to, understood by, and shared across the network. Foster collaboration and two-way feedback across and within the national and regional teams. Serve as a mentor and role model for all team members, supporting a culture of learning, feedback and continuous improvement. Broaden College Track’s access and exposure to thought leaders, researchers, and practitioners in the college access/completion space; ensure that College Track program outcomes are leveraged for community impact. Skills & Experience Required The Chief Program Officer will embody College Track’s values and lead with commitment, passion, joy, authenticity, and excellence. Specifically, candidates must possess the following qualifications: A seasoned program leader in education, youth development, or similar field with at least 15 years of work experience, with 5 years in a leadership position, inclusive of program design, delivery, performance, and evaluation. Experience at a national, multi-site and/or multi-layered organization is strongly preferred. A data-driven strategist who forms clear plans that are bold, achievable, and motivational to others. Brings success in building and implementing program strategies that drive high-performance.  Sees the “why” and leverages data and research in translating strategy into tangible activities and results. An effective communicator who conveys information clearly and concisely. Able to connect and communicate with multiple stakeholders in complex and multi-layered environments. In all interactions, listens well and reflects an understanding of others’ perspectives and needs. An inspirational and emotionally-astute people leader who fosters a sense of purpose and community. Able to cultivate talent and build strong teams, coaching and mentoring direct reports for high performance, as well as provides support and counsel to individuals and teams that are not direct reports.  Has high standards for holding others accountable to goals. A positive force for organizational growth and change. Able to embrace and lead through change, modeling adaptability and a high level of awareness on how change impacts others. Helps others implement new behaviors and seek out ways to sustain change through organizational culture, processes, and structures. A passionate advocate who is committed to College Track’s mission and values. Believes in the innate potential of all students and brings a deep commitment to improving education equity through college readiness and graduation. Thrives in an organization that values commitment, passion, joy, authenticity, and excellence. A champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).  Shows respect for the communities with whom College Track partners, demonstrating cultural competence in understanding historic barriers to access to higher education. Actively works to ensure that College Track’s DEI principles are infused into senior management and program practices. This position works out of College Track’s national office in Oakland, CA. Must be willing to travel within the College Track network at least monthly. 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.   To Apply Please   click here   to upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter with your application. We will only contact candidates chosen for further consideration. No phone inquiries please.

Vice President of People- National (Oakland) About College Track College Track is a comprehensive college completion program that empowers students from underserved communities to graduate from college. From ninth grade through college graduation, our 10-year program removes the academic, financial, and social-emotional barriers that prevent low-income and first-generation students from earning their college degree. In 1997, we started with 25 students in East Palo Alto, and today, we have ten centers located in underserved communities across California, Colorado, Louisiana, and the D.C. Metro Area with more than 3,000 students on the path to upward social mobility. To learn more, please visit www.collegetrack.org Our Impact College Track students graduate from college at a rate that is more than double the national average for low-income and first-generation students. Five years out of college, our graduates are employed full-time, and over 85% report earnings greater than their parents. By helping our students maximize the value of their four-year college degree, which includes minimizing student loan debt, securing internships, and limiting the need to work while in college--we prepare them to succeed in the 21st century economy. Our Values At College Track, our values drive the way we do our work, and we look for individuals who share our passion. We blend an entrepreneurial spirit with our nonprofit roots, cultivating a dynamic culture where everyone's contributions are valued and encouraged. COMMITMENT: We have an unwavering belief in our students. PASSION: We are dedicated to changing our nation’s college completion story. JOY: We create environments rich with smiles and laughter. AUTHENTICITY: We believe relationships matter. EXCELLENCE: Our students deserve nothing but the best. Position Overview We are seeking an professional, dynamic, hands-on, collaborative, self-motivated leader to join us as our Vice President of People and to serve as our human capital expert and people advocate within the organization. The Vice President of People is responsible for setting the vision, strategy, and implementation of all people-related activities, including overseeing the implementation of the new four year strategic plan as it pertains to the investment and support of our people.   The Vice President of People provides strategic and values-driven leadership as the driving force in culture, leadership development, and proactive workforce planning. S/he works closely with senior leaders to identify and implement key strategic organizational and operational projects. Reporting directly to the Chief Finance and Operating Officer, the Vice President of People will lead a growing team and oversee organizational and talent development, employee experience, and talent acquisition functions. Primary Responsibilities:   Serve as a key member of the national leadership team and function as the human capital expert and advocate for the organization. Serve as a strategic advisor, functional expert, and thought partner to our leaders and teams across the organization regarding all people-related activities within each of the three areas: talent acquisition, organizational and talent development, and employee experience. Provide expertise in motivating, developing, and retaining people across the organization. Drive enhancements to our culture and meet our ever-growing talent requirements in support of College Track’s growth plan, strategic direction and mission impact. Lead, develop, organize, manage and evolve People function which includes workforce design and planning; culture; Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI); organizational and talent development; succession management and planning; performance management; compensation; on/off-boarding; total rewards; HR systems and policies; employee relations; and talent acquisition. Develop and execute strategies that tangibly improve the effectiveness, efficiency, accuracy and overall results of critical talent management and human resource systems. Using qualitative and quantitative data and metrics, develop the departmental and human capital scorecards to inform priorities related to national and regional talent acquisition, talent development, employee engagement, employee retention, and management capacity building and accountability. Ensure the People department is a high functioning, strategic, and service-minded team that partners with leaders to provide  organizational, culture-building, and workforce support. Manage and coach team on growth & development of key competencies to ensure team and individual success on individual goals & development.   Skills & Experience Required   First and foremost, the Vice President of People must embrace the College Track vision of transforming low-income communities into places where college readiness and college graduation are the norms. S/he must embody and model College Track core values and model a deep commitment to improving education equity.   Additionally, candidates must posses the following qualifications:     12+ years of management experience, with at least five years in a senior leadership role in human resources and/or talent preferably in the education, non-profit or corporation sectors Strong foundation across all HR functional areas including; recruiting, talent development, organizational development, change management, compensation and benefits, compliance/legal policies, learning and development, rewards, engagement, employee relations, etc. Track record of achieving strong results while building and fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performance culture. Excellent relationship building skills with a demonstrated ability to work well with people with a wide diversity of demographic and professional experience levels across a decentralized work environment Strong strategic thinking skills with an ability to articulate a clear, compelling vision, use data to inform decisions and to translate strategy to plan to action Strong project management skills with significant experience leading change management Ability to coach and mentor direct reports, peers and executives on sound talent management practices; track record of driving organizational results through coaching and mentoring Proven ability to recruit, hire, develop and retain effective, diverse teams and to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment Demonstrated success in staff leadership, management, and development Demonstrated ability to manage large and complex operating budgets Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills Demonstrated creativity when addressing challenging situations with limited resources Bachelor’s degree required. Master's Degree, PHR/ SPHR certificate or any other advanced education/ training in the HR field preferred. Have experience working in launch, growth and/or transition phases of organizations   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.    To Apply Please upload a resume and a thoughtful cover letter with your application. We will only contact candidates chosen for further consideration. No phone inquiries please.     College Track is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. College Track does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.  

About KIPP Bay Area Public Schools KIPP is a non-profit network of 224 college-preparatory, public charter schools across the country educating early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school students. KIPP schools are united by a common mission, a commitment to excellence, and a belief that if we help children develop the academic and character strengths they need for college and choice-filled lives, they will be able to build a better tomorrow for themselves, for their communities, and for us all. There are currently 15 KIPP schools across the Bay Area educating nearly 6,000 students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, and Redwood City and supporting over 3,000 alumni around the country.  Position Overview The Finance Manager/Associate is a key member of the five-person finance team and will report to the Associate Director of Finance. As a function, the finance team reports directly into the CEO and serves as a strategic internal consultancy on major decisions. The objective of the finance team is to maximize student outcomes over the long-term through the efficient, effective, and sustainable allocation of financial resources. This is accomplished through an effective balance of hard and soft skills as our work is rooted in empowering organizational leaders, who bring academic expertise and proximity to students, with high-quality financial information and advising to make effective decisions.  This position will not have a direct report but will actively support the finance team’s culture of continuous learning and shared voice through frequent participation and leadership in team meetings. Responsibilities Serve as financial adviser Advise school leaders (principals) and operations managers on fiscal operating decisions and multi-year planning, and collaborate with them both in person and remotely to achieve financial sustainability goals Analyze trends in spending and behavior in order to maximize resource allocation and student results Serve as a hands-on thought partner to regional office leaders on their spending decisions and expense projections Empower school and regional office leaders with tools, information, and analyses to help them make thoughtful and impactful decisions in service of our students Support on due diligence and execution of $10M+ facility financing transactions for our schools Develop into a financial systems product manager Maximize the value of Adaptive Insights, our financial planning system, by integrating with our data warehouse and building cross-functional analyses, enabling the organization to make data-informed decisions to maximize student outcomes  Develop a multi-year systems strategy and roadmap, building more data connections, implementing new product functionalities, and streamlining processes to scale our finance team Create and manage effective trainings for our 75+ school and regional office leaders   Grow into a finance team leader Contribute to the multi-year vision and annual initiatives for the finance team Own and deliver quarterly updates and results to KIPP Bay Area Public Schools’ Finance Committee Support the finance team’s culture of continuous learning and shared voice through frequent participation and leadership in team meetings Grow into potential stretch assignments that may include, but are not limited to… Serving as the Finance Lead for our KIPP Through College (KTC) team, enabling the KTC team to effectively prepare our 3,000+ and growing alumni to lead choice-filled lives  Developing into a charter school facilities financing expert, building relationships with various lenders and advising our senior leaders on specific financing opportunities in order to provide high-quality, low-cost learning environments for all of our students  Must-Have Qualifications Key Qualities Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP Bay Area Public Schools’ mission: firm belief that all children will learn and deserve access to an excellent public education Approaches work with joy and curiosity Actively seeks personal and professional growth Skills Strategic and analytical thinker who exhibits excellent judgment Achievement-oriented and can translate plans into action Utilizes systems-thinking to contextualize opportunities for improvement  Synthesizes and simplifies complex concepts to clearly communicate them to key stakeholders Builds relationships to motivate and engage a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders Self‐directs and exhibits flexibility in a fast‐paced, entrepreneurial environment Strong skills and comfort with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Docs  Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in any field, or equivalent practical experience  Preferred Qualifications  Skills Financial analysis and modeling experience Understanding of financial planning and analysis Skilled at analyzing, interpreting, and visualizing data Familiarity with SQL and Tableau Familiarity with cloud enterprise software, ideally Adaptive Insights or similar financial planning software Education and Experience 4+ years of relevant work experience Compensation We are dedicated to you and your family's well-being! KIPP offers a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits. 

The Education Trust–West seeks a Director of Communications to advance the organization’s ambitious agenda to expose and eradicate injustices and inequities in California schools, colleges, and systems of education. Managing the Communications Department and reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Director of Communications will work alongside Ed Trust–West’s P-12 and higher education research, policy, and practice teams to develop and execute communications strategies that advance the organization’s advocacy goals. ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION The Education Trust–West works for educational justice and the high academic achievement of all students at all levels, pre-K through college. We expose educational injustices and inequities that separate students of color, English learners, and low-income students from their peers, and we identify and advocate for the strategies that will forever close equity gaps. We work alongside P-12 schools, districts and institutions of higher education to understand and evaluate the effectiveness of strategies intended to reduce and eliminate racial equity gaps. We use lessons learned in these efforts, together with unflinching data analysis, to drive a state and national conversation about how schools, from pre-kindergarten to universities, can better serve students of color, English learners, and low-income students. To learn more, please visit www.edtrustwest.org . MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES The Director of Communications’ responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Organizational Leadership and Management Collaborate across teams and with leaders to oversee and develop the editing and design process of ETW external materials in print, digital, and live mediums – including reports and associated collateral, opinion pieces, blogs, press releases, official statements, and external presentations Supervise Communications team members (1-3 people) as well as external contractors Provide media and communications training and support to key ETW staff and partners Strategic Communications Develop and implement short- and long-term multi-platform communications plans aligned with the ETW’s brand as part of advocacy campaigns Oversee the organization’s social and digital media strategy, and leverage multi-media platforms to maximize the impact of our advocacy efforts Develop and implement metrics to track the level of engagement of ETW’s network and to test the effectiveness of communications activities Ensure ETW brand identity and ETW voice through writing and editing a variety of materials Review written pieces from other teams and edit for clarity and brand alignment Contribute to grant reports and foundation proposals Relationships with Media Build and nurture relationships with journalists, opinion leaders, and a broad range of education stakeholders to help advance the mission and efforts of the organization Oversee the development and placement of news stories, op-eds, press statements, in key print and online media outlets to increase ETW’s visibility as a leader in the educational justice movement QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE At least 8 of experience in communications in an education policy, political, or advocacy setting Undergraduate degree required, Master’s degree in related field preferred Experience managing staff to their full potential Robust racial justice lens Demonstrated ability to plan effectively but maintain flexibility to handle the unexpected and to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment Outstanding writing/editing and verbal communications skills Diplomatic communication and strong presentation ability Exceptional organizational skills with an eye for detail Strong computer skills; proficient or advanced skills in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), high level of comfort with social media and related software Fluency in writing and speaking in Spanish is a plus COMPENSATION Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.  The Education Trust-West offers a comprehensive benefits package. APPLICATION PROCESS Please provide an engaging cover letter, resume, and two previously written writing samples, similar to an ETW product to be considered for this position. In the file name, please write the name of the position you are applying for and your last name: e.g. “DirectorOfCommunications_Salazar” https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=9e2312b5-b5bd-498a-975d-1e1c12aead82&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=296809&source=CC3&lang=en_US   The Education Trust–West is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

About KIPP Bay Area Public Schools KIPP is a non-profit network of 224 college-preparatory, public charter schools across the country educating early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school students. KIPP schools are united by a common mission, a commitment to excellence, and a belief that if we help children develop the academic and character strengths they need for college and choice-filled lives, they will be able to build a better tomorrow for themselves, for their communities, and for us all. There are currently 15 KIPP schools across the Bay Area educating nearly 6,000 students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, and Redwood City and supporting over 3,000 alumni around the country.  Position Overview The Accounting Associate is a key member of the KIPP team and reports to the Controller. This person will assist with the day-to-day financial operations of our schools and regional office in the areas of accounting, accounts payable, financial audits, and vendor relations. Additionally, they will work with the accounting team to build a scalable and efficient financial infrastructure, provide exceptional service and support to our schools, and ensure their continued financial success. The ideal candidate for this position will have strong organizational skills, a detail-oriented approach, and the ability to learn quickly and problem-solve. Must be an excellent communicator who enjoys working with people and is a continuous learner. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills and grow as an accounting professional. We are looking for someone who is passionate about KIPP’s mission, and is eager to learn. The Accounting Associate will be based out of our Regional Support Office (RSO) in downtown Oakland (BART accessible). Roles and Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Accounts Payable Approve and review online accounts payable portal and ensure all invoices are forwarded to Concur in a timely manner. Approve monthly reimbursement requests via Concur and import data to accounting system Work closely with Operations Managers and Directors  at our schools to answer day-to-day accounting related inquiries Follow up on vendor and reimbursement outstanding checks Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries Maintains accurate vendor records in the accounting software and request W-9 forms as needed. Year-End Closing and Financial Audits Assist with semi-annually financial closing Assist accounting team during Spring and Fall on-site audit Enter all prior fiscal year invoices and reimbursements Gather necessary documentation for audit preparation— including checks, deposit documentation, bank statements, and invoices Prepare and file annual IRS Forms 1096 and 1099 Manage annual unpaid use tax to CA Board of Equalization and responsible to correspond to all inquiries. Potential Opportunities for Growth Train new Operations Managers on accounting policies and procedures Hold monthly RSO Concur office hours Skills and Qualifications Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP Bay Area Public Schools’ mission. Firm belief that all children will learn and can achieve at high levels Bachelor’s degree Demonstrated experience or interest in accounting, for example— proficiency in MIP (Sage/Abila) and/or other accounting software systems; accounting work experience; or accounting degree, emphasis, and/or certification Proficient in Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel) and Google applications (e.g. Mail, Calendar, Docs, Drive) Proficient in business writing and communication Ability to set priorities in a fast-paced work environment, pay attention to detail, and multi-task Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative Humility and respect: eager to learn, admit mistakes, and welcomes and responds effectively to constructive feedback Compensation We are dedicated to you and your family’s well-being! KIPP offers a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits.

About KIPP Bay Area Public Schools KIPP is a non-profit network of 224 college-preparatory, public charter schools across the country educating early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school students. KIPP schools are united by a common mission, a commitment to excellence, and a belief that if we help children develop the academic and character strengths they need for college and choice-filled lives, they will be able to build a better tomorrow for themselves, for their communities, and for us all. There are currently 15 KIPP schools across the Bay Area educating nearly 6,000 students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, and Redwood City and supporting over 3,000 alumni around the country. Position Overview The Associate Director of Finance is a key member of the five-person finance team and will report to the Director of Finance. As a function, the finance team reports directly into the CEO and serves as a strategic internal consultancy on major decisions. The objective of the finance team is to maximize student outcomes over the long-term through the efficient, effective, and sustainable allocation of financial resources. This is accomplished through an effective balance of hard and soft skills as our work is rooted in empowering organizational leaders, who bring academic expertise and proximity to students, with high-quality financial information and advising to make effective decisions.  Responsibilities Serve as a key finance team leader Shape the multi-year vision and annual initiatives for the finance team Manage and grow an exceptional direct report; work with this direct report to set and achieve ambitious goals Model and reinforce the team’s culture of continuous learning and shared voice through the leadership of team meetings Identify and recommend opportunities to streamline processes and/or improve results   Serve as financial advisor Advise school leaders and operations managers on fiscal operating decisions and multiyear planning, and collaborate with them both in-person and remotely to achieve financial sustainability goals Lead the development of a sustainable $100M+ budget for the 2020-21 year and forward by developing prudent, and realistic forecasts Empower school and regional office leaders with tools, information and analyses to help them make thoughtful and impactful decisions Serve as the hands-on thought partner and finance lead to the Special Education team on their $10M annual budget, spending decisions, communications, and multi-year expense projections Support regional leaders in setting compensation at the Regional Support Office and be a thought partner on school compensation   Lead strategic initiatives, including but not limited to... Collaborate with the Director of Facilities to build a long-term facilities management strategy that optimizes our $6M+ annual facilities spend across the region Develop a multi-year financial systems strategy and roadmap, building more data connections, implementing new product functionalities, and streamlining processes to scale our finance team  Qualifications Key Qualities Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP Bay Area Public Schools’ mission: firm belief that all children will learn and deserve access to an excellent public education Approaches work with joy and curiosity Actively seeks personal and professional growth Soft Skills Strategic and analytical thinker who exhibits excellent judgment Demonstrated leader, coordinating and maximizing the contributions of others Achievement-oriented and can translate plans into action Clearly communicates complex financial concepts to teammates outside of finance Builds relationships to motivate and engage a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders Self‐directs and exhibits flexibility in a fast‐paced, entrepreneurial environment  Hard Skills Strong understanding of and experience with financial planning and analysis Skilled at analyzing, interpreting, and visualizing data Very high level of skill in Microsoft Excel, including financial analysis and modeling; experience with Adaptive Insights highly valued Strong comfort working with Powerpoint and Google Docs Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in any field, or equivalent practical experience  6-8 years of relevant work experience Compensation We are dedicated to you and your family's well-being! KIPP offers a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits.