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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 in Los Angeles County and Orange County. 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 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 As a key member of the Leadership Team, the CFO will report directly to the CEO and play a critical role in the overall strategic management of the organization. The CFO will set the financial strategy for Ednovate's $30M operating budget and $50M real estate portfolio, while also designing and delivering effective financial systems across the organization. Additionally, the CFO will steward the organization as it embarks upon its next phase of growth, growing to 11 schools, serving nearly 6,000 students, with a $100M operating budget, and $200M in real estate assets. The CFO will serve as a strategic partner to organizational leaders, providing financial guidance to inform decisions, as well as leading long-term financial strategy, forecasting, and budgeting. The CFO is committed to Ednovate's mission, has deep financial planning and analysis expertise, and is an excellent communicator capable of distilling complex concepts into clear narratives for diverse internal and external audiences, including executives, board members, public officials, funders, and lenders. In carrying out his/her responsibilities, the CFO must be able to manage a complex long-term financial model to support strategic decision-making across the organization. This person will also manage Ednovate's external budgeting and accounting team, ExED, to lead the organization's budgeting process and financial reporting. This position will be based out of the Ednovate Support Team office in Downtown Los Angeles, though time spent in schools will be expected. Duties for this position include, but are not limited to: Organizational Leadership - the CFO will serve as a thought partner to and member of the Ednovate Leadership Team as staff financial lead, setting organizational vision and strategy, mentoring staff, and providing oversight. They will also work closely with the Board of Directors as well as key external stakeholders, including funders, lenders, and authorizers. Strategic & Annual Planning - the CFO will set the financial strategy and lead long-term financial forecasting & budgeting for Ednovate's $30M operating budget. They will review financial systems and processes and drive improvements that will enable leaders at every level of the organization to understand financial impact of decisions and consistently operate favorable to budget. Most importantly, the CFO will see around corners - recognize and anticipate opportunities and challenges as they relate to organizational plans; generate ideas, strategies, and solutions to drive impact. Capital Finance - the CFO will manage the financing strategy for $50M real estate portfolio, and $150M in new campus construction over the next five to ten years. They will also manage relationships with funding partners and lead project financing efforts to ensure timely acquisition of new permanent facilities.    Financial Planning and Analysis - the CFO will manage a complex long-term financial model to support strategic decision-making and long-term sustainability across the organization including the development of alternative long-range and short-range scenarios. They will also define metrics to monitor and predict the financial performance of entities across the organization, develop systems to track performance metrics and make decisions around resource allocation. Budgeting, Forecasting, and Reporting - the CFO will lead the annual budgeting process, partnering with stakeholders across the organization, culminating with financially healthy budgets. They will oversee the budget implementation during the fiscal year, managing ExEd to ensure budgets are accurate and support solid decision-making.  Key financial metrics will be presented on a monthly basis to ensure all key stakeholders routinely review performance to budget. Management and Oversight - the CFO will oversee all fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities for the organization, in conjunction with the Board of Directors, the Audit Committee, and the Finance/Business Advisory Group. They will also manage and inspire the 4+ person ExEd external budgeting and accounting team.  Candidate Qualifications MBA or other advanced degree, or comparable experience of a minimum of 12 years Minimum of 5+ years of progressive senior responsibility in developing and building out FP&A function with a major company or division of a large corporation. Experience in a not-for-profit/school environment is preferred but not required.  Knowledge of capital and debt markets landscape, including facilities financing options,  is a plus but not required Track record of building, leading, and inspiring effective teams; evidence of building an outcomes/data-driven team culture and coaching/developing others to maximize their potential Budget development and implementation experience in a complex organization Highly effective communicator, capable of distilling complex concepts Highly systems and process-oriented Strong project management skills and ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of constituents A multi-tasker with the ability to wear many hats in a fast-paced and hard-working environment 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 Service-focused mentality A belief that all Ednovate students will succeed in college and make a Positive Multigenerational Change 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 an Operations Support Associate whose primary role will be to provide high-quality customer service and support for all operational matters at our schools and network office.  This will primarily entail managing and expanding the network help desk ticketing system. Additionally, this member of the Operations team will support the creation and tracking of project plans for each team quarterly goal in order to optimize resources and clearly identify a path to achieving each goal. The ideal candidate for this position is process driven, detail oriented and an excellent communicator who enjoys working with school-based leaders, staff and students.  The candidate needs to possess strong organization, attention to detail and self-management skills. This position will be a critical part of the Ednovate Support Operations Team, working closely with school leaders, school operations staff and teachers.  This position will report to the COO and will be based out of the Ednovate Support Team offices in South LA and Downtown, though some time spent in schools will be expected. The Operation Support Associate's duties include, but are not limited to: Help Desk Management Manage a help desk system for all network operations related concerns with a response rate within 48 hours or less for all tickets.   Manage/supervise the day-to-day operations of the Help Desk including setting standards and proper expectations to ensure our customers are receiving responsive and complete operational support services.  Ensure that tickets are properly assigned, documented, updated and closed daily. Collect real-time data to track trends and facilitate constant improvement in response to support where schools need it most. Train network and school staff members to standardize ticket submission and optimize their use of the help desk features. B2B / B2C, Experience "communicating" with 2nd & 3rd level support Help Desk Expansion Expand the existing help desk to be able to receive tickets in multiple operational and compliance categories, to include:  SIS, school nutrition, facilities, finance & budgeting, procurement, and attendance. Expansion to include leveraging Zen Desk features for customer support and data analytics. Collect and analyze new help desk data to drive Ops team resource planning and school support focus for next school year. Operations Project Management Support Work closely with the COO and Network Operations team to identify quarterly projects/priorities aligned to the strategic plan goals. Ensure all quarterly priorities have clear project plans that map resources and timelines to each project ensuring on-time achievement of each priority. Support network-wide events and initiatives to ensure cross team projects have clear plans, owners, mapped resources and lead times. Candidate Qualifications A proactive self-starter with the ability to multitask, establish and rearrange priorities, and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment Project management experience Basic help desk system administration experience Strong analytical skills Relentless results-orientation Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of constituents Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 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 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 bonus incentive and 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.

What You’ll Do The associate director will serve on The Broad Academy team, reporting directly to the senior director. The associate director will blend strategic thinking with data analytics in order to develop and support a growing network of education leaders for The Broad Academy. The two-year program accelerates the impact of leaders in advancing educational excellence and equity on behalf of the students, families and communities they serve. As a systems builder, the associate director will manage personalized learning paths, data collection & analysis and iterative design in order to drive continuous improvement of programming. With a commitment to scaling what is working and fixing what isn’t, you will amplify the experience of a diverse cohort of fellows that will participate in five in-person sessions in various locations across the country. Through these sessions, cohort members will learn from and be inspired by experts, veteran educators and each other’s knowledge and experiences about what is possible for students in our nation’s urban public schools. This position is an individual contributor role based in Los Angeles, California. Travel required for the position is approximately 20 percent.   What You’ll Own You will own the following: Personalized Learning Content and Execution    Curate a library of on-demand learning modules and ensure that content is relevant, balanced and accessible.   Streamline structures and processes designed to create a variety of peer-to-peer learning opportunities between Fellows and with other leaders in the space. Manage Fellow 360s, including execution and analysis of insights. Oversee and execute all on-boarding activities for new cohorts to ensure participants are set up for success from day one. Own personalized learning at TBA, incl. assessment of the current approach, development and execution of modules and creation and implementation of recommendations for ongoing codification and improvement. Data Collection and Impact Evaluation Create and own a cycle of evaluation activities to capture and reflect program impact, including session, cohort and project analysis. Source and implement a data repository that is structured to serve as a robust, user-friendly resource for the team. Support the quality iteration of program planning through continuous feedback loops.   Content Development and Special Projects Develop and maintain a dashboard to track team goals and support the senior director in crafting relevant professional learning experiences. Create engaging, content-rich experiences for “Plus Ones”, colleagues of Fellows who join session throughout the Fellowship. Lead ongoing research efforts to identify potential shifts or improvements critical to continually increasing program impact. The Skillset You’ll Need Successful candidates will have the following skills and characteristics: Effective Planning and Execution A proven track record of designing and maintaining systems to manage complex projects Experience with program evaluation and data analysis design Experience in instructional design and adult learning The ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, deadline-driven environment often managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Relationship Management and Communication Commitment to seeking feedback and modeling a learning lens through actions and interactions across the team, center and with the K-12 public education space Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion with an ability to build trust and respect across lines of difference Strategic and Analytical Thinking   Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills used to connect the big picture and drive strategic thinking Strong systems-orientation with an ability to build, maintain and leverage systems for tracking inputs, outputs and impact across multiple program components Personal Learning and Development Consistently take on learning opportunities that accelerate and support personal development Demonstrate a growth mindset and constantly seeks challenges Highly efficient and independent while maintaining an ability to work collaboratively within and across teams What You’ll Need The following experiences, skills and characteristics are required: A passion and demonstrated commitment to transforming K-12 public education Six to eight years of professional work experience Fluency with leveraging Excel, Salesforce or other platforms to inform data-driven decision making Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with senior audience Bachelor’s degree required, graduate degree preferred What We Offer Full-time permanent team members receive: Competitive salary, vacation and 401(k) retirement savings plan with a generous employer match Employer contributions to medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans Pre-tax commuter benefits Flexible spending accounts for medical and family care expenses Free access to an on-site gym and a steady supply of nutritious snacks in our shared kitchen The Broad Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin (including associational and perception-based discrimination based on national origin), age, disability, gender, sexual orientation or other characteristic covered by law with regard to employment opportunities. The Broad Center is committed to providing equal access and opportunities to candidates with legally recognizable disabilities. We will make our best effort to provide reasonable accommodations at every stage of the application process. Disclosing a disability or requesting a need for accommodations is a separate and distinct process from selection and will have no bearing on a candidate’s application status. If you need to request an accommodation or have any questions regarding our disability accommodations policy, please send an email to [email protected] . For more Information As a member of The Broad Center team, you’ll work alongside sharp, driven colleagues who have a sense of humor matched with generosity of spirit. Alma Advisory Group is supporting the search for this position. Please contact Lesley Brown Rawlings at [email protected] for any questions.

Objective The Operations Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of the school, ensuring that the school operates in optimal learning conditions and delivers on its promise of customer service to all stakeholders. About Brio College Prep Brio College Prep is the fourth innovative high school of the Ednovate Network. Our mission is to empower our students to use their college degrees and careers to make a positive multigenerational change. Located in Downtown Los Angeles, we provide students and families a safe and nurturing school culture that has high expectations and that delivers a rigorous and personalized college prep experience. Our innovative classroom approach allows students to learn at their own pace through a curriculum that uses online lessons, digital platforms, small-group learning, coaching and one-on-one instruction. Along with personalizing the learning experience, we care about instilling a deep sense of purpose in our students and developing valuable relationships in our school community. Redesigning the high school experience requires that staff members reflect constantly on the impact of their actions and collaborate to continuously improve their practice. Description The Operations Manager (OM) will provide overall direction and execution of all day-to-day functions at the school and will ensure seamless, efficient and high quality school operations. This includes managing logistics for special events; facility needs; budgets; administrative databases; and health, safety, and nutrition compliance.  The OM will manage the front office staff and will ensure that the school's visitors and families experience a high-quality customer experience in every interaction. The OM will also supervise the nutrition staff and maintenance staff and work closely with teachers, admin, and families. Qualifications The ideal candidate: Is passionate about increasing the college attainment rate in educationally underserved populations and working with families of diverse backgrounds Has an unwavering belief in academic success for all students and commitment to our mission, discipline model, and vision Enjoys a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and is eager to build new systems or adapt existing ones Collaborates well with other adults and engages in healthy collegial conflict Finds joy in their work and thrives with autonomy, flexibility and accountability Is comfortable with a high degree of transparency and accountability for results Has excellent interpersonal skills, including strong cross-cultural communication skills with adolescents and families Is extremely organized, detail-oriented, strategic, and deadline-driven Has experience in management, supervision, and/or customer service (Preferred) Multilingual (English/Spanish) Logistics This is a full-time position that will ideally begin in June 2019. Wages & Benefits The salary for this job is competitive and commensurates with experience; a competitive benefits package is included. To Apply To submit an application, please visit our website at http://ednovate.org/open-positions . Ednovate is strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff, and we encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. Ednovate does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnic origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law.