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The Broad Center in Los Angeles is looking for a dedicated, innovative Deputy Director, Alumni & Network Impact (ANI). Working closely with a passionate, high-achieving network of more than 800 alumni across the country. You will: Provide direct career advancement and career navigation support to very senior educational leaders - Chief, CEO, Assistant Superintendent, and Superintendent level individuals Develop new approaches to individual career supports and professional development. You will play a critical role in working to scale these supports as the network continues to expand Leading candidates have: Passion and commitment to transforming K-12 public education 7 - 10 years of professional experience Experience supporting the work of senior leadership team members in a staff role (e.g. Chief of Staff, or Special Assistant) Experience in a leadership track role in a central/home office role in a district or charter management organization Experience managing a Leadership Development program or a Talent Development function in an organization. Our Why We prepare and support remarkable, dedicated professionals who create conditions to empower good teachers to do great work so all students can learn and thrive. For 15 years, The Broad Center has been at the center of our nation’s efforts to provide every student with a world-class public education. At our core, we believe every public school system should be and can be an engine of excellence and equity. America’s students deserve nothing less. Doing this work requires diverse leadership by team members who share the same belief. This belief is paramount to the team at The Broad Center, and we are inspired to make a difference by creating a growing network of experienced leaders and managers who are rising to this challenge. Our work will be done when every family in every community can send their child to a great public school that meets that student’s every need. Until then, our team and our alumni network won’t rest. For more information, visit our website at www.broadcenter.org . What We Do The Broad Center is a nonprofit organization that recruits, trains and supports talented leaders from across America to transform urban public school systems. Our programs—The Broad Academy and The Broad Residency in Urban Education—prepare these professionals to put their skills and know-how to work and make student learning the primary driver of every central office dollar and decision. In public school districts, charter management organizations and state departments of education, more than 800 members of The Broad Center’s network are working with educators, parents and community leaders to help schools soar. Regardless of the setting, Broad Center alumni are aligned around a common vision: creating the kinds of environments that enable teachers to do great work and students of all backgrounds to learn and thrive. The Alumni & Network Impact (“ANI”) team is dedicated to supporting this vision by increasing the impact of alumni individually and collectively. Specifically, ANI focuses on creating impactful learning experiences, and providing career support and development. Through a portfolio approach (e.g., best-in-class coaching, study-trips, content-rich convenings) they deliver opportunities for alumni to collaborate, share best practices, continue learning, and remain inspired. About the Position This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a passion for increasing student achievement for children all across this nation by transforming urban public education systems.   This position will be responsible for direct network member support, development and implementation of strategies, systems and processes to increase high-quality individual career supports and professional development, while building for scale of an increasingly growing alumni community. Our mission is to positively impact millions of children by improving K-12 public education. This is a difficult mission and requires the dedication of tireless, creative, smart people who enjoy operating in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, over-achiever with strong initiative who thrives on a small team as an individual contributor and team member. What You’ll Own This role supports the ongoing growth and impact of our program alumni in a number of ways, including: Direct Alumni Support Build and maintain strong relationships with alumni consisting of CEOs / superintendents and cabinet-level leaders in urban school districts, charter management organizations, state departments of education and other K-12 educational organizations Identify career and professional development opportunities to support ongoing growth in leadership, knowledge and functional skills Support self-assessment, self-awareness and development through 360-degree feedback, coaching and mentoring to provide insights on work-related issues and inform career plans Implement systems and strategies that allow alumni to shadow one another, share best-practices, provide mutual inspiration and draw from the collective wisdom of the network Work closely with the senior director, managing director and ANI Career Supports team to provide direct support to CEOs / superintendents and cabinet-level leaders as driven by their context and needs Work closely with other Broad Center colleagues to provide mutual support and alignment and help identify areas of focus for TBC events Talent: Career, Professional Development and Engagement Services Assess current offering of career, professional development and engagement services; develop clear recommendations for service enhancements and efficiencies, as well as for prioritization, implementation and codifying of processes while making continuous improvement and opportunities for automation through leveraging technology. Constantly working to better understand network member needs, behaviors and impact to better inform relevant career, professional development and engagement services through participation in shadow days, ANI convenings, The Broad Academy and The Broad Residency sessions and recruitment / selection activities Strategic Planning, Special Projects and Project Management Develop and implement long and short-range plans to set ambitious yet achievable goals to ensure structures are in place to drive work forward, revisit and revise as relevant Lead special projects and provide support related to ensuring how to best serve network members, ANI team strategies and TBC organizational goals Ensure high-quality project management and application of knowledge, skills and tools to meet project objectives The statements in this description represent typical elements criteria, and general work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the job What You’ll Need A passion and demonstrated commitment to transforming K-12 public education; experience working in a school district, charter management organization, or state department of education a plus Demonstrates a growth mindset and constantly seeks challenges 10+ years of professional work experience 20-25% travel requirement Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree a plus Deep content knowledge of the levers for improvement of K-12 urban education systems An understanding of the roles, challenges and opportunities of school system leaders A track record of successfully leading complex multi-stakeholder projects and teams Ability to provide, proactively seek out and act on feedback Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with executive audience Proven ability to form relationships and credibility with a diverse set of people quickly and consistently Strong critical thinking skills with the flexibility to respond to shifting priorities and new opportunities The ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, deadline-driven environment often managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Ability to thrive on a small team as an individual contributor and team member Employment is contingent upon a thorough background and reference check. You must be legally entitled to work in the United States. What We Offer We are pleased to provide full-time permanent team members with: 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 Join our team 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. We will only contact applicants chosen for further consideration. To apply, please visit http://bit.ly/tbcdeputydirani

Job Summary  The Director - Communications is part of the leadership team for the Communications and Community Engagement Office, which incorporates departments for communications; family and community engagement; and enrollment, choice, and transfers. The position also fills an essential role in informing communications direction and strategy for Baltimore City Public Schools overall. This position is responsible for developing and executing communications strategy in alignment with overall outreach and engagement strategies of the office as a whole; collaborating with counterparts in the engagement and enrollment units to ensure coherent messaging, timely sharing of information in ways that resonate with diverse audiences, and highly responsive service to families and other stakeholders; overseeing development of communications plans and monitoring their efficacy; advising district and school leaders on communications needs; leading departmental staff whose responsibilities include but are not limited to video production, print publication development and production, social media and website content development, editing, and technical oversight, media relations, public information, internal communications, and crisis communications; and representing the district to the public.  Essential Functions  Under the direction of the Chief Communications and Community Engagement Officer, serves as a member of the office leadership team and works collaboratively with counterparts from the engagement and enrollment units to establish a clear, coherent, integrated, and cohesive strategic vision for enlisting and supporting families and key stakeholders as essential partners in providing high-quality public education for Baltimore’s young people. Recommends and develops communications strategies in support of the vision, aligning them to priorities shared across units within the office, including but not limited to improving public perception of the district; promoting enrollment; delivering high-quality, responsive customer service; ensuring that information for families is timely and shared effectively; supporting school leaders in communicating with their school communities; and ensuring that all staff members have information to enable them to be effective in their roles and serve as ambassadors for their school and the district. Works across district offices and departments to maintain a high level of knowledge about key district programs and initiatives, particularly in the areas of equity, implementation of the district’s blueprint for success, district and school funding, school portfolio management, and academic program development and implementation. Serves on various staff teams as assigned, to provide guidance on effective communications approaches in specific program areas or in relation to specific initiatives. Monitors national developments and trends in public education policy and practice to identify opportunities to position the district as a leader in urban education. Monitors public perceptions of the district to inform development of communications strategies to counter negative perceptions and promote positive narratives. Ensures that individual communication plans and campaigns are developed in the context of and to advance broader district priorities. Advises district leaders on communications strategies for key initiatives and keeps them informed of public perceptions. Serves as a resource for school leaders with respect to communication with school communities and promoting their schools. Monitors the efficacy of communications campaigns and reports regularly to district leaders on communications activity and success. Approves crisis communications plans developed in consultation with the media relations manager, ensures they are regularly updated, serves as a member of the crisis team, oversees plan implementation when necessary, and participates in executing crisis plans as needed. Supervises the work of the media relations and communications managers. Develops the departmental budget in consultation with the communications manager and ensures good stewardship of all departmental funds. Desired Qualifications  Master’s degree in communications, journalism, or related field.  Degree must be from an accredited college or institution. Bachelor’s degree with 2 additional years’ relevant work experience can be substituted for the required education. Minimum 8 years’ experience in strategic communications or public relations. Knowledge of K-12 education. Familiarity with issues facing Baltimore City and with agencies, programs, and initiatives serving Baltimore’s children and families desirable. Experience managing communications in a fast-paced environment, including crisis management. Managerial experience in large, complex organizations. Supervisory experience required.

Job Summary  The Special Assistant - Communications & Community Engagement position assists the Chief  Communications & Community Engagement Officer in monitoring and managing the day-to-day operation and coordination of activities and services.  Ensures effective liaison, appropriate confidentiality, and coordination with all academic and non-academic departments on matters relating to administration, management, operations and strategic planning.  Represents the Officer and provides leadership and direction for special projects that may have an operational or organizational impact.  Provides direction and insight by participating in the development of policy, organizational and financial analyses. Preferred Skill Sets  Project Management  Strategic Planning Experience in Communications and Community Engagement  Budget Oversight and Planning  Essential Functions Coordinates and manages administrative functions and special projects on behalf of the Chief Officer. Consults, advises, and provides leadership for programs and/or initiatives as assigned. Evaluates needs and services, human capital requirements, feasibility and cost effectiveness, performance and accountability, and other aspects of division management. Prepares executive summaries, documents, and correspondence. Drafts and collects pertinent budgetary planning and implementation data Monitors and implements procedures for the distribution and use of funds allocated to implement the division’s management plan. Responds to inquiries about problems, issues, program status, or activities and provides reports to the Chief Officer. Coordinates and provides technical and logistical support for staffing and staffing transfers. Reviews grievances and complaints and assists in conducting administrative assessments. Responds to information requests from City Schools’ central office departments, schools, and the public on matters related to the Chief Officers area of responsibility. Reviews management policies and procedures and prepares reports and memoranda documents applicable to academic and non-academic services and programs. Assists in planning, organizing, and directing policy and organizational analyses on issues and concerns which impact City Schools’ operations. Assists in the development and implementation of the annual master plan and strategic program initiatives. Represents the Chief Officer in various meetings and conferences as required. Coordinates the work of support staff as assigned. Coordinates involvement in community activities, including advisory councils and planning committees. Meets with and may address a variety of groups, including employees, school administrators, public and private agencies, and community agencies on behalf of the Chief Officer. Desired Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in education, business, management, public administration or related field; Masters degree preferred.  Degree must be from an accredited college or institution. Three years administration experience in public education or related field.