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About College Track College Track is a national nonprofit that empowers students from underserved communities to graduate from college. From ninth grade through college graduation, students access academic, financial, and social-emotional support along with one-on-one coaching, career exposure, and other holistic growth opportunities. Our uniquely seamless, 10-year commitment to students and individualized approach are the keys to our ongoing transformative impact: College Track students graduate from four-year colleges at double the rate of their low-income and first-generation peers; and, five years after graduation, 87% of alumni earn more than their parents. Over more than 20 years, College Track has grown from a cohort of 25 students in a single East Palo Alto center to a network of 10 College Track centers across California, Colorado, New Orleans, and the D.C. Metro Area that now serve more than 3,200 students. With a disciplined approach to growth, we have increased the number of students we serve and continuously improved the quality and impact of the services we provide. By 2020, College Track will empower more than 3,650 students as they pursue four-year college degrees and celebrate 750 alumni rising in the workforce as models to their families, friends, and communities. To learn more, please visit www.collegetrack.org  About College Track in the Los Angeles Area  This year, College Track will expand to our 12th location – in Los Angeles. The Crenshaw District/West Adams neighborhoods will be the home of our third College Track center in Los Angeles. College Track LA first opened in 2012 in the East Los Angeles community of Boyle Heights in partnership with the i.am.angel Foundation to serve students from Roosevelt High School.  College Track Watts launched in 2015 in collaboration with the Wasserman Foundation to serve students from Jordan High. Our sites offer students a safe space to succeed as members of a college-bound community. Together, our Los Angeles sites currently serve 600 hundreds of students, including college freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors.     Our third center, scheduled to open in Spring 2020, will recruit 75 9th graders each year from Crenshaw High School and Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High School, eventually serving 500 students at a time. Our expansion allows College Track LA to reach a compelling scale and enable us to diversify our student demographics. 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 Founding Site Director 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 (as compared to the national average college graduation rate of 21% for low-income students). 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 and family engagement; 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 College Track’s values. Program Development and Individual Student Planning and Monitoring:   Work with program directors to assess student data continuously and ensure that students are on track and have the tools and social emotional skills they need 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 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. Student Recruitment: Effectively develop and execute an innovative student recruitment plan. Build long lasting relationships with school administrators and teachers. Lead a strong on-campus and community relationship building effort, ensuring strong recruitment of students annually. School and Community Partnerships:   Develop strong and formalized partnerships with community based organizations, colleges, school partners and district leadership 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 political landscape.  Fundraising and Development: Work in collaboration with the College Track development team to execute development activities that support long-term sustainability. Financial and Resource Management: Lead the site budgetary planning process, and manage the site’s expenses to the agreed upon budget.  Skills & Experience Required   Minimum of 7 years of teaching, school leadership 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 Minimum 5-7 years of management experience; 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 Manages people, projects and oneself to achieve excellent results and expand organizational impact; highly outcomes-focused Entrepreneurial, flexible and adaptable; thrives in an ambitious, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solution Strong student advocate; demonstrated ability to listen, build relationships and learn from community, parents, and students Strong demonstration of community and cultural knowledge, including the historical and current context 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 or Doctorate Degree preferred) Experience with Crenshaw District, West Adams, South LA 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 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.

Director of Growth Marketing - Prepared Parents Do you love to capture hearts and minds? Are you skilled at creating and energizing a national community? We are looking for an amazing, self-starting, data-driven full stack marketer who is excited to join our new start-up,  Prepared Parents as the first hire. The Director of Growth Marketing will own the marketing funnel and execution of activities for our growing national Parent community and report directly to the Executive Director. You will be in charge of attracting site traffic, converting that traffic into new leads, nurturing those leads to close into community members and building loyalty and advocacy amongst our community members. You will also build and own the content calendar, working in collaboration with designers and the Executive Director. You'll be expected to develop and track email campaigns to ultimately increase our email marketing success. You will also own and drive our online community through engagement strategies. You will own the operations and design of the various Marketing processes and systems. You will be a part of the founding team and as a result, wear many hats and roll up your sleeves to help define and build the culture and strategy for Prepared Parents at large. Requirements: Must-haves: BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience. At least 5 - 7 years of previous online marketing experience in a fast paced environment Excellent writer Experience crafting a marketing strategy with an ability to move between visionary strategic thinking to tactical, detailed execution. Experience in B2C lead generation Proficiency in marketing automation in order to generate traffic, convert visitors into leads, and then nurture them (using dynamic workflows) into converted customers Experience managing and building content Comfort with search optimization techniques (SEO), and willingness to learn more Experience in growing an online community Self-starter who can live in a world of ambiguity in a start-up environment Loves to roll up sleeves to get work done Meets health clearance Pass the reference, background/criminal checks, per education code Preferable skill sets: Prior experience in social media, with a command of each network and their best practices Brand building Public Relations Bonus: HTML/CSS, Adobe Creative Suite, Active Campaign Here is what you will accomplish in the first month: Refine the Marketing Funnel and establish respective tracking systems Build the Content Calendar Design and Implement Email Campaigns Moderate the social media online community  Support the team with the Prepared book launch Work with the founding team to establish structures and systems on internal communications and collaboration In Three Months, you will: Regularly grow the Prepared Parents community, including generating new leads and converting site traffic Optimize our marketing automation and lead nurturing processes through email, content, and social channels. Refine and implement activities to continually engage Our Prepared Parent Community Design and implement a series of loyalty and advocacy strategies to captivate and engage our community Build And Manage the Content Calendar for All of 2019-2020 Lead the Online Community Learn and refine the marketing systems and tools Work with the founding team to establish structures and systems on internal communications and collaboration And of course, this is a start-up, so both be prepared to drive the above initiatives as well as be flexible as the needs evolve   About Prepared Parents Prepared Parents is a complementary program  anchored off of Prepared: What Kids Need For a Fulfilled Life , by Diane Tavenner, CEO and Co-Founder of Summit Public Schools An exciting new initiative to equip parents with research-based tools and resources to guide their kids towards a fulfilled life, Prepared Parents helps parents cut through the noise to make parenting, learning and school easier.  We support parents in what they do each and every day for their kids — in alignment with their Prepared values. For more information, go to www.PreparedForSuccess.org . About Summit Public Schools: Prepared Parents is a program within Marshall Street Initiatives, an arm of Summit Public Schools.  Summit is a network of public schools that prepares all students to be the best versions of themselves, to be successful through college and in the fullest ways possible—so they can each live a fulfilled life. This includes a life filled with financial security, purposeful work, strong relationships, meaningful community, and personal health. Today, Summit operates 15 public middle and high schools whose students reflect their diverse communities in California and Washington. Summit schools are consistently ranked among the best in the nation. All Summit students graduate prepared for a four-year college and our graduates complete college at twice the national average. Compensation and Benefits: Summit offers competitive salaries and benefit options for full-time employees, including covering 75% of the health, dental and vision plan costs. We fully cover life and disability insurance. We have a “take what you need” PTO policy, 11 paid holidays and 3 week-long organizational closures during the year. We strive to recruit a diverse team. Summit Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, parenthood, citizenship status, creed, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Summit will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.

The Regional Recruitment Manager is responsible for creating a pipeline of qualified and diverse 18 - 25 year old applicants who will be successfully admitted to the City Year corps from an assigned portfolio of accounts within the region. As an exemplary relationship manager, this role inspires and grows relationships at the institutional level and at the regional / national level to attract applicants well - suited to and well - prepared for City Year. As an engaging communicator, this individual coordinates and conducts recruitment visits and presentations, providing excellent customer service to leads and applicants, and serving as an ambassador of City Year values and culture. The Regional Recruitment Manager reports to the Regional Recruitment Director located in Los Angeles. Job Description Recruitment Plan Implementation – Secure applications from primary and incubator   accounts; Application  goals are based on market, regional / national relations, and historical data; and Develop and manage strategic partner accounts which may include college counselor associations and regional / local affiliates of national partnerships. Manage, Grow, and Develop Partnerships – Develop and implement a plan to build strong relationships with key stakeholders such as college career counselors, professors, and administrators, high school guidance counselors, and community leaders that produce a consistent and strong applicant pool from the   portfolio; Develop   and manage the portfolio and key strategic relationship with the goal of expanding the reach of the regional recruitment team; and Model best - practice relationship building. Develop Strong Internal Relationships – Build and manage relationships with home site corps, staff, and leadership to address the evolving needs of recruitment in a local, regional, and national context; Work with regional leadership to facilitate solutions to challenges of competing priorities and ensure that individual site needs are met while achieving overall regional goals; and Inform and implement the Senior AmeriCorps selections process, working closely with   Impact Operations   at home site. Recruitment Events and Activities – Plan and implement 2 - 4 external engagements per week; Develop, coordinate, and conduct presentations at identified colleges and / or high schools and community organizations including career fairs, targeted student groups and classes, and tabling; Create innovative approaches to reach target student populations   including frequent   travel and occasional evening / weekend work. Marketing Activities – Execute local marketing efforts on campuses and at adjacent locations; Measurably raise awareness, familiarity, and understanding of applicant prospects on assigned campuses from portfolio of feeder schools; Build relationships within portfolio accounts that generate media opportunities; and Maintain an active presence on social media to support organizational and team campaigns and support institutional relationships. Customer - Focused Lead Management and Application Generation – Implement standard lead management process to identify and cultivate leads through targeted, customer - focused multi - channel (phone, web, in - person) communication that ensures that leads are well informed about City Year and the AmeriCorps member   experience; and Engage   and support qualified and high priority lead prospects through application submission. Performance Analysis and Strategy – In conjunction with team leadership, develop engagement strategies through use of historical data; Regularly compare activities to applicant and confirm yield and assess Return On Investment for campus activities; In conjunction with Regional Admissions team, use established AmeriCorps member profile to identify trends in successful applicants from portfolio schools; and Use real - time data to report on progress and course correct recruitment activities and strategy as necessary. Regional Recruitment Team Growth and Development – Contribute to weekly calls with regional team to maintain connections and foster collaboration. Manage Talent – May manage at least one campus - based Recruitment Ambassador at top tier school partner to supplement campus   engagement; Conduct   regular check in calls and hold them accountable to marketing and activity goals; and Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Qualifications Demonstrated ability to self - manage time (calendar and scheduling) and prioritizing multiple work streams with minimal oversight. Comfortable in reaching out to new people to build professional relationships. Aware of systemic educational inequalities and strong desire to change it. Ability to travel frequently, multiple times in a week, within the region (rental cars provided for travel) and to multi - day events at City Year’s Headquarters in Boston twice a year. Self-awareness in inclusive communication and interaction with diverse groups of people. Positive, motivating, and inspiring written and verbal communication skills for small (1 – 3) to large (100 +) audiences. Preferred Qualifications Experience developing and maintaining relationships with a diverse group of partners to meet organizational objectives. Experience planning, implementing, and leading creative events engaging a variety of audiences. Non - profit service experience. Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

The Instructional Coach will support the academic strategy and model that enables City Year Philadelphia to reach school and student outcome goals and consistently strive toward equity in the Philadelphia education system. Key outcomes for the Instructional Coach are: • Support and implement an inclusive & equitable academic strategy and model for the Tier One and Tier Two spaces that ensures we reach our student outcome measures in math and literacy; while incorporating our diversity, belonging, inclusivity and equity policy work • Create instructional learning experiences for corps and staff that build the skills and knowledge necessary to reach school and student outcome measures • Serve as an active member of the CYP community in order to advance the site and work toward the Long-Term Impact Strategy Responsibilities Staff Instructional Capacity & Support Develop and implement staff instructional trainings and resources to support the successful implementation of the Academic Strategy and Model Lead the Site Instructional Leadership Team and Site Instructional Rounds to ensure the consistent development of instructional leadership at the site Engage in co-observation and coaching with intentional debriefs in order to support academic model implementation, improve site instructional practices, and coach staff to improve individual practice Engage in consistent critical thinking around how internal and external systems impact our academic work with students through the lens of racism and poverty and actively work toward anti-racist, equitable and inclusive instruction for all students Corps Knowledge & Support Develop and implement corps instructional trainings and resources to support the successful implementation of the Academic Strategy and Model Engage in observation and coaching in order to support the fidelity and quality of the academic model implementation and reach student outcome goals Support data driven instruction practices at the site through supporting the school student assessment process, training and coaching on using data to inform instruction, and collaborating with Impact Analytics staff on effective data review and analysis Provide feedback on session planning and data driven instruction progress monitoring tools to improve corps practice Support AmeriCorps Members in establishing and implementing an intervention schedule that meets the intervention time requirements for the site Lead or support a ACM led site-wide event that engages students in math and literacy learning activities Support School Partnerships Support Impact Managers and Impact Directors by serving as a consistent collaborator on forming and maintaining effective partnerships Build an understanding of the climate/culture of each school that is served Attend start of the year, mid year and end of the year school partnership meetings when strategically appropriate Engage in co-observation and coaching and instructional walk-throughs with school partners when strategically appropriate to improve our instructional work at a school Support school visits and partnerships meetings as needed to serve as the instructional expert for CYP Organizational Initiatives and Site Support Participate in site and network-wide meetings and calls, providing insight, feedback, and collective problem solving. Engage in structured discussion and training on diversity, belonging, inclusivity and belonging aimed at developing stronger cultural competency, both individually and collectively as a site Partner with City Year Philadelphia’s departments and staff to ensure that site-wide goals are met,  including, but not limited to, the AmeriCorps member applicant interview process, stakeholder engagement, event and service day participation, and cross-departmental committees Attend overnight conferences throughout the year, as well as additional engagement and training activities throughout the year Basic Qualifications In order to succeed in this role, an applicant must have the following competencies: Civic Knowledge & Fluency in Education Practice and Reform:  actively seeks to understand current issues and debates related to national service and education policy and the impact they have on the communities we serve; can articulate how City Year’s service helps advance education reform Communication: clearly articulates information and ideas orally and in writing; inspires diverse audiences through compelling, tailored messaging; communicates with confidence and credibility; listens carefully and is responsive to feedback  Relationship Development:  Establishes and builds diverse, mutually beneficial, and sustainable partnerships within City Year, throughout partnering organizations, and in the communities we serve. Invests in relationships that may not address an immediate issue but further long-term objectives; balances delivery of results with relationship building Team Collaboration & Leadership:  Leverages diverse strengths of team members to achieve desired results; Coaches and empowers others to lead; Addresses and resolves team conflict swiftly and effectively. Education Strategies: Possesses pedagogical knowledge and content expertise with demonstrated ability to use data and direct observation to achieve organizational goals. Additional Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree required Minimum 3 years of relevant experience, with proven ability to deliver strong, measurable results Deep knowledge of instructional strategy, with a focused understanding of interventions for students not performing on grade level Well-versed in social emotional learning and adult learning principles Awareness of and experience in engaging in conversation and developing practices grounded in diversity, belonging, inclusion, and equity Outstanding ability to communicate with diverse audiences Comfortability with both large and small group facilitation, as well as 1:1 coaching Experience working within large, urban school districts a plus Strong initiative and ability to work independently to achieve goals Efficient time management skills: ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple projects Ability to adapt and excel in diverse, youthful, high energy, entrepreneurial, and rapidly-changing environment Passion for education and youth development Attitude essentials: growth mindset, passion for City Year’s mission, committed to teamwork, grit and resilience To Apply Qualified applicants should apply and submit a resume with cover letter and salary requirements.  Applications without each of these 3 items will not be considered .  No phone calls, please. Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

City Year Memphis is seeking a Development Operations Coordinator (DOC) who is responsible for leading Development-related efforts in operations and data management to leverage corporate, event, grant, and constituent information. The Development Operations Coordinator (DOC) reports to the Development Manager and plays an integral role in back-office and administrative functions.  In collaboration with the Development Manager, the DOC ensures the integrity of all data, while maintaining and tracking financial revenue to ensure that quarterly financial goals are met. The Development Operations Coordinator will also create, implement, and support operational systems that will enable the Development team to perform with greater effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability.  Database Management Manage the site’s fundraising database (cychannel – a Salesforce tool), including gift processing, reconciliation reports, financial dashboards, and monthly proposal and revenue reports Oversee gift processing, including processing donations, generating invoices for donors, and producing timely acknowledgement letters Collaborate with the Development Manager to create progress and analysis reports, financial dashboards, and supplemental documents for board meetings, Development Committee meetings, and department meetings. Create campaigns, dashboards, and reports to track individual portfolio goals and accounts Implement best practices, processes, and trainings into the Development department to ensure that the database is being used effectively and efficiently Document and maintain record of all grant and foundation applications, reports and documents for future reference Ensure accuracy of all donor information through regular database maintenance   Operations Support Secure necessary vendors, obtain quotes, secure contracts, and monitor vendor performance for special events to ensure City Year receives exceptional service and value Ensure all department expenses, receipts, and invoices are processed in a timely manner Manage inventory and storage of all department equipment, event supplies, and gift materials Manage meeting logistics for Development Committee, Alumni Board, and Board of Directors Collaborate with Impact Operations Coordinator to identify areas for functional improvements and to drive continual improvements of processes Event & Administrative Support Support Development events, including MLK Day of Service, Comcast Cares Day, Alumni events, and Graduation, through logistical support, online RSVP process, mailing lists, registration, and event reporting Manage event spreadsheets including revenue stages, attendance, benefits, and historical information Create and manage event one pagers that track goals, attendance, fundraising, event details and logistics to create an easily accessible record for the team to compare year over year Coordinate with Impact staff and AmeriCorps members to ensure an accurate and efficient process for in-kinding gifts to support school-based teams Assist with annual appeal mailing, including creation of collateral, mailing logistics, and tracking follow up Facilitate special requests from national headquarters as needed, including updating donor website, providing annual report lists, communication needs, and special mailings Provide additional administrative and operational support to department and site as needed Set up and arrange logistics of prospect/donor visits to schools Work with school-based teams to ensure corps and staff are prepared for visitors and that visitors are minimally disruptive to service and impact Create presentations and print material folders for donor meetings Prepare and distribute visit briefings Donor Stewardship Manage Red Jacket Society Ambassadors through full year of donor cultivation and stewardship including RJS Ambassador bios, letters, event attendance and AmeriCorps member connection to program Manage HQ logistical requests for Red Jacket Society Manage Development Team through thank you note, email, call process as gifts come in Prospect Research Serve as site prospect research point by submitting all prospect research requests to HQ Conduct supplemental research prior to local meetings and asks Corporate, Individual and Foundation prospect identification through internal database and external resources Organizational Initiatives & Site Support Work closely with Development Manager to understand priorities and business goals, and develop strategies to meet the Devo needs Partner with City Year Memphis’ departments and staff to ensure that site-wide goals are met, including, but not limited to, the AmeriCorps member applicant interview process, stakeholder engagement, event and service day participation, and cross-departmental committees Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

Location flexible between Los Angeles, Denver, San Jose, Seattle, and Sacramento. The Regional Recruitment Director leads a team of recruiters to create a pipeline of qualified and diverse 18 - 25 year old applicants who will be successfully admitted to the City Year corps from an assigned portfolio of top tier accounts, and incubator accounts within the region. As an exemplary relationship manager, this role inspires and grows relationships at the institutional level and at the regional and national level to attract applicants well - suited to and well - prepared for City Year. As an engaging and relatable communicator, this individual coordinates and conducts recruitment visits and presentations, providing excellent customer service to leads and applicants, and serving as an ambassador of City Year values and culture. The role requires an effective staff manager and talent developer who can coach team members to meet goals and expectations. The Recruitment Director reports to the Managing Director, Recruitment and Admissions. This position has a strategic relationship with the national Recruitment and Admissions team. This role is instrumental in growing and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of regional recruiting for a national organization. Job Description Recruitment Plan Development, Implementation, and Monitoring: Work with team leadership to create a strategy to identify, recruit, select, and matriculate a diverse class of high potential young leaders ages 18 - 25 to participate in City Year while achieving monthly, quarterly, and annual recruitment goals; Secure applications from top tier accounts and strategic partner accounts; Goals based on market, national and regional relationships, historical data, and relationship strength; Inform, strengthen, and innovate recruitment process for City Year, Inc.; and Participate in or support site - based Recruitment Managers participation in Recruitment activities. Department Management: Establish strategic goals by gathering pertinent business, financial, service, and operations information by identifying and evaluating trends and options, choosing a course of action, defining objectives, and evaluating outcomes; Accomplish financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions; and Support planning and execution of quarterly regional meetings. Manage Talent: Lead and manage team based at multiple locations; Hire, develop, and retain staff through effective recruiting, on - boarding, and employee development; Responsible for overall management of team, including communication of job expectations and planning, monitoring, and evaluating individual and team performance; Additional management responsibilities include coaching, counseling, and enforcing employee policies and procedure; and Individually contribute to and impact overall team effort by performing related tasks and accomplishing goals as needed. Develop Strong Internal Relationships: Build and manage relationships with City Year Headquarters and leadership at each regional site to address the evolving needs of recruitment in a local, regional, and national context; Facilitate solutions to challenges of competing priorities, and ensure that individual site needs are met while achieving overall regional goals; Inform and implement the Senior AmeriCorps Recruitment and Selections process, working closely with Impact Operations at each site within a region. Manage Grow, and Develop Partnerships: Develop and implement a plan to build strong relationships with key stakeholders such as college career counselors, professors, administrators, high school guidance counselors, and community leaders that produce a consistent and strong applicant pool from the portfolio; and Model best - practice relationship building for direct reports.     Recruitment Events and Activities: Plan and implement 2 - 4 external engagements per week; Develop, coordinate, and conduct presentations at identified colleges and / or high schools and community organizations including career fairs, presentations to targeted student groups and classes, and tabling. This will include frequent travel and occasional evening / weekend work. Customer - focused Lead Management and Application Generation: Implement standard lead management process to identify and cultivate leads through targeted, customer - focused multi - channel (phone, web, in - person) communication that ensures that leads are well informed about City Year and the corps member experience; Utilize the established AmeriCorps member profile to identify sources of prospects with said characteristics and experiences; and Continue to engage and support qualified and high priority lead prospects through application submission. Performance Analysis and Strategy: Regularly compare activities to applicant and confirmation yield and assess Return On Investment for campus activities; In conjunction with Regional Admissions team, use established AmeriCorps member profiles to identify trends in successful applicants from portfolio schools; and Use data to report on progress and course correct recruitment activities and strategy as necessary. Regional Recruitment Growth and Development: Participate in weekly calls with the regional team to maintain connections and foster collaboration; In partnership with other members of the National Recruitment and Admissions team, work with recruitment teams and site leadership to continue building upon a regional and national recruitment and centralized admissions pool; and Travel to National Recruitment meetings and events. Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent. 3 + years of relationship development with stakeholders and institutions such as colleges, high schools, clubs, and community based organizations. 3 + years of staff or volunteer management in a results - driven environment. Highly energetic, charismatic approach to engaging diverse groups, particularly young adults. Create persuasive written and verbal communication for internal and external audiences. Experience creating and managing a budget. Experience presenting to large groups. Proven experience with calendar management, event planning, and logistics experience. Proven track record of meeting performance objectives. Experience working in a team environment. Exhibit a passion for City Year’s mission and values. Ability to travel frequently within the region and to multi - day events at City Year’s headquarters in Boston. Preferred Qualifications Recruitment or service experience. Sales, customer service, or human relations experience. Volunteer, corporate, or academic recruitment experience. Qualified applicants should apply and submit a resume, cover letter, and references. Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

The Impact Director leads the creation and implementation of the site’s service and AmeriCorps member development strategies, providing the tools and resources necessary for the Impact Team to deliver high quality service that keeps students in school and on track while also developing AmeriCorps members’ leadership and citizenship skills. Job Description The Impact Director leads the creation and implementation of the site’s service and AmeriCorps member development strategies, providing the tools and resources necessary for the Impact Team to deliver high quality service that keeps students in school and on track while also developing AmeriCorps members’ leadership and citizenship skills. 1. Whole School Whole Child (WSWC) Implementation Implement a multi-year WSWC support plan that is aligned with site goals and individual school improvement plans: §   Develop AmeriCorps member (ACM) deployment plans §   Coach impact team on how to use lead measures to monitor school progress and support school efforts §   Support teams in achieving lead measures on enrollment and dosage §   Work with regional impact support team to customize WSWC to best meet individual school’s needs and maximize impact §   Participate in observation and coaching as part of an observation team with the Impact Manager (IM) §   Provide suggestions and ideas to IMs on service delivery based on interactions with school administration, teachers, ACMs § Develop hours plans and performance improvement plans for those CM’s need more support to complete graduation requirements 2. School and District Partnerships Oversee the implementation of school engagement strategy: §  Coach IMs on how to build school relationships by understanding and meeting teacher and school needs §  Support IMs in adapting the model where necessary to meet changing conditions and needs § Partner with IMs to ensure agreements are  signed 3. Corps and Staff Development Use performance management process to coach team members to meet individual development and performance goals; support IM in developing and coaching corps: §  Coach IMs on foundational competencies and strategies for success §  Support and advocate for professional development of direct reports §  Support IMs in competency coaching of ACMs §  Support Learning and Development calendar of corps, including strategy, analysis, and implementation § Advocate for and invest in own professional development 4. Compliance with Government and Grant Obligations Lead Impact Team in achieving compliance goals Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required   Management experience strongly desired Demonstrated ability to translate project goals into a plan and effectively leverage available resources to meet goals and timeline while keeping track of details Excellent communication (oral and written) and relationship-building skills, with the ability to manage up, down, and across all levels of the organization Proven success building sustainable partnerships and positive working relationships with others Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

Responsibilities • Assist the Chief Strategy and Development Officer in the  planning, coordination, and preparation of state grant applications and budgets, including Title I, Title II, School Improvement Grant, and other state and federal grants. • Execute with exceptional fidelity PLA’s proven resource allocation process. • Ensure grant budgets are aligned with network ’s strategic plan, and in compliance with all state and federal requirements. • Write applications for competitive government grant opportunities. • Research, identify and qualify funding opportunities from government sources. • Develop a deep understanding of the PLA platform to ensure integrity and quality of applications and budgets. • Coordinate efforts with internal departments and outside agencies to effectively secure and renew state and federal funds. • Ensure timely submission of projects, amendments, reports, etc. • Assist with the preparation for partner/donor site visits. • Provide technical assistance for key stakeholders as assigned. • Remain up-to-date on changing laws and requirements. • Willingness and ability to work some evenings and weekends. • Light travel to training, conferences and meetings as required. • Perform all assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner. Qualifications • Bachelor or higher degree from an accredited university, preferably Education and Business related field. • 2-4 years of budgeting, grant writing/administration experience in K-12. Successful experience in fast-paced entrepreneurial environments preferred. • Superior writing, research, and project management skills. • Ability to develop, maintain, and analyze budgets. • Knowledge of federal and state grant guidelines. Proficiency in interpreting federal law and state rules. • High proficiency with Excel. Knowledge of productivity software including but not limited to Word, spreadsheets, and web-based applications. • Must be able to simultaneously execute multiple assignments with quality and follow through on all aspects of the position. • Adhere to the highest ethical standards. Demonstrate empathetic disposition and good judgment. • Capacity to listen to management direction and solicit feedback to improve performance. • Dependability, humility, sense of humor, and strong commitment to PLA’s mission and the communities we serve. Home Office The Grant Writer is a remote, home office position. A quiet working environment with high-speed internet is required . Employees supply their own cell phone and computer . Please note that only candidates capable of working in the US Pacific and Mountain  Time Zones are currently considered .

Summary The Grant Writer is a full-time position primarily responsible for the writing and development of response to RFPs; government grant application; and foundation proposals and reports. Background Entrepreneurial Ventures in Education is a non-profit organization working to improve the educational performance and life opportunities of children who live in underserved  communities. Our flagship program, Phalen Leadership Academies, is a school turnaround operator that works to transform underperforming schools into high-quality schools that children need and deserve. Founded in 2013, PLA is currently  serving over 5,000  children across 14 schools. Over  90% of PLA scholars are eligible for free school meals. We have developed a model that has successfully partnered with public schools and districts to raise student achievement,  consistently transforming underperforming schools into A-rated schools. Our scholars experience significantly higher academic growth both at the local level and nationwide. Core pillars of the PLA model include rigorous curriculum; a coaching cycle that grows  educators; daily enrichment opportunities; and authentic partnership with families. At PLA, we believe that with the right education, all children can fulfill their tremendous innate potential. Position Overview The Grant Writer will help maximize financial support to Phalen Leadership Academies  by developing compelling responses to operator management opportunities, and seeking foundation and government grants that can increase the margin of excellence at our schools. Working under the supervision of the Chief Strategy and Development Officer, the Grant Writer will support the achievement of ambitious business development goals through research, analysis, writing, and editing for a broad range of audiences. The Grant Writer should exemplify intelligence, logic, empathy, tenacity, authenticity, and optimism. Ideally, you enjoy utilizing the writing process to go beyond a superficial response and do not quit until you find real substance. You are suspicious of answers that seem too easy and always want to know more. You are an optimist and hold a genuine belief in the potential of our students and communities that never falters. While the combination of a background in public education and large-scale grant writing experience is not a  requirement, you should ideally have a solid track record in one of the two areas; have worked in a fast-paced, high performing environment; and be prepared  for a steep learning curve. Essential Responsibilities · Write RFI responses for school management opportunities, as well as government and foundation grant proposals. · Develop interim and final grant reports. · Prepare project budgets and write budget narratives. · Research, identify and qualify funding opportunities from foundation, and government sources. · Initiate ongoing communication with key staff to analyze funding needs, gaps and opportunities. · Execute with exceptional fidelity PLA’s proven business development process. · Develop a deep understanding of program content to ensure integrity and quality of proposal writing. · Collect and synthesize information about PLA programs as needed to make strongest  case for support. · Manage efficient operational system to ensure accurate records and timely communication with funders; oversee grants calendar and maintain up-to-date database records for institutional partners. · Support fundraising for PLA’s summer learning and STEM programs. · Develop materials showing progress of PLA programs for donor updates and ongoing communications. · Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications · Bachelor’s Degree required. · Broad knowledge of the principles and practices of writing winning proposals. · Combination of a background in public education and large-scale grant writing is highly preferred. Interested applicants should have a proven track record in at least one of the two domains and be prepared for a steep learning curve. · Successful work experience in fast-paced entrepreneurial environments. · 3-4 years of professional writing and project management experience, with a record of strong and creative problem solving. · Demonstrated superior writing, research, project management and organizational skills. · Must be able to simultaneously execute multiple assignments with quality and handle complex tasks in a fast-paced environment. · Adheres to the highest ethical standards, demonstrates empathetic disposition and good judgment. · Ability to understand the needs and interests of public agencies and foundations in order to communicate the short and long-term goals and priorities of PLA in a manner that is aligned . · Ability to handle problems as they occur, and follow through on all aspects of the position. · Ability to analyze and synthesize data and information from multiple sources and develop comprehensive recommendations. · Willingness and ability to work some evenings and weekends. · Knowledge of office and productivity software sufficient to function smoothly in a highly technology-based environment ( including but not limited to word processing,  spreadsheet , database, email, and web-based applications ) . · Dependability, humility, sense of humor, and strong commitment to PLA’s mission and the communities we serve. Home Office The Grant Writer is a remote, home office position. A quiet working environment with high-speed internet is required . Employees supply their own cell phone and computer . Please note that only candidates capable of working in the US Pacific and Mountain  Time Zones are currently considered .

About College Track College Track is a national nonprofit that empowers students from underserved communities to graduate from college. From ninth grade through college graduation, students access academic, financial, and social-emotional support along with one-on-one coaching, career exposure, and other holistic growth opportunities. Our uniquely seamless, 10-year commitment to students and individualized approach are the keys to our ongoing transformative impact: College Track students graduate from four-year colleges at double the rate of their low-income and first-generation peers; and, five years after graduation, 87% of alumni earn more than their parents. Over more than 20 years, College Track has grown from a cohort of 25 students in a single East Palo Alto center to a network of 10 College Track centers across California, Colorado, New Orleans, and the D.C. Metro Area that now serve more than 3,200 students. With a disciplined approach to growth, we have increased the number of students we serve and continuously improved the quality and impact of the services we provide. By 2020, College Track will empower more than 3,650 students as they pursue four-year college degrees and celebrate 750 alumni rising in the workforce as models to their families, friends, and communities. 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 The College Completion Manager provides targeted supports to students in the 9th through 12th grade, ensuring that students are prepared to apply to and ultimately matriculate to a four-year college.  Primary Responsibilities: Program Design & Implementation : Under the guidance of the CCD, design and implement learning experiences and individualized support in all grades that achieve expected outcomes for students. College Exposure : Lead high school student college exposure activities that are aligned to College Completion strategy, including college tours, college representative visits and summer programs. College Application & Matriculation:   Manage 12th grade advisory and admissions processes to ensure financial aid and college application completion, scholarship attainment, and college matriculation. Team Leadership:   Manage part-time staff to achieve high quality results aligned to the college completion site goals. New Projects:   Projects as assigned by the College Completion Director or Site Director.  Skills & Experience Required Minimum 2-4 years of experience working directly to support students to matriculate to four-year colleges Holds the highest expectations for students. Demonstrated success in motivating, influencing and managing students Strong interpersonal skills and effective at relationship building with students, families, and partners (e.g. college reps, school counselors, etc.) Strong classroom or group facilitation skills Demonstrates success in designing curriculum and project planning through backwards mapping Reliably prioritizes the highest impact work amongst competing demands, delegates effectively, holds self accountable and produces quality work consistently Focuses on delivering outcomes despite obstacles, seeks out challenges as opportunities to grow, takes unexpected setbacks in stride, and is able to galvanize self towards goals and impact Ability to travel and drive for college exposure events, including overnight college tours; valid California Driver’s License required Minimum 4-year college degree Bilingual in Spanish 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 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.  

School Overview Endeavor College Prep is a transitional kindergarten through eighth-grade charter school serving the historically underserved neighborhood of Boyle Heights. Among our early accomplishments are a 2012 California Distinguished School Award and a #8 ranking in USC’s 2013 list of top charter schools in the state. Our student population is 100% extraordinary, 97% Latino, 95% free/reduced lunch, 38% English Language Learners, and 14% of our students receive special education services.    Our team is made up of a highly collaborative group of teachers and staff who share a passion for closing the achievement gap. We use a co-teaching structure in elementary and team teaching in middle school after the successful Uncommon Schools and Achievement First schools on the east coast. We have high expectations for academics and discipline, and simultaneously value joy in the classroom, making learning fun for our scholars and teachers. In September of 2017, we moved to a brand new, beautifully renovated campus in Boyle Heights just across the LA River from the Arts District.    Position Summary The Director of Special Education Services role at ECP is integral to supporting our ECP vision. This role assists special education staff and provides consultation and IEP coordination; provides leadership to principals, teachers, and support personnel to ensure legally compliant and instructionally effective services for students with disabilities; and provides professional development support to ECP staff.   A Director of Special Education’s primary duties include: ● Creates plans, provides curricular resources and technical assistance for and assesses the effectiveness of the program for students with exceptional needs ● Ensures the use of best practices in the implementation of pre-referral behavioral interventions, positive behavioral interventions as outlined in the IEP, and the implementation of behavioral support and intervention ● Provides leadership in the area of curriculum, instruction and modifications/accommodations for students with diverse learning needs ● Participates in professional development, provides training and support to Special Ed Team to enhance instruction for students with social communication, behavioral and learning challenges ● Assumes responsibility for appropriate identification, educational programming, and services for special education students  ● Ensures due process requirements are met to complete the appropriate development of IEPs and provide ongoing monitoring to ensure IDEA compliance ● Evaluates the members on his/her team and provides guidance to the Principal in the supervision of special education team members ● Completing other tasks as directed by Principal or Assistant Principal  Qualifications General Qualifications for All Endeavor College Prep Faculty & Staff All faculty and staff must possess a firm belief in our mission and core instructional beliefs, exemplary personal character, and critical professional qualifications.  Ideal candidates for employment at Endeavor College Prep, regardless of their position, will consistently demonstrate the following: ● Unwavering belief in and commitment to fulfill Endeavor College Prep’s mission ● Embodiment of Endeavor College Prep’s PRIDE values -- preparation, respect, integrity, determination, and enthusiasm ● Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks ● Ability to effectively handle challenging situations with students, parents, and faculty ● Desire to work as a member of a collaborative team ● Willingness to have frequent and honest dialogue about job performance ● Model lifelong learning by engaging in individual professional development ● Demonstrate commitment to academic excellence and high standards -- for themselves, their students, and their colleagues ● Experience working with urban student populations ● Strong oral and written communication skills ● Use of data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement ● Comfort with basic Microsoft Office applications ● Regular, punctual attendance, and professional appearance      Specialized Qualifications ●CA Education Specialist Credential and CLAD certification (required) or CA Related Service Provider Credential/License (School Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, etc.) ●Minimum 7 years of demonstrated leadership, part of which shall have been supervisory (preferred) ● Masters Degree in Special Education or related field (preferred) • CPI certification (preferred) ●CA Administrative Services Credential (preferred) ●Bilingual (preferred) ● Experience teaching in an urban setting with proven academic results  

The Learning and Coaching Specialist reports directly to the Director of Learning and Development (L&D). In collaboration with other site members, a Learning and Coaching Specialist ensures through learning content development, facilitation, and coaching that our site’s Staff and AmeriCorps Members (ACMs) are prepared to apply and grow in the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to track towards City Year San José/Silicon Valley’s vision, mission, and yearly goals. For site-based staff, a Learning and Coaching Specialist leverages their instructional design skills to create formal learning programs differentiated based on time on staff, department, and/or site-wide specific needs. Specifically, for the field-based Impact Department, a Learning and Coaching Specialist provides the foundational resources and formal training to support the delivery of high-quality services that ultimately increase student achievement. The Learning and Coaching Specialist leverages their educational background and influential leadership to develop the coaching skills of full-time Impact Managers and second year AmeriCorps Team Leaders, as well as improve the implementation skills of ACMs serving across 14 elementary, middle and high schools in East San José. A Learning and Coaching Specialist continually assesses training and service quality through use of both quantitative and qualitative measures. From this data, a Learning and Coaching Specialist provides insights, identifies responsive resources and training content, and refines their own work. The Learning and Coaching Specialist’s responsibilities will be split between field-based and office-based work. Job Description Responsibilities Field Service Impact & Evaluation Perform on-site coaching to Impact Managers and Team Leaders around development of coaching skills. Work collaboratively with Analytics Department in assessing impact in ACM growth and coaching. Work collaboratively with Impact Directors to ensure progress against goals leveraging data analysis and effective coaching. Staff and AmeriCorps Member Learning and Development Continue to refine coaching model to ensure instructional excellence. Share instructional best practices with Impact staff around service excellence and impact. Execute high-quality, relevant learning content for ACMs and staff ensuring alignment to learning calendar while remaining responsive to needs and service priorities. By request, support the development of school team/department based trainings and resources. Work collaboratively across departments, City Year sites, and external facilitators to ensure high relevance and effectiveness of learning. Impact Department Development and Design Assist Director of L&D in developing/refining formal learning programs, which includes but is not limited to content and resource development, in response to data trends and observed needs. Utilize data analysis and research to improve own work and to leverage in the development, innovation and enhancement of the site’s learning strategy. Engage in assigned partnerships within City Year and external that may advance our sites service model. * Other special projects and administrative tasks, as needed. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required with a focus in Education or related field strongly preferred. Adult training content development and delivery experience. Teaching, educational instruction, and/or instructional coaching experience. Experience at Middle School or High School a plus. Experience with English Language Learners and/or Special Education a plus. Demonstrated success in differentiating instruction and improving student achievement Holds self accountable, sets high expectations for self and others, and works with and supports others (doing and modeling) to mobilize and motivate. Skill in conveying thoughts and ideas clearly, actively listens, communicates in a solution-oriented manner, and incorporates others’ views into work. Ability to establish and build diverse, mutually beneficial, and sustainable partnerships within and without City Year, balancing delivery of results with relationship building. Strategically directs critical relationships to advance City Year’s mission, while removing obstacles for City Year AmeriCorps and staff members. Strong attention to detail and proven organizational and project management skills. Thrives in diverse, high energy, and entrepreneurial environment. Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

The Regional Admissions Manager ensures the admissions needs of the site are met, while supporting the matriculation of a diverse, prepared corps for the entire region. The role implements a consistent process that enables strategic intake, communication, customer service, process management, and placement of applicants at City Year locations. The role works closely with site staff to ensure the right AmeriCorps members are  identified to fill the needs of the site, and will serve as the site point for Orlando and should be able to work in the downtown Orlando office. Responsibilities Implement and Monitor Strategic Admissions and Matriculation Plan: Ensure talent and diversity of applicants across multiple sites within the region with a particular focus on Orlando. Customer Service Delivery: Implement a comprehensive communication and customer service plan; direct responses to general e-mail and telephone contact for City Year locally as well as regionally; respond to and route inquiries to appropriate team(s). Increase Efficiency of Application and Selections Process: Working with regional leadership to identify and establish greater alignment with Service Impact and other relevant departments. Implement Applicant Selections Process: Conduct admissions interviews and support interview days; facilitate applicant selections committees; manage applicant files; ensure AmeriCorps and City Year compliance. Develop Strong Internal Relationships: Build and manage relationships with home site corps, staff, and leadership to address the evolving needs of admissions in a local, regional, and national context; work with regional leadership to facilitate solutions to challenges of competing priorities, and ensure that individual site needs are met while achieving overall regional goals; inform and implement the Senior AmeriCorps selections process, working closely with Impact Operations at the home site. Serve as Home Site Liaison: Conduct annual interview training for selections interviewers at home site; support site leadership with real time recruitment and admissions data; provide local Recruitment and Admissions perspective in decision making process. Confirmed AmeriCorps Member Management: Implement national strategy to retain confirmed AmeriCorps members through mailings, social media engagement, and general customer service; prepare incoming corps for service expectations, identify possible attrition risks within the incoming corps, and support corps background check and registration process. Performance Analysis and Strategy: Compare site-based admissions performance and structure course correction as needed to meet interval goals; use data as a management tool. Team Growth and Development: Attend quarterly regional team meetings, events, and calls; maintain connections and collaboration. Regional Model Growth and Development: In partnership with other members of the National Recruitment and Admissions team, work with admissions teams and site leadership to continue building upon a regional/national recruitment and centralized admissions pool; travel to National Recruitment and Admissions meetings and events as applicable. Qualifications Bachelors degree or equivalent and 1 - 2 years of related experience. Create persuasive written and verbal communication for internal and external audiences. Experience working in a team environment. Exhibit a passion for City Year’s mission and values. Ability to travel within the South Region and to multi-day events at City Year’s Headquarters in Boston as well as an annual Recruitment and Admissions taking place at any one of the City Year sites. Preferred Qualifications Admissions, development, or 1 - 2 years of service experience. City Year admissions or service experience. Experience in sales, customer service, human relations, volunteer, or corporate. Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

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.

About College Track College Track is a national nonprofit that empowers students from underserved communities to graduate from college. From ninth grade through college graduation, students access academic, financial, and social-emotional support along with one-on-one coaching, career exposure, and other holistic growth opportunities. Our uniquely seamless, 10-year commitment to students and individualized approach are the keys to our ongoing transformative impact: College Track students graduate from four-year colleges at double the rate of their low-income and first-generation peers; and, five years after graduation, 87% of alumni earn more than their parents. Over more than 20 years, College Track has grown from a cohort of 25 students in a single East Palo Alto center to a network of 10 College Track centers across California, Colorado, New Orleans, and the D.C. Metro Area that now serve more than 3,200 students. With a disciplined approach to growth, we have increased the number of students we serve and continuously improved the quality and impact of the services we provide. By 2020, College Track will empower more than 3,650 students as they pursue four-year college degrees and celebrate 750 alumni rising in the workforce as models to their families, friends, and communities. 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 The College Completion Manager provides targeted supports to students in the 9th through 12th grade, ensuring that students are prepared to apply to and ultimately matriculate to a four-year college.  Primary Responsibilities: Program Design & Implementation : Under the guidance of the CCD, design and implement learning experiences and individualized support in all grades that achieve expected outcomes for students. College Exposure : Lead high school student college exposure activities that are aligned to College Completion strategy, including college tours, college representative visits and summer programs. College Application & Matriculation:   Manage 12th grade advisory and admissions processes to ensure financial aid and college application completion, scholarship attainment, and college matriculation. Team Leadership:   Manage part-time staff to achieve high quality results aligned to the college completion site goals. New Projects:   Projects as assigned by the College Completion Director or Site Director.  Skills & Experience Required Minimum 2-4 years of experience working directly to support students to matriculate to four-year colleges Holds the highest expectations for students. Demonstrated success in motivating, influencing and managing students Strong interpersonal skills and effective at relationship building with students, families, and partners (e.g. college reps, school counselors, etc.) Strong classroom or group facilitation skills Demonstrates success in designing curriculum and project planning through backwards mapping Reliably prioritizes the highest impact work amongst competing demands, delegates effectively, holds self accountable and produces quality work consistently Focuses on delivering outcomes despite obstacles, seeks out challenges as opportunities to grow, takes unexpected setbacks in stride, and is able to galvanize self towards goals and impact Ability to travel and drive for college exposure events, including overnight college tours; valid California Driver’s License required Minimum 4-year college degree Bilingual in Spanish 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 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 College Track College Track is a national nonprofit that empowers students from underserved communities to graduate from college. From ninth grade through college graduation, students access academic, financial, and social-emotional support along with one-on-one coaching, career exposure, and other holistic growth opportunities. Our uniquely seamless, 10-year commitment to students and individualized approach are the keys to our ongoing transformative impact: College Track students graduate from four-year colleges at double the rate of their low-income and first-generation peers; and, five years after graduation, 87% of alumni earn more than their parents.   Over more than 20 years, College Track has grown from a cohort of 25 students in a single East Palo Alto center to a network of 10 College Track centers across California, Colorado, New Orleans, and the D.C. Metro Area that now serve more than 3,200 students. With a disciplined approach to growth, we have increased the number of students we serve and continuously improved the quality and impact of the services we provide. By 2020, College Track will empower more than 3,650 students as they pursue four-year college degrees and celebrate 750 alumni rising in the workforce as models to their families, friends, and communities.   To learn more, please visit www.collegetrack.org   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 Reporting to the Vice President of Development, the Director of Development Operations will play the critical role ensuring College Track raises more than $40m annually by 2024. The Director of Development Operations will lead critical elements of our fundraising operational infrastructure and support a data driven approach to growing revenue. This role will lead the organization’s Salesforce, gift processing, data analytics strategy, and prospect research function, including directly managing a prospect researcher and Development Associate. Additionally, this role will lead our annual revenue forecasting process, serve as the main point of contact between the organization’s finance and organizational performance teams and lead the development and implementation of our development onboarding and off-boarding processes.   The Director of Development Operations’ responsibilities include: Lead the Development team’s donor database strategy, ensuring the system is utilized across the Development team as a strategic tool to meet organizational goals Lead the organization’s data and analytics strategy, supporting regional development teams with accurate and useful data to drive local fundraising strategies and tactics. Lead our prospect research function, directly managing a prospect research manager and ensuring College Track implements a prospect rating system and build’s its capacity to identify qualified donor prospects. Lead College Track’s Development onboarding and off-boarding strategy, working closely with hiring managers to ensure new hires experience a comprehensive onboarding experience. Lead the organization’s strategy for Salesforce training for development staff. Lead College Track’s development knowledge management strategy. Collaborate with the Vice President of Development and the Donor Stewardship Manager to create and execute a comprehensive donor stewardship strategy Serve as the primary Point of Contact for collaboration with the Finance team Serve as the primary Point of Contact for collaboration with the Organizational Performance team Lead the logistics for rolling out strategic initiatives within the development team Conduct monthly reconciliation exercises with the Finance team  Develop and manage a gift processing system that meets donor needs and provides our Finance team with information necessary to meet accounting purposes. Directly manage the Development Associate. Export weekly reports of fiscal pipeline and save to Box Salesforce folder.   Skills & Experience Required First and foremost, the Director of Development Operations must embrace College Track’s vision for transforming low-income communities into places where college readiness and college graduation are the norms. Additionally, candidates must posses the following qualifications: Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in an nonprofit, school, or other entrepreneurial, high-performing organization Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Proven record of successful fundraising; experience designing and implementing comprehensive operational strategies that support fundraising from multiple revenue streams. Superior relationship-building and interpersonal skills which enable rapport-building with internal and external stakeholders Agility and the capability to think strategically while executing tactically within in a lean and resource- constrained environment Demonstrated project management skills that enable the execution of complex, multi-stakeholder projects Demonstrated experience with sophisticated database management and/or significant Salesforce skills - leveraging Salesforce as a primary tool in managing communication and driving strategic and tactical planning Ability to analyze data in order to detect important trends that should inform strategic development Superior organizational and project management skills with strong attention to detail A constant learner who is interested in being a proactive, positive member of the team   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 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 Noble Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter high schools. Our 18 schools and 1,300 employees currently serve over 12,300 students, 98% of whom are minority, 89% low-income, and 83% first-generation college goers. The School Quality and Rating Policy scores for the Chicago Public Schools rated Noble campuses as ten of the top fifteen public high schools in the city. We believe our people are the most valuable asset in preparing our students to be successful in college and lead exemplary lives. For that reason, we are looking for the best talent in education. Opened in August 2012, Hansberry College Prep is unwavering in its mission to provide an excellent education to students in South Chicago. Our staff exemplify the values of Results, Respect, Follow-Through, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Humility and Self Awareness. Our scholars engage in a rigorous academic program, spend more time in class than typical high school students, commit to following a strict set of rules, and act with honor and respect as they pursue the dream of college success. Our Mission : At Hansberry College Prep, we believe our students are  unstoppable , so we prepare them through  rigorous college preparatory and internationally minded curricula  that enables them to graduate from our nation’s  top ranked colleges ,  strengthen the communities  from which they come, and be  agents of change  in this world. Who We're Seeking Hansberry College Prep is seeking an Assistant Principal.  The person best suited for this role should have a clear history of creating significant academic gains inside of the classroom as well as exceptional results serving as a campus leader (department head, grade level leader, etc.). This role is entirely out of the classroom and does not include any teaching. Roles and Responsibilities Responsible for academic and promotion results  Manages programming and events  Responsible for culture and discipline  Manages and coaches  instructors to achieve results Reports directly to the principal Ideal Candidate Traits A deep-rooted passion for Noble and Hansberry’s mission and work in Chicago An exemplary embodiment of Noble’s core values of results, respect, follow-through, diversity, equity & inclusion, humility and self-awareness Adeptly skilled at data collection, analysis, action planning and execution A history of executing current role with excellence and achieving top-tier results in current role Alignment with Noble’s approach to high expectations and high support of students A belief that all students, regardless of background and current ability, can succeed in high school, college, and life Experience in managing people, systems, and/or projects Has teaching experience and a history of strong academic results Has campus-based leadership experience and a history of strong results Strong commitment to teamwork Eligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basis What Noble has to Offer A Focus on Learning : You are empowered to design your course in the way you think will best achieve results for students. Our campus leaders minimize disruptions and maximize time focused on student learning. All classes start on time and are never interrupted with announcements, copy rooms are stockpiled with paper, and over 95% of students are in attendance daily.   Robust Student Services:  We believe in serving the whole child. For this reason, each of our campuses is equipped with at least one full-time licensed Social Worker and teams of College Counselors. Additionally, our students have access to a variety of enrichment and extended learning options such as night and summer school courses and internship opportunities. Active Community Involvement:  Through parent advisory councils, feedback workshops, advocacy support, college enrollment guidance, quarterly parent-teacher conferences, advisory, and other engagement opportunities we invest in every student and family to build lasting, meaningful relationships. Accountability and Support : Expectations are consistent for every adult and student in the building, and we welcome the accountability necessary to achieve excellence. We are obsessed with following through on the basics and are committed to supporting, developing, and retaining high-performing educators. A Range of Benefits : We strive to be the best place to work, and our employee benefits are thoughtfully designed to support us in this ambition. Our robust and ever-evolving set of benefits includes:   Health & Wellness : Competitive health benefits and paid parental leave Discounts to Noble Daycare, gym memberships, & bike-share services Free financial planning services Free 24/7 access to a licensed social worker and 3 in-person counseling services Professional Development and Recognition Opportunities: Leadership and career development programs including:  Diverse Leaders Fellowship ,  Noble Fellowship , and  Management Accelerator Distinguished Teacher , a program to recognize and reward excellence in the classroom Instructional development series aligned to  The Noble Classroom  framework, including Foundations and Rigor training Statement of Non-discrimination At Noble, we have one mission: to be a catalyst for educational equity in the city of Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. We know that we only fulfill this mission if we are the best place for a diverse mix of driven, reflective, and innovative educators to come, stay, and do their best work nurturing college-ready students. That is why Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law. Be Noble. Join our Mission today!

Be Noble. Be a Dean of Instruction at Noble. Description Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter high schools. Our 18 schools and 1,300 employees currently serve over 12,300 students, 98% of whom are minority, 89% low-income, and 83% first-generation college goers. The School Quality and Rating Policy scores for the Chicago Public Schools rated Noble campuses as ten of the top fifteen public high schools in the city. We believe our people are the most valuable asset in preparing our students to be successful in college and lead exemplary lives. For that reason, we are looking for the best talent in education. Who We're Seeking The Dean of Instruction is responsible for leading the development of the instructional staff. They lay the vision of the pathway for student academic gains. This may include, but is not limited to, direct teacher coaching, curriculum oversight, course auditing, standardized test coordination, organizing on-site professional development, and researching off-campus development opportunities. The Dean of Instruction is also responsible for maintaining and building enduring relationships with staff members, as well as managing content department chairs and content specific department planning. The Dean of Instruction will communicate and collaborate with school leadership to ensure alignment of overall vision. Each Dean of Instruction will manage the logistics and day to day operations of a specific grade level. In this capacity, the Dean of Instruction will have the ability to shape the culture of the entire grade level team. Roles and Responsibilities Coach caseload of teachers (10-15) toward meeting their goals in terms of GPA, P/SAT growth, attendance, and culture Plan for each teacher’s growth and support throughout the school year Observe teachers once per week  Share observation feedback  Debrief with teachers once every 2 weeks for 30-45 minutes using progress towards goals, video/observation evidence, gradebook data, student work, etc. Serve as the first line of support for caseload of teachers Advocate for caseload of teachers within the school by-celebrating successes, sharing struggles, and promoting professional growth Analyze data and facilitate quarterly data conferences with coaching caseload Support academic vision, goals, and requirements  Refine and uphold academic vision through staff meetings, smaller team meetings, weekly e-mail communication, etc. Track progress toward academic goals and intervene with specific teachers and teams as necessary Assign, inspect, and offer feedback on all academic deliverables (coaching reflections, planning documents, quarterly data analysis, etc.) Oversee any instructional projects as necessary Collaborate around course offerings, vertical alignment, and student success  Support with hiring process for new teachers Offer input and recommendations on teacher decisions regarding curriculum, text selection, content focus, etc. Support and develop teacher-leaders Observe teacher-leaders in meetings Provide feedback based on school core values to further develop mid-level leaders Serve as a thought partner in planning meetings Attend and assist with important school functions - testing, celebrations, open houses, etc. Noble Quality Non-negotiables A belief that all students, regardless of background and current ability, can succeed in high school, college, and life A belief in executing Noble’s approach to high expectations An unwavering belief that all teachers want to and will do their best when supported and developed Ownership of results for both the students and teachers on the grade level you support  An ability to flexibly respond to teacher and students needs based on results and feedback A record of pursuing and achieving ambitious academic results A record of coaching others to achieve ambitions academic results preferred A regular practice of reflection and desire to continuously improve A bachelor’s degree Eligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basis What Noble has to Offer A Focus on Learning : You are empowered to design your course in the way you think will best achieve results for students. Our campus leaders minimize disruptions and maximize time focused on student learning. All classes start on time and are never interrupted with announcements, copy rooms are stockpiled with paper, and over 95% of students are in attendance daily.   Robust Student Services : We believe in serving the whole child. For this reason, each of our campuses is equipped with at least one full-time licensed Social Worker and teams of College Counselors. Additionally, our students have access to a variety of enrichment and extended learning options such as night and summer school courses and internship opportunities. Active Community Involvement : Through parent advisory councils, feedback workshops, advocacy support, college enrollment guidance, quarterly parent-teacher conferences, advisory, and other engagement opportunities we invest in every student and family to build lasting, meaningful relationships. Accountability and Support : Expectations are consistent for every adult and student in the building, and we welcome the accountability necessary to achieve excellence. We are obsessed with following through on the basics and are committed to supporting, developing, and retaining high-performing educators. A Range of Benefits : We strive to be the best place to work, and our employee benefits are thoughtfully designed to support us in this ambition. Our robust and ever-evolving set of benefits includes:   Health & Wellness: Competitive health benefits and paid parental leave Discounts to Noble Daycare, gym memberships, & bike-share services Free financial planning services Free 24/7 access to a licensed social worker and 3 in-person counseling services Professional Development and Recognition Opportunities: Leadership and career development programs including:  Diverse Leaders Fellowship ,  Noble Fellowship , and  Management Accelerator Distinguished Teacher , a program to recognize and reward excellence in the classroom Instructional development series aligned to  The Noble Classroom  framework, including Foundations and Rigor training At Noble, our mission is to be a catalyst for educational equity in the city of Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. We know that we only fulfill this mission if we are the best place for a diverse mix of driven, reflective, and innovative educators to come, stay, and do their best work nurturing college-ready students. That is why Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law. Be Noble. Join our Mission today!

About College Track College Track is a national nonprofit that empowers students from underserved communities to graduate from college. From ninth grade through college graduation, students access academic, financial, and social-emotional support along with one-on-one coaching, career exposure, and other holistic growth opportunities. Our uniquely seamless, 10-year commitment to students and individualized approach are the keys to our ongoing transformative impact: College Track students graduate from four-year colleges at double the rate of their low-income and first-generation peers; and, five years after graduation, 87% of alumni earn more than their parents. Over more than 20 years, College Track has grown from a cohort of 25 students in a single East Palo Alto center to a network of 10 College Track centers across California, Colorado, New Orleans, and the D.C. Metro Area that now serve more than 3,200 students. With a disciplined approach to growth, we have increased the number of students we serve and continuously improved the quality and impact of the services we provide. By 2020, College Track will empower more than 3,650 students as they pursue four-year college degrees and celebrate 750 alumni rising in the workforce as models to their families, friends, and communities. To learn more, please visit www.collegetrack.org   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   Reporting to the Vice President of Development, the Director of Proposals plays a critical role in enabling College Track to raise more than $40m annually by 2024. Responsible for leading our proposal strategy, the Director of Proposals will lead a team of grant writers to develop authentic, persuasive, compelling, and inspiring proposals and reports that secure funding from foundations, corporations, individual philanthropists, and government organizations. Additionally, the Director of Proposals will own responsibility for articulating the unique value of College Track to external funder audiences through the development of a Case for Support, Vision for Impact, and other high-leveraged communication tools.   The Director of Proposals responsibilities include:   Lead the organization’s proposal strategy, growing the ability of the proposal team to write all funding proposals and reports. Design and implement a proposal tracking system that enables collaboration between regions and proposal team. Lead the development of high-impact proposals and fundraising tools, including Cases for Support and the organization’s Vision for Impact. Directly manage a team of two grant writers Collaborate with the Director of Development Operations to ensure Salesforce can be used to manage a growing proposal pipeline that supports multiple regions. Lead the proposal team to engage in the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundations, corporations, individuals and government entities. Lead the proposal team to collaborate with College Track national departments—Finance, Organizational Performance, Program, and Human Resources—to gather information necessary to report to current funders. Ensure the proposal team complies with grant report and proposal requirements, utilizing templates and providing mandatory information in a persuasive, thoughtful, sophisticated writing style. Build and maintain a knowledge sharing system capable of maximizing the development team’s collective grant proposals and reports. Maintain a comprehensive understanding of College Track history and programming across all regions to create clear, concise, and compelling reports and proposals. Compile and manage excellent historical and prospective data to effectively prioritize work; Salesforce experience is highly preferred.   Skills & Experience Required   First and foremost, the Director of Proposals must embrace College Track’s vision for transforming low-income communities into places where college readiness and college graduation are the norms. Additionally, candidates must posses the following qualifications:   Minimum of 7-10 years experience writing proposals, grants and program reports, with a proven track record of raising money from foundation, corporation, and government sources; experience writing for multiple regions is preferred. Demonstrated ability to create and implement a system to support a team’s ability to meet proposal writing outcomes. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; highest priority is the ability to write clear, concise, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals/reports; in essence, highly sophisticated writing skills required. Exceptional ability to monitor and meet deadlines. Knowledge of fundraising techniques and strategies. Excellent computer skills with all Microsoft Office programs; Salesforce experience preferred. Understanding of budgeting process, with the ability to create compelling narratives based on the organization’s financial data. Strong interpersonal and process management skills, with a strong interest in and talent for working on teams. Undergraduate degree in communications, English, writing, or similar field.   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 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 College Track   College Track is a national nonprofit that empowers students from underserved communities to graduate from college. From ninth grade through college graduation, students access academic, financial, and social-emotional support along with one-on-one coaching, career exposure, and other holistic growth opportunities. Our uniquely seamless, 10-year commitment to students and individualized approach are the keys to our ongoing transformative impact: College Track students graduate from four-year colleges at double the rate of their low-income and first-generation peers; and, five years after graduation, 87% of alumni earn more than their parents.   Over more than 20 years, College Track has grown from a cohort of 25 students in a single East Palo Alto center to a network of 10 College Track centers across California, Colorado, New Orleans, and the D.C. Metro Area that now serve more than 3,200 students. With a disciplined approach to growth, we have increased the number of students we serve and continuously improved the quality and impact of the services we provide. By 2020, College Track will empower more than 3,650 students as they pursue four-year college degrees and celebrate 750 alumni rising in the workforce as models to their families, friends, and communities.   To learn more, please visit www.collegetrack.org   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 seeks a driven and organized Grant Writer who has strong and persuasive writing skills and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This position provides an essential role to the organization, creating the grant proposals and reports that enable multiple regions to serve more than 3,200 students in 2019-20. The Grant Writer must be passionate about empowering students from underserved communities to graduate from college. Location:   College Track seeks a Grant Writer to work out of our national headquarters in Oakland, CA or one of our regional offices in   Sacramento, CA Los Angeles, CA Denver, CO New Orleans, LA Suitland, MD (D.C. Metro Area) Primary Responsibilities Conduct the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundations, corporations, individuals, and government entities. Collaborate with College Track national departments—Finance, Organizational Performance, Program, and Human Resources—and regional teams to gather information necessary to report to current funders. Comply with grant report and proposal requirements, utilizing templates and providing mandatory information in a persuasive, thoughtful, and sophisticated writing style. Build and maintain a knowledge sharing system capable of maximizing the development team’s collective grant proposals and reports. Maintain a comprehensive understanding of College Track history and programming across all regions—Bay Area, Sacramento, New Orleans, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. and Colorado—to create clear, concise, and compelling reports and proposals. Compile and manage excellent historical and prospective data to effectively prioritize work; Salesforce experience is highly preferred.   Skills & Experience Required Minimum of 3 years experience grant writing and reporting, with a proven track record of raising money from foundation, corporation, and government sources; experience writing for multiple regions is preferred. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal; highest priority is the ability to write clear, concise, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals/reports; in essence, highly sophisticated writing skills are required. Excellent ability to monitor and meet deadlines. Knowledge of fundraising techniques and strategies. Excellent computer skills with all Microsoft Office programs; Salesforce experience preferred. Understanding of budgeting process, with the ability to create compelling narratives based on the organization’s financial data. Strong interpersonal and process management skills, with a strong interest in and talent for working on teams. Undergraduate degree in communications, English, writing, or similar field.   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 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.