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MISSION:   The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems. POSITION OVERVIEW:   The Systems Analyst is responsible for developing, designing, implementing, and maintaining  SAS code and applications that effectively support compliance and reporting projects assigned to the Federal Fiscal Compliance and Reporting Division. This position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate reporting to, and on behalf of, local educational agencies (LEAs) in their support of 5.4 million Texas students. This role performs advanced (senior-level) computer systems analysis work under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Please note that a resume and tailored cover letter are required attachments for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who are strongly being considered for employment must submit to a national criminal history background check.    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Designs and implements applications using SAS and other computer languages that effectively meet division compliance and reporting requirements related to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), and IDEA-B grants. Performs analytical tasks on time and to a high degree of quality and accuracy, including implementing and understanding business decisions, creating clean, well-documented SAS code, and following unit’s processing rules. Performs accuracy and quality control checks of SAS programs and output, including those generated by other team members, on time with a high degree of quality and accuracy. Provides technical assistance, data analysis, and consultation to internal and external agency partners, including ad hoc requests for information from agency staff, public information requests, Education Service Centers, school districts, the legislature, and others.   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education:   Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree is required. Degree in computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, mathematics or related field is preferred.  Experience:   At least five (5) years of relevant professional experience in a software development environment, programming financial applications and/or supporting relational databases.  Of these five years, a minimum of 3 years using SAS software for programming, reporting, data analysis, and extracting data from relational databases using SQL is required. Knowledge of visual basic programming preferred.  Substitutions:   Each additional year of related experience above the required minimum may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.   OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Proven ability to use SAS to extract and analyze data sourced from various database engines and platforms; strong understanding of the SAS Macro language and SAS SQL language Experience with complex programming, including troubleshooting/debugging of programs and preparing data for publication Experience with performing quality control checks (e.g., reviewing own and others’ code and output, parallel programming) Experience using Excel to present complex data in an understandable format. Experience with MS Office suite, especially Access and Excel Experience working with large, institutional databases Excellent communication skills with ability to express ideas clearly verbally and in writing Strong attention to detail A desire to self-reflect, give/receive feedback, and continuously improve Detail-oriented and efficient work habits. Effective at time management, setting priorities, and handling changing priorities in a positive and patient manner A desire to work effectively as part of a team by practicing active listening and constructive communication; and sharing information, knowledge, and experience. Ability to accept direction, constructive criticism, and suggestions for improvement in a positive and proactive manner As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or veteran status, unless an applicant is entitled to the veteran’s preference.

Basic Function:   Responsible for supporting district initiatives by analyzing and interpreting operational data to provide informed decisions.  Coordinates and performs research relating to human capital management in SBCSC, including but not limited to teacher retention, employee compensation, and educator effectiveness.  Provides data interpretation and presents findings to decision makers and other stakeholders.  Works with Human Resources and Information Technology in developing plans for systems development and data collection.   Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Conduct research relating to human capital in SBCSC, including employee retention, attendance, compensation, and evaluation. Design and create reports on each topic for school and district stakeholders.  Provide data interpretation and presentations to Cabinet and relevant department heads. Participate in the development and implementation of district strategies to evaluate operational and instructional activities. Create dashboards and visualizations for analyzing employee retention and performance data, and assist administrators in utilizing and interpreting interactive reports. Collaborate with the Chief Operating Officer and Human Resources on research and monitoring of key performance indicators for the department. Coordinate the development and submission of state and federal reports relating certified employees and educator effectiveness. Collaborate with the Chief Information Officer and Information Technology in analysis of current systems and processes relating to operational effectiveness. Research procurement and implementation of tools and software relating to human capital management, including payroll and accounting systems.  Participate in the evaluation and implementation of such systems. Consult with departments on operational analysis of current systems and proposed initiatives, and participate with cross-departmental teams on cost analysis and internal program evaluation. Conduct interviews with stakeholders to ascertain data needs relating to compensation and retention, and determine appropriate metrics to guide department planning and performance measurement. Ensure the establishment of key performance indicators and methods of evaluation for key district and departmental initiatives surrounding employee performance and development.  Oversee and adhere to the requirements of projects. Maintain current knowledge of educational methods, practices, theories and standards related to human capital management, and related laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures; develop and implement new and innovative educational programs and support services. Perform other duties as assigned by the administrator. Qualifications:   Master’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Business, or any related field.  Must have strong planning, administrative, analytical, computer, organizational, accountability, and oral and written communications skills.  Incumbents must possess knowledge of the comprehensive organization, operations policies and objectives of assigned department or area.  Must have the ability to work with statistical and data visualization software. 

We seek a strategic, equity-focused relationship builder as our next Managing Director of Impact (MDI), who will oversee and deepen the impact of our service model for over 4600 students across 10 schools in South Seattle in a critical phase of City Year Seattle / King County’s growth. The MDI leads the development and implementation of the site’s service and AmeriCorps member development strategies, oversees our school partner and district engagement strategy, and ensures compliance with our AmeriCorps state and federal grants. The MDI directly oversees over $1.1M in contracts with partner schools and the district, and indirectly manages $1.3M in federal and state grants through AmeriCorps. The MDI must be an effective manager and talent developer who can coach staff members so they in turn can enable ACMs to have a rewarding, productive, professional and successful year of service. As a strong relationship manager, the MDI must inspire and grow partnerships at schools, in the community, and with the district to ensure the right conditions and resources are in place for AmeriCorps members to deliver attendance, behavior, and course performance interventions to students. A member of the Site Leadership Team, the MDI reports directly to the Executive Director and oversees the Impact Department, with 15 staff members, 4 director-level reports, and 85 AmeriCorps members (ACMs) deployed for a year of service in Seattle Public Schools. Responsibilities Oversee Program Implementation Oversee the development and implementation of program goals, AmeriCorps member (ACM) deployment, and Impact staffing plans Manage department non-personnel budget of over $120,000 Ensure Impact department has necessary tools and resources to build capability in the following areas: “Whole School, Whole Child” Service Model Fidelity AmeriCorps Member Experience Partnership Management Determine CYSKC alignment with school district program priorities and site conditions for success within schools served. Adapt the model where necessary to meet changing conditions and needs Define the team processes that prescribe how Learning and Development, Evaluation/Analytics, and the Impact department will work together as a collaborative team to continually use data to reach site goals Develop AmeriCorps Members and Staff Oversee department of 15 staff, directly managing 2 Program Directors, 1 Learning & Development Director, and 1 Evaluation Director In partnership with the People Department, identify, hire, and develop high-performing staff Support AmeriCorps member (ACM) and staff learning and professional development through individual and group coaching and by modeling outstanding professionalism, strong application of the City Year values, facilitation of meeting and learning spaces, and effective leadership Use performance-management process to coach team members to meet individual development and performance goals Collaborate with Learning & Development Director and Evaluation Director on determining an ACM learning strategy to maximize impact while developing ACM’s leadership skills Lead on sustaining a strong sense of City Year culture and values, consistently using City Year culture tools; make meaning of City Year culture and foster strong personal connections to the deeper meaning of our work in schools District Engagement & School Partnerships Lead district engagement relationships and school partnerships, including with the Superintendent, key district staff, and current and potential school partners. Ensure Program Directors and Program Managers have the coaching and resources required to build effective school relationships Oversee, manage, and negotiate $1.1M+ in contracts with the district and schools, in partnership with City Year national headquarters Oversee CYSKC data-sharing agreement with Seattle Public Schools Manage in-school challenges that are escalated as necessary Compliance with Government and Grant Obligations Ensure Impact staff achieves AmeriCorps compliance goals Monitor progress toward AmeriCorps goals Complete site progress-monitoring reports Own communication and relationship-development with state commission Site Leadership and External Engagement Build strong, inclusive, whole-site culture that reflects CYSKC mission, vision, and values, with a focus on Race & Equity Develop and communicate site-wide vision and strategy as a member of the Site Leadership Team Support a culture of philanthropy in collaboration with the development team, including through attending donor meetings, consulting on grant strategy, and engagement in external events Qualifications Strong passion for and commitment to City Year’s mission of delivering high impact service to children and schools in Seattle; developing young adults participating in national service as powerful civic leaders and life-long active citizens; promoting and advancing the concept of voluntary national service; belief in youth as agents of social change Experience working in youth development and/or educational setting Demonstrated experience managing others and leading a team Ability to manage and strategically direct relationships and to establish diverse, sustainable partnerships with schools, district and relevant stakeholders Demonstrated ability to create long-term vision and strategies for building program effectiveness and capacity Able to effectively make and communicate decisions Able to communicate effectively to a diverse staff and youth, and in highly visible, challenging situations Strong project management skills; able to manage multiple tasks, priorities and stakeholders effectively; ability to generate results and complete projects within deadlines AmeriCorps experience a plus Additional qualities and skills preferred Strategic Problem Solving Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; demonstrates consistent, sound judgment and decision-making; ability to identify potential problems, analyze issues, extrapolate appropriate solutions, and communicate them effectively; provides proactive and strategic solutions; can execute on decisions Team Leadership and Coaching Ability to work autonomously and lead powerfully in team environments; ability to coach and develop staff members to reach their potential; ability to mobilize large or small groups into action to promote change; understands the organizational realities of working within a public-school environment; ability to relate with and inspire 18 to 24-year-olds Project Management Knowledge of business-planning principles, practices, techniques, and tools; manages multiple tasks, priorities and stakeholders effectively; provides appropriate status reports and is proactive in advising executive leadership; ability to build a team that generates results and completes projects within deadlines; detail-oriented; exhibits a high level of accountability, project and task execution, and personal responsibility Relationship Development Strategically directs critical relationships, both internal and external, to advance City Year’s mission; strong verbal and written communication skills; enables and supports City Year members and partners in their efforts to build strategic relationships by making connections and removing obstacles Race and Equity Experience developing and modeling equitable practices; ability to build and facilitate equitable spaces; intentionally incorporates diversity of voices in decision-making; reflects on own assumptions, narratives, beliefs about self and others Compensation commensurate with experience; the salary range for this position is $75,000-$90,000. 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.

MISSION: The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems. POSITION OVERVIEW: In order to advance the mission of the TEA of improving outcomes for all public school students, the District Charter Partnerships Manager (Texas Partnerships Manager) will oversee the Agency’s efforts to inform about, support, and monitor partnerships between schools districts, charter schools, and other related entities. The District Charter Partnerships Manager acts as an agency expert on Senate Bill 1882, designs resources for school districts, charter operators, internal TEA staff, and Education Service Centers to ensure clear understanding of partnerships, and designs and executes the evaluation and monitoring processes related to Senate Bill 1882. The District Charter Partnerships Manager reports to the Director of the Division of System Support and Innovation (DSSI) and will work in collaboration with DSSI’s District Support Team to support consultative work to school districts pursuing and/or already executing district charter partnerships. Please note that a resume and tailored cover letter are required attachments for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Additionally, please be sure to respond to the short answer prompts found in the supplemental questions. These responses should be added in a separate Word or PDF document in the attachments section of the application. Applicants who are strongly being considered for employment must submit to a national criminal history background check. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Maintain an expert understanding of Senate Bill 1882 (SB 1882), district-charter partnerships, and Subchapter C in-district authorizing practices Design resources, supports, communications plans, and trainings related to district-charter partnerships for both districts and charter operators Evaluate, revise, and execute the SB 1882 process for determining district eligibility of SB 1882 financial and accountability benefits Create and oversee the SB 1882 monitoring process to ensure and maintain fidelity to SB 1882 requirements Collaborate with the Division of System Support and Innovation’s District Support Team to support consultative work to school districts pursuing and/or already executing district charter partnerships   Qualifications   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university. Advanced degree or major course work in a field relevant to the assignment is generally preferred. Experience: At least five (5) years of experience in the education sector. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Documented experience in system level school reforms, particularly in school portfolio management, performance-based accountability, school choice programs, district charter partnerships, school autonomy and empowerment, new school creation, replication of successful schools, or restarting struggling schools Understanding of innovative school governance models including charter school governance Knowledge of state (e.g. SB 1882) and federal laws (e.g. Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) related to state agency actions in support of school districts and schools) Experience developing systems and processes for tracking large projects Ability to concisely communicate complex material to a variety of stakeholders Highly organized with ability to develop and execute project plans and progress monitoring tools Experience in developing and managing critical relationships that include but are not limited to internal TEA staff, district superintendent and leadership team-level partners, and external organizations (non-profits, foundations, consultants, etc.) Skill in qualitative and quantitative analysis; and creating MS PowerPoint, Excel, and Word-based toolkits, guides, and resources Ability to receive and apply feedback Demonstrates outstanding leadership and personal relations skills including excellent written and oral communication skills. No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls and cannot reply to all email inquiries. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or veteran status, unless an applicant is entitled to the veteran’s preference. Additional Military Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) information can be accessed here . This position requires the applicant to meet Agency standards and criteria which may include passing a pre-employment criminal background check, prior to being offered employment by the Agency.  

MISSION: The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems. POSITION OVERVIEW: In order to advance TEA’s mission of improving outcomes for all public school students, the New School Development Manager will oversee the Agency’s Replicating Great Options (RGO) Fellowship as well as launch and oversee the Agency’s New School Design (NSD) Fellowship. The RGO and NSD Fellowships provide technical assistance to district leaders to design or codify successful school models and then launch these new schools as district-managed or in-district charter schools increasing the number of high-quality schools. The New School Development Manager determines the selection process for school district candidates to design and launch new schools or replicate successful schools, collaborates with vendors to ensure both the RGO and NSD fellowship programs meet all agency goals, and evaluates and recommends improvements to both programs. The New School Development Manager reports to the Director of the Division of System Support and Innovation (DSSI) and will work in collaboration with DSSI’s District Support Team to support consultative work to school districts interested in and/or already supporting fellows in either fellowship program. This individual works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for use of initiative and independent judgement. Please note that a resume and tailored cover letter are required attachments for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Additionally, please be sure to respond to the short answer prompts found in the supplemental questions. These responses should be added in a separate Word or PDF document in the attachments section of the application. Applicants who are strongly being considered for employment must submit to a national criminal history background check. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Oversee vendors responsible for the execution of the Agency’s Replicating Great Options and New School Design fellowships Create and oversee the selection process for internal district candidates for both the Replicating Great Options and New School Design fellowship programs Track progress towards success, maintains an understanding of the status all fellows in the Replicating Great Options and New School Design fellowships, and supports fellows during the fellowship process Collaborate with the Division of System Support and Innovation’s District Support Team to support consultative work to school districts interested in and/or already supporting fellows in either fellowship program Evaluate and recommend adjustments to continuously improve the design of the Replicating Great Options and New School Design fellowship programs   Qualifications   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university. Advanced degree or major course work in a field relevant to the assignment is generally preferred. Experience: At least five (5) years of experience in the education sector. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Expertise in new school design or previous successful participated in a new school design or leadership program Knowledge of successful district new school design programs or charter management organization design and replication strategies Documented experience in system level school reforms, particularly in school portfolio management, performance-based accountability, school choice programs, district charter partnerships, school autonomy and empowerment, new school creation, replication of successful schools, or restarting struggling schools Ability to quickly comprehend complex information and break it into easily understandable parts Highly organized with ability to develop and execute project plans and progress monitoring tools Experience in developing and managing critical relationships that include but are not limited to internal TEA staff, district superintendent and leadership team-level partners, and external organizations (non-profits, foundations, consultants, etc.) Skill in qualitative and quantitative analysis; and creating MS PowerPoint, Excel, and Word-based toolkits, guides, and resources Ability to receive and apply feedback Demonstrates outstanding leadership and personal relations skills including excellent written and oral communication skills. No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls and cannot reply to all email inquiries. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or veteran status, unless an applicant is entitled to the veteran’s preference. Additional Military Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) information can be accessed here . This position requires the applicant to meet Agency standards and criteria which may include passing a pre-employment criminal background check, prior to being offered employment by the Agency.

Purpose of Position The Instructional Materials Manager (IMM) reports to Senior Content Specialist, Mathematics and serves as an integral member of the content review teams. The IMM is responsible for supporting operations of the review process and providing cohesive interpersonal support to EdReports.org’s many educator subcontractors. This position provides a unique opportunity for someone who can manage multiple system components, enjoys working at the detail and big-picture level across projects, and wants to contribute to the success of a growing organization. The IMM will work closely with the Mathematics team, as well as other content teams, to continue improving K-12 education by informing educators’ decisions about high quality and aligned instructional materials to support their classrooms and schools across the country. Specifically, this position focuses primarily on the review of materials claiming alignment to the Common Core State Standards (CCSSM). This position will allow for a highly motivated person to apply their CCSSM to positively impact the course of math education across the nation. This position will initially be working closely in support of the current review of K-8 math materials and will help develop and support systems, site maintenance, and related supports for content review teams (including management of educator-review teams, instructional materials acquisition, calendars, and online platforms). Benefits We offer a highly-competitive benefits package for eligible employees that includes 4 weeks of vacation per calendar year, 3 personal days and unlimited sick time; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; 401(k) retirement plan, and thirteen (13) paid holidays. For more information and a full job description, visit:  https://www.edreports.org/about/careers/position/imm-math

MISSION:   The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems. POSITION OVERVIEW : The Senior Strategy and Operations Analyst will be part of the Strategy and Operations team within the Assessment Division and is responsible for using data-driven insights to drive operational initiatives.  The Strategy and Operations Analyst will collaborate with partners across the division and TEA more broadly to align metric outputs to opportunities for improvement, while developing business cases to drive next-level improvements in the Assessment Division’s (~$100M operating budget per year) operations.  The Analyst will regularly work with financial, operational, and customer data while conducting research and performing mission-critical strategic assessments.       The Senior Strategy and Operations Analyst performs highly advanced (senior-level) business and financial analysis.  This position develops and oversees performance systems and complex financial models from which they will distill and communicate key insights and recommendations.  The Analyst will also support the launch of new initiatives and pilot programs.  This position works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.   Please note that a resume and tailored cover letter are required attachments for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who are strongly being considered for employment must submit to a national criminal history background check.  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Collects, analyzes, and evaluates data to understand strategic trends and measure effectiveness of business operations. Identifies insights, creates and maintains dashboards, tracks key performance indicators, and recommends process and strategy improvements; partners with stakeholder groups to enact these recommendations. Helps identify the tools and designs the processes needed to implement pilot programs and concepts. Supports budget creation and financial decision-making through scenario modeling.  Communicates performance trends and analyses to key partners across the organization. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education:   Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.  Bachelor’s degree in a financial or analytical field (e.g. Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or another related field) preferred.  Master of Business Administration (MBA) a plus.   Experience:   At least four (4) years of experience in a business analysis role.  Consulting, data science, or other equally rigorous and quantitative experience preferred.   Substitutions:   Education and experience may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basis.   OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent written and verbal communication skills Superior project and time management ability Advanced Excel knowledge with experience in financial modeling and data analysis Passionate about working with data, measuring performance, and making decisions based on quantitative or deductive reasoning Knowledge of SQL a plus Incredible attention to detail A track record of performance and successful implementation across multiple concurrent projects Self-starter with an outcomes-based approach to management Fast learner who thrives in a high-performing environment High intellectual ceiling with the ability to solve new and dynamic operating problems A desire to self-reflect, give/receive feedback and continuously improve    As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or veteran status, unless an applicant is entitled to the veteran’s preference.  Additional Military Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) information can be accessed  here . This position requires the applicant to meet Agency standards and criteria which may include passing a pre-employment criminal background check, prior to being offered employment by the Agency. 

We seek a dynamic, thoughtful, and entrepreneurial Director of Individual Giving who will play a critical role in leading the effort to double our current portfolio of dedicated donors over the next two years. The Director of Individual Giving will lead key major giving programs focusing on investments of $10,000 and above from individual philanthropists and family foundations, growing the annual fund community and contributing to donor messaging and communications. Reporting to the Managing Director of Development and working closely with site leadership and an engaged and active Board of Directors, the Director of Individual Giving will lead efforts to engage City Year Seattle’s current portfolio of major donors and develop techniques and tools to increase current giving as well as convert prospects into donors – drawing from the large community of individuals that have engaged with City Year over the past 20+ years in Seattle. City Year’s culture and programming provides a rich array of engagement opportunities for the Director of Individual Giving to leverage for donor cultivation and stewardship. With its school-based model, City Year offers engaging opportunities for donor cultivation and stewardship that include: School Visits, Stone Soup (in-home) Dinners, AmeriCorps member mentorship program. In addition to these engagements, City Year also hosts several annual events including Opening Day, Martin Luther King, Jr Day of Service, Ripples of Hope (annual gala dinner) and City Year graduation. With its researched based Long-Term Impact strategy (LTI) that calls for City Year to serve 50% of all off-track students by 2023, the successful candidate will have an established case for support that provides the foundation to grow and develop all aspects of individual giving in Seattle, eventually building an Individual Giving Team to sustain future growth. Responsibilities Donor Portfolio Management: Manage and grow portfolio of 100 major gift prospects capable of contributing $10,000 or more annually. Create and implement a strategic plan for identifying and cultivating new donors with significant giving capacity, with a goal of securing at least $500,000 in individual and/or family foundation support. Drive efforts to secure leadership gifts and multi-year investments and collaborate across the team to leverage individual support from corporate partners. Donor Stewardship and Recognition: Ensure highly customized, ongoing stewardship and recognition for all major donors. In collaboration with full development team, maintain accurate records and donor information in database (Salesforce). Events: Work with the Director of Development Operations to leverage City Year Seattle events, including our annual gala, to increase overall giving. Oversee and influence major giving donor cultivation events aimed at engaging potential donors. Senior Staff and Volunteer Partnership: Leverage the Executive Director , other senior City Year Seattle staff and national City Year leadership, and the City Year Seattle/King County Advisory Board to deepen and solidify individual donor relationships. The Director of Individual Giving will also manage our 7 Generations Board, an associate board that supports outreach and fundraising efforts for the site. Community Representation: Represent City Year at community functions and events to establish and deepen potential and current major donor relationships. Additional Individual Donor Activities: Manage other individual giving appeals as needed; including Winter Appeal, GiveBig and other workplace giving campaigns. Qualifications Minimum five years of fundraising experience with a preference for experience cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding leadership gifts. Experience with face-to-face cultivation and solicitation activities. Commitment to creating an equitable work environment and a desire participate in and contribute to Race and Equity work that is central to our mission. Ability to anticipate the needs of others and expertly manage up. Demonstrated experience using listening, diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships and motivate donors and volunteers Strong initiative and ability to work independently to achieve goals. Experience planning and executing successful individual donor cultivation and retention events. Positive, can-do attitude and all-around team player. Efficient time management skills: ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple projects. Sets high expectations for self and others s/he is leading and holds self and team accountable for performance goals. Additional qualities and skills preferred Knowledge of high net worth community via local business, civic, and cultural networks desirable. Strong interest and desire to directly ask donors for annual and multi-gift funding Experience with fundraising and CRM software Passion for education and youth development. Knowledge or previous experience with non-cash giving, such as assets and planned giving Compensation commensurate with experience; the salary range for this position is $70,000-$90,000.   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.

Job Summary  An Analyst II – Data Quality in the Office of Achievement and Accountability’s Knowledge Management department is responsible for supporting the planning, development and implementation of processes and protocols for various state reporting processes and well as other district and federal reporting and analysis. The Analyst assists with the development of presentations, policy briefs and proposals related to data quality and reporting at the district and school level. The Analyst conducts research and data analysis that informs policies and practices implemented at City Schools. The Analyst serves as a liaison with other City Schools’ departments and MSDE on data quality and reporting initiatives. Essential Functions Performs data analysis to identify trends, successes, problems and issues that need to be addressed through targeted technical support, training, modifications to policies and procedures. Works across departments to resolve any discrepancies in student data submitted for various MSDE reporting requirements. Completes ad hoc analyses requested by leadership using the data collected and reported on annually. Trains school and district office staff on data collection and cleansing best practices. Collaborates with Academics and Information Technology to ensure that data collection and reporting occurs according to local, state, and federal guidelines. Surfaces key policy questions by creating statistical and narrative reports based on data and/or graphs. Develops project plans for the collection, monitoring, reporting, and use of student, school, and district level data, including demographics, student course enrollment and grades, assessment participation and outcomes, and demographic and behavior data. Assists with the development of the strategic plan for the Data Quality team; including the communication, timelines, training, and process improvement plans related to State reporting and improving data quality in the district. Engages stakeholders, including school data quality contacts, principals, and district office colleagues, in identifying areas for growth and improvement in data quality. Manages project plans and schedules required to successfully complete all data quality projects on time. Desired Qualifications  Bachelor’s degree in social science, economics, education, mathematics or other related field, with course concentration in statistics, measurement, and/or data analysis. Degrees must be from an accredited college or institution. Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of three years of related experience in an education or research related setting, including managing data sets and project planning. Experience in quickly summarizing and reporting data, including experience in data management, data cleansing, analysis and report writing demonstrated by fluency with statistical programming packages (R preferred), and/or advanced Microsoft Excel skills (including pivot tables, lookup procedures and complex formulas with nested logic). Advanced knowledge of MSDE data processes and procedures preferred. Ability to work effectively in high‐paced environment, with deadlines, and multiple stakeholder viewpoints.

Job Summary  The Program Evaluator in the Division of Research Services ensures the effective development, planning, and implementation of comprehensive, ongoing and systematic program evaluations in order to provide information to decision-makers regarding program, curriculum, and grant initiatives.  Essential Functions Functions as a project manager in the implementation of program evaluations and in-depth analyses of various district metrics such as assessment scores, enrollment, attendance, college and career readiness, student, staff, and parent surveys, as well as employee and school effectiveness. Conducts formative and summative program evaluations, serving as lead and coordinating all phases, from preparation through final dissemination; conducts needs assessments; develops logic models; administers all aspects of survey methodology; analyzes and interprets quantitative data; conducts, facilitates, and/or interprets results of interviews, focus groups, observations and document analyses; prepares reports and/or presentations to meet the needs of various audiences. Prepares statistical and narrative reports surfacing key policy questions based on underlying data and/or graphs, as appropriate; presents research results to the Manager of Program Evaluation (Research) and prepares follow up and ongoing analysis. Assists in responding to internal and external data requests and the ongoing collaboration with partners conducting research in the district. This includes serving as a member of the district?s Institutional Review Board (IRB). Implements designated program evaluations per established timelines, including those designated based upon priorities established through federal, state, and district policies; and grant/foundation requirements. Applies an analytical approach to the solution of a wide variety of problems, or applies specialized techniques or ingenuity in selecting and evaluating approaches to unforeseen problems. Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to educational research, knowledge management, and performance management. Works in collaboration with the Office of Achievement and Accountability and the Information Technology Department to access school data, related information summaries data, and information to prepare and format presentations and related materials. Desired Qualifications  Master?s degree in Education, Psychology, Sociology, and/or related field including coursework in research design, statistics, research methodology, qualitative research techniques, computer programming, or related areas. Doctorate preferred. Degree must be from an accredited college or institution. At least three years of experience with program evaluation and/or statistical assessment analyses. Education can be substituted for experience. Understanding of current research and statistical models in K-12 education. Knowledge of quantitative design and experience with descriptive, inferential, and item statistics. Knowledge of qualitative methodologies including interviews, focus groups, observations, and document analysis. Extensive and varied experience conducting program evaluations involving assessment statistics, including experience with Professional Standards for Program Evaluation. Experience with quantitative and qualitative program evaluation methodologies, including proficiency in a statistical package such as STATA, SPSS, and/or SAS. Experience with database systems such as Oracle and Access preferred. Demonstrated understanding of project management principles and practices. Strong organizational and leadership skills.

The Analyst - Grants Management position provides guidance and technical assistance to grants managers and support staff on grant implementation, administration, and reporting to ensure smooth operation of assigned competitive or entitlement grant programs and contractual agreements. Responsible for researching and monitoring the expenditures of local, state, federal, and private grant programs and facilitating the expenditure of funds in compliance with grantor and local requirements. Essential Functions  Provides advice and technical assistance in the implementation of grant programs and reporting. Functions as a resource team member in regard to compliance regulations and legislative issues impacting the use of grant funds and delivery of assigned programs. Participates in monitoring grant programs and report components, communicating with school system staff, collaborative partners, and granting agencies. Uses computer packages, databases, and on-line services to track and manage grant information and generate reports. Confers with instructional staff in resolving grant questions raised during the implementation of grant programs. Conducts ongoing grant reviews to identify areas of concern in the program implementation process, and targets corrective actions to ensure that expenditure of funds reflects program requirements. Provides technical advice and assistance in grant program and financial matters. Forms and assists project management teams responsible for effecting grant programs, and coordinates with key budget and financial staff as appropriate. Keeps abreast of current school system developments that may impact the management of grant programs, contractual agreements, and compilation of reports. Facilitates training for grant managers. Desired Qualifications  Bachelor?s degree in education, business administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university (Master's preferred). Three (3) years successful related professional experience in monitoring sponsored or non-sponsored projects and tracking expenditures, preferably in an education environment. Experience working with county, state, federal, and/or private agencies desirable. Experience working with contractual agreements also desirable. Equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform effectively in this position may be considered. Considerable knowledge of grants management and reporting processes. Knowledge of budget/accounting methods and procedures. Knowledge of granting agency requirements and grant criteria and familiarity with reporting instruments and administrative procedures for monitoring grant awards and of related computer packages and on-line resources.