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Texas Education Agency
Dec 09, 2019
Chief Financial Officer Featured
$135,000 - $150,000 yearly
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 Chief Financial Officer (CFO) reports to the Deputy Commissioner of Finance and has direct oversight over the Budget & Planning and Accounting Divisions. The position serves as the chief fiduciary officer for the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and is responsible for ensuring compliance with state and federal laws, as well as maintaining an internal controls framework to safeguard and effectively allocate agency resources. The CFO plays a critical role in providing leadership, oversight, direction, guidance, innovation, strategic planning, training, and quality assurance related to all fiscal operations of the agency. This position performs advanced, senior-level managerial work and works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for 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.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Stakeholder Support: Ensures agency leadership, program staff, and other internal customers have access to adequate information to inform operations and decision making. Strategy and Process Improvement: Continually reviews and improves budget and accounting processes to achieve efficiency and excellent customer service. Compliance and Internal Controls: Oversees TEA’s system of internal controls and the preparation of state/federal financial and legislative reports; ensures compliance with applicable statues, financial policies and procedures. Team Leadership: Leads, supervises and develops a high-performing Budget & Accounting Team focused on superior customer service and data-driven practices. Support for Legislative Session: In conjunction with other divisions, directs the preparation and review of TEA fiscal notes on all non-school finance related matters and responds to other external requests for information/analysis as appropriate.     MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university required; a degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field is preferred. Preference given for an advanced degree with major coursework in management, finance, public relations or a related field.   Experience: At least ten (10) years of experience in successful, progressively responsible fiscal management.   Substitutions: An advanced degree may substitute for two years of required experience.   OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: A proven record of successfully leading organization-wide changes and financial process re-engineering; managing large, cross-functional teams and building consensus; and superior project and time management with the ability to advance multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines. Ability to act decisively and with a purpose that positively influences the perceptions, thinking, and actions of others; set challenging goals and reach high standards of performance; establish clear expectations; and hold others accountable for performance. Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills, including ability to simplify complex problems, identify the most significant issues, and integrate qualitative and quantitative data into analysis and recommendations. A desire to self-reflect, give/receive feedback and continuously improve, and the ability to create and engage in a collaborative, results-oriented team environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to navigate political processes with professional maturity and to make high-quality presentations that explain complex concepts to a variety of audiences. Strength in developing best practices for financial management and related fiscal policies, with an emphasis on efficient implementation of new initiatives. Ability to run the day-to-day financial operations of a large and diverse organization in which funds are allocated through highly complex formula distributions and cost allocations. Knowledge of governmental accounting and fiscal management, financial projection and estimation methodologies, and business process analysis and re-engineering methodologies. Experience preparing complex documents, such as legislative appropriations requests, annual financial reports, and internal operating budgets. Extensive familiarity with Texas state budgets and appropriations processes, state and federal funding sources, and related regulations strongly preferred. Current accreditation as a Certified Public Account preferred.  
Texas Education Agency 1701 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, USA Full-time
Good Reason Houston
Dec 06, 2019
Managing Director of New School Development - Charter Featured
Managing Director of New School Development - Charter Type:  Full Time Min. Experience:  Senior to Executive Level   ABOUT GOOD REASON HOUSTON  Good Reason Houston’s vision is that every child, in every neighborhood, excels in a world-class public school and thrives in the Houston of tomorrow. The organization partners with school districts, community leaders, families, and educators to achieve its mission of increasing the number of students learning in a high-performing school. To grow more great schools in every neighborhood in Houston, the organization focuses on four key strategic levers: Driving System Innovation, Developing Game-changing Educators, Advancing Equitable Access, and Engaging the Community.   ABOUT THE ROLE Good Reason Houston is seeking a Managing Director of New School Development - Charter who is a proven leader in the recruitment, selection, development, and scaling of new schools and/or school networks, is results-oriented and passionate about the role high-quality charter schools play in a robust ecosystem, and excited about working in a start-up environment.  The Managing Director will have the unique opportunity to impact Houston’s charter school landscape, and ultimately influence student outcomes at a city-wide level. The role will drive partnerships with existing CMOs, facilitate the expansion, launch, and/or improvement of small charter networks and single site schools, and provide supports and expertise to new (first-year) schools and leaders. This role will build partnerships with National, state, and local leaders and community partners seeking to start new charter schools and liaise with the Texas Education Agency. Finally, this role will lead conversations with school districts to accelerate the creation of charter district/partnerships and increase access to high quality charters that are responsive to parent demand in new communities.  This position reports to the Chief Program Officer and will play a vital role in ensuring that Good Reason Houston realizes its vision that every child, in every neighborhood, excels in a world-class public school and thrives in the Houston of tomorrow.  RESPONSIBILITIES This role will evolve to meet the needs of the Good Reason Strategy and as the education landscape in the state and region shifts. Current responsibilities include:   Strategy Setting and Leadership of the Good Reason Houston charter school seats plan:  Execute against the current Good Reason Houston charter school seats plan, and develop, maintain, and create new strategies to ensure the its success. Build and maintain strategic relationships with CMO, small network and single-site leadership across the city. Build and maintain a strong relationship with the TEA Charter Schools Division, forging a relationship that benefits Houston and encourages high-quality charter school growth.  Provide technical assistance to all partners, and recruit a suite of technical assistance support partners, per our charter school strategy. Define additional opportunities along the development pipeline to support growth of a high-quality sector, including the use and execution of our quality school deserts. Determine and coordinate outreach and parent engagement as necessary, and in partnership with charter advocates, to support policies and practices that benefit the health and growth the sector.  Engaging large CMOs and supporting their growth plans:  Build and maintain strategic relationships with CMO leadership. Support the launch of new mature network campuses. Support the creation and strengthening of bench depth for assistant principals and principals and the development and recruitment of teachers into Houston, ensuring CMO growth strategies are executed. Support the development of parent engagement capacity and advocacy trainings, through professional learning communities.  Actively and strategically support new schools and small charter networks to ensure their growth plans are met, and that they have access to the technical assistance they need to be successful, including: Curate a suite of resources, delivered by proven experts that can provide facilities, growth planning, and admin systems/scaling support while leaders focus on growth. Build a professional learning community focused on the development of community and family engagement at the school and network level. Provide small networks with the central office development support the need to be successful in their growth. Utilize the Good Reason Houston school desert analysis to understand growth opportunities, and support networks in their decision making.  Invest in community engagement and entry strategies for supported operators, ensuring their success in years zero and one. Recruiting new, innovative models to the Urban Core of Houston, based on parent demand, and ensuring authorization approval with the TEA, buy-in local stakeholders.   Recruit and source new school model providers and school leaders for school creation and school turnaround Identify, vet, cultivate new partners that can provide comprehensive leadership training and coaching Fulfilling the required responsibilities of being a senior leader on the Good Reason Houston Team requires: Strong organizational skills – Utilizes logical, systematic and orderly procedures to meet objectives. Demonstrates ability to manage multiple projects and work streams independently.  Flexibility – Agility in adapting to change, thrives in a dynamic and ever-changing environment; creativity and innovative thinking skills to respond to emerging needs. Strategic mindset – competently creates strategies that lead to impact.  Manages multiple short-term and detailed projects, committees, and initiatives seamlessly, while staying focused on the long-term objectives. People orientation – The job demands a positive and constructive view of working with others.  There will be a high percentage of time spent listening to, understanding and successfully working with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds to achieve “win-win” outcomes. Sense of Humor- someone who is honest, transparent and does not take themselves too seriously. Effective Decision-making – Demonstrates ability to consistently make sound decisions. Empathy in Leadership – Deep care and concern for being a conscientious and effective manager of others QUALIFICATIONS We’re seeking candidates who excel in relationship-building, are results-oriented, and have strong project management skills. You should have: A track record of developing and maintaining strong relationships with and among a diverse group of stakeholders. Excellent organizational skills, with a demonstrated commitment to meeting a high bar and a history of getting things done even in the face of obstacles and ambiguity. As Good Reason Houston is in “start-up mode,” we look for candidates who can be flexible in changing environments. A data and research orientation – including a curiosity and urgency around data collection and analysis, and its ability to inform decision making. Experience managing multiple projects and the ability to manage teammates and stakeholders on short-term projects. Passion about the mission, vision, and goals of Good Reason Houston and how this position contributes to the organization’s success. Knowledge of the charter school development and start-up process, preferably as a practitioner in a prior role; experience working with charter schools is required.
Good Reason Houston Houston, TX, USA Full-time
Dec 06, 2019
HotChalk - Director of Strategic Partnerships, NYU Teacher Residency Featured
Position Summary: NYU’s Teacher Residency was created in 2016 by the faculty in NYU Steinhardt’s Department of Teaching & Learning. We currently partner with school districts and charter organizations in NY, CA, FL, and CT to prepare the next generation of teachers for our partnering communities through a one year teacher residency. Participants spend a year learning to teach embedded in a school while earning a Master of Arts in Teaching degree taught by Steinhardt faculty. Coursework is delivered online and aspiring teachers are supported through intensive coaching and mentoring by NYU Steinhardt faculty and experienced teachers in our partnering school communities. The goal of NYU’s Teacher Residency is to ensure graduates are ready to be effective teachers from Day 1 in the classroom. As the Director of Strategic Partnerships you will join a small and growing team responsible for driving the growth strategy for NYU’s Teacher Residency (NYU TR) .  The ideal candidate has knowledge of human capital needs in school districts or charter organizations, believes in the value of partnerships between higher education and school communities, and has experience working to support schools to find and prepare great teachers. This is a full time position that requires travel and reports to the Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships. This individual will work as a part of a newly created team to identify prospective district/charter partners, assess fit, and onboard partners into NYU TR’s partner network. Strong analytical thinking, relationship management, an entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to creating equitable K - 12 schools is required to find success in this role.  Experience working across education organizations to affect change, and/or conducting business development activities is preferred. About HotChalk: Partnering with universities, HotChalk provides turnkey solutions to put degree programs online — making learning possible for everyone, everywhere. HotChalk works in partnership with NYU Steinhardt to offer two innovation models in the education sector: the NYU Teacher Residency which prepares teachers, and the EdD in Leadership & Innovation for leaders across multiple sectors.  HotChalk is responsible for establishing relationships with districts and charter partners, marketing, recruitment, enrollment services, online learning platforms and supports, student support services, and data analytics.  NYU Steinhardt holds all academic decisions including student admissions decisions, curriculum, faculty hiring, and collaborates closely on district and charter partnerships. Together, students in the Teacher Residency and EdD participate in unique programs that take the best from a worldclass A-1 research university and combines it with the flexibility and know-how of a nimble education technology company. Outcomes: The Director of Strategic Partnerships will be successful in the first year if they reach these milestones: At 3 months: Is able to speak about the NYU Teacher Residency authentically, with a particular ability to compel potential partners to consider the program Has developed relationships with NYU Steinhardt faculty Has built rapport with a group of prospective partners who are considering partnership with NYU on the NYU Teacher Residency Has internalized clear metrics for success and aligned strategies to ensure 2021 and 2022 cohorts reach overall growth goals At 6 months: Has secured district and charter partnerships resulting in new seats for the 2021 cohort (starting July 2021) Has built a pipeline and cultivation strategies that will lead to additional seats for 2022 cohort Is evolving and building out a strategy to ensure strong partner acquisition and retention At 12 months: Has developed deep relationships with NYU Steinhardt faculty and administration Has built a pipeline of prospective partners large enough to ensure hitting growth targets for 2022 cohort Has collected and analyzed data to form a strong perspective on the best methods and approach for district and charter partner acquisition, cultivation and retention Has assumed long term ownership over key strategies related to program development (e.g: teacher retention, teacher outcomes, marketing) Essential Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Strategy Drive, alongside the Strategic Partnerships team, the regional strategy for growth for NYU TR program that ensures NYU TR meets 3 year growth targets Research and identify prospective district and charter partners considering national and regional trends in teacher hiring, retention and preparation. Understand the evolving landscape in national education trends, with a particular focus on recruitment, retention and  teacher preparation strategies Partner Outreach, Cultivation and Acquisition Conduct outreach to school districts and charter networks to identify partners for the NYU TR.  Develop relationships with district and charter leadership Develop systems and structures to manage partner communications and track the business development cycle Develop and refine systems to assess partnership fit between NYU Steinhardt and prospective district and charter partners Oversee processes to operationalize securing district/charter partners Manage the entire business development processes from outreach, cultivation, closing involved in full lifecycle partnership development Onboarding & Maintaining Partnerships Collaborate closely with HotChalk’s marketing team to develop and evolve the materials used to market district/charter partnerships with NYU’s  Teacher Residency  Create processes to smoothly onboard district/charter partners alongside multiple HotChalk teams including: marketing, recruitment, enrollment, and operations Establish relationships with key faculty in NYU Steinhardt’s Teacher Residency, including program leadership in NYC and site based staff working in NYU TR partner regions (NYC, Upstate NY, CA, FL and CT) Work alongside the Department of Teaching & Learning faculty to get sign off and input on new school district and charter network partners Work alongside the Department of Teaching & Learning faculty and staff to ensure that ongoing relationships are strong and the return on investment for district / charter partners is positive Liaise with NYU Teaching & Learning team on data and metrics for success Liaise with districts/charter partners and NYU faculty in the regions on how to leverage district levers to increase the teacher efficacy for their Residents Liaise with NYU Teaching & Learning faculty and school leaders on the selection and onboarding for the first year of Teaching Mentors in new regions (Implementation readiness) Minimum Qualifications: Education and experience: A Bachelor’s Degree is required A higher degree in a relevant content (e.g. Master’s in Education, Master’s in Public Policy or Master’s in Public Administration, Master’s in Business Administration,etc.) is preferred 5 years of work experience including responsibilities relevant to external pipeline building and funnel management (e.g. recruitment, partnerships, sales, business development, etc.) is required; that this experience happened in an education organization is preferred Skills and Mindsets: Strong analytical thinking including the ability to identify, collect, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data Ability to build deep, meaningful, and authentic relationships with diverse audiences including senior level leaders Proficiency in managing multiple projects at once involving a range of internal and external stakeholders  The capacity to work independently and with an entrepreneurial spirit Deep commitment to creating equitable K - 12 schools Ability to manage competing demands and accept constructive feedback Adaptability, flexibility, and comfortability in the face of ambiguity Excellent writing and oral communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are essential of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: At HotChalk, we believe culture and thought diversity lead to better teams and stronger companies. We seek talented, qualified employees regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. HotChalk is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
RCG Talent Solutions New York, NY, USA Full-time
Dec 06, 2019
HotChalk - Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships, NYU Teacher Residency Featured
Position Summary: NYU’s Teacher Residency was created in 2016 by the faculty in NYU Steinhardt’s Department of Teaching & Learning. We currently partner with school districts and charter organizations in NY, CA, FL, and CT to prepare the next generation of teachers for our partnering communities through a one year teacher residency. Participants spend a year learning to teach embedded in a school while earning a Master of Arts in Teaching degree taught by Steinhardt faculty. Coursework is delivered online and aspiring teachers are supported through intensive coaching and mentoring by NYU Steinhardt faculty and experienced teachers in our partnering school communities. The goal of NYU’s Teacher Residency is to ensure graduates are ready to be effective teachers from Day one in the classroom. As the Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships you will lead a small and growing team responsible for driving the growth strategy for NYU’s Teacher Residency (NYU TR) .  The ideal candidate has knowledge of human capital needs in school districts or charter organizations, has experience building and leading effective teams, believes in the value of partnerships between higher education and school communities, and has experience working to support schools to find and prepare great teachers. This is a full time position that requires travel and reports to the Vice President, University Partnership. This individual will lead and support setting the culture in a newly created team to identify prospective district/charter partners, assess fit, and onboard partners into NYU TR’s partner network. Strong analytical thinking, use of data to manage toward outcomes, relationship management, an entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to creating equitable K - 12 schools is required to find success in this role.  Experience working across education organizations to affect change, and/or conducting business development activities is preferred. About HotChalk: Partnering with universities, HotChalk provides turnkey solutions to put degree programs online — making learning possible for everyone, everywhere. HotChalk works in partnership with NYU Steinhardt to offer two innovation models in the education sector: the NYU Teacher Residency which prepares teachers, and the EdD in Leadership & Innovation for leaders across multiple sectors.  HotChalk is responsible for establishing relationships with districts and charter partners, marketing, recruitment, enrollment services, online learning platforms and supports, student support services, and data analytics.  NYU Steinhardt holds all academic decisions including student admissions decisions, curriculum, faculty hiring, and collaborates closely on district and charter partnerships. Together, students in the Teacher Residency and EdD participate in unique programs that take the best from a worldclass A-1 research university and combines it with the flexibility and know-how of a nimble education technology company. Outcomes: The Director of Strategic Partnerships will be successful in the first year if they reach these milestones: At 3 months: Alongside the Vice President of University Partnerships, has set and internalized metrics for success for strategic partnership team to ensure 2021 and 2022 programs reach overall growth goals Has developed relationships with NYU Steinhardt faculty and built rapport with a group of prospective partners who are considering the NYU TR Is able to speak about the NYU TR authentically, with a particular ability to compel potential partners to consider the program’ Has assumed leadership of the strategic partnerships team including setting routines, identifying and tracking key metrics, and building a collaborative culture At 6 months: Has led the strategic partnerships team to secure district and charter partnerships resulting in new seats for the 2021 cohort (starting July 2021); has contributed to acquiring a share of those seats themselves Has led the strategic partnerships team to build a pipeline and cultivation strategies that will lead to additional seats for 2021 and 2022 cohorts Has built strong relationships with the HotChalk Salesforce team with a clear plan to integrate team metrics into Salesforce in service of developing capability to report on team performance Has developed strategy for business development for the strategic partnerships team including an annual calendar, marketing assets, and strategic tactics necessary for success At 12 months: Has developed deep relationships with NYU faculty and administration Has led the strategic partnerships team to build a pipeline large enough to ensure hitting growth targets for 2022 program Can articulate a clear opinion of where the NYU Teacher Residency will grow over the next three years and how that growth will be achieved Has a fully solidified perspective on the role of data in driving the success of the strategic partnerships team in their pursuit of acquiring and retaining charter and district partners Has hired and onboarded two additional team members and has a vision for efficiently staffing the strategic partnerships team as the scale of the NYU TR grows Essential Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Strategy Drive the regional strategy for growth for NYU TR program that ensures NYU TR meets 3 year growth targets Research and identify prospective district and charter partners considering national and regional trends in teacher hiring, retention and preparation. Understand the evolving landscape in national education trends, with a particular focus on recruitment, retention and  teacher preparation strategies Team Leadership Assume management of a growing strategic partnerships team with a focus on balancing standardized methods and unleashing their individual capacity to be entrepreneurial Develop routines and structures to drive performance, build collaborative culture, and ensure that teammates are learning and growing in their roles Fully own the relationship with the HotChalk Salesforce team to ensure that the strategic partnerships team is collecting, housing, and reporting on data in service of their work Build strategies to ensure team success in key priorities (e.g. partner retention, top of funnel contact, ongoing cultivation strategies etc.) Partner Outreach, Cultivation and Acquisition Conduct outreach to school districts and charter networks to identify partners for the NYU TR.  Develop relationships with district and charter leadership Develop systems and structures to manage partner communications and track the business development cycle Develop and refine systems to assess partnership fit between NYU Steinhardt and prospective district and charter partners Oversee processes to operationalize forming district/charter partner relationships Manages the entire business development processes from outreach, cultivation, closing involved in full lifecycle partnership development Onboarding & Maintaining Partnerships Collaborate closely with HotChalk’s marketing team to develop and evolve the materials used to market district/charter partnerships with NYU’s  Teacher Residency  Create processes to smoothly onboard district/charter partners alongside multiple HotChalk teams including: marketing, recruitment, enrollment, and operations Establish relationships with key faculty in NYU Steinhardt’s Teacher Residency, including program leadership in NYC and site based staff working in NYU TR partner regions (NYC, Upstate NY, CA, FL and CT) Work alongside the Department of Teaching & Learning faculty to get sign off and input on new school district and charter network partners Work alongside the Department of Teaching & Learning faculty and staff to ensure that ongoing relationships are strong and the return on investment for district / charter partners is positive Liaise with NYU Teaching & Learning team on data and metrics for success Liaise with districts/charter partners and NYU faculty in the regions on how to leverage district levers to increase the teacher efficacy for their Residents Liaise with NYU Teaching & Learning faculty and school leaders on the selection and onboarding for the first year of Teaching Mentors in new regions (Implementation readiness) Minimum Qualifications: Education and experience: A Bachelor’s Degree Required A higher degree in a relevant content (e.g. Master’s in Education, Master’s in Public Policy or Master’s in Public Administration, Master’s in Business Administration, etc.) is preferred 8 years of work experience with increasing responsibility and team management required Work including responsibilities relevant to external pipeline building and funnel management (e.g. recruitment, partnerships, sales, business development, etc.) is required; that this experience happened in an education organization is preferred Skills and Mindsets: Ability to set clear vision and expectations for a team, coach them to success, and retain high performing team members Strong analytical thinking including the ability to identify, collect, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data Ability to build deep, meaningful, and authentic relationships with diverse audiences including senior level leaders Proficiency in managing multiple projects at once involving a range of internal and external stakeholders  Ability to set vision for the use of data to drive to drive performance management for a team that is working within a sales funnel The capacity to work independently and with an entrepreneurial spirit Deep commitment to creating equitable PreK - 12 schools Ability to manage competing demands and accept constructive feedback Adaptability, flexibility, and comfortability in the face of ambiguity Excellent writing and oral communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are essential of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: At HotChalk, we believe culture and thought diversity lead to better teams and stronger companies. We seek talented, qualified employees regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. HotChalk is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
RCG Talent Solutions New York, NY, USA Full-time
College Track
Dec 05, 2019
Vice President of People - National (Oakland) Featured
Vice President of People- National (Oakland) About College Track College Track is a comprehensive college completion program that empowers students from underserved communities to graduate from college. From ninth grade through college graduation, our 10-year program removes the academic, financial, and social-emotional barriers that prevent low-income and first-generation students from earning their college degree. In 1997, we started with 25 students in East Palo Alto, and today, we have ten centers located in underserved communities across California, Colorado, Louisiana, and the D.C. Metro Area with more than 3,000 students on the path to upward social mobility. To learn more, please visit www.collegetrack.org Our Impact College Track students graduate from college at a rate that is more than double the national average for low-income and first-generation students. Five years out of college, our graduates are employed full-time, and over 85% report earnings greater than their parents. By helping our students maximize the value of their four-year college degree, which includes minimizing student loan debt, securing internships, and limiting the need to work while in college--we prepare them to succeed in the 21st century economy. Our Values At College Track, our values drive the way we do our work, and we look for individuals who share our passion. We blend an entrepreneurial spirit with our nonprofit roots, cultivating a dynamic culture where everyone's contributions are valued and encouraged. COMMITMENT: We have an unwavering belief in our students. PASSION: We are dedicated to changing our nation’s college completion story. JOY: We create environments rich with smiles and laughter. AUTHENTICITY: We believe relationships matter. EXCELLENCE: Our students deserve nothing but the best. Position Overview We are seeking an professional, dynamic, hands-on, collaborative, self-motivated leader to join us as our Vice President of People and to serve as our human capital expert and people advocate within the organization. The Vice President of People is responsible for setting the vision, strategy, and implementation of all people-related activities, including overseeing the implementation of the new four year strategic plan as it pertains to the investment and support of our people.   The Vice President of People provides strategic and values-driven leadership as the driving force in culture, leadership development, and proactive workforce planning. S/he works closely with senior leaders to identify and implement key strategic organizational and operational projects. Reporting directly to the Chief Finance and Operating Officer, the Vice President of People will lead a growing team and oversee organizational and talent development, employee experience, and talent acquisition functions. Primary Responsibilities:   Serve as a key member of the national leadership team and function as the human capital expert and advocate for the organization. Serve as a strategic advisor, functional expert, and thought partner to our leaders and teams across the organization regarding all people-related activities within each of the three areas: talent acquisition, organizational and talent development, and employee experience. Provide expertise in motivating, developing, and retaining people across the organization. Drive enhancements to our culture and meet our ever-growing talent requirements in support of College Track’s growth plan, strategic direction and mission impact. Lead, develop, organize, manage and evolve People function which includes workforce design and planning; culture; Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI); organizational and talent development; succession management and planning; performance management; compensation; on/off-boarding; total rewards; HR systems and policies; employee relations; and talent acquisition. Develop and execute strategies that tangibly improve the effectiveness, efficiency, accuracy and overall results of critical talent management and human resource systems. Using qualitative and quantitative data and metrics, develop the departmental and human capital scorecards to inform priorities related to national and regional talent acquisition, talent development, employee engagement, employee retention, and management capacity building and accountability. Ensure the People department is a high functioning, strategic, and service-minded team that partners with leaders to provide  organizational, culture-building, and workforce support. Manage and coach team on growth & development of key competencies to ensure team and individual success on individual goals & development.   Skills & Experience Required   First and foremost, the Vice President of People must embrace the College Track vision of transforming low-income communities into places where college readiness and college graduation are the norms. S/he must embody and model College Track core values and model a deep commitment to improving education equity.   Additionally, candidates must posses the following qualifications:     12+ years of management experience, with at least five years in a senior leadership role in human resources and/or talent preferably in the education, non-profit or corporation sectors Strong foundation across all HR functional areas including; recruiting, talent development, organizational development, change management, compensation and benefits, compliance/legal policies, learning and development, rewards, engagement, employee relations, etc. Track record of achieving strong results while building and fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performance culture. Excellent relationship building skills with a demonstrated ability to work well with people with a wide diversity of demographic and professional experience levels across a decentralized work environment Strong strategic thinking skills with an ability to articulate a clear, compelling vision, use data to inform decisions and to translate strategy to plan to action Strong project management skills with significant experience leading change management Ability to coach and mentor direct reports, peers and executives on sound talent management practices; track record of driving organizational results through coaching and mentoring Proven ability to recruit, hire, develop and retain effective, diverse teams and to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment Demonstrated success in staff leadership, management, and development Demonstrated ability to manage large and complex operating budgets Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills Demonstrated creativity when addressing challenging situations with limited resources Bachelor’s degree required. Master's Degree, PHR/ SPHR certificate or any other advanced education/ training in the HR field preferred. Have experience working in launch, growth and/or transition phases of organizations   Compensation & Benefits College Track offers a competitive salary based on the organization’s compensation philosophy, which is grounded in market data. We also offer comprehensive health & welfare benefits and top of the market paid time off.    To Apply Please upload a resume and a thoughtful cover letter with your application. We will only contact candidates chosen for further consideration. No phone inquiries please.     College Track is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. College Track does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.  
College Track Oakland, CA, USA Full-time
Good Reason Houston
Dec 04, 2019
Manager of Advancement Featured
ROLE SUMMARY Good Reason Houston is seeking a Manager of Advancement who is results-oriented, passionate about fundraising, and excited about working in a start-up environment to improve education for all children across Houston.  The Manager of Advancement will be a key member of the Advancement team, helping ensure Good Reason Houston is thoughtfully cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding funders to reach ambitious organizational goals. ABOUT GOOD REASON HOUSTON Good Reason Houston’s vision is that every child, in every neighborhood, excels in a world-class public school and thrives in the Houston of tomorrow. To grow more great schools in every neighborhood in Houston, the organization focuses on four key strategic levers: Driving System Innovation Developing Game-changing Educators Advancing Equitable Access Engaging the Community ABOUT THE ROLE As the Manager of Advancement, you will be responsible for the implementation and management of systems and processes related to donor management to ensure that we meet our goals, as well as creating strategic donor cultivation and stewardship materials.  This will include assisting in aggregating and organizing narratives, data and metrics for complex programs and investments; and developing data reports on donor information.  You will be charged with drafting high-quality proposals, reports and other communications to donors and prospects.  This position reports to the Chief Advancement Officer and will play a key role in ensuring that Good Reason Houston realizes its vision that every child, in every neighborhood, excels in a world-class public school and thrives in the Houston of tomorrow. IDEAL CANDIDATE Passionate about Relationship Building : You have a passion for building relationships and are an excellent communicator.  You will work to understand donor prospect motivations and find ways that their interests and priorities align with our financial needs. Driven by Data and Research: You like research. You enjoy digging into a prospect’s giving tendencies, and you are great at looking for opportunities and uncovering new prospects.  You are obsessed with donor data and reporting on progress. Organized and Detail-Oriented: You are extremely organized and exceptional at managing many details at once.  You create detailed calendars with proposal timelines, stewardship activities, and close dates. You implement a moves management system for each donor and use it to triage and make strategic decisions.  No prospect or donor is left behind. RESPONSIBILITIES Donor Cultivation and Stewardship Support Provide strategic support for meeting preparation, including monitoring and anticipating needs, coordinating with program partners and drafting prep materials Draft high-quality donor communications that meet cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship objectives, including proposals, letters, follow-up correspondence, updates, acknowledgments, reports, and other materials as necessary Work across Program and Strategy & Investment teams to develop narratives, data and metrics for complex gift proposals Develop program and donor knowledge and context to effectively strategize donor communications. Donor and Database Management Implement and manage effective gift-processing system to ensure team’s ability to track progress to goal, coordinating with finance team as necessary Manage donor database, ensuring donor records are accurate, uploading appropriate documentation and tracking moves management Conduct prospect research and remain apprised of local philanthropy news by reading local papers, journals, society pages, etc. Assist team in managing and regularly improving team-wide policies, procedures and systems to increase efficiency and improve collaboration and communication. Donor Engagement Support the development and execution of grassroots fundraising campaigns, including online and peer-to-peer fundraising Provide support for event execution and donor experience for all Good Reason Houston events Other duties as assigned, as the organization’s fundraising program grows QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree required Minimum 3-5 years professional work experience required, with nonprofit fundraising experience highly preferred A track record of developing and maintaining strong relationships with and among a diverse group of stakeholders Experience using donor database, such as eTapestry, Blackbaud, Salesforce, etc., highly preferred Excellent organizational skills, with a demonstrated commitment to meeting a high bar and a history of getting things done even in the face of obstacles and ambiguity Exceptional writing and communications skills with experience writing in a professional setting A data and research orientation – including a curiosity and urgency around data collection and analysis Experience managing multiple projects and ability to manage teammates, volunteers, and stakeholders on short-term projects Ability to be flexible and adaptable in changing environment Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Passion about the mission, vision, and goals of Good Reason Houston and how this position contributes to the organization’s success
Good Reason Houston Houston, TX, USA Full-time
TenSquare
Nov 25, 2019
Transitions Specialist (YouthBuild Public Charter School) Featured
MISSION YouthBuild DC Public Charter School (YouthBuild PCS) is an alternative high school for young people seeking to transform their lives by re-engaging in their education in a non-traditional school environment. YouthBuild PCS prepares students for post secondary education and the workplace by offering, in English and Spanish, academic, vocational and workforce development programs. YouthBuild PCS believes that service to the community is an essential part of the transformative process. Therefore, students serve their community through volunteer projects and by creating housing for low-income residents in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.    For more information about YouthBuild PCS, visit  youthbuildpcs.org .  RESPONSIBILITIES The Transition Specialist helps to plan, facilitate, and provide oversight of students’ post-secondary placement. This is a full-time position, with occasional weekend and evening service hours. The Transition Specialist reports to the Head of School.  Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Career and College Readiness  Collaborate with the Transitions Director to build students’ career awareness and career readiness skills; work with students to develop Individual Transitions Plans. Set up job site visits and career exploration activities to introduce youth to various jobs, careers, and apprenticeship/internship opportunities. Collaborate with the Transitions Director to build students’ college awareness and college readiness skills; work with students to develop Individual Transitions Plans. Set up campus visits and college exploration activities to introduce youth to various jobs, careers, and apprenticeship/internship opportunities. Placement Collaborate with the Head of School, the Construction Manager, and other school leaders to secure student placement in internships, apprenticeships, and other employment opportunities.  Communicate via phone, email, and social media to follow-up with students on their employment status. Conduct site visits, phone calls, email communication, and Social Security Number employment inquiries to verify student placement. Track Alumni two years after exit to ensure retention in job/career opportunities.  Provide support to alumni with job hunts and career readiness.  Work to develop a resource guide to assist students with post-secondary placement. Help support the development of a YouthBuild Industry Advisory Council. AmeriCorps Program Support Recruit and enroll AmeriCorps student members in accordance with applicable CNCS guidelines, grant agreements, etc.  Track member progress toward achieving performance measures as outlined in the AmeriCorps grant agreement. Data Management Use YouthBuild’s database(s) to track the placement status of current students and all alumni, working in sync with the Post-Secondary Education Associate to verify placement of alumni. Enter data into funder-sponsored databases and write reports on placement status and activities.  QUALIFICATIONS Successful candidates will possess the following qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required, with at least two years of experience teaching at risk youth and demonstrated success assisting youth in obtaining employment.  Excellent oral and written communication skills.  Database management experience a plus.  Fluency in Spanish is preferred.   Flexible, energetic, and resourceful. Committed to working with a diverse group of traditionally under-served youth, and believe that all students can achieve success. HOW TO APPLY Click here to apply directly to the Transitions Specialist position.  NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.   YouthBuild PCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not allow discrimination with respect to employment or any of the terms or conditions of employment because of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, sexual identity, marital status or religion.
TenSquare YouthBuild Public Charter School, 16th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, USA Full-time
City Year
Nov 25, 2019
Impact Manager Featured
$40,000 - $45,000 yearly
City Year Detroit is seeking an Impact Manager (IM) who will lead and develop a team of AmeriCorps members (ACMs) as idealistic, emerging leaders and practitioners focused on strengthening schools and supporting students to improve performance. Reporting to an Impact Director and working from a partner school(s), the IM plays a critical role in implementing City Year’s school-based Whole School Whole Child (WSWC) service model, mission, and practices. The IM is also an effective talent developer who will support AmeriCorps members through a challenging and rewarding year of service. This may be the job for you if: • You lead through your connections with others, create spaces where individuals can flourish and grow, and support them to find meaning in their work. • You are always learning. You work on your own growth and development and authentically model that work for those you lead. • You are a collaborative worker with a strong sense of ownership over your success, strategy to get there, and organization to execute on your plans. Job Description AmeriCorps Member Experience Manage, coach, and develop up to 14 AmeriCorps members though a personally rewarding year of service in Detroit Public Schools Community District, where they achieve service performance and standards requirements while reaching their leadership development potential. Model leadership that is fueled by City Year's culture and values. Facilitate ongoing dialogues that empower AmeriCorps members to relate to our culture and values in personally meaningful ways.   Build Conditions for Success in our Schools Build and cultivate strong partnerships with teachers, principals, school officials, and other key decision makers and stakeholders. Manage implementation of partnership agreement between the school and City Year Detroit. Ensure the necessary conditions and resources are in place for their team of AmeriCorps members to deliver attendance, behavior, and course performance interventions for students. Service Delivery & Impact Implement City Year’s WSWC model with a high degree of quality to a targeted group of students at the right time, at assigned schoolhouse(s). Make data-informed decisions to ensure tutoring, classroom support, afterschool programs, and school-wide initiatives align with the shared goals of the school/City Year partnership. Local and National Organizational Initiatives Participate in Blitz Interview Days Assist with Impact specific initiatives Assist with Martin Luther King, Jr. Day service projects, Opening Day, Annual Gala and other side-wide designated events. Attend overnight events including Summer Charger (a conference for all City Year Impact staff held in Boston for one week in the summer), and other local and national events. What does a typical day look like? Start of day centering meeting with team Observe and share feedback with AmeriCorps members providing interventions for students Review Student Achievement data Review AmeriCorps Member event plans, student engagement data and offer feedback Individual Meetings with AmeriCorps Members Coach AmeriCorps Members through communication challenges and conflict resolution Connect with school administration to review upcoming initiatives and mutual expectations Meet with Impact Director for your own support Host City Year's potential and current funding partners on a school tour and roundtable Attend and support After School Programs End of day centering meeting with team Basic Qualifications Experience building and growing complex professional relationships with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders. Experience holding people accountable to performance goals and navigating difficult conversations. Experience managing diverse teams, particularly managing teams of early-workforce members. Ability to apply creative problem solving when faced with perceived barriers. Ability to translate mission and vision from organization level to individual level and draw connections between mission and daily work. Ability to navigate complex topics and parse them for specific audiences. Additional Qualifications: 2-3 years of relevant experience, work in the education sector preferred. National service experience is a plus. Familiarity with DPSCD school system a plus. Salary Range: $40,000-$45,000 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.
City Year Detroit, MI, USA Full-time
City Year
Nov 25, 2019
Impact Manager Featured
The primary responsibility of the Impact Manager is to manage and provide support for AmeriCorps members, particularly in their roles to improve student performance through targeted academic interventions. The Impact Manager (IM) plays a critical role in implementing the City Year New Orleans’ school-based service model and will report directly to the Impact Director. The IM will manage 8-12 AmeriCorps members and serve as the primary liaison between City Year and their school. The IM will develop and manage partnerships with school administration and personnel to ensure the necessary conditions and resources are in place for AmeriCorps members to deliver high-quality interventions and support culture and climate initiatives. The IM will also work with school staff and AmeriCorps members to implement after-school programming. The IM is school-based, and spends about 80% of their time working out of their placement school. Job Description AmeriCorps Member Management: The IM is responsible for ensuring their team has the skills, knowledge, experiences and mindsets necessary to increase student outcomes. Team Leader Management: The IM effectively manages Team Leaders (Second Year AmeriCorps Members) to support service and partner relationships and the AmeriCorps members. AmeriCorps Member Development: The IM regularly observes and coaches ACMs on their instructional practice. The IM is also responsible for ensuring their team is professionally developed by designing, coordinating, and delivering leadership trainings for their team. Program Development: The IM works collaboratively with IMs from other schools to lead site-wide initiatives and projects. Impact: The IM is responsible for effective and timely collection of data as well as using data to make action plans and program improvements. After School Program: The IM is responsible for coordinating high-quality, effective, safe, and well-organized after school programming with their school leadership team. School Leadership and School House Support The IM serves as a member of their placement school’s leadership team and may have a role in whole-school support. Response to Intervention (RTI) Administration The IM works alongside their school’s RTI coordinator to ensure the quality of ACM interventions and maximize student impact. School Partner Management: The IM is responsible for building strong and sustainable partnerships with all school-based stakeholders, including administrators, content specialists, and teachers. Qualifications Works effectively in fast-paced and dynamic environments Demonstrates grit and tenacity during challenging times Pursues self-directed and continuous learning Demonstrates time management, organization and the ability to multitask Exhibits a growth mindset Demonstrates flexibility and patience Thrives in a team-oriented workplace Understands current issues related to national service and education policy and the   impact they have on New Orleans communities and schools Aware of importance of outreach, relationships, and partnerships in advancing organizational  mission Thrives in a highly collaborative environment Bachelor’s Degree required, candidates with City Year or AmeriCorps experience given special consideration Competencies Relationship Development: Demonstrated ability to develop and manage complex relationships with schools and community partners. Proven ability to have tough conversations and to hold staff accountable towards their performance goals. Manage relationships with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders to help achieve service goals and AmeriCorps member development. Talent Development: Proven success managing diverse teams towards a common goal. History of coaching/leading young people between the ages of 20-25. Executes to Results: Must have a strong record of achieving transformational results with students from low-income communities, at the classroom, school, or network/multiple-school levels. Ability to problem solve, trouble-shoot, and show creativity when faced with perceived barriers. Communication: Ability to translate mission and vision from organizational level to AmeriCorps members and talk about complex topics and vary their messaging for specific audiences. Able to communicate effectively, efficiently, and with transparency to the right people at the right time to ensure success of our AmeriCorps members in service. 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 New Orleans, LA, USA Full-time
City Year
Nov 25, 2019
Program Manager Featured
$45,000 - $50,000 yearly
We seek a Program Manager (PM) who will manage and mentor a team of full-time AmeriCorps members, overseeing the implementation of our service model in one school in South Seattle. Program Managers are responsible for three main areas: program implementation, corps member program delivery and experience, and service partner management. The Program Manager must be effective in relationship development and team management, coaching a team of 6-14 AmeriCorps members to deliver attendance, behavior, and course performance interventions to students, as well as enabling a rewarding, productive, professional and successful year of service. In this way, the PM is responsible for the overall management of the day-to-day programmatic operations of their team, as well as leading their team to ensure that all goals and service outcomes are met. Additionally, the Program Manager serves as the primary City Year liaison in schools, building strong relationships with school administrators and personnel to enable success and sustainability of our annual $100K contract with schools. Reporting to a Program Director, the Program Manager plays a critical role in implementing City Year Seattle / King County’s school-based service model. PMs are primarily based at one school site, with some time spent at our City Year Seattle offices. Responsibilities Responsibilities managing school-based programming (85% of job) Program Implementation Service Model Fidelity Implement City Year’s Whole School Whole Child model with fidelity to enhance service quality and maximize impact, ensuring AmeriCorps members utilize the appropriate curriculum and track student data to ensure academic gains are being made Set and monitor clear, measurable weekly and monthly deliverables for AmeriCorps members to ensure effective planning and execution of service priorities and parent/community engagement events Service Impact & Evaluation Support evaluation team in collection of data Support AmeriCorps member placement in classrooms Work with AmeriCorps members to coach around and ensure quality of day-to-day service implementation, including through classroom observations After School Program Lead City Year AmeriCorps members to provide a high quality, effective, safe, and well-organized after school program Collaborate with school partners to ensure the successful launch of the program Routinely monitor all elements of the program for quality, and make necessary adjustments AmeriCorps Member Management & Development: Lead, manage, and coach a team of 6-14 AmeriCorps members to achieve service performance requirements, meet AmeriCorps practitioner standards, and support members through their individual equity journeys Ensure team is well-developed, strong, connected to their work, and the organization. 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 Use performance management tools to set performance expectations, identify strengths and development opportunities, and partner with each AmeriCorps member on a development plan to maximize leadership potential Service Partner Management Develop and manage partnerships with school administration and personnel to as well as ensure the necessary conditions and resources are in place for corps members to deliver attendance and behavior interventions for students. Build and cultivate a strong partnership with teachers, principal, school officials, and other key decision makers. Engage with partners (individuals, corporate, and foundation) to ensure resourcing for schools and larger community Responsibilities as part of the CYSKC staff team (15% of job) In addition to these main priorities, Program Managers are also responsible for site-wide projects (such as Race & Equity work, academic coaching, professional development for AmeriCorps members, etc.), developing and leading trainings on our Learning & Development days, collaborating as a team to share best practices, and more.  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 Experiences partnering with and engaging communities of color, and/or with immigrant and/or refugee and/or indigenous and/or trauma-effected populations Demonstrated experience managing others and leading a team, including: Setting high expectations and holding self and team accountable for performance goals Setting up structures for effective teams and ability to delegate effectively and appropriately Developing diverse talent through coaching, performance plans, reviews, and leadership opportunities Thrives in complex and fast-changing environments Strong project management skills; able to manage multiple tasks, priorities and stakeholders effectively; ability to generate results and complete projects within deadlines Committed to addressing personal, cultural, and institutional biases Background working in a school setting preferred Additional Qualities Needed: In order to succeed in this role, we desire that candidates have experience, skills, or confidence in the following competencies: Executes to Results Demonstrates an orientation towards goals, solutions, and strong follow through Ability to problem solve, trouble shoot and show creative problem solving when faced with perceived barriers Team Leadership & Coaching Experience leading diverse teams of individuals to achieve results toward a common goal Ability to coach and lead young people between the ages of 18-25, often through conflict and with an eye toward identity exploration and development Sets high expectations for self and others they are leading; ability to have tough conversations and hold people accountable towards their performance goals Relationship Development Ability to develop mutually beneficial relationships and manage complex relationships with schools, community partners, students, and families U nderstands different stakeholders’ perspectives and needs and finds creative solutions to meeting competing needs and priorities M anage relationships with diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders to help achieve service goals and corps member development Understands institutional barriers to services for students and families Communication Ability to translate mission and vision from organization level to corps members, talk about complex topics and adapt them for specific audiences. Able to communicate effectively, efficiently, and with transparency to the right people at the right time to ensure success of our corps members in service. Demonstrates an ability to articulate their own journey around race and equity, as well as how that journey intersects with power and privilege Compensation commensurate with experience; the salary range for this position is $45,000-$50,000. 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.
City Year Seattle, WA, USA Full-time
Aldine Independent School District
Nov 25, 2019
Executive Director of Early Learning Featured
Aldine ISD is focused on ensuring that every child starts elementary school with the essential academic, social, and emotional skills he or she needs to thrive in school and beyond. The Early Learning Executive Director will help make this vision a reality by executing the district’s strategic priorities of increasing access to quality early childhood education opportunities in the district. The Early Learning Executive Director will work with the Chief of Schools to develop and execute an early learning vision for Aldine ISD. The Early Learning Executive Director will be tasked with the overall strategy, goal-setting, and execution of aligning early childhood initiatives with larger district goals and initiatives. This person will lead the consistent communication of executive level decisions and how they will influence the early childhood infrastructure of the district. Responsibilities of this position will also include program development and evaluation, partner management, and community outreach and collaboration. About Aldine ISD Aldine Independent School District is located 17 miles north of downtown Houston, Texas. It encompasses more than 111 square miles of land in both urban and rural environments. The district’s student population exceeds 65,000. In addition, our student population is ethnically rich, and our staff demographics are as diverse as our students. The needs of our students are also diverse. Around 85% of our students are classified as economically disadvantaged. The district employs more than 10,000 people in a variety of roles.  Education/Certification: Master’s degree in educational administration or a field appropriate to assignment from an accredited college or university; Valid Texas Mid-Management, Principal, or Superintendent Certification or out of state equivalent certification and the ability to obtain Texas Certification required Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check.  Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to demonstrate strong internal and external support for Aldine ISD Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences  Excellent knowledge and understanding of all facets of public school operations, particularly the area of early childhood education Highly effective organizational and consensus building skills  Knowledge and understanding of school district policies and procedures  Ability to adapt department to a changing work environment and to continuously improve operations Knowledge and understanding of the change process, organizational development, conflict resolution and facilitation skills Experience: Minimum three years successful teaching experience, preferably experience with early childhood or primary grades Minimum five years of experience at the district leadership level as principal or district-level administrative leader   Experience in design and execution of high-quality early learning environments  Instructional and Program Management Design and implement a program to improve outcomes for young children Supports campus principals by ensuring the District provides the necessary tools, support systems, and institutional capabilities to improve student performance; including kindergarten readiness Identify, coordinate, and ensure primary schools are provided with specialized training supports to staff of early learners utilizing the latest research on successful classroom techniques for improving cognitive development and social-emotional health of children in primary schools Serves at the liaison between the primary schools and departments within the District Work collaboratively with District leaders on a data-driven infrastructure plan to improve student access an Aldine ISD Pre-K program Work collaboratively with school leadership, assistant superintendents, and the Teaching and Learning Department to improve the quality of the early childhood program Establish a collaborative relationship with all departments and external providers to ensure support of early childhood academic, fiscal, training, and facility needs Protect and enhance the health and safety of all students enrolled in primary schools Provide leaders updated information and research pertinent to the operation of primary schools Provide input in the process of district budget planning  Assist in the development of district-wide goals, objectives, and procedures Exercise proactive leadership on promoting the vision and mission of the District Policy, Reports, Law Ensure early childhood programs comply with TEA, state, federal and School Board policies and law, regulations and requirements Direct the development and maintenance of early childhood records and reports as are necessary to keep the Executive Leadership Team, Board of Trustees, and other district leaders informed of the district’s progress and future plans Maintain campus progress update reports Monitor enrollment in pre-kindergarten programs Professional Growth and Development Improve leadership skills through self-initiated professional development activities on a continuous basis Represent Aldine ISD on department-specific matters at the national, state, regional, and local levels Other Coordinates special projects as assigned Performs other duties as assigned Supervision of assigned staff  The Executive Director of Early Learning’s evaluation is a responsibility resting with the Chief of Schools. An evaluation shall be completed in writing at least once during the course of each school year. Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: May work prolonged or irregular hours; work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), exposure to noise; frequent districtwide and occasional statewide travel Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals. Posture: Frequent sitting and standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing, /pulling, and twisting Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.  It is the policy of Aldine ISD not to discriminate or engage in harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status in its educational and vocational programs, services or activities or matters related to employment as required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Age Discrimination in Employment Act; Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Aldine Independent School District Houston, TX, USA Full-time
Good Reason Houston
Nov 22, 2019
Senior Manager of Scholar Success Featured
Good Reason Houston is seeking a Senior Manager of Scholar Success who has a strong track record helping students succeed in college and is excited to join the founding Harris County Promise team. The Senior Manager will work directly with community college partners to support college persistence. Specifically, this person will provide data analysis and lead a learning community of success professionals across Promise partner colleges to ensure Promise Scholars complete a credential or associate’s degree prepared for living wage employment and/or transfer to 4-year institutions. Harris County Promise is a collaboration between K-12 organizations and higher education institutions to increase postsecondary completion for the region by eliminating financial barriers, increasing support, and aligning resources. The Harris County Promise program is available to all Texas resident seniors from participating high schools, regardless of GPA or income. Eligible seniors who become Promise Scholars receive up to three years of guaranteed tuition and fees, assistance with books, and additional support to help them complete their degrees. The Harris County Promise program will launch in 2020.   This position reports to the Managing Director of Promise and will play a key role in ensuring Good Reason Houston realizes its vision that every child, in every neighborhood, excels in a world-class public school and thrives in the Houston of tomorrow. Responsibilities: Program Leadership Drive the achievement of excellent college outcomes, including credential/degree attainment and access to living wage employment for Harris County Promise Scholars Own user experience design to ensure student-friendly, easily accessible, seamless support of students throughout their college journey Possess and develop expertise in retention methods for at-risk students and inform the team of developing theories and best practices Create, administer, and manage student and parent texting campaigns Manage the administration of student incentives and additional supports Design and monitor all student-facing communications for student-friendliness and impact, including text message campaigns, emails, and program collateral  Data Management Work with the team to develop an effective case management system to facilitate data collection for timely and effective intervention by Promise staff and campus stakeholders Track and analyze data through the case management system to inform effective interventions based on student needs Prepare reports and turnkey information to Promise support staff on each partner campus for immediate programmatic adjustments to reach performance goals Team & Relationships Serve as a coach and external accountability partner for college-based Success Coaches and/or other Promise support staff to help students transition to college, maintain satisfactory academic progress, and persist to completion and/or transfer Develop and nurture relationships with college and community stakeholders to reduce barriers and facilitate student success  Turnkey lessons learned to inform strategic work across our K-12 and higher ed partners and contribute to the achievement of Good Reason Houston’s mission and goals Serve as a hands-on contributor to the Harris County Promise team and collaborate on initiatives across the team to ensure students successfully enroll and succeed in college Qualifications: Requirements Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, Advanced degree preferred 8+ years of professional experience related to college access and success with a strong track record of successful student outcomes in college Competencies & Characteristics Expertise with designing effective student interventions and supports Facility with data and leadership of professional learning communities Commitment to achieve rigorous goals on behalf of students Flexibility to respond to and manage a range of stakeholders Experience leading and coordinating high-performing teams Creativity and innovative thinking skills to respond to emerging needs Strength in data tracking, management, and analysis Ability to use data to problem-solve and set strategy Demonstrated passion for the transformative power of education
Good Reason Houston Houston, TX, USA Full-time
KIPP Columbus
Nov 22, 2019
Director of Recruitment Featured
Director of Recruitment KIPP Columbus, a growing network of free, open enrollment public charter schools in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a committed, mission-driven le ader with talent acquisition and team management experience to serve as the Director of Recruitment.  The Opportunity At KIPP Columbus, we recognize the critical importance of finding the best of the best to help us fulfill our mission of providing all KIPPsters with a transformational education.  To this end, we are deeply committed to implementing strong full-cycle recruitment strategies, processes, and systems. The Director of Recruitment has the unique opportunity to lead this work, overseeing the strategy and execution of our regional recruitment across our schools and directly managing and leading the recruitment team. Responsibilities of KIPP Columbus’s Director of Recruitment include, but are not limited to, the following key priorities: Talent Strategy Establish and develop the talent strategy for the region that drives the organization’s priorities and goals; advancing a talent-focused culture across schools. Define key metrics to measure impact of talent strategy and monitor strategy effectiveness. Sequence talent priorities over the short and long term, developing and implementation plan for achieving talent goals and driving communication of strategy across the organization. Promote diversity, equity, cultural competence, and inclusion as part of the talent strategy. Oversee talent data collection, analysis, and action planning for the region that results in increased school performance. Talent Outreach & Acquisition Oversee all recruitment efforts, managing the recruitment team, and ensuring that 100% of positions are filled (by June 1) by a diverse candidate pool that is reflective of the organization’s values and goals. Build close, effective relationships with KCO school leaders to assess talent needs across the region and ensure alignment of the recruitment process with program needs. Provide coaching, development, and support to the recruitment team to meet ambitious goals. Create a comprehensive outreach plan that will identifies and cultivates strong community partnerships and talent pipelines, including but not limited to, colleges and universities, alternative teacher preparation programs, and mission aligned non-profit organizations. Develop innovative strategies for researching and cultivating identified pools of talent and individual prospects. Directly lead all leadership and senior-level recruitment across the organization. Build the KIPP Columbus brand and enhance visibility on social media and other platforms. that positions the organization as an employer of choice for top candidates. Conduct talent reviews with school leadership and school support team leadership to identify talent needs and align an effective outreach strategy. Develop and implement a strategic staff referral program leading to more warm outreach and increased candidate cultivation. Create and revise selection materials and systems to ensure an efficient, engaging, and values-aligned process. Conduct application reviews and phone interviews in a friendly, efficient, and rigorous manner. Manage and develop any talent team members, ensuring that recruitment, outreach, selection, and onboarding processes are reflective of KIPP Columbus’ vision and values, resulting in top tier talent acquisition and retention. Partner with and support the HR team and hiring managers to ensure a streamlined approach to the full talent cycle from outreach to onboarding.  Ensure new hires are introduced to the organization’s values and culture, with strong onboarding, investment, and development leading to high retention rates across the schools. Represent KIPP KCO in a professional and engaging manner at internal and external events. Other duties as assigned.    Qualities Director of Talent will possess the following qualities: Deep belief in the mission of KIPP Columbus and a strong desire to work towards equity within education Focus on results: able to clearly sell and articulate a vision, outline and detail a project plan, engage stakeholders, and execute against it Ability to multi-task and work within an ambiguous, fast-moving, start-up environment, while driving toward clarity and solutions Extreme flexibility, with a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate high levels of responsibility and multiple priorities Willingness to do whatever it takes and go above and beyond to serve all students Model positive and healthy character traits and habits, as well as the values of KIPP Columbus (Imagine, Navigate, Seek, Persevere, Integrity, Responsibility, and Empathy). Qualifications The following are required of all applicants: Proven experience and success cultivating talent and creating a talent development program; individuals with experience in education, working with teachers and school leaders (preferred) Demonstrated success leading strategic talent initiatives that result in measurable improved performance Experience leading high-performing teams and managing staff Excellent written and oral communication skills Strong strategic planning and organization skills Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP Columbus’ mission and values Salary KIPP Columbus offers a generous salary and a comprehensive benefit plan including medical and dental insurance, as well as group term life insurance, retirement plan and paid time off. Statement of Non-Discrimination KIPP Columbus is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school for consideration of any position (admission, employment, etc.). KIPP Columbus does not discriminate on the basis of disability, gender, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that is contained in the definition of hate crimes set forth in Section 4112.02 of the Ohio Revised Code. About KIPP Columbus KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, is a national network of free, open enrollment, college preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and life. There are over 200 KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 80,000 students. Nationally, KIPP students are graduating at four times the national average for low-income students. Founded in 2008 with 50 students in the 5th grade, KIPP Columbus now serves nearly 2000 students in grades K-12 at a new campus built on the grounds of a former golf course in Northeast Columbus. During the 2018-2019 school year, KIPP Columbus had the highest amount of academic growth of any urban school in Ohio and received an overall score of “B”on our State Report Card.
KIPP Columbus Columbus, OH, USA Full-time
City Year
Nov 21, 2019
Program Manager Featured
Reporting directly to the Program Director, as a member of the Program and Service team, the Program Manager (PM) plays a critical role overseeing successful implementation of City Year Los Angeles’ school-based service model. In this role, the PM manages a team of up to 16 City Year AmeriCorps members at their designated school, where they spend the majority of the work week. The PM is an effective talent developer who will lead AmeriCorps members to have a successful and rewarding year of service through civic engagement and a citizenship development curriculum. The PM develops and manages partnerships with the school administration and personnel to ensure the necessary conditions and resources are in place for AmeriCorps members to deliver attendance, behavior, and course performance interventions for students throughout the school day. The PM also works with school staff and AmeriCorps members to implement after-school programming. City Year values and continuously works to build an equitable and inclusive culture where diverse people feel they belong. People and Partnership Management AmeriCorps Member Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with ACMs by creating an environment of open and honest two-way communication; provide both positive and constructive feedback and coaching to support ACM professional development in the civic leadership competencies; Ensure the professional accountability of all team members, including Team Leaders (TL), through ongoing one-on-one check-ins, formal performance reviews, and consistent implementation of the professional accountability system. Team Leader Management: Effectively manage and leverage Team Leader experience to support service delivery; engage school administrators and partner teachers; coach and provide feedback for TL professional development. School Partner Management: Build strong and sustainable partnerships with all school-based stakeholders, including parent councils; Program Manager ensures that Whole School Whole Child (WSWC) platforms are understood and implemented; reinforce commitment to shared goals with school leaders and deliver on City Year’s contributions.  External Partnership Management: Identify leaders and resources in the community to develop partnerships that support the ability of the team to implement its school-based and community-based service objectives; support City Year Development department in securing and engaging team sponsors AmeriCorps Member Experience Observation and Coaching:  Actively support AmeriCorps members in service with regular observation and coaching; AmeriCorps members are coached and managed to meet performance standards for service excellence and inspirational standards that are expected of all City Year members. Team Development: Ensure team is well-developed, strong, connected to their work, and the organization; Program Manager is well respected by AmeriCorps members and is an effective leader of the team; PM supports professional development of AmeriCorps members by effectively facilitating content to groups of 8-40. Community Awareness: Engage team in activities and experiences that deepen their understanding of the communities in which they serve; leverage City Year Values and frameworks to help AmeriCorps members develop perspective on their role in the school community; work with team to understand the resources provided by local community organizations that may benefit students and the school community.   Program Fidelity Service Model Fidelity: Use Whole School Whole Child model with fidelity to enhance service quality and maximize impact; ensure that service tools are utilized effectively; school site supports a practitioner culture; set and monitor clear, measurable weekly and monthly deliverables for AmeriCorps members to ensure effective planning and execution of service priorities and parent/community engagement events. Results & Outcomes: Ensure effective and timely collection of data through the administration of summative and formative standardized assessments, implementation of quantitative and qualitative evaluation tools, and that evaluation results are used to make service and program improvements. After School Program: Lead City Year team to provide a high quality, effective, safe, and well-organized after school program; collaborate with school partners to ensure the successful launch of the program; routinely monitor all elements of the program for quality and make necessary adjustments.  Qualifications : Bachelor’s Degree; or equivalent work experience 2-6 years of work experience A least 1 year of management experience with strong track record of results: Setting high expectations and holding self and team accountable for performance goals Developing diverse talent through performance plans, reviews and leadership opportunities Using progress and outcome data to inform team management Ability to meet deadlines , plan ahead, and manage competing priorities in a fast paced and diverse team environment Tenacity and flexibility in the face of challenges; working in high-need environments Experience setting-up structures for effective teams and ability to delegate effectively and appropriately Strong track record in building and maintaining productive relationships with key stakeholders Passion for service and the City Year mission Background in education is a plus City Year/AmeriCorps experience is a plus Additional Qualities Needed: In order to succeed in this role, an applicant must have the following competencies: Executes to Results: City Year is a very data-informed organization and all staff members are held accountable to performance metrics.  These metrics are used to ensure that our organization is achieving transformational results with students.  These outcomes are also central to our federal and state grants, as a mechanism for ensuring the effectiveness of City Year’s program.  Successful applicants must understand and be able to articulate the importance of utilizing a data-informed approach to provide excellent program services.  Desire to Learn: City Year has a unique service model and organizational culture.  Successful applicants will have strong experience and a proven track record of success in the above areas, but must also be willing and eager to continue to learn and must be self-aware of their areas for continued professional growth and development.  Communication: Ability to translate mission and vision from organization level to AmeriCorps members and talk about complex topics and parse them for specific audiences. Able to communicate effectively, efficiently and with transparency to the right people at the right time to ensure success of our AmeriCorps members in service. Models authenticity and powerful vulnerability, letting down their guard while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries. Grit and Resilience: As a direct service program, City Year AmeriCorps members and Program Managers are faced with challenging and emotional circumstances during their in-school service.  Program Managers must be able to lead their teams through these emotional circumstances; they must demonstrate resilience to support AmeriCorps members while also ensuring that the team continues to maintain focus on addressing the needs of our students and communities.   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 Los Angeles, CA, USA Full-time
City Year
Nov 19, 2019
Program Manager Featured
Reporting directly to the Program Director, as a member of the Program and Service team, the Program Manager (PM) plays a critical role overseeing successful implementation of City Year Los Angeles’ school-based service model. In this role, the PM manages a team of up to 16 City Year AmeriCorps members at their designated school, where they spend the majority of the work week. The PM is an effective talent developer who will lead AmeriCorps members to have a successful and rewarding year of service through civic engagement and a citizenship development curriculum. The PM develops and manages partnerships with the school administration and personnel to ensure the necessary conditions and resources are in place for AmeriCorps members to deliver attendance, behavior, and course performance interventions for students throughout the school day. The PM also works with school staff and AmeriCorps members to implement after-school programming. Multiple Program Manager roles are open (6+). This position announcement will remain posted until all positions are filled. The target start date for these open positions is June 24, 2019. City Year values and continuously works to build an equitable and inclusive culture where diverse people feel they belong. People and Partnership Management AmeriCorps Member Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with ACMs by creating an environment of open and honest two-way communication; provide both positive and constructive feedback and coaching to support ACM professional development in the civic leadership competencies; Ensure the professional accountability of all team members, including Team Leaders (TL), through ongoing one-on-one check-ins, formal performance reviews, and consistent implementation of the professional accountability system. Team Leader Management: Effectively manage and leverage Team Leader experience to support service delivery; engage school administrators and partner teachers; coach and provide feedback for TL professional development. School Partner Management: Build strong and sustainable partnerships with all school-based stakeholders, including parent councils; Program Manager ensures that Whole School Whole Child (WSWC) platforms are understood and implemented; reinforce commitment to shared goals with school leaders and deliver on City Year’s contributions.  External Partnership Management: Identify leaders and resources in the community to develop partnerships that support the ability of the team to implement its school-based and community-based service objectives; support City Year Development department in securing and engaging team sponsors AmeriCorps Member Experience Observation and Coaching:  Actively support AmeriCorps members in service with regular observation and coaching; AmeriCorps members are coached and managed to meet performance standards for service excellence and inspirational standards that are expected of all City Year members. Team Development: Ensure team is well-developed, strong, connected to their work, and the organization; Program Manager is well respected by AmeriCorps members and is an effective leader of the team; PM supports professional development of AmeriCorps members by effectively facilitating content to groups of 8-40. Community Awareness: Engage team in activities and experiences that deepen their understanding of the communities in which they serve; leverage City Year Values and frameworks to help AmeriCorps members develop perspective on their role in the school community; work with team to understand the resources provided by local community organizations that may benefit students and the school community.   Program Fidelity Service Model Fidelity: Use Whole School Whole Child model with fidelity to enhance service quality and maximize impact; ensure that service tools are utilized effectively; school site supports a practitioner culture; set and monitor clear, measurable weekly and monthly deliverables for AmeriCorps members to ensure effective planning and execution of service priorities and parent/community engagement events. Results & Outcomes: Ensure effective and timely collection of data through the administration of summative and formative standardized assessments, implementation of quantitative and qualitative evaluation tools, and that evaluation results are used to make service and program improvements. After School Program: Lead City Year team to provide a high quality, effective, safe, and well-organized after school program; collaborate with school partners to ensure the successful launch of the program; routinely monitor all elements of the program for quality and make necessary adjustments.  Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree; or equivalent work experience 2-6 years of work experience A least 1 year of management experience with strong track record of results: Setting high expectations and holding self and team accountable for performance goals Developing diverse talent through performance plans, reviews and leadership opportunities Using progress and outcome data to inform team management Ability to meet deadlines , plan ahead, and manage competing priorities in a fast paced and diverse team environment Tenacity and flexibility in the face of challenges; working in high-need environments Experience setting-up structures for effective teams and ability to delegate effectively and appropriately Strong track record in building and maintaining productive relationships with key stakeholders Passion for service and the City Year mission Background in education is a plus City Year/AmeriCorps experience is a plus Additional Qualities Needed: In order to succeed in this role, an applicant must have the following competencies: Executes to Results: City Year is a very data-informed organization and all staff members are held accountable to performance metrics.  These metrics are used to ensure that our organization is achieving transformational results with students.  These outcomes are also central to our federal and state grants, as a mechanism for ensuring the effectiveness of City Year’s program.  Successful applicants must understand and be able to articulate the importance of utilizing a data-informed approach to provide excellent program services.  Desire to Learn: City Year has a unique service model and organizational culture.  Successful applicants will have strong experience and a proven track record of success in the above areas, but must also be willing and eager to continue to learn and must be self-aware of their areas for continued professional growth and development.  Communication: Ability to translate mission and vision from organization level to AmeriCorps members and talk about complex topics and parse them for specific audiences. Able to communicate effectively, efficiently and with transparency to the right people at the right time to ensure success of our AmeriCorps members in service. Models authenticity and powerful vulnerability, letting down their guard while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries. Grit and Resilience: As a direct service program, City Year AmeriCorps members and Program Managers are faced with challenging and emotional circumstances during their in-school service.  Program Managers must be able to lead their teams through these emotional circumstances; they must demonstrate resilience to support AmeriCorps members while also ensuring that the team continues to maintain focus on addressing the needs of our students and communities.   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 Los Angeles, CA, USA Full-time
City Year
Nov 19, 2019
Impact Manager Featured
City Year Miami is seeking an Impact Manager (IM) who will lead and develop a team of AmeriCorps members (ACMs) as idealistic, emerging leaders and practitioners focused on strengthening schools and supporting students to improve performance. Reporting to an Impact Director and working from a partner school(s), the IM plays a critical role in implementing City Year's school-based Whole School Whole Child (WSWC) service model, mission, and practices. The IM is also an effective talent developer who will support AmeriCorps members through a challenging and rewarding year of service. This may be the job for you if: You lead through your connections with others, create spaces where individuals can flourish and grow, and support them to find meaning in their work. You are always learning. You work on your own growth and development and  authentically model that work for those you lead. You are a collaborative worker with a strong sense of ownership over your success, strategy to get there, and organization to execute on your plans. Job Responsibilities: AmeriCorps Member Experience Manage, coach, and develop up to AmeriCorps members though a personally rewarding year of service in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, where they achieve service performance and standards requirements while reaching their leadership development potential. Model leadership that is fueled by City Year's culture and values. Facilitate ongoing dialogues that empower AmeriCorps members to relate to our culture and values in personally meaningful ways. Build Conditions for Success in our Schools. Build and cultivate strong partnerships with teachers, principals, school officials, and other key decision makers and stakeholders. Manage implementation of partnership agreement between the school and City Year Miami. Ensure the necessary conditions and resources are in place for their team of AmeriCorps members to deliver attendance, behavior, and course performance interventions for students. Service Delivery & Impact Implement City Year's WSWC model with a high degree of quality to a targeted group of students at the right time, at assigned schoolhouse(s). Make data-informed decisions to ensure tutoring, classroom support, after-school programs, and school-wide initiatives align with the shared goals of the school/City Year partnership. Local and National Organizational Initiatives Support local recruitment and admissions on-boarding dates: ACM orientation and registration. Participate in site leadership opportunities, such as event committees and working groups. Assist with Martin Luther King, Jr. Day service projects, Opening Day, Annual Gala and other side-wide designated events. Attend overnight events including Summer Charger (a conference for all City Year Impact staff held in Boston for one week in the summer), and other local and national events. 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. 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 Miami, FL, USA Full-time
City Year
Nov 19, 2019
Impact Manager Featured
The mission of the Impact Manager (IM) role is to lead and develop AmeriCorps members as a City Year team of idealistic, emerging leaders and practitioners focused on strengthening schools and supporting students as directed by the WSWC missions and practices. Reporting directly to an Impact Director, the IM’s role plays a critical part in implementing City Year’s school-based WSWC service model. Job Description Service Delivery & Impact Implement City Year’s WSWC model with a high degree of quality to the right students, in the right time, at assigned schoolhouse(s). The IM will develop and manage partnerships with school administration and personnel to ensure the necessary conditions and resources are in place for AmeriCorps members to deliver attendance, behavior, and course performance interventions for students. AmeriCorps member Program Delivery & Experience Lead, manage, and coach a team of AmeriCorps members to achieve service performance and standards requirements and to reach their leadership development potential. Model leadership that is animated by City Year's culture and values, and create spaces that empower AmeriCorps members to access the power of our culture and values in personally meaningful ways.  The IM is also an effective talent developer who will lead AmeriCorps members to have a successful and rewarding year of service through civic engagement and a citizenship development curriculum. The IM will manage up to 20 City Year AmeriCorps members. Service Partner Management Build and cultivate strong partnerships with teachers, principals, school officials, and other key decision makers and stakeholders. Manage implementation of school partnership agreement and conditions for success. Qualifications Relationship Development : Demonstrated ability to develop and manage complex relationships with schools and community partners. Proven ability to have tough conversations and to hold staff accountable towards their performance goals.  Manage relationships with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders to help achieve service goals and AmeriCorps member development. Talent Development : Proven success managing diverse teams towards a common goal. History of coaching/leading young people between the ages of 17-24. Executes to Results : Must have a strong record of achieving transformational results with students from low-income communities, at the classroom, school, or network/multiple-school levels. Ability to problem solve, trouble shoot, and show creative problem solving when faced with perceived barriers. Communication : Ability to translate mission and vision from organization level to AmeriCorps members and talk about complex topics and parse them for specific audiences. Able to communicate effectively, efficiently, and with transparency to the right people at the right time to ensure success of our AmeriCorps members in service. Additional Required Experience and Qualities Needed: Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred; or equivalent work experience. Candidates with a background in education preferred. Sets high expectations for self and others s/he is leading and holds self and team accountable for performance goals. Able to develop diverse talent through performance plans, reviews, and leadership opportunities. Thrives in diverse, youthful, high energy, entrepreneurial, and fast-changing environment. Qualified applicants should complete the online application and attach a resume and cover letter.  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 Orlando, FL, USA Full-time
Nov 19, 2019
Chief Executive Officer Featured
    GENERATION CITIZEN Position Description: Chief Executive Officer     OVERVIEW Generation Citizen champions real-world democracy education that equips all young people with the skills and knowledge needed to effect change. Our Action Civics program inspires robust civic participation by inviting students to engage directly with the local issues and institutions that affect their communities. To ensure that our democracy represents the voices of all people, we prioritize working with students from communities that have been historically excluded from the political process. By centering youth voice and equitable participation, we can shift the balance of power to accelerate a more just society.   Beyond the classroom, we provide thought leadership, conduct research, and build coalitions to advocate for state and district level policies that ensure schools prioritize Action Civics. Combining our program work with policy and advocacy, we aim to push for systems change on a broad level, scaling our ideas across the country.   Founded in 2008 by college students, Generation Citizen is nearing its official 10th year of operations. To date, we have served more than 60,000 students, and we are on track to serve more than 25,000 this academic year.  Generation Citizen has also helped to pass state-level legislation and contributed to Action Civics becoming a well-known academic discipline through hosting convenings, organizing coalitions, and serving as one of the pre-eminent leaders in the emerging civics education field. We have opened six offices in diverse parts of the country (California, Texas, Massachusetts, New York, Oklahoma, Rhode Island), and have built a committed and effective Board of Directors. We have engaged hundreds of stakeholders through Local Boards, Associate Boards, Student and Teacher Leadership Boards, and we have trained and mobilized thousands of college volunteers as Democracy Coaches. Above all, our students have taken real and effective action: helping to pass new laws, changing school policies, and galvanizing their peers to use their voices in powerful ways to change our political system and disrupt traditional power structures.   OPPORTUNITY Generation Citizen was co-founded by Anna Ninan and Scott Warren, and has been led for the past decade by Scott, whose ability to articulate and act upon a vision for an equitable democracy fueled by youth empowerment has propelled the organization to achieve its place at the forefront of the field of Action Civics. In early 2020, after supporting and ensuring a smooth leadership transition, Scott will step down to make way for his successor to craft a vision for the next chapter that both honors and interrogates GC’s rich history, and boldly advances GC’s mission and  strategic goals.   Our new CEO will maximize impact as the face of external/field leadership and resource development. They will drive strategic clarity, create equity-centered systems, and lead infrastructure and talent development by addressing sustainability and organizational structure, and implementing more equitable and inclusive decision-making frameworks. The CEO role represents an opportunity to join a nationally recognized organization with a strong, dedicated, values driven team, field-changing program and policy models, and established network of partners and funders. The new leader will leverage GC’s momentum and success, while guiding strategic choices and moves that strengthen the organization overall, and position it to play an increased leadership role in the field. ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES Our next CEO will work closely with GC’s board, leadership team and staff, collaborating to achieve ambitious goals. Specific responsibilities include: Organizational Leadership   assuming ultimate oversight and accountability for the leadership, vision execution, and management of GC, our current budget of $6+ million, and current team of approximately 50 personnel; actualizing GC’s mission by ensuring a disciplined organizational focus, clear goals, and strong partnerships that invest and engage stakeholders across GC and externally; providing inspirational leadership, guidance and support that fosters equity, inclusion, accountability, transparency, cohesion and productivity across the leadership team and broader organization, and engaging and leveraging the Board.   Strategic Direction   serving as GC’s chief fundraiser, translating the organization’s competitive strengths and existing key donor base into an institutional fundraising strategy and revenue model that support growth and sustainability; cultivating strategic relationships with policymakers, major investors, and other key players to support development and delivery of programs and policy initiatives at scale; leading the execution of multi-year strategic, programmatic and financial plans that are responsive to the needs of the field and leverage opportunities to optimize GC’s impact on students, and ensuring that the GC team is receiving the training and development necessary to optimally execute these plans.   National Visibility   providing provocative and pace setting national and local thought leadership; collaborating to advocate for youth voice and youth leadership opportunities in the civics and education fields; collaborating with other advocacy and policy organizations to increase collective impact, and furthering GC’s work as a national leader on civics education, consistently pushing to ensure that its focus on equity, and youth leadership explicitly, continue to shape and advance the broader field.   EXPERIENCE The next CEO of Generation Citizen will be an inspiring, visionary and highly relational leader, whose expertise combines the capacity to connect across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, with the instincts, authenticity and gravitas to gain their trust and confidence. They will drive results by investing the team in a co-created, organization-wide vision, and tying it in a meaningful way to the aspirations, realities and desired outcomes of local sites and communities with widely varying conditions and context. Valuing the voices and perspectives of youth, our new CEO will exude a level of interest and accessibility that invites young people into dialog. They will be skilled at identifying adaptive challenges, and dismantling organizational systems and structures that impede the development and ascension of team members of color or other marginalized identities. GC’s CEO will balance this attention to internal, structural change with equal accountability for the external facing work of resource and partnership development and field building. Additionally, our new CEO will possess some combination of the following professional experience and personal characteristics that validate their readiness to lead a complex, geographically dispersed education organization with an ambitious mission.   Experience & Skills A proven track record of success in building and/or managing a complex organization or enterprise (e.g., a successful non-profit or for-profit organization, government entity, political campaign, etc.) with a multi-million-dollar budget A successful track record of stewardship and fundraising and/or the ability to identify and secure new sources of funding by building relationships with foundations, corporations, investors, and/or individual donors Track record of creating the conditions for high performance and talent retention by fostering a development-oriented environment of support and accountability Experience effecting healthy change and creating organizational strength and synergy through rigorous strategic planning, collaborative and transparent decision making, and demonstrated commitment to mutual-accountability and impact Proven ability to develop systems and infrastructure that are grounded in equity and optimize efficiency across regions with site-specific conditions and needs Reputation as a leader in the field of education, youth development, policy/politics   Personal Characteristics Passion for GC’s mission and the power of young people; dedication to ensuring that student voices are included, heard and valued Demonstrable commitment to racial equity and social justice, and a track record of identity-informed, values-driven leadership Ability to develop deep and productive relationships and inspire confidence and cooperation; support and advocate for staff who are being impacted by issues of equity and inclusion Strong personal and professional integrity Humility and self-awareness The inclination to create space for difficult conversations and dissonance, and the ability to mediate and resolve conflict Entrepreneurial spirit; propensity for innovation; grit and tenacity   REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS The CEO will report to the Board of Directors. Direct reports include the Chief Operating Officer, Senior Director of Programming, Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy, Senior Director of Development Strategy, and Chief of Staff.    LOCATION Boston or New York City   WHAT WE OFFER Generation Citizen offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. We cover the majority of the employee premium for all medical plan options. Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time (plus a winter break between December 24 and January 2 of each year), commuter benefits, and a 401(k).   At Generation Citizen, we believe each of us has the capacity to make a difference within our communities. Our hope for a better democracy, and brighter future for all, fuels our commitment to seek systems-level responses and solutions to present challenges. We invite collective inquiry, experimentation, failure, and resilience to inspire inventive outcomes, learning, and growth. We strive for an inclusive work environment where employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work and come together to create a collaborative, fun and collegial team driven by our big mission and living into our core values.   OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY IN HIRING Generation Citizen is an equal opportunity employer and places a high value on creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Generation Citizen does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood. We believe diverse teams are effective teams, and that innovation is only possible when a set of diverse experiences and perspectives are at the table.   HOW TO APPLY Please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected] . For best consideration, apply on or before January 17. While the hiring timeline is subject to change, the Generation Citizen team hopes to have the new Chief Executive Officer identified by March 15.
Promise54 Boston, MA or New York City Full-time
Nov 19, 2019
President Featured
President                                        Who are we?   Achievement First (AF) exists to address the legacy of racism in education in America. We know that all children—regardless of race, zip code, or economic status—need and deserve access to a great education.  At the core of our approach is the shared journey by our students and staff to fulfill our incredible potential.   Just the facts.  Achievement First has consistently been rated one of the top charter school networks in the country, AND we are still learning and growing.  AF is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that currently supports 37 public charter schools in New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. The mission of AF is to deliver on the promise of equal educational opportunity for all children. We currently employ more than 2,000 staff -- 47% of whom identify as Black, Latinx, or Multi-racial -- who collectively educate more than 14,300 students in Brooklyn, NY; Providence, RI; and New Haven, Bridgeport, and Hartford CT.  More than 85% of our students qualify for free or reduced priced lunch. Our students are proving what’s possible by achieving breakthrough results in terms of academic achievement and long-term college persistence.    Our focus and reach extend beyond the students and communities that we serve directly.  Achievement First is an engaged and prominent partner in the broader education-reform movement, partnering with schools and networks from across the country and openly sharing all of our resources with all educators free of charge.  We currently serve more than 100,000 additional students through two key partnership initiatives.  Our Charter Network Accelerator is an intensive cohort-based training program for CMO leaders (with a focus on leaders of color) who are looking to increase the number of top-quality options available to parents across the country; and through our Navigator Program, we provide coaching and support for district and charter schools who want to adopt and adapt our curriculum and instructional practices to help students achieve breakthrough results.    Why work at Achievement First?  First and foremost: you should work at AF if you believe in our values and want to surround yourself with people who share them. We are committed to leading for racial equity. W e approach our work with humility, humanity, and the recognition that both what we do and how we do it must model the equity we seek.  We strive for excellence by setting a high bar in all areas and pursuing it relentlessly.  We care about the whole person and are known to be as warm as we are demanding. We choose joy and actively seek out moments of humor, gratitude, and deeper purpose for ourselves and with each other.  We know that we will go further together and intentionally choose to join forces on both big and small things. We name brutal facts, embrace challenge, and see our mistakes as opportunities to get better.   Finally, come to Achievement First if you want to help support schools that are striving to not only close the achievement gap but also to redefine what’s possible in education.  We are obsessed with getting better and are working to create some of the best schools in the country - schools that support not just student academic success but also their social-emotional learning, identity development, independence as learners, passion/enrichment/extracurriculars, and life-long fulfillment.  AND, at AF, we believe getting better starts with looking in the mirror.   We have done a lot of that lately, as we have more aggressively confronted our own biases and unacceptable gaps in our student experience.  We are committed to addressing inequity within our systems, culture, and talent with resolve to walk the long road ahead to the true equity and opportunity that our kids and families deserve.  So, come to Achievement First if reflection, challenge, and growth feed your soul. THE OPPORTUNITY Position Overview   At the end of the 2019-20 school year, Doug McCurry, Achievement First’s Co-CEO and Superintendent, will be leaving AF after 20 years of service. As a network, we are using Doug’s transition as an opportunity to redesign our organizational structure. Dacia Toll, Co-CEO, will remain as sole CEO and is seeking two exceptional senior leaders to fill two new roles and help her lead AF’s next chapter: a President and a Superintendent.   Achievement First’s President will be the leader of our 220+ person Network Support team and ultimately responsible for overseeing many of the functions which support our schools at the network level: talent, external, financial, and operations. As such, the President must ensure that the efforts of all our network support teams are cohesive, equitable, and result in student success and school satisfaction. The President will manage and lead our C-Suite, comprising the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Talent Officer, Chief External Officer, Chief of Staff, and a newly created Chief Operating Officer role.  In partnership with our CEO and Superintendent, the President will be one of the three most senior officials responsible for overall leadership of the entire network.   MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage and coach a team of senior network leaders, including: the Chief Financial Officer, who oversees our financial policies and procedures, manages all of our network-wide real estate, and ensures we’re on the path to financial sustainability the Chief Talent Officer, who oversees recruitment, HR, leadership development, ensures that we retain our strongest people, and creates a high-performing and high-equity adult culture the Chief External Officer, who oversees our advocacy, development, and communications efforts to help ensure strong philanthropic funding and community support the Chief of Staff, who works hand-in-hand with the President to ensure that these functions operate seamlessly together, that the overall network support culture is strong, and that we have strong multi-year plans aligned to our goals and priorities a Chief Operating Officer, likely to be added in 2020-21, who will oversee our Operations, IT, Systems & Data, and Enrollment teams to ensure all these functions are consistently strong and we have robust, multi-year expansion planning Ensure great service, support delivery, and communication between Network Support and our schools Work with the Chief of Staff to oversee the process for two-way feedback between Network Support and Schools and ensure we respond effectively to the feedback Address alignment and cohesion issues across Network Support to reduce the overall volume and complexity of asks and tasks that we are making of our school leaders Ensure AF’s Intranet (Many Minds) serves as a key knowledge management and support tool; assist teams in defining the what, where, when, and who for critical organizational knowledge management and hold them accountable for meeting that vision As needed, problem-solve support and communication challenges and rally the team to meet essential school needs Lead annual and multi-year planning processes to ensure alignment with strategic goals and priorities Develop and regularly update a rolling 3-year plan for AF and Network Support that is aligned to our strategic plan and ensures that we intentionally plan backwards from our most important goals and strategic priorities Clearly define, communicate, and manage toward strong outcomes and timelines for this planning process -- including Team First Class Plans, staffing, budgets, individual goals -- ensuring alignment across the organization Lead the effort to have disciplined processes to create and track progress on organizational and team goals/wins, including ensuring that the CEO, Cabinet, and Leadership team are aware of any “alarm bells” in the interim data around teams’ performance against their annual plans and are coordinating responses Lead the development and continued enhancement of AF’s Network Support team culture Working with the Chief of Staff, ensure Network Support culture is grounded in a clear purpose and set of essential mindsets so that we are a best-in-class support organization for our schools Oversee implementation of a two-way, org-wide communication strategy that ensures people have the essential information they need to be effective, that we leverage their voice and insight, and that we strengthen our overall culture Refine a set of essential talent practices for all Network employees and ensure they are consistently implemented to ensure equitable talent development Through modeling and feedback, serve as a powerful culture leader of AF, ensuring we all consistently walk the talk of our core values Serve as a key senior leader and steward for our network Along with the CEO and Superintendent, serve as one of the most senior leaders in our organization helping us achieve our excellence and growth goals; exercise strong judgment in making critical decisions about what we prioritize and how we operate Serve internally and externally (e.g., at large network gatherings, with public officials, at Board meetings, at public events) as a representative of Achievement First’s leadership   You should consider this role if you are…   An outstanding leader with a track record of achieving excellence with equity AF’s President has to have an impressive track record of results - ambitious goals set and achieved.  Our preference is that you have achieved results in K-12 or K-16 education, but we are open to candidates whose professional experience is broader but equally impressive.  You must have shown that you have been able to achieve excellence in an area while being very attentive to issues of equity (ensuring that success if equally shared across different demographic groups).  In addition, we are looking to leverage your deep expertise in at least one of the areas you will lead at AF (finance/facilities, talent, external relations, strategy, operations).  While we do not expect you to be an expert in all areas, you need to demonstrate baseline competence and an ability to learn quickly.  We are looking to create a Network Support team that is the best in the country - and we are looking to our President to be able to leverage their personal experience and learning to lead the way.     A “warm AND demanding” coach The President will support AF in meetings its goals by effectively managing and coaching a team of senior leaders. As the leader overseeing many of our Network Support functions, you must be exceptionally strong at setting clear, ambitious goals and effectively coaching leaders and teams to achieve them. You must also be an effective listener and relationship-builder who creates trust with--and between--senior leaders and who successfully coaches leaders through adaptive challenges that may be holding back leaders or teams from fulfilling their potential.    A big picture thinker who can inspire and align a team to achieve breakthrough results As the leader of all our Network Support teams, you must develop a holistic vision for how our network team collaborates together to support our schools. You must not only develop this vision, but you must also inspire the team to achieve it. Finally, you will need the planning, change management, and organizational development skills to implement this vision across teams to ensure that we operate in support of schools in a coherent and maximally effective way.  Specifically, we want you to be able to bring historically siloed groups together to achieve shared goals.  You will need to be vigilant about naming and managing the team to go after areas where we are not delivering for schools at the level we need to.   An equity champion and organizational culture leader The President will need to set the standard for how Achievement First models our core values and specifically what leading for racial equity looks like for one of the country’s biggest charter networks. Therefore, you are an empath who works hard to understand the experience of people of all identities at all levels of the organization, you approach issues with an explicit values-based lens, and you are a tested organizational culture leader whose background includes getting to the root of adaptive challenges and tackling equity issues manifested at the systemic level.   EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, AND CHARACTERISTICS   While the President is not expected to have expertise in all of the C-level areas they will oversee (finance/facilities, talent, external relations, strategy, operations), the President needs to have direct expertise in at least one of the functional areas and baseline expertise in a number of the others A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in leadership / management A demonstrable commitment to pursuing equity A strong track record of experience and results as a trusted member of an organization’s senior leadership team A reputation as an exceptional manager, coach, and team leader Excellent communication and influencing skills that lend themselves to effective influence across all levels of the organization Exceptional strategic and critical thinking skills   KEY RELATIONSHIPS   Reports to: the Chief Executive Officer   Manages: Four C-level officers overseeing Talent, External, Operations, Finance, and our Chief of Staff.  Most leaders are currently based in NY with team presence (CEO, Finance) also in CT.    Location of next President: NY, CT or Rhode Island   COMPENSATION: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Achievement First is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus. You can learn more about diversity at Achievement First here: http://www.achievementfirst.org/about-us/diversity/ . TO APPLY Achievement First welcomes comments, referrals, or expressions of interest. If you would like to refer someone or to apply, please send a resume and any supporting materials by 12/6 to [email protected]            
Promise54 NY, CT, RI Full-time
Texas Education Agency
Nov 19, 2019
TCDD Grant Management Director Featured
$5,259 - $7,083 monthly
TCDD MISSION:  The mission of the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD) is to create change so that all people with disabilities are fully included in their communities and exercise control over their own lives. POSITION OVERVIEW:  Per a Governor’s Executive order, the Texas Education Agency is the designated state agency for TCDD, and as such provides administrative support to hire and select the best talent to support TCDD’s mission. TCDD operates as a separate government entity of TEA and manages its federal award separately. TCDD offices are located on E. Oltorf in Austin, Texas. TCDD is governed by a 27-member governor appointed Council. The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD) is seeking a senior-level Grant Management Director to join our team and play a critical role in overseeing and supervising the grants team and monitoring assigned grant projects approved by our Council. The Grants Management Director is responsible for the accountability of federal grant funds and monitoring them for compliance in accordance with state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and TCDD policies and procedures. Fiscal monitoring of grants may include monitoring budgets and workplans, processing quarterly reports, annual continuations, program revisions, grantee reimbursements and writing final project reports. The Grants Management Director is also responsible for developing and providing division strategic direction, quality assurance, and technical assistance. The Grants Management Director supervises a staff of three Grant Coordinators and provides oversight to their activities and assignments, conducts performance evaluations, training and continuing education. The Grants Management Director may provide input into the development of new initiative proposals, executive summaries and the review of grant applications. The Grants Management Director provides excellent customer service and support and is the liaison between grantees, Council members and TCDD division leads. The Grants Management Director will report outcomes at quarterly Council meetings to inform and support Council funding decisions and may provide input to the Annual Performance Progress Report (APPR). The Grant Management Director is expected to work independently and use initiative to perform essential functions. This position may require minimal travel within the state of Texas to perform on-site monitoring, attend grantee events and council meetings. This position reports to the TCDD Executive Director. TCDD is responsible for awarding and administering over $3 million in federal funds to organizations that assist people with developmental disabilities to achieve their potential for independence, productivity and integration into their communities by awarding grant funds to subrecipients who develop a comprehensive system of service and supports in Texas. The Grants Management Director may be responsible for monitoring between 5-10 grants during the grant’s life cycle, which can range from 1 year to 5 years. Please note that a resume and tailored cover letter is a required attachment 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. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Oversees and develops the strategic direction of grants monitoring including the establishment and update of policies and procedures and grants manual for staff and grantees that are consistent with federal and state guidelines. Provides reports and analysis of department functions to executive leadership and Council members. Develops and monitors division budget requests and expenditures. Serves as the liaison between grant, Council members, and TCDD communications, policy and operations divisions. Oversees the programmatic and fiscal monitoring of grant funds assigned to TCDD programs, and for budgets and workplans of assigned grantees. Responsible for processing and approval of quarterly reports, annual continuation applications, program revisions, grantee reimbursements, and final project reports. Provides quality assurance to the monitoring process through review and approval of activities performed by staff. Design retention and documentation policies and assist in the identification and development of electronic monitoring systems. May assist with data collection and reporting outcome activities from workplans for the Annual Program Performance Report. Oversees technical assistance services provided to grantees and staff. Identifies areas of need for training and makes recommendations to improve federal grant operations. Stays abreast of changes made to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and Uniform Grants Management System (UGMS). Adjust policies and procedures related to technical assistance and ensure grantees and staff are complying. Oversee the grants data collection and monitoring tools and make recommendations for updating and or changing reporting system and forms as needed. Develops and provides customer service support to colleague organizations, grantees, or other external organizations related to federal grants. Reviews stipend, new grant and annual continuation applications and provides analysis to Council members to inform funding decisions. Evaluate and provide summary of workplan and budget justifications that outline whether proposed expenses are allowable, allocable, and reasonable. May recommend edits and conduct negotiations if needed. Hires, counsels, trains and evaluates the work activities of three Grant Coordinators to assure timely completion of assignments and quality of work is performed to meet Council standards and division goals and objectives. Assures staff follow policy and procedures pertaining to federal, state, and TCDD grants monitoring requirements. Provide professional development and ongoing training as needed.   Qualifications   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education:  Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university. A degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting or Finance is preferred.  Experience:  At least six (6) years of experience in monitoring federal grants and contracts with an understanding of federal compliance in accordance with federal laws, rules and regulations. At least three of those years should be in a leadership or supervisory capacity or experience with general management and operations. At least 3 years of experience is required in using budget and accounting principles and/or fiscal management applications to document accountability and monitoring of grant funds and expenditures. Substitutions:  Each additional year of related experience above the required minimum may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Be familiar with federal and state policies and procedures, principles, regulations, and guidelines for federal grants management. Use of the Uniform Grant Management Standards (UGMS) and the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Highly skilled in budgeting, accounting principles and fiscal management of grant funds. Have negotiating and communicating skills and be able to present technical information orally and in writing to various audiences. Highly skilled in reviewing financial reports and the ability to analyze reports and report on information to internal and external audiences. Outstanding personnel management skills and the ability to direct the work activities of others. Excellent and positive customer service support to diverse organizations Ability to develop, complete, and oversee strategic goals, objectives, activities and evaluation measures. Experience with developing policies, procedures and training programs. Ability to provide technical assistance and guidance to others in the development and implementation of program activities. Maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups both as a team and as a leader. Skill in handling conflict while maintaining an effective working relationship with staff, Council members and grantees. Superior computer skills and the ability to operate Microsoft software programs. Be willing to learn financial management or database software programs. Excellent writing skills with the ability to produce written reports from collected data. Be able to work independently and the ability to manage time effectively. Skill in planning, coordinating, and multi-tasking, with the ability to complete complex projects on schedule. Meticulous attention to detail when reviewing budgets, workplans and numbers. How to Apply for a TCDD Position  TCDD receives human resources services from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). All applicants are required to enter their employment applications using TEA’s Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS). Learn  how to apply for a position  with TEA using CAPPS. 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. 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.  
Texas Education Agency Austin, TX, USA Full-time

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