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POSITION:  Director of Government Grants – YES Prep System Office REPORTS TO:  Managing Director of Federal & State Compliance & Grants START DATE:  Immediate LOCATION : Houston, Texas THE CHALLENGE  Across the nation, only half of all students from low-income communities graduate from high school and only 10% earn a college degree. Even though 85% of our students are economically disadvantaged,  YES Prep  provides evidence that different outcomes are possible. Eighty-seven (87%) of YES Prep alumni matriculate to college within one year and alumni like  Eddie Zapata  are earning their college degrees at five times the rate of their peers with similar socioeconomic backgrounds. How do we do this? Each of YES Prep’s  18 campuses  serves 6th-12th graders like  Monique Bowie . Students typically enter YES Prep one or more grade levels behind, but quickly find themselves on a different life trajectory. This is a result of transformative relationships with teachers and leaders, and access to excellent educational opportunities.  As the first minority-majority city, Houston’s schools cannot keep up with demand from students like Eddie and Monique. Houston is the 4th largest city (on track to become the 3rd), and this booming population translates into 2,000 families on YES Prep’s waitlist. YES Prep’s student enrollment is estimated to grow 31% between now and 2023 (from just over 13,000 students currently to 17,000).   THE OPPORTUNITY  YES Prep needs a dynamic and diverse Director of Government Grants t  to make our mission a reality.  As a YES Prep employee, you will achieve jaw-dropping results, create pathways to opportunity for our students, build transformative relationships, and eliminate educational inequities to advance social justice.  THE ROLE When you join the YES Prep team, some of the exciting work will include: Developing and leading a multi-million-dollar government grant fundraising campaign in alignment with and advancement of YES Prep’s strategic plan, pursuing local, state, and federal awards; Managing all government grant pre-award tasks, including prospect research, coordination with internal and external stakeholders, and narrative and budget development and submission; Managing all government grant post-award tasks, including compliance and monitoring, data collection, and evaluation and reporting; Developing and maintaining government grant award internal controls and resources (e.g., templates, forms, policies, guidelines, and handbooks) to ensure accountability and compliance; Advising and collaborating with campus and district-level staff on the successful implementation of grant-funded programs/projects; Researching, recommending, and implementing government grants best practices; Leading professional development for staff on government grants management; Serving as a  liaison between YES Prep and government grantmaking departments at the City of Houston, Region IV ESC, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Department of Education on grant-related matters; and Additional duties as assigned. THE PERSON We seek staff with diverse backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas to meet the needs of our growing body of students. Certain traits consistently shine through for our most successful employees:   passion   for the mission, drive for results, care for students, resilience, and humility. THE MUST HAVES Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution Minimum five years of experience  writing and managing both formula and competitive government grants for public and/or charter schools Extensive knowledge of both state and federal grant award rules and regulations Exceptional writing and project management skills Experience with program/project budgeting and the ability to read and assess financial documents Proven track record of data analysis to solve problems and drive improvement Proven ability to manage projects, lead teams, and learn and utilize technological skills Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback Demonstrated ability to work on a team Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once Ability to maintain emotional control under stress Frequent prolonged and irregular hours of duty, including evenings and weekends THE TEAM As the  Director of Government Grants , you will join a  warm and welcoming  Federal & State Compliance & Grants team  at the  Home Office . YES Prep teams understand they are setting the example for how their students experience their YES Prep education and want to make sure it feels like a second home to them. Teams are obsessed with improving themselves because they know that living the  core values   translates directly into stronger results and college access for all students. THE PERKS  Compensation  – This position is an exempt, salaried position that is grant funded; salary offers commensurate with experience.  Competitive candidates will earn between $68,907 - $89,580. Health and Supplemental Insurance  –  A $0.00 medical option that includes $600 towards a Health Savings Account, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Life, etc.  Retirement Plans  – Participation in  Teacher Retirement System of Texas  and a  457 Retirement Plan   Paid Time Off – 15 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures of our  Academic Calendar   Paid Leave Programming  – In the event you need to be out due to a medical reason, YES Prep offers up to 12 weeks of full paid leave  Professional Development  - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time through our  Commit to Five  program. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing  professional development .   Award Winning  Culture – The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named  Houston’s Best Place to work  in 2018. We won the  2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education  and were a 2016 finalist as well.   WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO EQUITY & DIVERSITY  YES Prep strives to recruit a diverse team of leaders. We believe there is a transformative academic and social benefit for students when their teachers and leaders reflect a diversity of backgrounds. Ninety-seven percent (97%) of staff members agree that the organization provides a welcoming environment given their background and identity according to our latest system survey. YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.  THE NEXT STEPS   If this sounds like your just right job, please apply  here . If you are not sure this opportunity is for you, are simply curious, or know someone who would be perfect, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team to be connected to a recruiter at  [email protected] . 

POSITION : Research and Data Analyst  REPORTS TO : Director – Analytics and Strategy  POSITION TYPE :12-month  COMPENSATION : $60,000-$70,000 THE CHALLENGE  Across the nation, only half of all students from low-income communities graduate from high school and only 10% earn a college degree. Even though 85% of our students are economically disadvantaged,  YES Prep  provides evidence that different outcomes are possible. Eighty-seven (87%) of YES Prep alumni matriculate to college within one year and alumni like  Eddie Zapata  are earning their college degrees at five times the rate of their peers with similar socioeconomic backgrounds. How do we do this? Each of YES Prep’s  19 campuses  serves 6th-12th graders like  Monique Bowie . Students typically enter YES Prep one or more grade levels behind, but quickly find themselves on a different life trajectory. This is a result of transformative relationships with teachers and leaders, and access to excellent educational opportunities.  As the first minority-majority city, Houston’s schools cannot keep up with demand from students like Eddie and Monique. Houston is the 4th largest city (on track to become the 3rd), and this booming population translates into 2,000 families on YES Prep’s waitlist. YES Prep’s student enrollment is estimated to grow 31% between now and 2023 (from just over 13,000 students currently to 17,000).   THE OPPORTUNITY  YES Prep needs a dynamic and diverse Research and Data Analyst to make our mission a reality. As a YES Prep employee, you will achieve jaw-dropping results, create pathways to opportunity for our students, build transformative relationships, and eliminate educational inequities to advance social justice.   To put it simply, you will play an integral role in empowering stakeholders to make data-driven decisions, including daily choices and long-term strategic decisions, by providing accurate, timely, and accessible data and assisting teams to derive insights from the data. This position additionally involves strategically designing and developing advanced visualizations of data to meet end-user requirements.  THE ROLE  When you join the YES Prep team, some of the exciting work and responsibilities will include:  Delivering data, analyses and insights from complex data sets that enable us to drive strategic priorities;   Working directly with school administration and organizational leadership to gather functional requirements, working with departmental team to synthesize final functional requirements, and working to strategically find solutions to requirements;  Working with the Analytics team to scope end-user requirements and project plan for advanced interactive and dynamic data visualizations to meet functional needs;   Evaluating data sets to determine best data visualization methods to present information;   Testing, validating, and evaluating department data visualizations for accuracy, performance, and alignment with end-user requirements;  Acting as a strategic partner by resolving end-user questions in a timely, friendly, and proactive manner;   Writing requirements specifications and other required documents in accordance with documentation standards;   Developing training and end-user support for data visualizations and reports;   Designing and providing training to organization leadership on the use, manipulation, and analysis of interactive data visualizations.   Additional duties as assigned.  THE PERSON  We seek staff with diverse backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through for our most successful employees: passion for the mission, drive for results, care for students, resilience, and humility. Other traits needed and desired for this role are:   THE MUST HAVES  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution, preferably in economics, engineering, or mathematics  One to three years of experience required, analyst position preferred  Experience creating data visualizations and analyses; knowledge of Power BI or Tableau, Excel, and SQL   Proven track record of data analysis to solve problems and drive improvement  Proven ability to manage projects, lead teams, and learn and utilize technological skills   Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public Schools  Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback  Demonstrated ability to work on a team  Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once  Ability to maintain emotional control under stress  A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional  Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment  Strong written communication skills  Detail-oriented and self-directed  Initiator, problem-solver, and creative thinker  Ability to maintain emotional control under stress  THE PERKS  Compensation   – This position is an exempt, salaried position; salary offers commensurate with experience.  Health and Supplemental Insurance  –  A $0.00 medical option that includes $600 towards a Health Savings Account, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Life, etc.  Retirement Plans  – Participation in  Teacher Retirement System of Texas  and a  457 Retirement Plan   Paid Time Off – 15 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures of our  Academic Calendar   Paid Leave Programming  – In the event you need to be out due to medical needs (including maternity and paternity leave), YES Prep offers up to 12 weeks of full paid leave  Professional Development  - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time through our  Commit to Five  program. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing  professional development .   Award Winning Culture  – The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named  Houston’s Best Place to work  in 2018. We won the  2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education  and were a 2016 finalist as well.   WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO EQUITY & DIVERSITY  YES Prep strives to recruit a diverse team of leaders. We believe there is a transformative academic and social benefit for students when their teachers and leaders reflect a diversity of backgrounds. Ninety-seven percent (97%) of staff members agree that the organization provides a welcoming environment given their background and identity according to our latest system survey. YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.  THE NEXT STEPS   If this sounds like your just right job, please apply  here .   If you are not sure this opportunity is for you, are simply curious, or know someone who would be perfect, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team to be connected to a recruiter at  [email protected] .