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Join National Heritage Academies (NHA) as a Server & Virtualization Systems Administrator . This position will report directly to the Manager of IT Enterprise and Technology and is responsible for implementing, maintaining, upgrading, and troubleshooting critical servers (both physical and virtual), virtualization infrastructure and hypervisors, as well as data storage solutions for the organization. This is achieved by understanding the needs of the schools, NHA business units, data base administrators, software developers, and similar peers within the enterprise. This will include both on-site implementations within our data center, as well as remote school or off-site data center locations. This role is critical in that it ensures optimum uptime and allows for effective delivery of services to our customers. About Us NHA is a charter school management company that operates 80+ schools in 9 states. We are committed to our mission of "challenging each child to achieve..." and we pride ourselves on our students' ability to achieve high results in later education based on the foundations gained in grades K-8 at NHA. In this role you will work out of our corporate headquarters (Service Center) located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The NHA Service Center is where all the behind-the-scenes magic happens. Our 400 brilliant team members are brag-worthy. With a diverse group of departments like admissions, talent acquisition, facilities, legal services, and many more working together to provide top level back-office support. The Service Center is a place of bright colors, smiling faces, and opportunity. We like to gather for events such as the fall crocktoberfest cook-off, the sparkling holiday party full of fun and unexplainable excitement, and our annual 5K Service Center fun run. Your Role Configuration and administration of Microsoft Server Operating Systems (2008 / 2012 / 2016) Development, configuration and administration of Linux Operating Systems (CentOS) Configure and maintain server-level, VM-level, and application-level security Maintain server security via maintaining current Windows, Linux, and VMware patching and OS levels Configure and manage Directory services (i.e. Active Directory) including group and schema management Monitor server and application performance and determine capacity planning strategy Configure and install server hardware, including virtual hosting platforms Monitor server health and maintenance, and quickly respond to maintenance requirements both local and remote Configure and manage enterprise-wide backup solution, deduplication, and off-site replications Configure enterprise-wide virus protection solution for all servers, and other associated platforms Configure and maintain SAN (storage area networks), monitor and allocated disc space, monitor and maintain performance and growth paths Configure and maintain VM (virtual machines) including VMware and Hyper-V Partners with data base administration team in capacity planning, backups, and replications Partners with application architects and development teams to build redundancy into applications and services Participates in the development of container-based infrastructures Participates in data center and disaster recovery site capacity planning and testing Participates in data center environment (HVAC) monitoring, capacity planning, and uptime Participates in overall network maintenance which may involve WAN, LAN, wireless, VoIP, load balancing, printers, and troubleshooting these to resolution Participates in the monitoring and uptime of data center UPS units and associated generator power & testing Will work with external vendors and solution providers Will potentially participate in and manage cloud hosted data and services Other tasks as required Requirements A bachelor or greater degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Network Technology, or similar Technology / Business-related discipline Two or more years of experience in server administration and storage solutions Hold one or more industry standard certifications from vendors such as Microsoft, VM Ware, HP, or similar and will always be working to advance their technology knowledge levels and or certifications with a desire for professional development Ability to manage projects, priorities, budget, and be a team player Recommend, present, and internally promote new solutions that benefit the organization, as well as train peers and other support personnel to alleviate single points of knowledge Skills with Microsoft Exchange, Office 365, cloud and or container deployments, or similar technologies will be beneficial To learn more about our core values, please click here . National Heritage Academies is an equal opportunity employer.

Join National Heritage Academies (NHA) school applications team as a software engineer. The software engineer will report directly to the application development manager and will be responsible for participation in development efforts for NHA's proprietary student information system and other custom software components. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience with Microsoft .NET development technologies, front-end Javascript frameworks (e.g. - Angular, React, Vue), and experience with HTML and CSS (or related preprocessors). About Us NHA is a charter school management company that operates 80+ schools in 9 states. We are committed to our mission of "challenging each child to achieve..." and we pride ourselves on our students' ability to achieve high results in later education based on the foundations gained in grades K-8 at NHA. In this role you will work out of our corporate headquarters (Service Center) located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The NHA Service Center is where all the behind-the-scenes magic happens. Our 400 brilliant team members are brag-worthy. With a diverse group of departments like admissions, talent acquisition, facilities, legal services, and many more working together to provide top level back-office support. The Service Center is a place of bright colors, smiling faces, and opportunity. We like to gather for events such as the fall crocktoberfest cook-off, the sparkling holiday party full of fun and unexplainable excitement, and our annual 5K Service Center fun run. Your Role Assists in completing projects of lower complexity Assists in maintaining and improving NHA's existing software suite with a focus on support Works with manager and team to ensure execution of tasks and deliverables Solution-oriented and manages work independently Able to complete well-defined work with a minimal amount of oversight and guidance Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or equivalent 3+ years of .NET development experience 3+ years of Javascript development experience (preferably a Javascript framework) 3+ years of HTML/CSS (or related preprocessor) development experience Experience working on long-running projects with medium to large project teams preferred Agile-based software development team experience using SCRUM or similar methodologies Experience working with Enterprise Systems preferred Familiarity with Service Based Architectures & Related Technologies (WebAPI, WCF, oData, Claims Authorization, etc.) Familiarity with Object Relational Mapping Tools (Entity Framework, nHibernate, etc.) Experience developing web services for enterprise applications (SOAP, REST, XML & JSON) Experience with Client Development Tools (Angular/AngularJS, Bootstrap, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, SignalR, etc.) Working knowledge of Team Foundation Server, Azure DevOps, and/or Git Excellent multitasking and prioritization abilities Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical people To learn more about our core values, please click here . National Heritage Academies is an equal opportunity employer.

Join National Heritage Academies (NHA) as a Business Systems Analyst on our Student Information Systems (aka myNHA) team. This position will report directly to the Director of IT Enterprise Applications and will be responsible for developing and continuously improving custom-built software, supporting a community of users, and a portfolio of software applications and services that are critical to the successful operations of our organization. In this role, you will be a strategic partner, servant leader, and team facilitator in the effective delivery of enterprise software systems. About Us NHA is a charter school management company that operates 80+ schools in 9 states. We are committed to our mission of "challenging each child to achieve..." and we pride ourselves on our students' ability to achieve high results in later education based on the foundations gained in grades K-8 at NHA. In this role you will work out of our corporate headquarters (Service Center) located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The NHA Service Center is where all the behind-the-scenes magic happens. Our 400 brilliant team members are brag-worthy. With a diverse group of departments like admissions, talent acquisition, facilities, legal services, and many more working together to provide top level back-office support. The Service Center is a place of bright colors, smiling faces, and opportunity. We like to gather for events such as the fall crocktoberfest cook-off, the sparkling Christmas party full of fun and unexplainable excitement, and our annual 5K Service Center fun run. Your Role Advise all members of the team to take collective ownership for the success of software systems by communicating effectively, planning and coordinating tasks as a team, advocating for quality, and meeting team delivery goals Develop strong partnerships with key businesses and education teams to understand their goals, shape business requirements, coordinate priorities, and help them to achieve successful outcomes with technology Advocate for customers' success by establishing and curating a community of feedback, setting up open channels of communication to understand the unique customer needs and identify opportunities to provide maximum value with software tools Facilitate team meetings, sprint planning, standups, partner/customer engagements, systems demonstrations, retrospectives, and other rituals to maximize success for the team Develop a strong knowledge of the business processes for the software in your portfolio, combined with a developed understanding of the customer in order to translate requirements and acceptance criteria into user stories, tasks, features, and deliverables Partner with the Quality Assurance Analyst to ensure that every sprint or iteration reflects built-in quality and technical excellence Partner with System Administrators to understand customer support trends and issues, and incorporate this feedback into the work prioritization process to help ensure customer success Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent job experience 5+ years' work experience with enterprise applications and system integrations Experience with custom developed software systems and working with application development teams Excellent written and verbal communication skills Working technical knowledge of integrated software development environments, agile processes, protocols, and software standards Experience with Active Directory/ADFS, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Office 365, OnBase, ERP Systems, and others enterprise applications helpful but not required Customer service skills, understanding and focusing on clients' needs, establishing credibility and building positive relationships with partners Team skills, including ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels in the organization, internally and externally Strong time management skills, attention to detail, problem solving skills, and resourcefulness Project management skills; ability to prioritize and complete tasks To learn more about our core values, please click here . National Heritage Academies is an equal opportunity employer.

EdOps specializes in the finance, student data and operations work of leading schools. Our mission is to minimize the financial, operational, and compliance demands of running a school and to support education leaders with data-driven insights to improve student outcomes. Our range of services includes finance & accounting, grants management, student data analytics & management, human resources, strategic consulting, and facilities finance support. With a rapidly growing team of 60+ education professionals around the country, EdOps works with a range of schools and networks in multiple states to ensure operational excellence in support of stud ent achievement. We are quickly growing and always hiring! Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and start dates are flexible. To apply, please send resume and cover letter to [email protected] We are looking for a business-oriented individual who excels at working with clients in diverse organizations. The position involves working with multiple charter school clients with their student data analytics and management. The position is ideal for an individual looking to apply business/analytical skills in a growing company working to improve public education. Responsibilities include: Conduct statistical analysis of school clients’ student achievement data Summarize and analyze information for statistical reports to school leadership Maintain and utilize core functions of school clients’ student information systems Identify and implement means for schools to more efficiently utilize their student information systems to support overall student and organizational performance Ensure that school is meeting all compliance requirements related to student data Advise schools on student accounting procedures and regulations Qualifications: Experience in data migration to include data mapping and data profiling Experience in managing large scale projects Programming proficiency in a subset of Python, R, VBA, and/or Java; proficiency in SPSS or SAS a plus Experience with data visualization tools, such as Qlik and Tableau Advanced Excel, including lookup and parsing functions Ability to translate data into understandable action steps, and to communicate concisely and persuasively with education clients Please send resume + cover letter to [email protected] EdOps is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EdOps specializes in the finance, student data and operations work of leading schools. Our mission is to minimize the financial, operational, and compliance demands of running a school and to support education leaders with data-driven insights to improve student outcomes. Our range of services includes finance & accounting, grants management, student data analytics & management, human resources, strategic consulting, and facilities finance support. With a rapidly growing team of 60+ education professionals around the country, EdOps works with a range of schools and networks in multiple states to ensure operational excellence in support of stud ent achievement. We are quickly growing and always hiring! Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and start dates are flexible. To apply, please send resume and cover letter to [email protected] We are looking for a business-oriented individual who excels at working with clients in diverse organizations. The position involves working with multiple charter school clients with their student data analytics and management. The position is ideal for an individual looking to apply business/analytical skills in a growing company working to improve public education. Responsibilities include: Conduct statistical analysis of school clients’ student achievement data Summarize and analyze information for statistical reports to school leadership Maintain and utilize core functions of school clients’ student information systems Identify and implement means for schools to more efficiently utilize their student information systems to support overall student and organizational performance Ensure that school is meeting all compliance requirements related to student data Advise schools on student accounting procedures and regulations Qualifications: Experience in data migration to include data mapping and data profiling Experience in managing large scale projects Programming proficiency in a subset of Python, R, VBA, and/or Java; proficiency in SPSS or SAS a plus Experience with data visualization tools, such as Qlik and Tableau Advanced Excel, including lookup and parsing functions Ability to translate data into understandable action steps, and to communicate concisely and persuasively with education clients Please send resume + cover letter to [email protected] EdOps is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EdOps specializes in the finance, student data and operations work of leading schools. Our mission is to minimize the financial, operational, and compliance demands of running a school and to support education leaders with data-driven insights to improve student outcomes. Our range of services includes finance & accounting, grants management, student data analytics & management, human resources, strategic consulting, and facilities finance support. With a rapidly growing team of 60+ education professionals around the country, EdOps works with a range of schools and networks in multiple states to ensure operational excellence in support of stud ent achievement. We are quickly growing and always hiring! Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and start dates are flexible. To apply, please send resume and cover letter to [email protected] We are looking for a business-oriented individual who excels at working with clients in diverse organizations. The position involves working with multiple charter school clients with their student data analytics and management. The position is ideal for an individual looking to apply business/analytical skills in a growing company working to improve public education. Responsibilities include: Conduct statistical analysis of school clients’ student achievement data Summarize and analyze information for statistical reports to school leadership Maintain and utilize core functions of school clients’ student information systems Identify and implement means for schools to more efficiently utilize their student information systems to support overall student and organizational performance Ensure that   school   is meeting all compliance requirements related to student data Advise schools on student accounting procedures and regulations Qualifications: Experience in data migration to include data mapping and data profiling Experience in managing large scale projects Programming proficiency in a subset of Python, R, VBA, and/or Java; proficiency in SPSS or SAS a plus Experience with data visualization tools, such as Qlik and Tableau Advanced Excel, including lookup and parsing functions Ability to translate data into understandable action steps, and to communicate concisely and persuasively with education clients Please send resume + cover letter to [email protected] EdOps is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EdOps specializes in the finance, student data and operations work of leading schools. Our mission is to minimize the financial, operational, and compliance demands of running a school and to support education leaders with data-driven insights to improve student outcomes. Our range of services includes finance & accounting, grants management, student data analytics & management, human resources, strategic consulting, and facilities finance support. With a rapidly growing team of 60+ education professionals around the country, EdOps works with a range of schools and networks in multiple states to ensure operational excellence in support of stud ent achievement. We are quickly growing and always hiring! Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and start dates are flexible. To apply, please send resume and cover letter to [email protected] We are looking for a business-oriented individual who excels at working with clients in diverse organizations. The position involves working with multiple charter school clients with their student data analytics and management. The position is ideal for an individual looking to apply business/analytical skills in a growing company working to improve public education. Responsibilities include: Conduct statistical analysis of school clients’ student achievement data Summarize and analyze information for statistical reports to school leadership Maintain and utilize core functions of school clients’ student information systems Identify and implement means for schools to more efficiently utilize their student information systems to support overall student and organizational performance Ensure that school is meeting all compliance requirements related to student data Advise schools on student accounting procedures and regulations Qualifications: Experience in data migration to include data mapping and data profiling Experience in managing large scale projects Programming proficiency in a subset of Python, R, VBA, and/or Java; proficiency in SPSS or SAS a plus Experience with data visualization tools, such as Qlik and Tableau Advanced Excel, including lookup and parsing functions Ability to translate data into understandable action steps, and to communicate concisely and persuasively with education clients Please send resume + cover letter to [email protected] EdOps is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EdOps specializes in the finance, student data and operations work of leading schools. Our mission is to minimize the financial, operational, and compliance demands of running a school and to support education leaders with data-driven insights to improve student outcomes. Our range of services includes finance & accounting, grants management, student data analytics & management, human resources, strategic consulting, and facilities finance support. With a rapidly growing team of 60+ education professionals around the country, EdOps works with a range of schools and networks in multiple states to ensure operational excellence in support of student achievement. We are quickly growing and always hiring! Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and start dates are flexible. To apply, please send resume and cover letter to [email protected] We are looking for a mission-driven and business-oriented individual who excels at working with clients in diverse organizations. The position is ideal for an individual looking to apply business, analytical, and accounting skills in a growing company working to improve public education. The charter school finance specialist position is ideal for an individual looking to apply business, analytical, and finance/accounting skills to the social sector. Key Responsibilities: Serve as an outsourced CFO for a portfolio of charter schools, advising these schools’ leaders and Boards on matters pertaining to financial and operational policies, strategic decisions, and long-term financial planning Oversee all financial aspects of the schools, including accounts payable, payroll, grants administration, and financial compliance Maintain accounting books and prepare monthly financial statements and accompanying Board presentations Lead the annual budgeting process in partnership with school leadership Serve as schools’ primary contact during annual financial audits and 990 preparation Analyze, model, and solve problems on a wide range of business issues Liaise with the schools’ Boards, the state education authority (SEA), and the charter authorizer as needed Qualifications: MBA, MPP, MPA, CMA or other advanced degree with analytical focus At least 2 years of work experience, preferably in a related field (finance, accounting, or K-12 education); additional work experience may be substituted for an advanced degree in some cases. We welcome former teachers seeking to transition into an operations role. Strong MS Excel skills and financial modeling experience (familiarity with accounting software a plus) Exceptional quantitative analysis, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills Strong client communication and interpersonal skills Commitment to education and knowledge of charter schools a major plus Ability to occasionally travel within region and work non-standard hours to attend evening board meetings Start date is flexible. Please send resume + cover letter to [email protected] EdOps is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EdOps specializes in the finance, student data and operations work of leading schools. Our mission is to minimize the financial, operational, and compliance demands of running a school and to support education leaders with data-driven insights to improve student outcomes. Our range of services includes finance & accounting, grants management, student data analytics & management, human resources, strategic consulting, and facilities finance support. With a rapidly growing team of 60+ education professionals around the country, EdOps works with a range of schools and networks in multiple states to ensure operational excellence in support of stud ent achievement. We are quickly growing and always hiring! Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and start dates are flexible. To apply, please send resume and cover letter to [email protected] We are looking for a business-oriented individual who excels at working with clients in diverse organizations. The position involves working with multiple charter school clients with their student data analytics and management. The position is ideal for an individual looking to apply business/analytical skills in a growing company working to improve public education. Responsibilities include: Conduct statistical analysis of school clients’ student achievement data Summarize and analyze information for statistical reports to school leadership Maintain and utilize core functions of school clients’ student information systems Identify and implement means for schools to more efficiently utilize their student information systems to support overall student and organizational performance Ensure that   school   is meeting all compliance requirements related to student data Advise schools on student accounting procedures and regulations Qualifications: Experience in data migration to include data mapping and data profiling Experience in managing large scale projects Programming proficiency in a subset of Python, R, VBA, and/or Java; proficiency in SPSS or SAS a plus Experience with data visualization tools, such as Qlik and Tableau Advanced Excel, including lookup and parsing functions Ability to translate data into understandable action steps, and to communicate concisely and persuasively with education clients Please send resume + cover letter to [email protected] EdOps is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Director of Enterprise Applications is responsible for planning and managing the IT operations, administration and compliance systems across City Year. With a team of business system managers, this leader will oversee the various platforms that serve a wide range (e.g. Finance, HR, Legal, and development/fundraising) of business functions at City Year in support of our headquarters and our 29 sites across the US. Job Description City Year is looking for an experienced, collaborative, and dynamic Director of Enterprise Applications to lead the ongoing development and support of our SaaS enterprise solutions using Salesforce, Workday, integrations across our enterprise systems, and data reporting with analytics.  We are seeking someone with a passion for process, partnership, and enabling success. The Director of Enterprise Applications is responsible for planning and managing the IT operations, administration and compliance systems across City Year. With a team of business system managers, this leader will oversee the various platforms that serve a wide range (e.g. Finance, HR, Legal, and development/fundraising) of business functions at City Year in support of our headquarters and our 29 sites across the US.    The Director of Enterprise Applications will establish an overall operations platform strategy and application roadmaps, aligned to City Year’s strategic business needs, and will deliver on that strategy in partnership with the organization's senior leadership team. You will also be responsible for: Providing leadership, vision, and direction to the Enterprise Applications organization to foster a business-oriented culture to ensure alignment and contribution to the organization and functional goals and objectives. Engaging stakeholders and building relationships to inspire the organization around common goals, vision and values for IT. Serving as champion for technology governance, high quality service delivery, and effective vendor relationships across the organization. Responsibility Details I. Lead a High Functioning Technical Team Everyone deserves a GREAT manager - Be one! Develop your staff. Grow and nurture the business systems managers on your team. Define career paths and pave the way for success through constant and ongoing mentoring and coaching.  Ensure proper staffing for the team and create an exciting atmosphere to better attract, recruit, and retain IT talent. Foster a collaborative, high-performing environment by setting high standards for technical quality, peer review, and documentation. Guide the team in implementing Agile to improve our ability to respond to change and deliver value.  Support practices to prioritize and catalogue various application projects and operational workload. Develop a team that embodies City Year values, engages with the rest of ITS as peers and partners, and encourages effective application usage across the organization. II. Be a Trusted Advisor Enhance relationships with existing stakeholders across City Year by discussing their current usage of our enterprise systems, understanding their needs, and recommending future enhancements and improvements that empower our community to be more efficient while ensuring policy compliance and security of our processes. Lead governance councils to align systems with organizational need and to develop roadmaps for all applications. Act as a thought-leader using your business acumen to create strategies to improve processes and simplify work according to organizational needs. Create enterprise data resources to facilitate robust, role-based analytics and visualizations to support various administrative functions in partnership with Director of Data Management. Assess available technology solutions as well as ensuring that existing solutions are designed for optimal efficiency and usefulness, leveraging City Year enterprise technology platforms (primarily Salesforce, Workday) wherever possible. III. Cultivate our Organizational Success using Enterprise Applications Serve as an expert in platform capabilities, configurations, and lifecycle to ensure robust, available, reliable platforms to support all of City Year’s work. Partner with technology vendors to develop comprehensive solutions, seek opportunities for deeper vendor engagement, and negotiate for more savings. Set best practices and procedures for platform architecture, requirements, design and implementation, and maintenance Oversee operations of our enterprise applications to ensure that our processes and systems run smoothly and on schedule.  Continuously look for opportunities for automation and improvement to simplify support work. Apply architectural and engineering concepts to deliver systems that meet operational requirements, such as scalability, maintainability, security, reliability, extensibility, flexibility, availability, and manageability. Identify the technologies to employ based on price, performance, service agreements, and organization constraints to enable City Year to advance on its goal to become a data-driven organization. The Director of Enterprise Applications reports to the Chief Information Officer and is a member of the Information Technology Services senior management team.  Working together this team fosters the departments culture and defines the overall IT roadmap. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or equivalent 5 + years of experience as a developer, IT architect, or IT manager 5 + years’ experience working with application systems, upgrades, data migrations, ideally with SaaS CRM or similar large-scale solutions. Demonstrated knowledge of SaaS solutions and the implications such as to security and integrations. Strong analytical and communication skills, including an ability to build consensus and discuss complex technical issues with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience troubleshooting and finding multiple solutions to a complex problem. Experience ensuring compliance with policies, contracts, and laws by formalizing security and data confidentiality procedures within application processes. Ability to listen deeply and communicate effectively both written and verbally to various audiences as various levels in the organization. Demonstrated skills in vendor management and capacity planning. Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.   Comfortable working in a highly diverse, mission-oriented community Willingness to participate in various volunteer activities in support of our mission, such as mentoring an AmeriCorps member, attending a service event, providing supplies for school teams. Experience leading agile teams a plus ** Please include a cover letter that shares how City Year's mission resonates with you. ** 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.

What do you do all day? At NMSI, our people mean everything to us; they are the lifeblood of the organization. Without our staff, NMSI is just an idea. And technology is critical to NMSI achieving its mission of serving all students, especially those furthest from opportunity. Our Vice President of Technology will provide the technology vision and leadership to support NMSI’s programs and services and will guide the development, implementation, management, and support of all technology for the organization. While leading the Information Technology team and the Project Management Office, the VP will also be a critical partner to our academic teams in the development of strategies and systems to serve more students, teachers, and other stakeholders (e.g., developing an online delivery strategy for our core programs or deploying a learning management system).   As an experienced technology leader with an analytical mind and an entrepreneurial spirit, the VP of Technology inspires teams to achieve their best work while solving complicated problems in a supportive culture. This senior-level role demands exceptional technology expertise combined with leadership presence, proven strategic planning and project management experience, and a demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally on technology decisions.  This role is responsible for planning the technology future for the organization. This person is a big thinker, excited by the opportunity to grow and lead a best in class technology team to support STEM education across the country. You will manage three direct reports and a total team of seven. This position can be based from a home office anywhere in the contiguous US - Dallas, TX preferred.       What are the details? Serve as a member of the Senior Management Team with the responsibility to support and advise leadership in all matters related to the technology needs of the organization Partner with leaders across functions to strategize and deliver technology initiatives aligned with business initiatives Oversee the hiring, development, and retention of a well-skilled technology and project management workforce; ensure training and development is provided consistently to maintain and enhance skill levels in all technology disciplines; Shape the strategic vision for the team, set goals for your team that operationalize our organizational goals and strategy Select, implement and leverage technology and platforms to streamline current operations and allow for efficient processes Identify and maximize opportunities for technology efficacy, scalability, and innovation Oversee the technological infrastructure (networks and computer systems) in the organization to ensure optimal performance and cost-effectiveness Work with external and internal stakeholders to optimize processes and seamless data exchange Liaise with leadership and internal teams to provide regular Technology updates, represent Technology perspective and advocate for the Technology Team Other duties as assigned What are we looking for? Education & Experience – You have a minimum of eight years’ Information Technology experience with increasing levels of responsibility and track record of success Capable Leader - You help your staff prioritize work to meet ambitious goals. You can foresee and mitigate challenges better than most managers you know Entrepreneurial – You live for the hustle that’s required to forge new paths; you collaborate well with others to make things happen Relationship Builder – You have a knack for building relationships quickly and inspiring those around you   Inclusive – You can work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or job type—or any other factor that makes us unique! Organized & Productive – You are a master at planning your day and not letting distractions come in between meeting your goals Reliable – You can work effectively with minimal supervision, but you also know when to ask for help Flexible – You are comfortable working in an ambiguous environment with competing priorities; you’re willing to travel a few times throughout the year when necessary Growth Mindset – You learn from failure and crave feedback because you know that it makes you better; you are also not afraid to give feedback to your manager or colleagues Tech Savvy – You embrace technology as a tool to enhance your work effectiveness but not a tool to replace hard work   Want to learn more? The National Math and Science Initiative is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming math and science education in today’s classrooms and ensuring that all students have the knowledge and skills to thrive in the global economy of the 21st century. Founded in 2007, NMSI began by dramatically improving student participation and success in rigorous Advanced Placement math, science and English courses in 85 courses across seven states. Today, NMSI has scaled its proven program to serve more than 1.5 million students, 50,000 teachers, 1,000 high schools and 45 universities across 40 states, and is having a demonstrable and lasting impact on student outcomes.  NMSI Next , our five-year strategic plan, deepens our commitment to transform our current programs. In doing so, we will also launch a bold approach to partnering with school systems that drives outcomes not only at the student and school system levels, but also at the regional and national levels. NMSI Next is anchored on the concept that the whole will be greater than the sum of the parts and that our teamwork and program work go hand in hand.  Additionally, we believe that our impact at the school system, regional, and national levels will reinforce itself to ensure population level outcomes.  We believe STEM education is the greatest lever to accessing opportunity and is unmatched in unlocking student potential. Specifically, NMSI Next will implement the following strategic levers so that all students, especially those furthest from opportunity, thrive and reach their highest potential as problem solvers and lifelong learners, pursue their passions and tackle the world’s toughest challenges. Catalyze bold thinking and enduring solutions for all students nationally Collaborate with regional stakeholders to drive sustainable changes Provide school systems a world class K-12 solution set Build a strong, sustainable, and nimble organization positioning us to deliver exponential impact   The organization has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. National Math + Science Initiative (NMSI) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NMSI complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which we have employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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

Texas PK-16 Public Education Information Resource (TPEIR) Programmer (Programmer IV)   ( 00006698 ) 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 Texas PK-16 Public Education Information Resource (TPEIR) Programmer IV position reports to the TPEIR Unit Manager in the Research and Analysis Division. This position contributes to public reporting of Texas education and workforce data that supports measurement of student performance, career and college readiness, college success, and school improvement, providing transparency in school districts and informing policy makers. This role acts as technical team lead for TPEIR data warehouse maintenance, reporting, programming, and web development projects. Specific job responsibilities include performing requirements analysis for data loading and reporting, developing report requirement specifications and prototypes, and designing/developing reports in an iterative development environment. This individual is responsible for complex data analysis; creation of source to target mapping; and writing complex computer programs for use in analysis, data loading, creation of data extracts, and quality assurance. In addition, this role analyzes, designs and develops graphical data and reports for web publication and designs and builds sub-projects for specific reporting purposes. The position works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative, independent judgment, creative thinking, and planning. Please note that a resume and tailored cover letter are required attachments for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Additionally, please be sure to respond to the short answer prompts found in the supplemental questions. These responses should be added in a separate Word or PDF document in the attachments section of the application. Applicants who are strongly being considered for employment must submit to a national criminal history background check. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Performs requirements and data analysis. Develops and implements programs for data loading and quality assurance. Develops report requirement specifications and designs, develops, and maintains web reports. Creates source-to-target maps (STMs) and other technical documentation. Creates data extracts for information requests and performs quality assurance for data requests. Analyzes, develops, and publishes website content.   Qualifications   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education:   Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university. Major coursework in data processing, computer science, business administration or a related field is preferred. Experience:   At least four (4) years of experience in performing computer programming, systems analysis, and data analysis work; using SQL, SAS, and business intelligence tools for data analysis, quality assurance, and report creation; and Crystal Reports and Microsoft Office products. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Superior attention to detail with an ability to produce high quality work in a dynamic, iterative environment. Prior experience with and knowledge of database and data warehousing concepts. Knowledge of state educational data sources including PEIMS, early childhood assessment data, teacher certification, Texas higher education, and TAKS/STAAR data. Experience with web development tools (.Net, c#, ASP, Microsoft Visual Studio). An aptitude for designing meaningful formatted educational reports for public use. Ability to analyze systems and procedures, to solve complex problems, and handle multiple projects. Excellent written and verbal communications skills enabling effective communications with technical and non-technical end-users. Self-starter who thrives in a high performing environment. Ability to engage in a collaborative, results-oriented team environment and to maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals and professional groups across functional units. A desire to self-reflect, give/receive feedback and continuously improve. No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls and cannot reply to all email inquiries. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or veteran status, unless an applicant is entitled to the veteran’s preference. Additional Military Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) information can be accessed   here . This position requires the applicant to meet Agency standards and criteria which may include passing a pre-employment criminal background check, prior to being offered employment by the Agency.

The Role  A Whetstone Sales Representative will contribute as a critical member of the Sales Team to develop and execute a regional sales strategy to increase Whetstone’s market share. The Sales Representative will work toward predetermined revenue goals by developing and implementing a territory plan through direct marketing and direct sales campaigns, working to generate and convert leads through both inbound and outbound sales activities. The expected start date for this position is October 7, 2019. This position can be remote for candidates located near a major airport (Midwest, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic preferred). Responsibilities Take ownership of and meet or exceed annual sales targets within assigned territory and accounts Increase brand awareness of Whetstone to school and district leaders to support lead generation Represent Whetstone at education conferences and convenings Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships Effectively communicate the value proposition of Whetstone through proposals and presentations Support the development of company sales infrastructure Update the CRM and automation systems to support sales activities 25-40%  travel expected Qualifications College degree required Minimum five years work experience required Experience in sales, marketing, or business operations preferred School-based (K12) experience or experience selling in the education market strongly preferred Excellent communicator and systems-oriented creative thinker Ability to multi-task, be detail-oriented, and work well under pressure Strong organization and time management skills The desire to hustle at a fast-growing start-up Ideal Candidates Passionate about Schools: We are committed to improving K-12 education systems, and we want innovative minds helping us design the future of schools. Fast Moving: We need people who are quick on their feet. We’re happiest when busy and excited to get you on board! A Fierce Problem Solver: Do you tackle problems with both a 30,000-foot view and a planner to capture the details necessary to solve them? Then we want you at the table. About Whetstone At Whetstone, we are working to build a world where teachers and students receive high quality feedback on their work every day, in every school. It is our core belief that high quality feedback in schools is a key lever in closing the achievement gap, and it is our mission to build products that not only save schools time, but help make feedback real-time, transparent, and data-driven. At the end of the day, it’s our job to make an instructional leader’s work-life easier and their coaching data smarter, so that they can spend more time on what matters most -- working directly with teachers and students to improve school outcomes. We are obsessed with making our customers happy and adding value to their lives. We work with the most innovative school districts in the country (and a few overseas!) to accelerate teacher growth because we know how much is at stake for kids and families. And we’re growing. Fast. We are excited to build our team as we increase our impact in schools and districts around the world. Values We are a team. Make it easy. Build it right. Get a little better every day. Be extra (in a good way). Whetstone offers a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes company-paid medical, optional  dental and vision insurance, and eligibility to participate in an employer-matched retirement plan. This role will combine a competitive base salary plus commission. Whetstone is an EOE. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Apply Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected] with the subject line “Sales Representative.” In your cover letter, write a brief paragraph describing the best coach you know of. 

The Role The Vice President of Sales is responsible for scaling Whetstone’s Sales Team and building a predictable, repeatable revenue growth engine across multiple channels. Responsible for the production of the entire Sales Team, this leader plays an integral role in Whetstone’s growth over the coming years. The VP of Sales should have experience scaling a sales team, and will own the design, production, profitability, and playbook of the Whetstone Sales Team and the accompanying go-to-market strategy. The VP of Sales works collaboratively and cross-functionally with other department heads within the organization in order to drive success for the Sales Team and ultimately to provide sustainable and exponential revenue growth for the company. In this role, the VP of Sales will inherit the current New Orleans-based Sales Team, currently comprised of Sales Representatives and a Sales/Marketing Operations Associate, and will be required to optimize the production of this team while simultaneously preparing the department for scale. This will likely include coaching, mentoring, recruiting, hiring, managing, selling, and other sales leadership tactics that are implicit in a successful sales team that delivers results. The VP of Sales is a hands-on leader, not afraid to pick up the phone, co-lead a demo, or dive into a 1:1 meeting with a rep. This leader is also comfortable at the executive level, discussing strategic concepts, forecasting revenue, and acting as the representative of the Sales Team to the rest of the company and the board. The VP of Sales will report directly to the CEO, and will also work closely with other members of the leadership team to scale revenue and to build a scalable, predictable revenue engine.  Core Duties, Responsibilities and Expected Contributions  Whetstone’s ideal VP of Sales is based in or willing to relocate to New Orleans, and not only has demonstrable experience scaling SaaS sales, but also has experience in K12 education. Execution / Revenue Growth End the 2020-2021 sales year with the team trending toward 60% year-over-year revenue growth. Increase average contract value (ACV) of customers acquired through inside sales Decrease the customer acquisition cost (CAC) of customers acquired through inside sales Increase customer lifetime value (LTV) by acquiring more customers that sign multi-year contracts Improve “months-to-recover” (MTR) metric Evaluate new channels for customer acquisition, with a heavy focus on school districts with 10-50 schools Source repeatable lead sources for outbound channel Improve the ratio of traditional school clients to charter school clients Identify and execute upon expansion opportunities within existing customer networks  Sales Management / Team   Coach and motivate the sales team to deliver results Establish a sales culture of success, respect, value-add, and accountability Analyze data to understand performance trends and coach reps accordingly Shadow clients, observe the client onboarding process, learn the customer and what makes them successful Earn the respect of the sales team with hands on leadership including listening to calls, observing and providing feedback on demos, making sales calls, leading Pipeline Review meetings, etc. Design the sales org chart and set the hiring plan for 2019 and beyond, including sales management  Build a recruiting and hiring process that consistently delivers high quality sales talent in accordance with Sales Team staffing needs Implement a professional development and performance management system for evaluating the Sales Team’s production Design an onboarding process that trains successful reps with the minimum appropriate ramp time Strategy / Process   Build and implement a sales and marketing strategy to achieve Whetstone’s ambitious growth goals Leverage and build on current marketing strategy to improve lead generation Refine processes for qualification of MQLs and SQLs, and ensure that all inbound leads are engaged with Refine messaging and sales process to align with the core customer  Establish a set of processes, systems, tools, and metrics that will scale with the sales organization  Deliver revenue forecasting and performance metrics weekly, monthly, and quarterly to the leadership team and to the board Honor SLA with Customer Success to acquire only those customers that are a fit for our platform, and ensure a proper handoff to set the customer up for success Honor SLA with Operations by understanding new customers’ procurement rules to ensure invoice process is seamless and does not disrupt customer’s onboarding momentum Competencies / Values   Fluency with sales processes and sales leadership tactics Growth mindset with the desire to coach others to achieve their goals Consultative selling and competency with the tenants of persuasion (“Help first, sell second”) Strong data analysis and reflection in order to continually improve the effectiveness of self and sales team Strategic planning and revenue forecasting, with an eye toward building systems and processes that scale Cross-functional accountability and ability to leverage other departments as levers for success Creative problem solving and the ability to make complex things simple for both customers and team members Team-oriented with the desire to add to the culture of Whetstone Familiarity with K12 education, specifically the importance of and approaches to classroom observation; fluent in "ed speak" Qualifications College degree required Minimum 10 years work experience required Experience in scaling sales required; scaling SaaS sales highly preferred K12 school experience or experience selling in the education market preferred Excellent communicator and systems-oriented creative thinker Ability to multi-task, be detail oriented, and work well under pressure Strong organization and time management skills The desire to hustle at a fast-growing start-up Based in New Orleans is strongly preferred; location flexible for perfect candidate About Whetstone At Whetstone, we are working to build a world where teachers and students receive high quality feedback on their work every day, in every school. It is our core belief that high quality feedback in schools is a key lever in closing the achievement gap, and it is our mission to build products that not only save schools time, but help make feedback real-time, transparent, and data-driven. At the end of the day, it’s our job to make an instructional leader’s work-life easier and their coaching data smarter, so that they can spend more time on what matters most -- working directly with teachers and students to improve school outcomes. We are obsessed with making our customers happy and adding value to their lives. We work with the most innovative school districts in the country (and a few overseas!) to accelerate teacher growth because we know how much is at stake for kids and families. And we’re growing. Fast. We are excited to build our team as we increase our impact in schools and districts around the world. Values We are a team. Make it easy. Build it right. Get a little better every day. Be extra (in a good way). Whetstone offers a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes company-paid medical, optional  dental and vision insurance, and eligibility to participate in an employer-matched retirement plan. This role will combine a competitive base salary plus commission. Whetstone is an EOE. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Apply Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected] with the subject line “VP of Sales.” In your cover letter, write a brief paragraph describing the best coach you have ever worked with.

Job Goal: Provide secretarial assistance for an orderly, efficient, and professional office atmosphere in support of the ESC’s goals and objectives. Qualifications: Education: High school diploma or GED Experience: 1. Three years of experience in a fast-paced, administrative support role 2. Three years of experience in managing multiple budgets Special Knowledge and Skills: 1. Advanced proficiency in the use of software packages related to office operations, with special skill in preparation of PowerPoint presentations 2. Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills 3. Excellent attention to detail 4. Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks 5. Ability to exercise initiative, decision making and maintain confidentiality Major Responsibilities: Director Support 1. Screen and prioritize Director’s time, calendar and deliverables. 2. Receive, review and submit requests from department requiring Director’s approval, such as and not exclusive to professional development session handouts, printing requests, request for leave, time and effort, and technical assistance. 3. Proofread service agreements and accompanying file for ISO forms and accuracy before submitting to Director to begin approval process and scheduling process. 4. Assist in preparing applications, contracts, amendments, transfers, and monthly and year-end reports. 5. Assist with the budget preparation and monthly monitoring. 6. Research background materials, generate and compile reports, and assemble and produce information or data for presentation as needed. 7. Schedule meetings and complete all necessary preparations, including agendas, meal planning, material preparation, etc. 8. Maintain project management tool related to department work in order to support continuous improvement. 9. Prepare reports as requested. 10. Respond to both routine and complex correspondence. Department Responsibilities 1. Serve as the first point of contact for customers regarding department products and services. 2. Create and maintain requests for leave, service agreements, department calendar, and contact information. 3. Process requisitions, expense forms, direct pays, invoices, purchase orders, and interdepartmental bills; verify all have been assigned to the correct budgets and ensure all necessary paperwork is included. 4. Assist department staff with travel arrangements. 5. Keep office organized, maintain adequate supplies, and maintain current files in an electronic format, according to ISO procedures. 6. Set up new employees with computer, phone, directories, and instructions for office protocol. 7. Provide technical assistance and services as specified by any applicable federal grant that funds this position.