8 executive director jobs found

Job Description Are you a strategic thinker who thrives on bringing clarity and structure to complex organizational work? As Director of Strategic Initiatives at Uncommon Schools, you'll partner directly with our Co-CEOs to shape the direction of our organization while managing critical communications, board governance, and cross-functional initiatives. You'll lead projects that impact our entire network, from overseeing our cross-functional annual planning processes to ensuring our Board of Trustees is engaged and informed. If you're someone who finds meaning in building systems that help organizations run better, this role offers the opportunity to shape organizational priorities and influence how Uncommon Schools scales impact for students across regions. Responsibilities Executive Partnership & Project Leadership Directly staff key projects and initiatives that support the Co-CEOs' effectiveness, including special strategic work and organizational priorities Lead...

Job Description The Manager of School Support for NYC Enrollment plays a critical role in guiding families from initial interest to Day 1 readiness. By overseeing regional lead conversion and family outreach, this role directly supports Uncommon Schools' mission by ensuring schools meet their student application and enrollment targets. You will manage the systems, data reporting, and operational strategies that drive enrollment success across the New York City region. In this role, you will partner closely with school operations teams, external affairs, and community partners to remove barriers and optimize the family enrollment journey. Ultimately, your work empowers a dedicated regional enrollment team to deliver a welcoming, consistent, and highly responsive experience for prospective families. Responsibilities Team Leadership & Development Manage and support a team of four staff members. Establish clear team goals, outreach expectations, and performance tracking...

Job Description To build more high-performing schools, we need leaders to commit themselves to the most urgent and exciting work of our time. At Uncommon Schools, our Deans of Curriculum & Instruction (DCIs) are school leaders focused on supporting teachers and instructional leaders to deliver the most rigorous and joyful academic experience for our students that leads to exceptional academic gains. DCIs play a central role in the success of their school and work closely with their Principal and fellow DCIs across Uncommon in driving student achievement and teacher development. DCIs' responsibilities include the following: Data-Driven Instruction Conduct deep analysis of data in order to lead effective analysis meetings based on daily student work samples; Build and implement action plans, materials, and systems to address data, including facilitating Interim Assessment (IA) scoring and norming, developing pre- and post- analysis of IAs for the whole school, and...

Job Description To build more high-performing schools, we need leaders to commit themselves to the most urgent and exciting work of our time. At Uncommon Schools, our Deans of Curriculum & Instruction (DCIs) are school leaders focused on supporting teachers and instructional leaders to deliver the most rigorous and joyful academic experience for our students that leads to exceptional academic gains. DCIs play a central role in the success of their school and work closely with their Principal and fellow DCIs across Uncommon in driving student achievement and teacher development. DCIs responsibilities include the following: Data-Driven Instruction Conduct deep analysis of data in order to lead effective analysis meetings based on daily student work samples; Build and implement action plans, materials, and systems to address data, including facilitating Interim Assessment (IA) scoring and norming, developing pre- and post- analysis of IAs for the whole school, and...

Job Description As Director, Major Gifts, you will build and manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects, leading the full lifecycle of major gift fundraising, from identifying and cultivating new relationships to securing transformational philanthropic investments and stewarding long-term partnerships. You will develop individualized engagement strategies, partner closely with school and Home Office leaders, and connect donors to Uncommon Schools' mission through meaningful opportunities to invest in student success. Your work will play a critical role in expanding philanthropic support and advancing our organizational priorities. Portfolio Management & Fundraising Strategy Build and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, with a focus on cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding relationships Design and execute individualized strategies to align donor interests with Uncommon's priorities Develop proposals, letters of inquiry, and tailored...

Job Description The Financial Analyst for Real Estate and Debt Management plays a vital role in supporting our Home Office financial operations, focusing heavily on real estate analysis, modeling, and bond financing. In this role, you will help secure and manage the capital needed to maintain and expand our school facilities, ensuring our financial planning aligns with long-term goals while meeting compliance standards. Your work directly impacts our organizational stability by managing complex debt portfolios and executing strategic financial tracking. You will partner closely with internal teams, including Accounting, as well as external advisors and stakeholders to guide financing strategies and drive critical decisions. Responsibilities Debt Management & Compliance Act as the primary owner for all real estate financing and debt management workstreams. Maintain a comprehensive and organized database for all bond documents, resolutions, and certificates. Manage...

Job Description The Specialist, Talent - Benefits plays a vital role in delivering a supportive and comprehensive total rewards experience for Uncommon Schools staff members. By ensuring the smooth day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs, this role directly supports the well-being of the educators and staff dedicated to fulfilling our mission. The Specialist serves as the primary point of contact for benefits inquiries, ensuring staff receive accurate, timely, and empathetic guidance throughout their employment journey. This role, working closely with internal teams and external vendors, manages benefits operations, open enrollment, and ongoing compliance. Ultimately, the Specialist helps foster an environment in which staff feel valued and supported, enabling them to focus on driving exceptional student outcomes. Responsibilities Benefits Administration & Operations Administer day-to-day operations for health, dental, vision, life, disability, and...

Job Description The Senior Product Manager, Salesforce serves as the lead technical expert and strategic thought partner for Uncommon Schools' Salesforce platforms. Sitting within the Data & IT team, this role translates organizational priorities into a clear technical roadmap that supports critical enrollment, marketing, operational, and financial goals. By bridging technical execution with strategic planning, you will ensure our CRM platform delivers high-value capabilities and seamless user experiences across central teams and schools. In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional leaders, manage system architecture and data flows, and partner with technology vendors to optimize enterprise systems that directly support our mission. Responsibilities Strategy & Execution Set and champion the technical vision and roadmap for all Salesforce instances (including Sales Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and Service Cloud) aligned with organizational goals and...