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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 At the onset of a 2024 planning cycle, College Track is poised for its next phase of growth, innovation, and impact. With a mission to “empower students from underserved communities to graduate from college,” we aim to reach a goal of 70% of our students achieving a college degree within 6 years of matriculating from high school. The Chief Program Officer (CPO) is a newly created position to lead the continued evolution and refinement of College Track’s 10-year program model. Reporting to the CEO and serving in highly visible role on the national leadership team, the CPO will champion efforts to growth the size, scope, and effectiveness of the program, increase the efficacy of regional and site staff, and support college students and graduates as a force for change. This opportunity calls for a strategic program leader who is talented at executing through organizational layers, focused on continuous learning and improvement, and energized to take a successful program to a new level of performance and impact. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Provide forward-thinking strategic leadership for College Track programming Develop and implement a vision that encompasses College Track’s multiple program elements (Academic Affairs, Student Life & Wellness, College Completion, and Scholarships and College Affordability.) Leads the organization in short-term and long-term planning for immediate and anticipated program challenges, putting solutions into place to mitigate risk. Balance bold thinking with pragmatism, setting goals and priorities that increase College Track’s capacity to deliver strong outcomes. Oversee the conception, piloting, operationalization, evaluation, and continuous refinement of innovation initiatives, ensuring innovation efforts align with program goals. Ensure that experiences and voices of students, alumni, and program staff inform programmatic direction, and that the organizational vision for Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity (DEI) is incorporated into all facets of the program. Strengthen core program model and team performance  Optimize the program staff structure to allow all program staff to operate at their full potential, including effectively allocating and developing talent. Ensure national programmatic supports are aligned with the on-the ground needs at the site level. Establish and manage to program performance standards of accountability across the entire network of sites in order to achieve measurable and replicable outcomes and maximize efficiencies of scale. Facilitate the sharing, use, and management of knowledge and information across the College Track network, with an emphasis on capturing best practices, developing standard curriculum and tools, and creating a “program playbook” for all staff to utilize. Oversee nationally-led program functions inclusive of Quality & Learning, Design & Innovation, Knowledge Management, Site Operations, and Scholarships and Affordability. Develop and manage a team of VP, Director, and Manager-level national program staff, as well as serve as a coach and mentor to all national and regional program staff. Serve as a highly visible and collaborative leader As a member of the Executive Team, contribute to the development and implementation of overall organizational vision and strategy, model our core values, operating principles, and DEI commitments.  Provide leadership in network-wide communications, ensuring that critical information is readily available to, understood by, and shared across the network. Foster collaboration and two-way feedback across and within the national and regional teams. Serve as a mentor and role model for all team members, supporting a culture of learning, feedback and continuous improvement. Broaden College Tracks’ access and exposure to thought leaders, researchers, and practitioners in the college access/completion space; ensure that College Track program outcomes are leveraged for community impact. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED The Chief Program Officer will embody College Track’s values and lead with commitment, passion, joy, authenticity, and excellence. Specifically, candidates must possess the following qualifications: A seasoned program leader in the education, youth development, or similar field   with at least 15 years of work experience, with 5 years in a leadership position, inclusive of program design, delivery,   performance, and evaluation.   Experience at a national, multi-site and/or multi-layered organization is strongly preferred. A data-driven strategist who forms clear plans that are bold, achievable, and motivational to others.   Brings success in building and implementing program strategies that drive high-performance.  Sees the “why” and leverages data and research in translating strategy into tangible activities and results. An effective communicator who conveys information clearly and concisely.    Able to connect and communicate with multiple stakeholders in complex and multi-layered environments. In all interactions, listens well and reflects an understanding of others’ perspectives and needs. An inspirational and emotionally-astute people leader that fosters a sense of purpose and community .  Able to cultivate talent and build strong teams, coaching and mentoring direct reports for high performance, as well as provides support and counsel to individuals and teams that are not direct reports.  Has high standards for holding others accountable to goals. A positive force for organizational growth and change . Able to embrace and lead through change, modeling adaptability and a high level of awareness on how change impacts others. Helps others implement new behaviors and seek out ways to sustain change through organizational culture, processes, and structures.  A passionate advocate who is committed to College Track’s mission and values . Believes in the innate potential of all students and brings a deep commitment to improving education equity through college readiness and graduation. Thrives in an organization that values commitment, passion, joy, authenticity, and excellence. A champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) .  Shows respect for the communities with whom College Track partners, demonstrating cultural competence in understanding historic barriers to access to higher education. Actively works to ensure that College Track’s DEI principles are infused in senior management and program practices. This position works out of College Track’s national office in Oakland, CA. Must be willing to travel within the College Track network at least monthly. COMPENSATION AND 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. HOW TO APPLY Apply here  with your resume and targeted cover letter that answers the question, "Why are you interested in the CPO position at College Track?" Please address your cover letter to Elissa Salas, Chief Executive Officer.   College Track has retained   Dana Hagenbuch Search   to lead the search for a Chief Program Officer. Dana Hagenbuch Search partners with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations to recruit and hire extraordinary people. Learn more at   www.dhsearch.net .

The Learning and Coaching Specialist reports directly to the Director of Learning and Development (L&D). In collaboration with other site members, a Learning and Coaching Specialist ensures through learning content development, facilitation, and coaching that our site’s Staff and AmeriCorps Members (ACMs) are prepared to apply and grow in the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to track towards City Year San José/Silicon Valley’s vision, mission, and yearly goals. For site-based staff, a Learning and Coaching Specialist leverages their instructional design skills to create formal learning programs differentiated based on time on staff, department, and/or site-wide specific needs. Specifically, for the field-based Impact Department, a Learning and Coaching Specialist provides the foundational resources and formal training to support the delivery of high-quality services that ultimately increase student achievement. The Learning and Coaching Specialist leverages their educational background and influential leadership to develop the coaching skills of full-time Impact Managers and second year AmeriCorps Team Leaders, as well as improve the implementation skills of ACMs serving across 14 elementary, middle and high schools in East San José. A Learning and Coaching Specialist continually assesses training and service quality through use of both quantitative and qualitative measures. From this data, a Learning and Coaching Specialist provides insights, identifies responsive resources and training content, and refines their own work. The Learning and Coaching Specialist’s responsibilities will be split between field-based and office-based work. Responsibilities Field Service Impact & Evaluation Perform on-site coaching to Impact Managers and Team Leaders around development of coaching skills. Work collaboratively with Analytics Department in assessing impact in ACM growth and coaching. Work collaboratively with Impact Directors to ensure progress against goals leveraging data analysis and effective coaching. Staff and AmeriCorps Member Learning and Development Continue to refine coaching model to ensure instructional excellence. Share instructional best practices with Impact staff around service excellence and impact. Execute high-quality, relevant learning content for ACMs and staff ensuring alignment to learning calendar while remaining responsive to needs and service priorities. By request, support the development of school team/department based trainings and resources. Work collaboratively across departments, City Year sites, and external facilitators to ensure high relevance and effectiveness of learning. Impact Department Development and Design Assist Director of L&D in developing/refining formal learning programs, which includes but is not limited to content and resource development, in response to data trends and observed needs. Utilize data analysis and research to improve own work and to leverage in the development, innovation and enhancement of the site’s learning strategy. Engage in assigned partnerships within City Year and external that may advance our sites service model. * Other special projects and administrative tasks, as needed. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required with a focus in Education or related field strongly preferred. Adult training content development and delivery experience. Teaching, educational instruction, and/or instructional coaching experience. Experience at Middle School or High School a plus. Experience with English Language Learners and/or Special Education a plus. Demonstrated success in differentiating instruction and improving student achievement Holds self accountable, sets high expectations for self and others, and works with and supports others (doing and modeling) to mobilize and motivate. Skill in conveying thoughts and ideas clearly, actively listens, communicates in a solution-oriented manner, and incorporates others’ views into work. Ability to establish and build diverse, mutually beneficial, and sustainable partnerships within and without City Year, balancing delivery of results with relationship building. Strategically directs critical relationships to advance City Year’s mission, while removing obstacles for City Year AmeriCorps and staff members. Strong attention to detail and proven organizational and project management skills. Thrives in diverse, high energy, and entrepreneurial environment. 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.

Position Overview The Site Director is the inspiring leader who sets a powerful vision for student achievement and is responsible for ensuring that at least 90% of students matriculate to a four-year college and 70% graduate from college within six years. S/he leads a team of full time and part time employees and builds and maintains the positive presence of College Track in the local community. Primary Responsibilities Include: Site Vision and Culture: Set a powerful vision for student achievement; inspire the commitment of others towards the shared vision, and ensure all decisions are aligned to and support the vision. Build a strong and enduring site culture based on mission, vision and organization’s values. Individual Student Planning and Monitoring:  Work with program directors to assess student data continuously and ensure that students are on track to graduate from high school and thrive in four-year universities. Focus relentlessly on delivering outcomes despite obstacles, ensuring students graduate from high school and receive a college degree. Staff Management:  Recruit, lead, manage and develop a high-performing site team of full-time and part-time employees (paid and volunteer) to ensure the overall success of students. Build a collaborative team of individuals committed to achieving excellence and meeting site goals. School and Community Partnerships:  Develop strong and formalized partnerships with community based organizations, schools and districts that result in additional resources for our students and improvements to our program model. Keep abreast of emerging trends and practices within the education landscape and community, and be active in the educational and community landscape.   Fundraising and Development :  Work in collaboration with the College Track development team, as the external leader of the site, to execute development activities that support long-term sustainability. Skills & Experience Required 3 years experience required (5-7 years preferred) managing staff, projects and oneself to achieve excellent results and expand organizational Proven track record in successfully recruiting, hiring, leading and developing people and teams. Creates the conditions for staff to learn, grow and do their work with ever increasing excellence Minimum of 5-7 years of of teaching and/or supporting students to excel academically; history of driving significant gains in student achievement Leads and inspires others under a shared vision of excellence Builds relationships and communicates in ways that foster trust, value differences and further College Track’s mission High degree of flexibility and adaptability; can work within and thrive in an ambitious, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solution Unwavering belief in economic, racial and social justice; makes all decisions through the lens of what is best for the students and families we serve Minimum 4-year college degree (Masters Degree preferred)

The Impact Manager is solely responsible for the specific implementation of the Whole School Whole Child service model at an elementary school, middle school, or high school.  Responsibilities Managing and coaching a team of 8 - 15 AmeriCorps members providing a clear vision, systems and structures, and professional development to empower and motivate them throughout the year. Serving as a trusted advisor to principal and school staff by serving as a member of the school’s Instructional Leadership Team, holding regular meetings with the administrator, maintaining a strong presence in school, working collaboratively with administration and staff to implement the Whole School Whole Child model, and building a bridge between AmeriCorps members and the school so that their work with students is setup for success. Inspiring your team to embrace City Year’s culture and the belief that all students can achieve great things in school and life regardless of their socio - economic background or current academic proficiency. Developing a team culture that utilizes student achievement data to inform all instructional decisions and embraces grit, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a growth mindset. Observing and coaching AmeriCorps members to actively pursue student achievement results through consistently strong instruction and sound lesson planning. Providing a strong foundation of intervention management that will ensure regular access for tutoring, protected AmeriCorps member schedules, and a consistent feedback loop for learning. Developing AmeriCorps members professionally and empowering them to leverage leadership opportunities and actively pursue professional growth during their service year. Investing in the learning and development of AmeriCorps members so that they can translate their experience in City Year to any future professional or academic endeavor. Qualifications Leadership Coaching or leadership experience strongly preferred (sports coaches, educational coaches, etc.) Ability to relate with and inspire 18 – 25 year olds. Believes in young people as agents of social change. Exhibits a high level of accountability, project execution, and personal responsibility. Demonstrates grit, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a growth mindset. Ability to mobilize diverse, young groups towards achieving ambitious goals. Communication Ability to communicate openly and respectfully with a diverse community. Exhibits excellent customer service and is consistent with follow-up. Experience navigating difficult conversations around performance, interpersonal and inter-team conflict, race, gender, sexuality, class, education reform, and/or diversity. Relationship Development Ability to identify potential partnership problems, analyze issues, and extrapolate appropriate solutions to strengthen relationships. Ability to navigate multiple schoolhouse relationships, at times with competing priorities, to implement Whole School, Whole Child model and pursuing student achievement result. Invests in Impact Manager team collaboration and development to demonstrate strong leadership and teamwork for AmeriCorps members. 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 Sacramento is seeking a Development Manager focused on frontline fundraising efforts to help the site reach its yearly private revenue goal of almost $1 million. Reporting to the Development Director, the Development Manager will steward current donors and cultivate and solicit new corporate and foundation donors. The Development Manager will also support the planning and execution of external City Year Sacramento fundraising events, as well as support the site as needed. Ideal candidates will have prior fundraising and event planning experience, a passion for improving educational outcomes for children, an aptitude for relationship development, and confident communication skills. This position is ideal for someone who is entrepreneurial, detail-oriented, and a creative problem solver. Responsibilities Donor Stewardship/Management Maintain a portfolio of current individual, corporate, and foundation donors Create a stewardship calendar and implement specific activities throughout the year to thank, delight, and recognize current donors  Support and create engagements aimed at inspiring and motivating current donors to renew and/or increase their level of giving Lead collaborative corporate engagements with City Year Team Sponsors and act as liaison between corporate partners and program staff/the schools Track and record clear and timely records of contacts, donor history, and notes from donor meetings, and assist in the maintenance of the site’s internal donor database (Salesforce) Assist with report and proposal writing Support and assist with fundraising campaigns and events, such as the annual Ripples of Hope Gala, Giving Tuesday, individual fundraising events, etc. Donor Cultivation Collaborate with the Development Director to identify new corporate and foundation prospects and secure new donations to meet quarterly and annual fundraising goals Lead and/or assist with all steps in the donor cultivation process, including solicitation meetings with potential donors Represent City Year Sacramento at events and engagements; attend networking opportunities to cultivate new donors Support the efforts of City Year Sacramento’s Board of Directors in identifying and implementing fundraising strategies and brand awareness initiatives Through school visits, individual meetings, events and other engagements, create opportunities to expose new donors to City Year’s program, strategy, and mission Arrange logistics for school visits and work with school-based City Year teams to ensure AmeriCorps members and staff are prepared for visits from donors and donor prospects Facilitate school visits with donors and donor prospects to showcase City Year’s program in action Event Planning and Execution Lead and manage creative and inspirational events that powerfully communicate City Years’ service, impact, and need for support With the support of the Development Director, serve as the main event lead for major fundraising events, cultivation events, school visits, professional Learning & Development days with the Impact Department, and annual campaigns Oversee all event logistics and internal planning meetings (event timelines, creating run-of-shows and Q2Q’s, venue scheduling, etc.) Manage cross-departmental teams of City Year Sacramento staff and AmeriCorps members assisting with event planning and implementation In partnership with the Development Director, draft scripts, guest memos/invitations, and speaker talking points  Collaborate with City Year HQ staff on designing event collateral and create and distribute all e-invites, email communications to event guests and social media posts   In partnership with Impact staff, coach and prepare City Year AmeriCorps members for their roles within events, such as delivering testimonials, presenting awards, and introducing guests, interacting with donors, etc. Maintain database of event invites and RSVPs in partnership with Operations staff Create and execute follow-up engagement plan for event attendees Organization Initiatives and Site Support Attend and support whole site events, including Opening Day, MLK Day, Red Nose Day, Annual Gala, Graduation, and other site-wide designated events. Participate in cross-department collaboration groups aimed at achieving site-wide goals Lead and support AmeriCorps members in their external-facing engagement, including practicing their “elevator pitch”, school team social media accounts, involvement in donor stewardship programs, etc. Attend regional and national City Year calls, meetings, and conferences focused on professional development, best practice sharing, and developing/communicating City Year’s long-term impact strategy Ability and willingness to step up and meaningfully support other departments and tasks, as appropriate Interest in working with and helping to develop young adult professionals and youth Qualifications Approximately 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising and/or sales, with proven ability to deliver strong, measurable results Exceptional oral and written communication skills with an ability to engage and inspire a diverse range of audiences Strong initiative and ability to work independently to achieve goals Comfortability with meeting and networking with new people Efficient time management skills with an ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple projects Collaborative spirt with willingness to work cross-departmentally to achieve big picture goals Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, SharePoint, and InDesign a plus City Year/AmeriCorps alumni are encouraged to apply 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.

  About Us KIPP SoCal Public Schools (KIPP SoCal) is a nonprofit organization that operates tuition-free, open-enrollment, public charter schools focused on preparing students in systemically under-resourced communities in Southern California for choice filled lives. In July 2019, KIPP LA Public Schools and KIPP San Diego Public Schools united to become KIPP SoCal Public Schools to better meet the needs of our students. We currently operate 19 schools, educate approximately 8,200 students and support an additional 4,300 alumni who are attending high school and college. The Opportunity The KIPP Through College (KTC) Operations Associate supports the overall operations of the KIPP Through College team including external communication, data and logistics. This role includes significant project management, event planning and data entry/oversight. This position reports to the Managing Director of KIPP Through College and will work out of KIPP SoCal’s Los Angeles School Success Team Office. Operations Plan and execute events to support students on their path to and through college. These may include: college tours, admissions presentations, school fairs, and networking events Coordinate all event logistics inclusive of administrative duties such as identifying venues, ordering food, and staying within the allotted budget Coordinate with relevant team members to secure student attendance and content development Create outreach materials for events Attend events, as needed Coordinate nomination process for special programs for students Work with KTC counselors to identify students for opportunities and ensure completion of applications on time Execute the KTC scholarship program including collecting applications and running the selection process Coordinate logistics for team meetings and outings Oversight of ordering and distribution of promotional items Data Serve as data liaison for the region Oversee transcript collection for high school alumni Supervise part-time data intern as part of the transcript collection strategy Work with KTC Managing Director and Associate Director to ensure database is updated regularly External Communication Update monthly KTC bulletin for distribution across the organization Edit and approve newsletters sent to alumni and families Create materials for external partnerships The Qualifications Bachelor's degree required Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work autonomously Ability to build strong interpersonal relationships and work effectively in a collaborative environment Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills Keen attention to detailFlexibility to adjust priorities in a fast-paced environment Previous experience with college access or persistence is a plus The Perks Very competitive compensation package inclusive of a generous benefits package 100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 50% of the cost Employer-paid KIPP SoCal life insurance 401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.) Generous time off program includes 22 holidays, sick leave and vacation Other great benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP, tuition reimbursement for dependents, etc.) KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. KIPP SoCal strives to ensure that our careers website is accessible to all, including individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact us. You can find our contact information on our website,  http://www.kippsocal.org/ . Information will be sent to a talent acquisition representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the hiring process.

About Us KIPP SoCal Public Schools (KIPP SoCal) is a nonprofit organization that operates tuition-free, open-enrollment, public charter schools focused on preparing students in systemically under-resourced communities in Southern California for choice filled lives. In July 2019, KIPP LA Public Schools and KIPP San Diego Public Schools united to become KIPP SoCal Public Schools to better meet the needs of our students. We currently operate 19 schools, educate approximately 8,200 students and support an additional 4,300 alumni who are attending high school and college. School Business Operations Manager Opportunity Lead all non-instructional functions of a school allowing the School Leader and other instructional staff to drive superior student achievement Be the subject matter expert for school operations, responsibilities include successfully executing systems, processes and policies in all non-instructional areas Manage a school-based operations team, ensuring the school is in compliance with all local, district, state and federal laws and regulations,  and leading all efforts toward operational excellence Finance & Purchasing : School-site partner of the regional Finance & Accounting Team, with responsibility for procurement, cash receipts, deposits, effective implementation of financial policies, and assistance to the School Leader with budget management Student Information & Reporting :   Coordinates with KIPP SoCal's School Success Team with regard to all data analysis and reporting; and ensures confidentiality and security of files and all information pertaining to students, parents, staff, and community Facilities :   Manages and oversees the upkeep of the school’s facilities and coordinates with the School Success Team to implement school facility projects and maintenance; manages vendor relationships to ensure that maintenance, janitorial and pest control services are properly carried out School Nutrition Program : Manages the School Nutrition Program and implements processes and procedures that result in high quality, compliant and cost effective food services; coordinates with food vendor, implements accurate counting and claiming procedures, submits meal reimbursement claims, and ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations Student Recruitment & Enrollment : Manages the enrollment cycle at the school site with support from the School Success Team, including student recruitment, lottery management, waitlist management, and parent/student orientations Emergency Preparedness : Develops and maintains the school’s emergency safety plan, conducts quarterly staff emergency safety training, schedules and leads monthly drills, and maintains school emergency supplies Trip Planning & Event Coordination : Plans and coordinates logistics for school events and activities as needed, including, parent meetings, concerts, special events, fundraisers and field lessons Team Development & Management : Manages all operations staff at the school-site, including one to two office staff and operational aides; sets goals for the operations team and leads/supports team members toward achieving both performance and developmental goals through regular check-ins and the implementation of KIPP LA’s performance management systems Organizational Effectiveness & Leadership : Improve and implement systems that contribute and drive school operations toward operational excellence, Maintain continuous communication with internal and external stakeholders, keeping SL informed and updated on all aspects of school operationsLead, plan and execute  short term school based projects School Business Operations Manager Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required Experience managing charter school operations preferred, but not required Demonstrated ability to think strategically, anticipating future outcomes and events, then incorporate them into thoughtful solutions Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, adjust priorities and work autonomously Ability to build strong interpersonal relationships and work effectively in a collaborative environment School Business Operations Manager Perks Very competitive compensation package inclusive of a generous benefits package 100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 50% of the cost Employer-paid KIPP SoCal life insurance 401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.) Generous time off program includes 22 holidays, sick leave and vacation Other great benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP, tuition reimbursement for dependents, etc.) KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. KIPP SoCal strives to ensure that our careers website is accessible to all, including individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact us. You can find our contact information on our website,  http://www.kippsocal.org/ . Information will be sent to a talent acquisition representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the hiring process.

Objective The College Counselor will have two primary functions: guiding students in their college search and application process, and teaching lessons to students, in order to achieve 100% college acceptance; additionally, the college counselor will work closely with our instructional and advisory teams to engage their support in the college process. About Us Brio College Prep is the fourth innovative high school of the Ednovate Network. Our mission is to empower our students to use their college degrees and careers to make a positive multigenerational change. Located in Downtown Los Angeles, we provide students and families a safe and nurturing school culture that has high expectations and that delivers a rigorous and personalized college prep experience. Our innovative classroom approach allows students to learn at their own pace through a curriculum that uses online lessons, digital platforms, small-group learning, coaching and one-on-one instruction. Along with personalizing the learning experience, we care about instilling a deep sense of purpose in our students and developing valuable relationships in our school community. Redesigning the high school experience requires that staff members reflect constantly on the impact of their actions and collaborate to continuously improve their practice. Description In the counseling function, the college counselor will meet individually with all students to support their college application process. This includes supporting the search - finding a "best-fit" college, based on students' interests, needs and strengths. In their senior year, students will be guided through the college application process by the college counselor. This also includes supporting students through the financial aid processes - including finding scholarship opportunities and helping student understand financial aid. Ultimately, the college counselor's primary accountability is towards college acceptance - with 100% of students being accepted to a four-year university. In the teaching function, the college counselor will instruct students around topics in the college search, application and financial aid processes. Additionally, aspects of college life, preparing for autonomy and accessing resources on a college campus will be topics that students need to master through the instruction of the college counselor. In the team function, the college counselor will be an active participant and accountable team member to our 11th (and eventually 12th) grade team(s). Team members should anticipate learning from and sharing with their colleagues. They will engage in lively debates around planning, student learning outcomes and maintaining a school culture. Teams will be tasked with solving dilemmas as they appear at our school, and team members are the most critical problem-solvers. Team members should neither shy away from conflict nor accountability to results. The primary accountability of a team and its members is measured through our strategic plan goals. Qualifications The ideal candidate is: Passionate about increasing the college attainment rate in low-income communities Certain that all students can go to college Entrepreneurial and enjoys having autonomy, flexibility and accountability A collaborative team player who works well with other adults and engages in healthy conflict to get the best results for students Resourceful and persistent, constantly seeking to improve upon results Someone who strives to be the best at what they do and has fun along the way Committed to personalizing learning for each student and willing to learn with us as we innovate in our use of space, time, the role of teachers, and technology Comfortable with a high degree of transparency around results and accountability for results Supportive of our warm/strict discipline model and effective in maintaining a consistent, disciplined classroom A graduate of a four-year university Wages & Benefits The salary for this job is competitive and commensurate with experience; a competitive benefit package is included. To Apply To submit an application, please visit our website at   http://ednovate.org/careers . Ednovate is strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff, and we encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. Ednovate does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnic origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law.

Objective The College Counselor will have two primary functions: guiding students in their college search and application process, and teaching lessons to students, in order to achieve 100% college acceptance; additionally, the college counselor will work closely with our instructional and advisory teams to engage their support in the college process. About Us Esperanza College Prep is the fifth innovative high school of the Ednovate Network. Ednovate's mission is to close the college graduation gap through our Theory of Change, in which a strong sense of purpose and community, and a personalized college prep curriculum will allow each of our students to persist through college. Located in East Los Angeles, CA, Esperanza College Prep opened its doors to its first 9th grade class in August of 2017 and will expand one grade level per year until we serve students in grades 9-12 in the Fall of 2020. Esperanza College Prep provides students and families with a safe and nurturing school culture that has high expectations and delivers a rigorous personalized college prep experience. Esperanza College Prep will prepare each of its graduates to use their college degrees and careers to make a Positive Multigenerational Change. This free, public charter high school personalizes learning through technology, focuses on developing a strong sense of purpose and builds college ready mindsets to ensure all of its students are ready to go to and graduate from the best colleges in the country. Redesigning the high school experience requires that staff members be willing to respond to feedback and data in real-time, reflect constantly on the impact of their actions and collaborate to continuously improve their practice. Description In the counseling function, the college counselor will meet individually with all students to support their college application process. This includes supporting the search - finding a "best-fit" college, based on students' interests, needs and strengths. In their senior year, students will be guided through the college application process by the college counselor. This also includes supporting students through the financial aid processes - including finding scholarship opportunities and helping student understand financial aid. Ultimately, the college counselor's primary accountability is towards college acceptance - with 100% of students being accepted to a four-year university. In the teaching function, the college counselor will instruct students around topics in the college search, application and financial aid processes. Additionally, aspects of college life, preparing for autonomy and accessing resources on a college campus will be topics that students need to master through the instruction of the college counselor. In the team function, the college counselor will be an active participant and accountable team member to our 11th (and eventually 12th) grade team(s). Team members should anticipate learning from and sharing with their colleagues. They will engage in lively debates around planning, student learning outcomes and maintaining a school culture. Teams will be tasked with solving dilemmas as they appear at our school, and team members are the most critical problem-solvers. Team members should neither shy away from conflict nor accountability to results. The primary accountability of a team and its members is measured through our strategic plan goals. Qualifications The ideal candidate is: Passionate about increasing the college attainment rate in low-income communities Certain that all students can go to college Entrepreneurial and enjoys having autonomy, flexibility and accountability A collaborative team player who works well with other adults and engages in healthy conflict to get the best results for students Resourceful and persistent, constantly seeking to improve upon results Someone who strives to be the best at what they do and has fun along the way Committed to personalizing learning for each student and willing to learn with us as we innovate in our use of space, time, the role of teachers, and technology Comfortable with a high degree of transparency around results and accountability for results Supportive of our warm/strict discipline model and effective in maintaining a consistent, disciplined classroom A graduate of a four-year university Wages & Benefits The salary for this job is competitive and commensurate with experience; a competitive benefit package is included. To Apply To submit an application, please visit our website at   http://ednovate.org/careers . Ednovate is strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff, and we encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. Ednovate does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnic origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law.

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 The Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring that all site operations function efficiently and effectively. This position will manage the day-to-day of site operations and the administration of finance, human resources and payroll. Additionally, s/he will oversee data reporting and monitoring at the site level and support the Site Director in student recruitment. This is a critical role in ensuring effective site operations so that the team can best serve students every day.   Primary Responsibilities Include: Lead and Manage Site Operations:  Successfully manage the day-to-day of site operations including office management, technology, facilities and vehicles. This position will manage front desk administration, oversee the inventory of supplies, project manage facility projects, serve as the central point person for managing the inventory of technology and will work with the IT consultant to address technology needs. S/he will also manage the use of College Track vehicles for transporting students home and to field trip destinations.  ​ Manage the Administration of Finance, Human Resources and Payroll:  Support the Site Director with budget development by gathering, analyzing and reporting necessary data; track and process invoices and reimbursements for staff and vendors. Support site supervisors with employee onboarding and orientation; act as an HR and payroll liaison for all employees and volunteer staff.​ Oversee Data Monitoring and Reporting:  Serve as the in-house Salesforce expert and ensure the tracking and reporting of student attendance. Maintain site dashboards and update information on an ongoing basis using student databases.​ Support Student Recruitment:  Assist the Site Director in the annual student recruitment process including delivering presentations aimed at identifying and recruiting prospective students and overseeing the record keeping process.​ New/Special Projects:  Additional projects as assigned by the Site Director.    Skills & Experience Required Minimum of 1-2 years of experience managing the operations for an organization, program or school Skilled at managing self; reliably prioritizes the highest impact work amongst competing demands, delegates effectively, holds self accountable and produces quality work consistently. Skilled at communicating and managing vertically and horizontally. Effective at being able to work across the organization, through influence, to achieve goals Focuses on delivering outcomes despite obstacles, seeks out challenges as opportunities to grow, takes unexpected setbacks in stride, and is able to galvanize self towards goals and impact. Demonstrated ability to create efficient systems for completing work Basic aptitude and strong appetite to learn data and technology systems. Experience with Microsoft Office Suites required. Experience with Salesforce or other databases, preferred Minimum 4-year college degree 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.

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 a professional, dynamic, hands-on, collaborative and self-motivated leader to join us as our Vice President of Finance and to serve as our financial and operations expert within the organization.  As a key member of the national leadership team and reporting directly to the Chief Finance and Operating Officer, the Vice President of Finance will lead a team of five direct reports and oversee Finance, IT, and facilities functions. The Vice President of Finance  provides strategic and values-driven leadership, oversight and guidance for College Track by establishing, implementing, and monitoring financial plans and budgets as outlined in the strategic plan.   works closely with colleagues across the organization (e.g. program, human resources, development, operations, etc.) and across geographies to assess and implement business process and system improvements that foster efficient, scalable business processes. is responsible for the development of financial management strategy, oversight and management of all fiscal operations, assurance and regulatory compliance, corporate compliance  leads in the development of the information technology and facilities departments, and other departments assigned leads in managing risk, including but not limited to operational, business, liability, legal, and regulatory risk, for the organization contributes to the development and achievement of the organization’s strategic goals.  Our ideal candidate will be a strong people manager/developer and a true finance business partner in a mission-driven education nonprofit. The Vice-President of Finance will be as comfortable digging into numbers, spreadsheets, and formulas, as s/he is at interacting with team members across the organization to support the growth and development of the organization. Primary Responsibilities: Financial Planning and Budgeting Lead College Track’s annual budgeting process, including collaborating with national departments, regions, and site leaders to understand and decide on financial trade-offs and (dis)/investment opportunities that produces a final, board approved budget with clear links to the annual goals and key strategies from the annual planning process. Provide budget owners (some of whom may have limited financial experience) with key insights, actionable intelligence, operational and financial learnings such that they are able to make business decisions accordingly.  Provide system and report training to help them independently access their budget and performance information. Proactively anticipate and forecast variances to budget, thereby providing early indicators about potential issues, to engage the National Leadership Team and budget owners to create action plans to address negative variances and/or take advantage of investment opportunities. Financial Modeling/Strategic Planning Create and manage comprehensive financial models that support organization-wide strategic planning, including across multiple business units, product lines, and departments.  Ensure team members partner with budget owners to help understand and translate business opportunities into multivariate financial models, including for forecasting, sensitivity analysis, and scenario planning to drive business decision-making. Serve as an effective thought partner to organizational leaders through interpretation of complex financial information to assist in decision-making. Financial Reporting and Development Support Oversee the coordination and monitoring of cash operations and capital planning, including forecasting needs and developing appropriate financial sources to ensure adequate cash flow and access to working and long-term capital. Oversee the monthly and annual close process to produce timely, accurate financial statements, including budget to actuals, statement of activities, balance sheets, cash flow, and forecasts. Ensure the team partners with the development team to accurately forecast, track, and plan for philanthropic activities. Oversee nonprofit fund, government, and grant accounting in close collaboration with the Controller, Development staff and program staff.   Develop and produce key monthly internal financial performance reports and dashboards for the organization that drive organizational accountability and provide high-level results analysis. Review and edit grant agreements to ensure alignment with budget and reporting deadlines. Ensure the accurate and timely production of all financial performance and forecast reports, budgets, and reporting tools for internal execution and external relations with funders.  Accounting Operations   Oversee all accounts, ledgers and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards, regulatory requirements, and board policies. Oversee the accurate and timely month and fiscal year end closing process, ensuring completion of all audit and compliance related activities. Oversee the tracking and reporting of the organization’s temporarily and permanently restricted fund and administer timely releases. Oversee annual audit process and maintain relationship with external auditors; liaise with the finance committee of the board of directors; assess any changes necessary. Finance Systems, Processes and Procedures Regularly review, monitor, recommend, and drive improvements to finance policies and procedures to ensure internal controls are in place that protect the organization against fraud and provide assurances that College Track’s accounting records are accurate and complete. Provide financial operations expertise and institutional knowledge to help coordinate improvements to the overall organization, with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making and analysis. IT and Facilities Oversight  Grow and manage an IT team and consultants to support all systems for a rapidly growing 150 employee national company. Oversee IT vendor selection and relationships; negotiate and manage vendor contracts; support facility vendor selection and relationships. Oversee the coordination of national real estate acquisition, buildout, space planning, and facilities maintenance consistent with the College Track brand. Oversee facility issues, including major maintenance projects, builds, and lease negotiation and agreements. Risk Management Oversee business insurance, risk management, and legal activities including letters of agreement, contracts, leases and other legal documents and agreements. In collaboration with other national departments, serve as primary liaison addressing operational risk management issues and policies. Ensures full compliance with all codes, regulations (local, state, and federal), and safety standards to protect the well-being of all students, guests, and employees occupying the buildings. Skills & Experience Required   First and foremost, the Vice-President of Finance 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 equity.   Additionally, candidates must possess the following qualifications:   Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or Master’s degree with a concentration in finance or similar field preferred. 12+ years of management experience, with at least five years in a senior leadership role in finance and operations preferably in the education, non-profit or corporate sectors Significant experience with non-profit accounting systems, fund accounting and government funding compliance. A "doer" who eagerly rolls up the sleeves, tackles problems, and generates solutions in a timely manner. Operates with a high sense of urgency and responsiveness balanced by a need for providing accurate information based on strategic priorities. Detail-oriented, well-organized, and structured in the creation and presentation of information.  Ability to synthesize complex financial matters into clearly articulated financial and business summaries, with not only the "rolled up" numbers but also the explanation / narrative about the business implications. Strong communicator in both writing and orally. Can distill complex financial matters into digestible elements. Believes that technology enabled, data-driven, people-centric businesses are fun places to be.  Takes a balanced approach to people and issues: 1) unafraid to take a stand or recommend a hard choice -- such as making a budget change now to avoid a likely negative variance later, 2) while also able to understand others' perspectives and process new information to refresh one's thinking on a topic. Ability to interact inclusively and productively with diverse individual team members, department leads, senior leaders, board members, and external parties. Believes strongly in celebrating success while also always seeking to improve on the current state. Will therefore seek ways to maximize the current operational model, while pursuing targeted initiatives to improve upon it. Is obsessively customer-driven -- believing that a good finance partner understands both the explicit and underlying business needs, is proactive, stays on point for strategic value-add, and is responsive without being unproductively reactive to team-member and external-party needs. High degree of flexibility and adaptability; can work within an ambitious, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solution. Above all, wants to make a positive difference in the world through education. 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 send your resume and a thoughtful cover letter to: Laura Powell Principal Laura Powell LLC [email protected] .   No phone inquiries please.  Candidates chosen for further consideration will be contacted.       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.

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 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.  

Position Overview The Finance Associate is a key member of the five-person finance team and will report to the Associate Director of Finance. As a function, the finance team reports directly into the CEO and serves as a strategic internal consultancy on major decisions. The objective of the finance team is to maximize student outcomes over the long-term through the efficient, effective, and sustainable allocation of financial resources. This is accomplished through an effective balance of hard and soft skills as our work is rooted in empowering organizational leaders, who bring academic expertise and proximity to students, with high quality financial information and advising to make effective decisions.  This position will not have a direct report but will actively support the finance team’s culture of continuous learning and shared voice through frequent participation and leadership in team meetings. Responsibilities Serve as financial adviser Advise school leaders (principals) and operations managers on fiscal operating decisions and multi-year planning, and collaborate with them both in person and remotely to achieve financial sustainability goals Analyze trends in spending and behavior in order to maximize resource allocation and student results Serve as a hands-on thought partner to regional office leaders on their spending decisions and expense projections Empower school and regional office leaders with tools, information and analyses to help them make thoughtful and impactful decisions in service of our students Support on due diligence and execution of $10M+ facility financing transactions for our schools   Develop into a financial systems product manager Maximize value of Adaptive Insights, our financial planning system, by integrating with our data warehouse and building cross-functional analyses, enabling the organization to make data-informed decisions to maximize student outcomes  Develop a multi-year systems strategy and roadmap, building more data connections, implementing new product functionalities, and streamlining processes to scale our finance team Create and manage effective trainings for our 75+ school and regional office leaders   Grow into a finance team leader Contribute to the multi-year vision and annual initiatives for the finance team Own and deliver quarterly updates and results to KIPP Bay Area Public Schools’ Finance Committee Support the finance team’s culture of continuous learning and shared voice through frequent participation and leadership in team meetings Grow into potential stretch assignments that may include, but are not limited to… Serving as the Finance Lead for our KIPP Through College (KTC) team, enabling the KTC team to effectively prepare our 3,000+ and growing alumni to lead choice-filled lives  Developing into a charter school facilities financing expert, building relationships with various lenders and advising our senior leaders on specific financing opportunities in order to provide high-quality, low-cost learning environments for all of our students  Must-Have Qualifications Key Qualities Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP Bay Area Public Schools’ mission: firm belief that all children will learn and deserve access to an excellent public education Approaches work with joy and curiosity Actively seeks personal and professional growth Skills Strategic and analytical thinker who exhibits excellent judgment Achievement-oriented and can translate plans into action Utilizes systems-thinking to contextualize opportunities for improvement  Synthesizes and simplifies complex concepts to clearly communicate them to key stakeholders Builds relationships to motivate and engage a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders Self‐directs and exhibits flexibility in a fast‐paced, entrepreneurial environment Strong skills and comfort with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Docs  Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in any field, or equivalent practical experience  Preferred Qualifications Skills Financial analysis and modeling experience Understanding of financial planning and analysis Skilled at analyzing, interpreting, and visualizing data Familiarity with SQL and Tableau Familiarity with cloud enterprise software, ideally Adaptive Insights or a similar financial planning software Education and Experience 2+ years of relevant work experience Compensation We are dedicated to you and your family's well-being! KIPP offers a competitive salary as well as comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits. 

Position:          Regional Director, Bay Area Location:         Santa Clara County, California Job Description:  The Regional Director, as part of the Regional Advocacy team, leads member schools’ interests across Santa Clara County and neighboring regions in the areas of charter school policy, school authorization, strengthening relationships with elected and appointed officials, and advocacy support for new and renewing charters.  This position works closely with charter school operators, community organizations, and local elected and appointed officials to maximize the positive impact of charter schools in the region and to ensure that all students and families have access to high quality, public school options.  Overview of Responsibilities: The Bay Area Regional Advocacy team supports over 175 charter schools across the Bay Area, including over 50 schools in Santa Clara County. The Regional Director will forge relationships with the individuals leading charter schools in the region and develop a comprehensive understanding of the challenges they face as they operate their schools. This position works directly with the Bay Area Managing Regional Director and content experts in facilities, growth, special education, communications, and policy to advocate on behalf of charter schools and students around a variety of issues that schools may face.     Essential Duties Policy Making and Advocacy : Manage charter-related policy matters at the Santa Clara County Board of Education and several other key school districts. Relationship Building : Cultivate relationships with elected and appointed officials at the county and district level and build and manage relationships with charter leaders in support of the local advocacy agenda through the Charter Community of Silicon Valley (CCSV). Community Building : Foster the development of a more unified charter community, armed with timely updates and analysis of issues of local and statewide importance, that can collectively identify key issues, priorities, strategies and, when necessary, mobilize to support or defend the charter movement when necessary. Strategic Planning : Support and actively engage in the development, promotion, and adoption of the team’s strategic priorities to ensure they are aligned with CCSA’s broader priorities and are reflective of the charter community’s needs. Political Engagement: Engage in non-partisan and partisan electoral work including strategic planning and implementation under the umbrella of CCSA Advocates, our electoral arm. Cross Team Collaboration: Partner with internal CCSA teams to align resources and maximize advocacy work and outcomes.   What Success Looks Like To achieve success in this role, qualified candidates will be able to consistently meet and exceed these goals: Establish and secure a positive local policy environment to ensure that students enrolled in charter schools have equitable access to resources (e.g. facilities, funding, and technology) and schools receive fair and transparent oversight. Foster the development of an engaged charter community where local leaders are essential drivers of key policy priorities by participating in the decision-making process about local advocacy strategy and inform and engage their communities in collective actions to support positive policy development.   Build bridges between elected and appointed officials, community leaders, and charter operators to provide accurate information about charters, facilitate opportunities to visit local charter schools in an effort to challenge misconceptions about charter schools and expand the role of the community in local charter schools.      Required Capabilities Self-starter with exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills Passion for public education and social justice through an education lens and willingness to challenge the status quo Deep appreciation for community and a commitment to bringing diverse people together Masterful ability to manage multiple projects and people while providing a high level of service to members Receptiveness to working in a remote environment and, at times, non-traditional hours Exceptional communication skills Reside within Santa Clara County (or willingness to relocate) with access to reliable transportation Preferred Capabilities At least 5 years professional work experience at the school or policy level Master’s degree Strong command of modern workplace tools such as Salesforce, Excel, and other Office products Exceptional organizational skills Fluency in Spanish   How to Apply Please submit a cover letter, resume and references as one PDF or Word document. Cover letter answering the following questions: What is it about our mission that resonates with your experience and/or interests? What makes you an exceptional candidate for this position in particular? Please highlight any previous experience with education organizations in Santa Clara or the Bay Area, if applicable. Where did you learn about this opportunity? What are your salary expectations for this position? Resume References (will only contact after notifying you) Save the document as “your first name and last name” – Regional Director, Bay Area and email attachments to: [email protected] . Please do not write anything in the subject link or in the email body. Position will be open until filled. Benefits and Salary Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience. In addition, CCSA offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401K eligibility after the first 90 days of employment, and generous paid time off.   Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.