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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: Service Quality & Consistency: Responsible for the national oversight and service delivery of our data services support to schools. Lead efforts to standardize internal data management and analysis process, when appropriate. Team Management & Development: Serve as primary leader to all Regional Data Managers and oversight of national staff of 10-15 employees. Lead staff recruitment process across national team. National Market Expansion: Lead our team’s expansion into new geographies. Participate in business development opportunities. Product Development: Project management of and/or development of products and tools that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of team support to schools. Organizational Design: Implement and improve a service line organizational model that balances national oversight with the needs of a regional leadership structure in major markets served. Marketing / Sector Thought Leadership: Create and deliver presentations on best practices in school data management, operations, and analytics. Project/Client Management: Lead multiple internal projects and workflows to improve quality of support and analysis to schools while balancing small direct client portfolio. Qualifications: MBA, MPP, MPA, CMA or other advanced degree with analytical focus At least 5 years of work experience, preferably in a related field or K-12 education Previous client, leadership and/or team management experience required Technical experience with student information systems, preferably one of the following: Powerschool, Eschoolpus, Infinitecampus, Illuminate. Previous centralized database experience preferred in absence of these systems. Intermediate/Advanced Excel skills Proficiency in major business intelligence platforms (Tableau, Microsoft BI, Qliksense) a plus Exceptional quantitative analysis, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills Strong client communication and interpersonal skills Please send resume + cover letter to [email protected] EdOps is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  About Us: The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Since its founding in 1949, the Institute has been driving change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most critical challenges facing communities in the United States and around the world. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners. The Aspen Institute Education & Society Program (Aspen Education) improves public education by inspiring, informing, and influencing education leaders across policy and practice, with an emphasis on achieving equity for students of color and students from low-income families. Aspen Education supports leaders at all levels, from networks of urban superintendents and their teams, to state chiefs and their cabinets, to elected officials and their staffers. About the Work: Aspen Education is focused on: Advancing a richer vision of student success that integrates the social, emotional, and academic dimensions of learning as essential to advancing equity. Transforming education systems so that they can sponsor and model exemplary learning and continuous improvement practices. Developing education leaders to achieve transformation in learning, equity, and efficacy. Understanding and addressing poverty in America by fostering connections across education and: housing, health and nutrition, transportation, and criminal justice policy and addressing the impact of race and racism on opportunity in America.     And does this work by: Hosting thought-provoking convenings of diverse leaders from the district, state, national,  and federal levels that create powerful learning experiences that support and make explicit connections across policy and practice. Developing resources and tools for national, state, and local policy makers, practitioners, and philanthropy leaders to inform the public discourse on public education and to disseminate lessons/promising practices in a non-partisan, non-ideological way. Cultivating and fostering partnerships to inform and challenge our thinking, surface and spread promising practices and recommendations, and share and apply our resources and tools.  Senior Manager of Communications The Aspen Institute Education & Society Program is seeking an innovative, creative, and passionate communications professional to build a comprehensive communications strategy and support storytelling efforts. The Aspen Institute Education & Society Program improves public education by creating venues for authentic learning and honest dialogue, and producing a range of resources and tools, for education leaders to invest in their own learning, shift mindsets, and take action.  About the Role: The Senior Communications Manager will serve as the chief communications strategist, leading efforts to advance Aspen Education’s strategic priorities and build Aspen’s external profile. They will have the opportunity to create an overall strategy and influence communication priorities immediately. The Senior Communications Manager will report to the Managing Director and join a high-performing, mission-driven team.   Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Strategic Communications Leadership Develop and implement a strategic communications plan that: Strengthens the impact of the program’s strategic priorities and goals. Increases the visibility of Aspen Education, its work, and program leaders. Provides a framework for translating complex information into effective messages. Enables Aspen Education to stay informed and relevant on critical education issues. Proactively considers and targets key audiences (educators, policymakers, advocates, journalists, and foundation leaders) for dissemination and influence. Synthesize key takeaways, themes, and promising practices from Aspen Education and partner convenings and engagements and make relevant for key audiences. Build relationships and engage with media, partners, and the field to amplify Aspen Education content. Cultivate, retain and manage consultants to augment the communications capacity of Aspen team. Identify opportunities to strategically inform, complement, and advance the Aspen Institute’s overall impact and efforts to develop a better society. Coordinate with the Institute’s communications team to leverage the Institute’s platforms and partnerships to promote Aspen Education’s work further. Liaise with communications staff at partner organizations to support alignment, identify opportunities for collaboration and cohesion  Content and Editorial Shape Aspen Education’s voice and narrative by creating, framing, and informing content that advances our mission, and advise on approaches and strategies for dissemination and placement, including blogs, policy reports, op-eds, press kit documents, fact sheets and other communications collateral for key audiences (policymakers, practitioners, and philanthropy), and partnerships. Build internal capacity, including coaching Aspen staff, to deliver disciplined, strategic, coherent, and intentional external messaging. Monitor media coverage of local, state, and national education issues, policies, trends to inform the program’s content development and outreach strategies. Create and manage an editorial calendar and other mechanisms that help strengthen coherence across multiple priorities and activities. Oversee entire content production process - from brainstorming to writing to design, layout and promotion, including managing vendors and consultants. Support team with talking points, speeches, and presentations Digital and Social Media Oversee and enhance the program’s digital presence through social media and other tools. Develop, manage and curate website content. Produce and publish newsletters and other regular email communications. About You: Have 6+ years of strategy-related communications experience, preferably in the education or advocacy field. Have a college degree or equivalent experience in journalism, public relations, or communications. Experience creating an overall strategy for an organization with multi-faceted priorities Compelling storyteller who is adept at translating messages for different key audiences including media, educators, policymakers, and other thought leaders. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including writing for diverse audiences. Record of results working collaboratively with larger teams and external partners/vendors. Excellent partner and consultant management skills, including strong organizing, planning, and follow-through. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, internet research, social media platforms, and tools; Basecamp, Zoom, Mailchimp, website maintenance preferred. Committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion across all functions, engagements, and relationships. Have your own network of media, public relations, print/digital contacts, and influencers in the education or communication fields. Ability to network across diverse organizations, building additional relationships with multiple stakeholders.  Aspen Education is committed to ensuring the diversity of our team. While not a minimum or mandatory qualification, we strongly encourage candidates of color, those who identify as Native American, women, people of low-income backgrounds, those who are differently-abled, and those with first-hand experience of education inequity to apply for this role. The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against. Candidate must have the ability to work under pressure and handle stress. Candidate must also have the ability to meet the regular attendance policy of the Aspen Institute.  

About Us: The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Founded in 1949, the Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most important challenges facing the United States and the world. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners. The Aspen Institute Education & Society Program improves public education by inspiring, informing, and influencing education leaders across policy and practice, with an emphasis on achieving equity for students of color and students from low-income families. Aspen Education supports leaders at all levels, from networks of urban superintendents and their teams, to state chiefs and their cabinets, to elected officials and their staffers. Aspen Education is focused on: Advancing a richer vision of student success that integrates the social, emotional, and academic dimensions of learning as essential to advancing equity. Transforming education systems so that they can sponsor and model exemplary learning and continuous improvement practices. Developing education leaders to achieve transformation in learning, equity, and efficacy. Understanding and addressing poverty in America by fostering connections across education and: housing, health and nutrition, transportation, and criminal justice policy and addressing the impact of race and racism on opportunity in America. And does this work by: Hosting thought-provoking convenings of diverse leaders from the district, state, national and federal levels that create powerful learning experiences that support and make explicit connections across policy and practice. Developing resources and tools for national, state, and local policymakers, practitioners, and philanthropy leaders to disseminate lessons and promising practices in a nonpartisan, non-ideological way. Cultivating and fostering partnerships to inform and challenge our thinking, surface and spread promising practices and recommendations, and share and apply our resources and tools. Assistant Director, Policy  The Aspen Institute Education & Society Program is seeking an experienced and passionate policy professional to lead its policy initiatives. The Aspen Institute Education & Society Program improves public education by creating venues for authentic learning and honest dialogue, and producing a range of resources and tools, for education leaders to invest in their own learning, shift mindsets, and take action. About the Role: The Assistant Director will have overall responsibility for the design, planning, and execution of exemplary learning experiences for education leaders, including how various federal and state policies and programs can improve education outcomes and economic mobility. These participants include leaders from education support organizations, associations and nonprofits; foundation leaders; and senior Congressional staff. This work will complement and leverage the program's deep work with education policymakers and practitioners. The Assistant Director for Policy will report to the Managing Director. Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Development and execution of policy convenings and Congressional networks Collaborate with the executive director and other members of Aspen Education to develop a strategy and project plan, goals, and timelines for expanding the program’s work to include the new Congressional Staff Network on Mobility from Poverty. Serve as project lead on this portfolio and related topics, including liaising with senior Congressional staff and field leaders; identifying topics, locations, and leaders to advance bipartisan learning regarding Mobility from Poverty and education; supervising consultants and managing timelines/deliverables against established budgets. Work with Aspen team and consultants to oversee the ongoing facilitation of two networks of senior Congressional staff. Conceptualize, research, and create products (e.g., learning memos, case studies, reports/policy briefs, discussion guides, op-eds) related to education policy and the broader the Mobility from Poverty agenda; also, in collaboration with our Senior Communications Manager, commission and edit similar reports and articles from external researchers and authors Development and maintenance of Aspen’s external profile Collaborate with Aspen team to create a deeper understanding in the field and of the connection between education and mobility from poverty. Build and maintain relationships with Congressional staffers, policy experts, advocates, and researchers to inform the Aspen Mobility from Poverty Congressional Staff Network Help organize and facilitate a 5-day policy workshop in Aspen, CO, in July, including identifying topics and participants, curating background readings, facilitating dialogue, and supporting participants in acting on the commitments they develop during the workshop. Represent the Aspen Education Program externally. Develop and maintain relationships with current and prospective funders Support internal health of Aspen’s Education & Society team Manage Policy  Team: Program Associate Program Coordinator   Close and ongoing collaboration with the Assistant Director, Practice and overall Practice team to ensure alignment and ability to recognize program opportunities and coherence. Ensure adherence to all ethics rules, including working with Aspen administrative and legal staff. In coordination with Aspen team, manage budgets and grants-management timelines; draft grant proposals and reports, and oversee ethics and contracts relevant to network About You: Ten or more years working in policy or related role (e.g., Hill staffer, think tank). Bachelor’s degree required, higher education preferred. Expertise in policy, and commitment to increasing mobility from poverty and improving outcomes in public education, especially for students from low-income families and students of color. Has a robust network and deep understanding of Congress, congressional players and policy decision-makers. Excellent project management skills, including but not limited to organization and facilitation of meetings, managing multiple timelines  and leading teams to the successful completion of multi-layered projects. Design and execution of exemplary adult learning experiences, including content development, research, and resource evaluation, and high-quality facilitation. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including but not limited to distilling salient points into summaries and drafting professional correspondence. Committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion across all functions, engagements, and relationships. Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the time. Occasional night and weekend work required, usually as part of the planning or execution of site visits. About the Work: For nearly 20 years, the Aspen Education Program has led policy development, implementation, and analysis across key issues at the local, state, and federal levels. We identify opportunities to forge coherence and embed a vision of excellence across the myriad policies that shape education and economic opportunity in America.  We convene seminars, retreats, and site visits for diverse groups of policy and practice leaders to surface practical policy solutions, build trusting relationships, and grow as leaders. Aspen Education draws on the lessons learned in our deep work with urban district leaders to frame learning opportunities for policymakers and to facilitate policy development discussions. We leverage our learning across all Aspen convenings to inform and publish policy recommendations and other resources highlighting emerging issues and promising efforts.  Aspen Education sponsors two professional learning networks for Senior Congressional staffers, one network on K-12 federal education policy, and a second on mobility from poverty. These Networks provide a much-needed, off-the-record venue and safe space away from the partisanship of Capitol Hill. The Networks have two key objectives: (1) build collaborative working relationships, and (2) establish a shared knowledge base by learning from local leaders and scholars.  Considered one of the premier learning opportunities on the Hill, these engagements also afford Aspen Education a unique vantage on the issues of most interest to Congressional staff and the perspectives of experts in the field regarding the status of federal policy implementation. While the Education Staff Network has been active for over 15 years, the Aspen Mobility from Poverty Senior Congressional Staff Network is a new ongoing network of 20-25 of the most senior committee and leadership staff. These participants play a pivotal role in drafting and negotiating legislation and appropriating funds related to mobility from poverty (including but not limited to  education policy). This network will draw from leadership offices and multiple committees to increase congressional staff knowledge and capacity through learning and relationship-building across parties, committees, and chambers of Congress – as well as with experts from the field.  Aspen Education is committed to ensuring the diversity of our team. While not a minimum or mandatory qualification, we strongly encourage candidates of color, those who identify as Native American, women, people of low-income backgrounds, those who are differently-abled, and those with first-hand experience of education inequity to apply for this role. The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against. Candidate must have the ability to work under pressure and handle stress. Candidate must also have the ability to meet the regular attendance policy of the Aspen Institute.

    About Us: The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Founded in 1949, the Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most important challenges facing the United States and the world. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners. The Aspen Institute Education & Society Program (Aspen Education) improves public education by inspiring, informing, and influencing education leaders across policy and practice, with an emphasis on achieving equity for students of color and students from low-income families. Aspen Education supports leaders at all levels, from networks of urban superintendents and their teams, to state chiefs and their cabinets, to elected officials and their staffers. Aspen Education is focused on: 1)     Advancing a richer vision of student success that integrates the social, emotional, and academic dimensions of learning as essential to advancing equity; 2)     Transforming education systems so that they can sponsor and model exemplary learning and continuous improvement practices; 3)    Developing education leaders to achieve transformation in learning, equity, and efficacy; 4)    Understanding and addressing poverty in America by fostering connections across education and: housing, health and nutrition, transportation, and criminal justice policy and addressing the impact of race and racism on opportunity in America.   And does this work by: 1)     Hosting thought-provoking convenings of diverse leaders from the district, state, national and federal levels that create powerful learning experiences that support and make explicit connections across policy and practice; 2)     Developing resources and tools for national, state, and local policymakers, practitioners, and philanthropy leaders to disseminate lessons and promising practices in a nonpartisan, non-ideological way; 3)     Cultivating and fostering partnerships to inform and challenge our thinking, surface and spread promising practices and recommendations, and share and apply our resources and tools. Associate, Education Practice  The Aspen Institute Education & Society Program is seeking a committed and organized Associate to add critical capacity to the Practice Team. The Aspen Institute Education & Society Program improves public education by creating venues for authentic learning and honest dialogue, and producing a range of resources and tools, for education leaders to shift mindsets, and take action. About the Role: The Associate, Practice works closely with the Assistant Director, Practice, and the broader Program team on the design, planning, and execution of exemplary learning experiences for education leaders, seek and review relevant research, and provide project management for Aspen Education networks, convenings and aligned activities. They will also correspond directly with a diverse set of education leaders.. Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Supporting the health of practice networks and convenings Content Development for Convenings  Track and synthesize research, education trends, and takeaways from Aspen Education convenings and other outreach to create quality, aligned materials for convenings, including agendas, overviews, facilitation protocols and writing prompts that support exemplary adult learning and reflect our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion  Development of high-quality briefing books to support excellent engagement from participants  Project Management  Manage project planning process for multiple convenings throughout the year Manage  and  execute on project deadlines, external relationships, and partner relationships Lead knowledge capture processes for district and other Practice and Leadership  meetings, including but not limited to: Synthesizing trends and themes to create after-action reports and memos Analyze trends from evaluations and interviews to support continuous improvement  Ensure strong follow up for convening participants  Supporting internal expertise  Identifying relevant content to keep program staff abreast of significant issues in the field and to advance our shared knowledge and growth related to race, equity and inclusion. Excellent maintenance and management of materials to ensure ease of access for the broader Program team Support reliable communication between Practice, Policy, and other teams  Supporting external functions  Support fundraising activities on an as-needed basis  Create strong first-drafts of content, including but not limited to blog posts, reports, conference presentations, and issue briefs Correspond frequently with current and potential l partners and participants About You: Bachelor’s degree required, higher education preferred  3-5 years working in the education sector, experience in K-12 schools or district preferred Commitment to increasing high-quality instruction and student experience in public education, especially for students from low-income families and students of color Subject matter expertise in instructional pedagogy, social and emotional development, and/or adult learning Understanding of K-12 systems change and potential barriers to change at the macro level Solid understanding, interest, and comfort with education policy; enthusiastic about finding intersections and opportunities to integrate and intersect policy and practice discussions Committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion across all functions, engagements, and relationships  Excellent project management skills, including but not limited to organization and facilitation of meetings, managing multiple timelines and leading teams to the successful completion of multi-layered projects  Research and analysis skills Excellent written and oral communication skills, including but not limited to distilling salient points into summaries and drafting professional correspondence  Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the time. Occasional night and weekend work required, usually as part of planning or execution of site visits About the Work: Aspen Education has developed multiple strategic networks to encourage and facilitate high-impact relationships among practitioners. Those networks include the Urban Superintendents Network, the Chiefs Network, and other workshops built around key questions in schools and school systems.  The Urban Superintendent network brings together a group of Superintendents from prioritized districts and states to facilitate high-quality professional learning and professional collaboration. The Chiefs Networks focuses on Chief Academic Officers and Chief Schools Officers. In addition, the Practice & Leadership team manages ad hoc projects that investigate and inform solutions to complex problems with broad implications for the field. Excellent collaboration, alignment, and continued conversation between the networks, projects, advisors, and partner organizations is key to achieving our desired impact.   In addition, the Education and Society Program team, with the Associate’s contribution, will work to define a strategy that strengthens and advances the overall strategic objectives, focused on creating impact, coherence, and connection across activities as well as recognizes opportunities to connect with the Policy team.  Aspen Education is committed to ensuring the diversity of our team. While not a minimum or mandatory qualification, we strongly encourage candidates of color, those who identify as Native American, women, people of low-income backgrounds, those who are differently-abled, and those with first-hand experience of education inequity to apply for this role. The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against. Candidate must have the ability to work under pressure and handle stress. Candidate must also have the ability to meet the regular attendance policy of the Aspen Institute.

About Us: The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Founded in 1949, the Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most important challenges facing the United States and the world. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners. The Aspen Institute Education & Society Program (Aspen Education) improves public education by inspiring, informing, and influencing education leaders across policy and practice, with an emphasis on achieving equity for students of color and students from low-income families. Aspen Education supports leaders at all levels, from networks of urban superintendents and their teams, to state chiefs and their cabinets, to elected officials and their staffers. Aspen Education is focused on: 1)     Advancing a richer vision of student success that integrates the social, emotional, and academic dimensions of learning as essential to advancing equity; 2)     Transforming education systems so that they can sponsor and model exemplary learning and continuous improvement practices; 3)    Developing education leaders to achieve transformation in learning, equity, and efficacy; 4)    Understanding and addressing poverty in America by fostering connections across education and: housing, health and nutrition, transportation, and criminal justice policy and addressing the impact of race and racism on opportunity in America.   And does this work by: 1)     Hosting thought-provoking convenings of diverse leaders from the district, state, national and federal levels that create powerful learning experiences that support and make explicit connections across policy and practice; 2)     Developing resources and tools for national, state, and local policymakers, practitioners, and philanthropy leaders to disseminate lessons and promising practices in a nonpartisan, non-ideological way; 3)     Cultivating and fostering partnerships to inform and challenge our thinking, surface and spread promising practices and recommendations, and share and apply our resources and tools. Associate, Policy  The Aspen Institute Education & Society Program is seeking a committed and organized Associate to add critical capacity to the policy team. The Aspen Institute Education & Society Program improves public education by creating venues for authentic learning and honest dialogue, and producing a range of resources and tools, for education leaders to invest in their own learning, shift mindsets, and take action.  About the Role: The Associate, Policy works closely with the Assistant Director, Policy and the broader Aspen Education Team to support the design, planning, and execution of exemplary learning experiences for education leaders, identifies and reviews emerging research and education policy trends, and provides much-needed project management for the policy work, including Congressional networks and aligned activities and publications. They will correspond frequently and directly with Congressional staff, as well as other policymakers, researchers, and practitioner leaders. The Associate, Policy will report to the Assistant Director, Policy, and join a high-performing, mission-driven team.   Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Supporting the health of congressional networks and policy convenings Content Development for Convenings  Track and synthesize research, economic mobility and ducation trends, and takeaways from Aspen convenings and other outreach to create quality, aligned materials for convenings, including agendas, overviews, facilitation protocols and writing prompts that support exemplary adult learning and reflect our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion  Development of high-quality briefing books to support excellent engagement from participants Project Management  Manage project planning process for multiple convenings, projects and publications throughout the year Manage  and  execute on project deadlines, including external relationships and partnerships Lead knowledge capture processes for policy and Congressional meetings, including but not limited to: Synthesizing trends and themes to create after-action reports and memos Analyze trends from evaluations and interviews to support continuous improvement  Ensure strong follow up for convening participants Supporting internal expertise  Identify relevant content to keep program staff abreast of key issues in the field of economic mobility and education policy and to advance our shared knowledge and growth related to race, equity and inclusion  Maintain and manage materials in an excellent manner to ensure ease of access for broader Program team Support reliable communication between Practice, Policy and Operations teams  Create strong first-drafts of content, including but not limited to blog posts, policy reports, conference presentations, and issue briefs  Supporting external functions  Support fundraising activities on an as-needed basis  Correspond frequently and professionally with current and potential partners and participants Excellent maintenance and management of materials to ensure ease of access for the broader Program team Support reliable communication between Practice, Policy, and other teams  About You: 3-5 years working in policy or related role (e.g., Hill staffer, think tank) Bachelor’s degree required, higher education preferred  Commitment to increasing mobility from poverty and improving outcomes in public education, especially for students from low-income families and students of color Subject matter expertise around critical issues surrounding poverty, economic access required. Subject matter experise in education policy preferred Excellent project management skills, including but not limited to organization and facilitation of meetings, managing multiple timelines, and leading teams to the successful completion of multi-layered projects  Excellent research and analysis skills Excellent written and oral communication skills, including but not limited to distilling salient points into summaries and drafting professional correspondence  Committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion across all functions, engagements, and relationships  Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the time. Occasional night and weekend work required, usually as part of planning or execution of site visits.   About the Work:   For nearly 20 years, the Aspen Education Program has led policy development, implementation, and analysis across key issues at the local, state, and federal levels. We identify opportunities to forge coherence and embed a vision of excellence across the myriad policies that shape education and economic opportunity in America.  We convene seminars, retreats, and site visits for diverse groups of policy and practice leaders to surface practical policy solutions, build trusting relationships, and grow as leaders. Aspen Education draws on the lessons learned in our deep work with urban district leaders to frame learning opportunities for policymakers and to facilitate policy development discussions. We leverage our learning across all Aspen convenings to inform and publish policy recommendations and other resources highlighting emerging issues and promising efforts.  Aspen Education sponsors two professional learning networks for Senior Congressional staffers, one network on K-12 federal education policy, and a second on mobility from poverty. These Networks provide a much-needed, off-the-record venue and safe space away from the partisanship of Capitol Hill. The Networks have two key objectives: (1) build collaborative working relationships, and (2) establish a shared knowledge base by learning from local leaders and scholars. Considered one of the premier learning opportunities on the Hill, these engagements also afford Aspen Education a unique vantage on the issues of most interest to Congressional staff and the perspectives of experts in the field regarding the status of federal policy implementation. While the Education Staff Network has been active for over 15 years, the Aspen Mobility from Poverty Senior Congressional Staff Network is a new ongoing network of 20-25 of the most senior committee and leadership staff. These participants play a pivotal role in drafting and negotiating legislation and appropriating funds related to mobility from poverty (including  but not limited to  education policy). This network will draw from leadership offices and multiple committees to increase congressional staff knowledge and capacity through learning and relationship-building across parties, committees, and chambers of Congress – as well as with experts from the field.    Aspen Education is committed to ensuring the diversity of our team. While not a minimum or mandatory qualification, we strongly encourage candidates of color, those who identify as Native American, women, people of low-income backgrounds, those who are differently-abled, and those with first-hand experience of education inequity to apply for this role. The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against. Candidate must have the ability to work under pressure and handle stress. Candidate must also have the ability to meet the regular attendance policy of the Aspen Institute.

ABOUT MERIDIAN PCS Meridian is a PreK-8th grade school located in the Washington DC’s vibrant U Street Corridor. Our mission is to inspire a passion for learning in our students and to help them build their self-confidence and self-respect through academic achievement.  Our 650+ students are a diverse mix of African-American, Latino, Asian, African, and White students. Almost 30% of our students are English language learners, and we have one of the largest Hispanic populations in DC charter schools. Meridian is committed to serving our local community, and one-third of our students live within a half mile of the school. We are also proud of the fact that Meridian is a school of choice for parents— all eight wards of the city are represented among our student population. Meridian’s strengths include two beautiful campuses with nearby outdoor and recreational grounds; state of the art technology for students and teachers; updated and aligned curricula; an academic program laser-focused on student growth, achievement, and social-emotional development; extensive professional development and support for teachers and leaders; and a school culture grounded in student achievement, collaboration, and student-centered learning. For additional information about Meridian visit mpcs-dc.org .  ABOUT THE POSITION The Director of Student Support Services is a full-time, year-round position. The Director is a member of the school leadership team and supervises a team of special education and ELL coordinators, teachers, and related service providers. Primary responsibilities include: Promote school-wide responsibility and high expectations for the success of all students, including those with disabilities  Lead and manage the special education and ELL service delivery system including supervising special education and ELL managers, and managing external service providers Manage and use data to continually improve student outcomes  Identify and implement high-impact instructional programs and resources to support the learning of students with disabilities Partner with principals and other instructional leaders to ensure effective collaboration between general teachers and special education and ELL teachers during the process of planning, teaching, and assessment Oversee the development of assessment administration plans that effectively meet the needs of students with disabilities  Develop high-performing special education and ELL staff; recruit and hire staff when necessary Provide research-based, effective professional development on educating students with disabilities for all staff  Oversee Individualized Education Program (IEP) processes in the absence of the special education manager Ensure effective implementation of the Child Find process Oversee the Student Support Team (SST) process Oversee school compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and all other laws, regulations, and mandates applicable to students with disabilities Connect with special education team to ensure all team members, including parents, are prepared for IEP meetings Oversee implementation of recommendations from documents such as Quality Assurance Review (QAR)  Coordinate and collaborate with the Public Charter School Board (PCSB) and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), as appropriate  QUALIFICATIONS Successful candidates will possess the following qualifications:  Special Education Standard Certification in Washington, D.C., Masters degree in Special Education, Administration, or related field preferred  Seasoned special education leader, with three to five years of experience working in an urban education system  Extensive knowledge of techniques that contribute to a successful inclusion setting Familiarity with Common Core Standards and the PARCC assessment Familiarity with PowerSchool and SEDS Strong management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse group of educators  Skilled at analyzing, interpreting, and using data to collaborate, identify best practices and areas for improvement, and drive results  Capability to effectively build, develop and maintain strong relationships with staff, teachers, parents, students, and community stakeholders  Ability to self-direct, prioritize among competing goals, and drive results in a fast paced environment  Adept at thinking strategically, translating plans into action, and exhibiting excellent judgment  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as presentation skills, with keen attention to detail  SALARY AND BENEFITS A recent TNTP Insight Survey of our teachers placed our staff’s satisfaction with compensation in the top quartile of all charter schools in DC. We also lead the charter sector in compensation transparency, and publish our salary scales for teachers, apprentice teachers, and dedicated aides  here . Meridian teachers and staff are compensated competitively for their time and have opportunities to earn additional income through leadership opportunities at the school level, offering extracurricular clubs and sports for students, and facilitating tutoring programs. HOW TO APPLY Do you embody a love of learning? Do you believe that all students can learn? Do you want to join a collaborative team driving Meridian’s continued growth from good to great?   Apply  to the Director of Student Support Services position!  NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin or ancestry, marital status, veteran’s status, or any other factor, which would constitute a violation of the D.C. Human Rights Act or other applicable laws or court order.

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 D.C. 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 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 analyst position is ideal for an individual looking to apply business, analytical, and finance/accounting skills to the social sector. Key Responsibilities: Support all financial aspects of several schools, including accounts payable, payroll, grants administration, and financial compliance Collaborate with EdOps finance specialists to maintain accounting books and produce monthly financial statements and accompanying Board presentations Support finance specialists with the preparation of materials during schools’ annual financial audits and 990 filings, and respond to auditor requests Analyze, model, and solve problems on a wide range of business issues Liaise with school staff as necessary Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university Previous work experience in a related field (finance, accounting, or K-12 education) is appreciated. Applicants with significant related work experience but without a Bachelor’s degree will also be considered. Knowledge of MS Excel (familiarity with accounting software a plus) Strong client communication and interpersonal skills Commitment to education and knowledge of charter schools a major plus Ability to occasionally travel within D.C. Start date is flexible. Please send resume + cover letter to [email protected] EdOps is an Equal Opportunity Employer.