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The Position:   Reporting to the Director of Operations and working closely with senior leadership, the  Manager of Development   has a desire to join an entrepreneurial and fast-paced organization . This leader is tasked with  managing fundraising operations and execution  across Latinos for Education’s footprint .  We  seek  a highly-organized leader  that shares our  core values and embodies  the  belief that  a quality education should be accessible to all Latino children .     GRANT WRITING AND REPORTING: (30%)    Craft compelling grant proposals and reports to retain/grow national and local funding (Boston and Houston)   Lead design and implementation of local and national annual reports     DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS (60%)   Develop and maintain strong operations (e.g. funder and deadline tracking systems, data management, gift processing, donor acknowledgements, etc.) using Salesforce   Collaborate on donor stewardship activities including developing relationships, drafting thank you and appeal letters, and supporting cultivation events   Create and manage fundraising reports for staff, board, and key stakeholders   Plan and execute constituent communications (e.g. events, newsletters, pitch decks, marketing materials, etc.)   Manage and execute small gift campaigns online   Create and update prospect research briefs   Support C-suite and local Executive Directors with funder meeting preparations and follow-up    Manage and track earned revenue from the Talent Hub, Aspiring Latino Leaders and Latino Board Fellowships   Coordinate with the Program Team to gather impact and stories about our impact   Identify, adapt and disseminate best practices through virtual role plays and other training activities      GENERAL MANAGEMENT: (10%)    Set up and organize all files for managing work products on Office 365 cloud      Participate in team meetings and collaborate with teammates vertically and horizontally as needed   Help build organizational culture and embody Latinos for Education core values     Support special projects as needed     Qualifications :     The successful candidate will be highly organized,  have impeccable attention to detail , and operate with a sense of urgency. Specific requirements include:        Required :     Minimum of BA degree   Located in Boston ,  Chicago , or Houston   5+ years of professional experiences with at least two years of development experience, including demonstrated success in grant writing   Proficient in Microsoft office tools     Ability to manage multiple activities at once in a rapidly changing/growing start up and under pressure of deadlines   A self-starter who can work virtually, in person, and in teams as needed    Strong oral and written communication skills, including superior writing, copy editing and proofreading ability   Personal qualities of integrity, reliability, and passion for Latinos for Education’s mission and values   Highly Preferred :   Salesforce (software) experience   Salary commensurate with experience. This role requires occasional weekend and/or evening work. Benefits package includes generous flex time, health, dental, vision,  life,  and 401K match.   Equal opportunity statement:    Latinos for Education is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.    This job description reflects Latinos for Education’s assignment of essential functions and qualifications of the role. Nothing in this herein restricts management's right to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities to this role at any time.    

Overview Since its founding in 2009, Chicago Bulls College Prep has consistently been one the highest-performing high schools in the city of Chicago.  Currently serving 1,100 students around the corner from the  United Center, Chicago Bulls College Prep is the result of a generous donation from the Chicago Bulls Charities in partnership with the Noble Network of Charter Schools. At the end of this school year, the principal will be stepping down from her role and we are in search of the next person who can continue to lead the school to incredible results for students. About Noble Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter high schools. Our 18 schools and 1,400 employees currently serve over 12,300 students, 98% of whom are students of color, 89% low-income, and 83% first-generation college goers. The School Quality and Rating Policy scores for the Chicago Public Schools rated Noble campuses as ten of the top fifteen public high schools in the city. We believe our people are the most valuable asset in preparing our students to be successful in college and lead exemplary lives. Our Why: Mission Noble is a catalyst for educational equity in Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. Our What: Results Noble defines results as ensuring that our schools are the best in the country at preparing our students to be college ready, the best place for students to attend school, and the best place for our staff to work.  We measure our success against this commitment to results by continuously looking at metrics within the following six dimensions: School Culture Academic Results Staff Engagement Student Retention Fiscal Integrity College Persistence The strong supports and accountability to delivering on these outcomes is at the core of what is expected of a Noble principal and what has made Noble among the nation’s leaders in education. Our How :  Ideal Principal Competencies Noble’s 18 principals are a cohesive and impressive community of leaders. The core competencies we are seeking in the next person to join this team include: Values:  Principals exemplify Noble’s core values of results; respect; follow-through; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and humility and self-awareness. Performance:  Principals inspire, protect, and deliver continuously improving excellence in Noble’s six core outcomes. Talent:  Principals attract, hire, train, and develop a diverse and mission-driven team of people. Management:  Principals create and uphold clear roles, responsibilities, and performance metrics for all team members in alignment to the campus vision. Prioritization:  Principals select the right priorities and execute on them effectively. Compensation The role of a principal is arguably among the most challenging jobs in the country. We know that to deliver on our why, what, and how for families, students, and staff we must provide a highly competitive salary for principals. Total compensation, including base salary and bonus, is expected at $145,000. In addition to salary, and a mission-driven high-performance culture, Noble is proud of the competitive health, financial, and wellness benefits provided all employees.  Application Process We strongly value the input of the campus staff, school community, and broader principal team in determining the next leader of Chicago Bulls College Prep. The process has been designed to be rigorous, inclusive, and informative.  Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and all  inquiries about this role can be directed to  [email protected] . At Noble, we have one mission: to be a catalyst for educational equity in the city of Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. We know that we only fulfill this mission if we are the best place for a diverse mix of driven, reflective, and innovative educators to come, stay, and do their best work nurturing college-ready students. That is why Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.

Overview Founded in 2010 in Chicago’s Englewood community, Johnson College Prep currently serves 700 high school students as a campus of the Noble Network of Charter Schools. Noble is seeking the next person who will lead Johnson’s incredible community of students and staff. About Noble Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter high schools. Our 18 schools and 1,400 employees currently serve over 12,300 students, 98% of whom are students of color, 89% low-income, and 83% first-generation college goers. The School Quality and Rating Policy scores for the Chicago Public Schools rated Noble campuses as ten of the top fifteen public high schools in the city. We believe our people are the most valuable asset in preparing our students to be successful in college and lead exemplary lives. Our Why: Mission Noble is a catalyst for educational equity in Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. Our What: Results Noble defines results as ensuring that our schools are the best in the country at preparing our students to be college ready, the best place for students to attend school, and the best place for our staff to work.  We measure our success against this commitment to results by continuously looking at metrics within the following six dimensions: School Culture Academic Results Staff Engagement Student Retention Fiscal Integrity College Persistence The strong supports and accountability to delivering on these outcomes is at the core of what is expected of a Noble principal and what has made Noble among the nation’s leaders in education. Our How :  Ideal Principal Competencies Noble’s 18 principals are a cohesive and impressive community of leaders. The core competencies we are seeking in the next person to join this team include: Values:  Principals exemplify Noble’s core values of results; respect; follow-through; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and humility and self-awareness. Performance:  Principals inspire, protect, and deliver continuously improving excellence in Noble’s six core outcomes. Talent:  Principals attract, hire, train, and develop a diverse and mission-driven team of people. Management:  Principals create and uphold clear roles, responsibilities, and performance metrics for all team members in alignment to the campus vision. Prioritization:  Principals select the right priorities and execute on them effectively. Compensation The role of a principal is arguably among the most challenging jobs in the country. We know that to deliver on our why, what, and how for families, students, and staff we must provide a highly competitive salary for principals. Total compensation, including base salary and bonus, is expected at $145,000. In addition to salary, and a mission-driven high-performance culture, Noble is proud of the competitive health, financial, and wellness benefits provided all employees. Application Process We strongly value the input of the campus staff, school community, and broader principal team in determining the next leader of Johnson College Prep. The process has been designed to be rigorous, inclusive, and informative.  Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Please direct inquiries about this role to:  [email protected] At Noble, we have one mission: to be a catalyst for educational equity in the city of Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. We know that we only fulfill this mission if we are the best place for a diverse mix of driven, reflective, and innovative educators to come, stay, and do their best work nurturing college-ready students. That is why Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.

Overview Founded in 2008, in partnership with the Gary Comer Youth Center and Comer Science and Education Foundation, Gary Comer College Prep currently serves over 800 high school students as a campus of the Noble Network of Charter Schools. Since its founding, Gary Comer College Prep has consistently been one of the highest-performing high schools on the south side of Chicago, including 100% of seniors regularly achieving 100% four-year college admission. With robust sports, college supports, community partnerships, and student opportunities, the school has grown to be a top high school choice for Chicago students. At the end of this current school year, the high school principal will be stepping down from her role. We are currently seeking the school’s next leader to assume responsibility as high school principal in the 2019-20 school year. About Noble Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter high schools. Our 18 schools and 1,400 employees currently serve over 12,300 students, 98% of whom are students of color, 89% low-income, and 83% first-generation college goers. The School Quality and Rating Policy scores for the Chicago Public Schools rated Noble campuses as ten of the top fifteen public high schools in the city. We believe our people are the most valuable asset in preparing our students to be successful in college and lead exemplary lives. Our Why: Mission Noble is a catalyst for educational equity in Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. Our What: Results Noble defines results as ensuring that our schools are the best in the country at preparing our students to be college ready, the best place for students to attend school, and the best place for our staff to work.  We measure our success against this commitment to results by continuously looking at metrics within the following six dimensions: School Culture Academic Results Staff Engagement Student Retention Fiscal Integrity College Persistence The strong supports and accountability to delivering on these outcomes is at the core of what is expected of a Noble principal and what has made Noble among the nation’s leaders in education. Our How :  Ideal Principal Competencies Noble’s 18 principals are a cohesive and impressive community of leaders. The core competencies we are seeking in the next person to join this team include: Values:  Principals exemplify Noble’s core values of results; respect; follow-through; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and humility and self-awareness. Performance:  Principals inspire, protect, and deliver continuously improving excellence in Noble’s six core outcomes. Talent:  Principals attract, hire, train, and develop a diverse and mission-driven team of people. Management:  Principals create and uphold clear roles, responsibilities, and performance metrics for all team members in alignment to the campus vision. Prioritization:  Principals select the right priorities and execute on them effectively. Compensation The role of a principal is arguably among the most challenging jobs in the country. We know that to deliver on our why, what, and how for families, students, and staff we must provide a highly competitive salary for principals. Total compensation, including base salary and bonus, is expected at $145,000. In addition to salary, and a mission-driven high-performance culture, Noble is proud of the competitive health, financial, and wellness benefits provided all employees. Application Process We strongly value the input of the campus staff, school community, and broader principal team in determining the next leader of Gary Comer College Prep. The process has been designed to be rigorous, inclusive, and informative. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Please direct inquiries about this role to:  [email protected] At Noble, we have one mission: to be a catalyst for educational equity in the city of Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. We know that we only fulfill this mission if we are the best place for a diverse mix of driven, reflective, and innovative educators to come, stay, and do their best work nurturing college-ready students. That is why Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.

Noble is seeking an experienced leader to join its executive team as Chief External Affairs Officer to lead a high-performing team toward ambitious philanthropy, advocacy, and communications goals. About Noble Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter high schools. Our 18 schools and 1,300 employees currently serve over 12,300 students, 98% of whom are minority, 89% low-income, and 83% first-generation college goers. The School Quality and Rating Policy scores for the Chicago Public Schools rated Noble campuses as ten of the top fifteen public high schools in the city. We believe our people are the most valuable asset in preparing our students to be successful in college and lead exemplary lives. Key Responsibilities Philanthropy Lead successful campaign strategy to generate philanthropy to fund strategic initiatives, ongoing capital investment and current operations Meet and exceed a minimum annual fundraising target of $6 million. Work with finance and other Noble departments to proactively budget for future projects supported by philanthropy Directly solicit major individual gifts including naming gifts, negotiate naming agreements and strengthen a portfolio of major corporate and foundation donors Review and approve government and foundation grant applications - including key charter approval processes through CPS such as charter renewal applications and requests for amendments. Actively serve as a key steward and liaison for major donors and board members Work directly with Noble board members and provide regular board communication Government & Community Relations and Advocacy Set vision, goals and strategy for Noble government, community relations and advocacy efforts Develop and maintain strong relationships with CPS district leadership as well as elected officials city, county, state, and federal level Align Noble’s legislative priorities with long term organizational strategic plan and monitor current legislation and government regulations Work in partnership with community and local partners to build coalition to advance legislative and policy agenda. Empower Noble’s students, staff and parent community to advocate for Noble priorities and coordinate advocacy strategy with partner organizations including other charters, advocacy groups and community partners. Directly coordinate and participate in hearings and negotiations on behalf of Noble. Communications, Marketing and Public Relations Develop strategy and oversee implementation of Noble external branding, public relations, and related external communication strategy Coordinate messaging and communications efforts across Noble departments and campuses as needed Represent Noble as public face in key external engagements and media appearances. Ensure that Noble’s communication efforts closely support and complement strategic goals and priorities, particularly regarding legislation and fundraising Ideal Candidate Traits A track record of success and proven results in most or all of the following categories: Securing significant major gifts of $1MM or more Managing successful government relations, community engagement and advocacy campaigns Managing communications strategy including moments of rapid response Building and leading a high-performing team A deep-rooted passion for Noble’s mission and work in Chicago A passion for servant-leadership and obsessive customer service to Noble’s campuses Application Process Apply online at www.nobleschools.org. Please be prepared to submit a resume, at least 3 references, and a short cover letter explaining why you would be an ideal fit for this position and Noble. Please direct inquiries about this role to: [email protected] Compensation We provide competitive executive-level salaries on par with our non-profit peers. We also provide health, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k retirement contributions, and a mission-driven high-performance culture. Non-Discrimination The Noble Network of Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer.

Be Noble. Be an IT Support Specialist at Noble.  Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter high schools. Our 18 schools and 1,300 employees currently serve over 12,300 students, 98% of whom are minority, 89% low-income, and 83% first-generation college goers. The School Quality and Rating Policy scores for the Chicago Public Schools rated Noble campuses as ten of the top fifteen public high schools in the city. We believe our people are the most valuable asset in preparing our students to be successful in college and lead exemplary lives. For that reason, we are looking for the best talent in education.  Who We’re Seeking The IT Support Specialist provides direct support to students, teachers, and staff of Noble through the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of end-user computing equipment. Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of IT and as part of a fifteen-member team, the IT Support Specialist is primarily responsible for providing frontline/first responder technical support. The members of this team are responsible for resolving “level one” technical issues through in-person/hands-on as well as remote support for thousands of computing devices and hundreds of applications for 1300 employees, 12,000 students, and nineteen locations throughout Chicago (i.e., 17 high school campuses, one middle school campus, the Network Support Team, and Noble Daycare). Noble’s computing environment consists of ten Windows campuses and three Mac (OS X) campuses. Noble Daycare and the Network Support Team are also Windows-based. The ideal candidate has notable experience with Windows and some working knowledge of Mac OS X as well. Cross-platform experience (Mac and Windows) is highly desired but not mandatory. The IT Support Specialist must be able to reach (and often work from) any Noble location efficiently and without reservation. The campuses, Noble Support Team, and Noble Daycare are located throughout Chicago and can all be reached easily by car. Please visit our website at www.noblenetwork.org to see the locations of our schools. Finally, the IT Support Specialist will occasionally be responsible for responding to technology issues that occur outside of normal business hours and also for staffing occasional weekend and evening projects. A reasonable amount of flexibility to accommodate this need is an essential part of this position. Other responsibilities include: Deliver “straight-A” technical support to Noble campuses as a key player on a fifteen-member help desk team. Provide courteous, professional, skillful, and expeditious communication and resolution of technical issues. Troubleshoot issues with MS Windows and Mac OS-X (highly considered) as well as software applications, AV systems and Phone services (e.g., Exchange, Active Directory, Open Directory, MS Office, Outlook, Entourage, vmWare, SCCM Sophos Antivirus; Symantec Backup Exec, IP Office Voicemail Pro, etc). Perform basic one-on-one technology training for new employees as needed. Experience/Education: Staff on the support team have a singular goal: to provide our teachers and students with optimal learning Conditions from a technology standpoint each and every day. We exist for our students, teachers, and staff and remain laser focused every single day on how we can improve the technology experience for each of these groups. Required Qualifications Have at least two years of relevant technical support experience in a Windows environment Knowledge of Mac (OS X) is also a huge plus Have superior communication skills (written and verbal) Have a sustainable balance between customer service and technical skills Have a positive attitude and be willing to learn Have the ability to multi-task, rearrange priorities, and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment Be reliable, honest, and trustworthy Highly Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree and/or recent military experience What Noble Has to   Offer Compensation :   Noble provides competitive salaries depending on candidate qualifications. A Range of Benefits : We strive to be the best place to work, and our employee benefits are thoughtfully designed to support us in this ambition. Our robust and ever-evolving set of benefits includes:   Health & Wellness: Competitive health benefits and paid parental leave Discounts to Noble Daycare, gym memberships, & bike-share services Free financial planning services Free 24/7 access to a licensed social worker and 3 in-person counseling services Professional Development and Recognition Opportunities: Leadership and career development programs including:  Diverse Leaders Fellowship ,  Noble Fellowship , and  Management Accelerator At Noble, we have one mission: to be a catalyst for educational equity in the city of Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. We know that we only fulfill this mission if we are the best place for a diverse mix of driven, reflective, and innovative educators to come, stay, and do their best work nurturing college-ready students. That is why Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law. Be Noble. Join our Mission today!