29 Consulting jobs

Motivation Race and educational inequity have been intertwined throughout our nation’s history. On May 17, 1954, in the Brown v. Board of Education ruling, the Supreme Court observed “… it is doubtful that any child may reasonably be expected to succeed in life if he is denied the opportunity of an education. Such an opportunity, where the state has undertaken to provide it, is a right which must be made available to all on equal terms.” However, oppression, inequity, and violence still obstruct the path to self-determination and a life full of choices for young people from historically marginalized identities.  In fall 2017, Xiomara Padamsee and her team of nearly a dozen professional talent advisors formed Promise54 -- driven by the conviction to help organizations deliver on the promise implied in the Supreme Court’s 1954 ruling. We envision a day when organizations committed to educational equity have maximum impact because they have the right people excelling in the right roles, their teams reflect the communities served, their cultures are inclusive, and their internal structures are equitable. Essentially, Promise54 helps adults to thrive so that they can do their best work for students, families, and communities. Organization Promise54 is a nonprofit 501(c)3 with a small, strong, passionate, and growing team of 20+ experienced advisors. Our partnerships balance investments in people and the organizational systems and culture around them, spanning topics such as recruitment systems, competency modeling, compensation, performance management, change management, board development, management / leadership development, communications, decision-making and more. All of our work includes a deep focus on diversity, inclusion, and equity (DEI), based on our belief that creating a thriving, sustainable workplace for a diverse team will both generate greater impact for students as well as more durable relationships with the communities these organizations serve. We have committed to specific goals by 2023: first, we aim to engage 1,000 leaders about the link between talent and DEI in achieving strong organizational outcomes for kids; second, we will support 100 organizations to material progress on diversifying their teams, increasing staff performance, and strengthening retention without gaps by seniority or identity. Promise54 provides services to support these goals at three levels:  For the field, we conduct research, mine for insights, and disseminate widely to support leaders in their work to build thriving organizational environments with effective DEI to drive better outcomes in service of kids, families, and communities. Our research products include quantitative and qualitative reports such as 2017s Unrealized Impact and a set of deep and vulnerable case studies about to be released. For organizations, we focus on supporting and enhancing organizational effectiveness, inclusive culture, and equitable systems through tailored advising partnerships and cohort programs. Finally, for individuals, Promise54 focuses on supporting and developing leaders to thrive through 1:1 executive coaching, and cohort-based workshops and institutes. In service of this work, our team is committed to the following core values : Champion Justice : We acknowledge the impact of historical inequities and are committed to pursuing justice. We will do this by reshaping mindsets, behaviors, and structures one organization and one leader at a time, while examining ourselves in the process. We believe all young people, especially those of color and those growing up in low income communities, deserve to have adults acting boldly on their behalf – challenging the status quo, spotting and addressing inequities, sharing power and, perhaps most importantly, making room for silenced voices to be heard. Pursue Impact : We are committed to helping adults live out their fullest potential, so they can offer their very best to the young people they serve. This means we relentlessly pursue the best outcomes with our partners and, in the process, we always choose courage over comfort. We strive to consistently deliver excellent work and an unparalleled client experience to inspire effective action, advance equity, and help our partners realize their missions. Embrace Possibility : We approach our work/h with a sense of possibility, adaptability, and optimism. We invest time in new ideas, engage in thoughtful problem solving, and explore innovative ways to team with each other and partner with our clients. Be Well: We know that to do our best work, we must accept and support each other in all of our humanity. We have fun, laugh out loud, celebrate each other’s life milestones, and live unapologetically in our own skin. We practice flexibility related to where and how we get our work done, respecting each other’s professional preferences and life priorities. We carve out time to relax, recharge, and refuel individually and as a team. Be Humble: We don’t have all of the answers, so we listen closely to our colleagues, our partners, our schools, and our communities, as they tell us what’s working and what’s not. We embrace those who push our thinking while helping us make progress. This learning makes us and our work better. Promise54’s first two years of operations have been auspicious; client demand for our services exceeds our capacity, we have gained the support of several national funders, and we have high standards for how we operate internally. Specifically, we’re trying to build a radically human organization whose policies and practices support all of our team members to bring their full selves to work. But, like any relatively new organization, we are making critical internal operational decisions in real time while serving clients, developing our team, and building our brand. This combination of aspirations means that we are juggling the different kinds of work we need to do for ourselves, and that for the field which, in turn, has revealed areas where we have room for improvement. Specifically: we don’t yet have all of our systems and structures in place; our website needs a refresh (and one is underway); we need to grow our team even further to serve the work we’re being asked to do in the field; and sometimes we achieve the elusive work/life balance we’re after, and other times we fail. Essentially, we are a work-in-progress. Position This is an opportunity to join a highly dedicated team of people within a vibrant, cutting-edge, and unique nonprofit committed to equity in education. Consultants play an integral role in helping us live up to these aspirations. Consultants work as members of small teams and play key roles in both external and internal capacities. Externally, Consultants serve on client project teams by identifying issues, forming hypotheses, designing and conducting analyses, building models, synthesizing conclusions into recommendations, developing work plans and, ultimately, helping to implement change with our clients. Throughout an engagement, a Consultant is directly involved in discussions, presentations, and workshop facilitation with client leadership. Internally, Consultants work closely with Promise54 Partners and Associate Partners. Consultants are accountable to Associate Partners who, in turn, guide their work and invest in their growth and professional development. Duties and Responsibilities In that context, the Consultant’s primary responsibilities and duties will be to take on client and team leadership responsibilities, as described above, and specifically:  partner with clients to develop sustainable and impactful talent strategies and implement these plans to address the hardest people-related issues in response to real-world, time-sensitive challenges brought forward by the client; develop and execute work with independence and a high degree of ownership, but also work in close collaboration with the internal team producing client deliverables (reports, analysis, decks, recommendations, presentations, facilitation, plans, etc.); perform quantitative and qualitative analysis on core issues for clients; generate and synthesize insights; gather data through interviews, focus group facilitation, and desk research; manage client meetings/calls with independence, strong preparation, and follow-up; serve as a thought partner and engage in team problem solving by sharing best practices and leveraging internal and external networks; write and deliver high-impact presentations, strategic plans; take on internal roles and projects to build out Promise54’s key capabilities; and generate creative, action-oriented insights and recommendations for both internal and external improvements. Requisite Experience, Skills, and Personal Characteristics First and foremost, the Consultant must share Promise54’s conviction that organizations will best maximize their impact and truly thrive when their teams are diverse, their cultures are inclusive, and their practices model the equity they wish to see in the world.  The ideal candidate will have training and experience from a management consulting organization, bring an understanding of relevant issues in education equity. In addition, the successful candidate will have the following professional experience: at least three to five years’ professional experience in a role requiring project management, and analytical problem solving, preferably at an established consulting firm serving external clients; experience working in or with schools and/or organizations supporting schools; and a well-rounded interpersonal skill set with the presence and capacity build relationships, work effectively in teams, and facilitate joint problem-solving with clients and team. Candidates must also have the following skills: an understanding of – or better: a deep familiarity with – the national education sector in the U.S. and past efforts to reform its systems and practices, particularly those related to the challenges facing young people from historically marginalized identities; capacity for client services demonstrated by comfort with organizing ideas, translating ambiguity into clear direction, and the ability to develop compelling written communications and presentations, including PowerPoint decks; analytical inclination demonstrated by a strong grasp of key takeaways from data sets and visuals, quantitative fluency, and comfort with basic data analysis; the ability, willingness, and—ideally—comfort with working virtually; agility in Excel and PowerPoint; strong communication skills, both verbal and written; the ability to prioritize among many different projects and tasks at once; and consistent follow-through.  Finally, candidates should demonstrate the following personal characteristics : unwavering commitment to Promise54, its mission, and its core values; sound judgment and discretion with respect to critical information and decisions; attention to detail; a highly self-motivated work style and willingness to proactively take on leadership roles within project teams; maturity, flexibility and comfort working in a small organization, often autonomously; integrity; and a sense of humor. Reporting Relationships Consultants report directly to Associate Partners.    Compensation Promise54 provides competitive compensation and an attractive benefits package including a performance-based bonus based on individual and firm success, full health care coverage, and access to 401(k) accounts with a matching contribution policy.  Location Our work is national in scope, and our team is virtual (though concentrated primarily in the Northeast, Chicago, and Atlanta). The location for this role is flexible, though the Consultant should possess the willingness and availability to travel approximately 30% of the time (or 2 trips/month with a typical duration of 1-2 nights per trip), for team retreats, national conferences, and other critical in-person meetings.   Start Date As soon as possible. To Apply The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position(s) is filled, although submission by January 6 is strongly encouraged .  Inquiries or applications (consisting of a letter of interest and a current resume) should be directed to info+consultant@promise54.org . Finally, Promise54 is deeply committed to providing equal opportunities. We serve diverse organizations, we are a diverse organization, and we are committed to non-discrimination. It is our policy to ensure that all individuals with whom we are in contact are treated equally without regard to age, color, ability, gender, marital status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, expression, gender identity or veteran’s status. www.promise54.org  

  Associate Partner   Motivation Race and educational inequity have been intertwined throughout our nation’s history. On May 17, 1954, in the Brown v. Board of Education ruling, the Supreme Court observed “…it is doubtful that any child may reasonably be expected to succeed in life if he is denied the opportunity of an education. Such an opportunity, where the state has undertaken to provide it, is a right which must be made available to all on equal terms.” However, oppression, inequity, and violence still obstruct the path to self-determination and a life full of choices for young people from historically marginalized identities.     In fall 2017, Xiomara Padamsee and her team of nearly a dozen professional talent advisors formed Promise54 -- driven by the conviction to help organizations deliver on the promise implied in the Supreme Court’s 1954 ruling. We envision a day when organizations committed to educational equity have maximum impact because they have the right people excelling in the right roles, their teams reflect the communities served, their cultures are inclusive, and their internal structures are equitable. Essentially, Promise54 helps adults to thrive so that they can do their best work for students, families, and communities.   Organization  Promise54 is a nonprofit 501(c)3 with a small, strong, passionate, and growing team of 20+ experienced advisors. Our partnerships balance investments in people and the organizational systems and culture around them, spanning topics such as recruitment systems, competency modeling, compensation, performance management, change management, board development, management / leadership development, communications, decision-making and more. All of our work includes a deep focus on diversity, inclusion, and equity (DEI), based on our belief that creating a thriving, sustainable workplace for a diverse team will both generate greater impact for students as well as more durable relationships with the communities these organizations serve.    We have committed to specific goals by 2023: first, we aim to engage 1,000 leaders about the link between talent and DEI in achieving strong organizational outcomes for kids; second, we will support 100 organizations to material progress on diversifying their teams, increasing staff performance, and strengthening retention without gaps by seniority or identity.    Promise54 provides services to support these goals at three levels:    For the field, we conduct research, mine for insights, and disseminate widely to support leaders in their work to build thriving organizational environments with effective DEI to drive better outcomes in service of kids, families, and communities. Our research products include quantitative and qualitative reports such as 2017’s Unrealized Impact and a set of deep and vulnerable case studies which examine the experiences of three client organizations and their experience implementing new DEI initiatives.   For organizations, we focus on supporting and enhancing organizational effectiveness, inclusive culture, and equitable systems through tailored advising partnerships and cohort programs. Finally, for individuals, Promise54 focuses on supporting and developing leaders to thrive through 1:1 executive coaching, and cohort-based workshops and institutes.   In service of this work, our team is committed to the following core values :   Champion Justice : We acknowledge the impact of historical inequities and are committed to pursuing justice. We will do this by reshaping mindsets, behaviors, and structures one organization and one leader at a time, while examining ourselves in the process. We believe all young people, especially those of color and those growing up in low income communities, deserve to have adults acting boldly on their behalf – challenging the status quo, spotting and addressing inequities, sharing power and, perhaps most importantly, making room for silenced voices to be heard.  Pursue Impact : We are committed to helping adults live out their fullest potential, so they can offer their very best to the young people they serve. This means we relentlessly pursue the best outcomes with our partners and, in the process, we always choose courage over comfort. We strive to consistently deliver excellent work and an unparalleled client experience to inspire effective action, advance equity, and help our partners realize their missions. Embrace Possibility : We approach our work/h with a sense of possibility, adaptability, and optimism. We invest time in new ideas, engage in thoughtful problem solving, and explore innovative ways to team with each other and partner with our clients. Be Well: We know that to do our best work, we must accept and support each other in all of our humanity. We have fun, laugh out loud, celebrate each other’s life milestones, and live unapologetically in our own skin. We practice flexibility related to where and how we get our work done, respecting each other’s professional preferences and life priorities. We carve out time to relax, recharge, and refuel individually and as a team.  Be Humble: We don’t have all of the answers, so we listen closely to our colleagues, our partners, our schools, and our communities, as they tell us what’s working and what’s not. We embrace those who push our thinking while helping us make progress. This learning makes us and our work better.    Promise54’s first two years of operations have been auspicious; client demand for our services exceeds our capacity, we have gained the support of several national funders, and we have high standards for how we operate internally. Specifically, we’re trying to build a radically human organization whose policies and practices support all of our team members to bring their full selves to work. But, like any relatively new organization, we are making critical internal operational decisions in real time while serving clients, developing our team, and building our brand. This combination of aspirations means that we are juggling the different kinds of work we need to do for ourselves, and that for the field which, in turn, has revealed areas where we have room for improvement. Specifically: we don’t yet have all of our systems and structures in place; our website needs a refresh (and one is underway); we need to grow our team even further to serve the work we’re being asked to do in the field; and sometimes we achieve the elusive work/life balance we’re after, and other times we fail. Essentially, we are a work-in-progress.   Position To accomplish all of this and live up to our aspirations, Associate Partners (APs) are vital. APs work as leaders of small teams and take strong oversight roles in both external and internal capacities. Externally, APs play an important role with clients by managing client projects and relationships, identifying issues, forming hypotheses, designing and conducting analyses, synthesizing conclusions into recommendations, developing work plans, and ultimately helping to implement change. Throughout a client engagement, an AP leads the majority of discussions and presentations with senior client leadership. Further, internally, APs play an essential leadership role; not only are they assigned to support and develop more junior colleagues, but they lead a wide variety of initiatives and decisions within our evolving organization.     Duties and Responsibilities In that context, the Associate Partner’s primary responsibilities and duties will be to take on client and team leadership responsibilities, as described above, and specifically:   partner with clients to develop sustainable and impactful talent strategies, and implement these plans to address the hardest people-related issues in response to real-world, time-sensitive challenges brought forward by the client; serve as a thought partner to client project teams working on all Promise54 service offerings on how to conduct all of our work through a lens of cultural competence; write blogs, conference presentations, website materials, and other eminence building materials to share our approaches and findings related to DEI with the field; perform quantitative and qualitative analysis on core talent issues for clients; identify key data sources, and gather data through interviews and secondary research; develop and execute work with independence and a high degree of ownership, but also work in close collaboration with the internal team producing client deliverables (reports, analysis, decks, recommendations, presentations, facilitation, plans, etc.); coach and develop internal Consultants; support business development through relationship building in the field, input to proposals, and overseeing sales efforts with existing clients or smaller pursuits;   take on internal roles to build out Promise54’s key capabilities; and  contribute to Promise54’s intellectual property and knowledge dissemination.   Requisite Experience, Skills, and Personal Characteristics First and foremost, the Associate Partner must share Promise54’s conviction that organizations will best maximize their impact and truly thrive when their teams are diverse, their cultures are inclusive, and their practices model the equity they wish to see in the world.   Ideally, we are seeking the following professional experience in candidates for the position: experience leading/facilitating change and creating organizational strength and synergy; experience leading work at the organizational level, through talent systems and structures, with a strong emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and equity; experience developing and/or enhancing talent systems and structures (eg compensation, performance management, competencies, etc.); experience working in or with schools and/or organizations supporting schools; and  a minimum of 8 years of professional experience, ideally including strategy consulting involving project and team management specifically related to serving clients on talent-related challenges.   Candidates must also have the following skills: familiarity with the U.S. education sector and past efforts to reform its systems and practices, particularly those related to the challenges facing young people from historically marginalized identities; capacity for client services demonstrated by comfort with developing guiding frameworks, or structured approaches, organizing complex ideas, translating ambiguity into clear direction, and the ability to develop written communications and presentations, including PowerPoint decks analytical inclination, demonstrated by a strong grasp of key takeaways from data sets and visuals and strong intuition in designing analyses and graphical depictions that lead others to insight; the ability to develop, manage, and inspire a highly proficient team; the ability to manage a project with thoughtfulness, confidence, and follow-through, all while prioritizing among several different projects and tasks at once;  a track record demonstrating ability to motivate and lead a team of professionals; the ability, willingness, and—ideally—comfort with working virtually; and agility in Excel and PowerPoint.   Finally, candidates should demonstrate the following personal characteristics : unwavering commitment to Promise54, its mission, and its core values;  sound judgment and discretion with respect to critical information and decisions; attention to detail; comfort working autonomously as well as taking direction as needed; willingness to proactively take on leadership roles within project teams and the firm;  integrity;  a sense of humor; and a well-rounded interpersonal skill set with the capacity to move others, build relationships, work collaboratively in teams, and facilitate joint problem-solving with clients.   Reporting Relationships Associate Partners report directly to Partners. This AP will report to Lora Cover, specifically.   Compensation Promise54 provides competitive compensation and an attractive benefits package including a performance-based bonus based on individual and firm success, full health care coverage, a generous PTO policy, and access to 401(k) accounts with a generous matching contribution policy.     Location Our work is national in scope, and our team is virtual (though concentrated primarily in the Northeast, Chicago, and Atlanta). The location for this role is flexible, though the AP should possess the willingness and availability to travel approximately 30% of the time (or 2 trips/month with a typical duration of 1-2 nights per trip), for team retreats, national conferences, and other critical in-person meetings.   Start Date As soon as possible.   To Apply The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position(s) is filled, although submission by December 13 is strongly encouraged.  Inquiries or applications (consisting of a letter of interest and a current resume) should be directed to Monisha Lozier, Partner, via: monisha@promise54.org   Finally, Promise54 is deeply committed to providing equal opportunities. We serve diverse organizations, we are a diverse organization, and we are committed to non-discrimination. It is our policy to ensure that all individuals with whom we are in contact are treated equally without regard to age, color, ability, gender, marital status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, expression, gender identity or veteran’s status.   www.promise54.org  

The Associate Program Consultant (APC with Math focus) will deliver face-to-face and/or online professional development for mentors, coaches, principals, and/or client stakeholders, continuously deepening her/his own capacity as well as strengthening and refining the presentation skills of co-presenters. The APC- Math will support the Program Delivery team in providing consultative services to district-level leadership in client districts to ensure sustained high-quality program implementation. The APC- Math will also contribute to the design, development, and refinement of NTC's products and services. Responsibilities & Essential Functions: The following is an overview of the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. The employee may perform other duties as required. Present and facilitate a variety of professional development to mentors, coaches, and school and/or program leaders. Will be expected to cultivate expertise in at least two of NTC's main product lines With PC, build trusting relationships and a culture of collaborative partnership with client stakeholders through ongoing communication, being cognizant that APC serves in a highly visible role for those educators participating in professional development sessions Provide professional development facilitation support to local client presenters Provide technical assistance to support logistical components of professional development delivery and other aspects of program administration Thought-partner with/Support PC in utilizing program standards to identify/analyze/ monitor all available program data (Learning Zone, etc.) Utilize Learning Zone and other available data to design customized Forums to meet specific needs presented by client context Engage actively with senior NTC colleagues to develop consulting skills and deepen knowledge Engage in constructive, collaborative communication with NTC supervisor and PC/APC colleagues regarding client programs' successes, challenges, strategic support, and progress/alignment against contracted scopes of work As appropriate, conduct and/or participate in in-field coaching sessions with PC, client program lead, and/or other educators in the partner organization (i.e. principals, coaches/mentors, etc.) Collaborate with/make contributions to NTC staff to design and give feedback regarding professional development products and services Serve on NTC work teams in order to have opportunities for direct organization-level input May be asked to present or facilitate sessions at annual NTC Symposium May manage a project-focused workgroup Professional Learning Responsibilities: Engage actively in collaborative NTC meetings, work sessions, and internal initiatives: could include developing/co-developing or leading/co-leading sessions and projects to support the professional learning of colleagues Remain current with professional readings and research, especially in regards to rigorous learning standards, adult learning theory, and the U.S. K-12 education policy landscape Share video of practice Engage in formal formative assessment practices Develop conference proposals and conduct conference presentations Utilize NTC’s online systems including Learning Zone, Collaborate, Talent, Ascentis, Intranet, and Netsuite Manage personal calendar, travel, and job responsibilities Job Requirements: 5+ years K-12 and/or P-12 classroom teaching experience, math specialty experience required. Minimum 2 years of mentoring experience in NTC supported model or equivalent preferred Must have teacher leader experience and/or responsibilities Strong Instructional coaching background Experience delivering and/or designing professional development Demonstrate basic knowledge of: NTC approach to teacher and principal development (Theory of Change, program standards, tools/protocols/services, etc.), Adult learning theories and practices, School reform movements including professional learning communities, teacher leadership, the impact of coaching/mentoring, etc. Candidates must have knowledge of/experience with: Common Core/New rigorous state standards, Professional teaching and/or administrative standards, Content areas (w/math focus area), formative and summative assessment, instructional strategies/ methods/approaches that improve student achievement Willingness to travel 50-70% of the time based on location/client/project assignments Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPointPossesses Strong interpersonal skills and recognizes the critical role of relationship-building within the client district, as well as within NTC, to ensure effective program implementation Eager to collaborate with clients and internal NTC personnel to assess and improve program implementation utilizing innovative and effective approaches Comfortable and confident with formal meeting facilitation/managing group dynamics as well as peer-coaching interactions Can thrive in a team environment and have a healthy tolerance of ambiguity Must be experienced with Common Core State Standards or New Rigorous State Standards; and/or Early Learning content/standards. Can manage one's own time and productivity in a fluid, team-oriented work environment demanding high levels of initiative, creativity, and flexibility Reflective practitioner demonstrating the ability to use feedback to improve self, program, and community Willing to explore complexity, resist certainty, and seek insight while aiding colleagues and clients in solving implementation challenges (no quick fixes/pre-packaged answers. Successful completion of NTC professional development in Teacher Induction, Instructional Coaching, and/or School Leadership preferred ADA Requirements/Working Conditions: Work normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment Limited physical effort required Hearing, repetitive hand motions, sitting, talking, typing Significant travel required **This is a remote-based position with heavy travel to school sites across the nation.  

Partner, Research & Insights Motivation Race and educational inequity have been intertwined throughout our nation’s history. On May 17, 1954, in the Brown v. Board of Education ruling, the Supreme Court observed “… it is doubtful that any child may reasonably be expected to succeed in life if he is denied the opportunity of an education. Such an opportunity, where the state has undertaken to provide it, is a right which must be made available to all on equal terms.” However, oppression, inequity, and violence still obstruct the path to self-determination and a life full of choices for young people from historically marginalized identities.   In fall 2017, Xiomara Padamsee and her team of nearly a dozen professional talent advisors formed Promise54 -- driven by the conviction to help organizations deliver on the promise implied in the Supreme Court’s 1954 ruling. We envision a day when organizations committed to educational equity have maximum impact because they have the right people excelling in the right roles, their teams reflect the communities served, their cultures are inclusive, and their internal structures are equitable. Essentially, Promise54 helps adults to thrive so that they can do their best work for students, families, and communities. Organization  Promise54 is a nonprofit 501(c)3 with a small, strong, passionate, and growing team of 20+ experienced advisors. Our partnerships balance investments in people and the organizational systems and culture around them, spanning topics such as recruitment systems, competency modeling, compensation, performance management, change management, board development, management / leadership development, communications, decision-making and more. All of our work includes a deep focus on diversity, inclusion, and equity (DEI), based on our belief that creating a thriving, sustainable workplace for a diverse team will both generate greater impact for students as well as more durable relationships with the communities these organizations serve.  We have committed to specific goals by 2023: first, we aim to engage 1,000 leaders about the link between talent and DEI in achieving strong organizational outcomes for kids; second, we will support 100 organizations to material progress on diversifying their teams, increasing staff performance, and strengthening retention without gaps by seniority or identity.  Promise54 provides services to support these goals at three levels: For the field, we conduct research, mine for insights, and disseminate widely to support leaders in their work to build thriving organizational environments with effective DEI to drive better outcomes in service of kids, families, and communities. O ur research products include quantitative and qualitative reports such as 2017s Unrealized Impact and a set of deep and vulnerable case studies about to be released.    For organizations, we focus on supporting and enhancing organizational effectiveness, inclusive culture, and equitable systems through tailored advising partnerships and cohort programs. Finally, for individuals, Promise54 focuses on supporting and developing leaders to thrive through 1:1 executive coaching, and cohort-based workshops and institutes. In service of this work, our team is committed to the following core values : Champion Justice : We acknowledge the impact of historical inequities and are committed to pursuing justice. We will do this by reshaping mindsets, behaviors, and structures one organization and one leader at a time, while examining ourselves in the process. We believe all young people, especially those of color and those growing up in low income communities, deserve to have adults acting boldly on their behalf – challenging the status quo, spotting and addressing inequities, sharing power and, perhaps most importantly, making room for silenced voices to be heard.  Pursue Impact : We are committed to helping adults live out their fullest potential, so they can offer their very best to the young people they serve. This means we relentlessly pursue the best outcomes with our partners and, in the process, we always choose courage over comfort. We strive to consistently deliver excellent work and an unparalleled client experience to inspire effective action, advance equity, and help our partners realize their missions. Embrace Possibility : We approach our work/h with a sense of possibility, adaptability, and optimism. We invest time in new ideas, engage in thoughtful problem solving, and explore innovative ways to team with each other and partner with our clients. Be Well: We know that to do our best work, we must accept and support each other in all of our humanity. We have fun, laugh out loud, celebrate each other’s life milestones, and live unapologetically in our own skin. We practice flexibility related to where and how we get our work done, respecting each other’s professional preferences and life priorities. We carve out time to relax, recharge, and refuel individually and as a team.  Be Humble: We don’t have all of the answers, so we listen closely to our colleagues, our partners, our schools, and our communities, as they tell us what’s working and what’s not. We embrace those who push our thinking while helping us make progress. This learning makes us and our work better.  Promise54’s first two years of operations have been auspicious; client demand for our services exceeds our capacity, we have gained the support of several national funders, and we have high standards for how we operate internally. Specifically, we’re trying to build a radically human organization whose policies and practices support all of our team members to bring their full selves to work. But, like any relatively new organization, we are making critical internal operational decisions in real time while serving clients, developing our team, and building our brand. This combination of aspirations means that we are juggling the different kinds of work we need to do for ourselves, and that for the field which, in turn, has revealed areas where we have room for improvement. Specifically: we don’t yet have all of our systems and structures in place; our website needs a refresh (and one is underway); we need to grow our team even further to serve the work we’re being asked to do in the field; and sometimes we achieve the elusive work/life balance we’re after, and other times we fail. Essentially, we are a work-in-progress.   Position This is an opportunity to join a highly dedicated team of people within a vibrant, cutting-edge, and unique nonprofit committed to equity in education. Partners play a vital role toward living up to our mission . Partners are leaders within Promise54 and participate in building the organization with fellow Partners by contributing to decisions on strategy, financials, marketing, branding, hiring, operations, and the development of field-leading intellectual capital. Partners play a leading role in business development and service delivery for clients of Promise54, and are directly accountable for its success in terms of financial sustainability, team development and management, and impact.  Further, this particular Partner will inhabit a new role designed to provide the vision and strategic direction for  Promise54’s research in order to accelerate learning and deepen the impact of our work. The successful candidate will generate and oversee a learning agenda and related portfolio of research focused on developing an expanded awareness of talent systems and their relationship to diversity, inclusion, and equity. In that context, the Partner will design and manage research projects across Promise54’s scope of interests, lead the corresponding collection of data-based DEI insights, work closely with our client project teams, and be responsible for proactively translating our findings into easily digestible and actionable insights and guidance for our clients, funders, and the broader field. Finally, this Partner will sharpen and enhance our ability to measure the impact of our work, namely, the extent to which we can shape the field’s understanding of what it means to build an organization where talent can truly thrive so that organizations generate unprecedented results for children.   Given the success of Unrealized Impact, we are both eager and poised to offer the field additional and expanded data-based insights and tools. We also know that there is great demand for this information. At the point of release in 2017, almost 5,000 individuals had completed our DEI survey across over 200 organizations. As of today, over 20,000 individuals have completed the survey across 400+ organizations. Further, a growing number of organizations in the field are taking the survey for the second and, in some cases, third time and this is driving huge demand for updated reporting and expanded insights focusing on aspects of identity beyond race, such as gender, LGBTQIA, socioeconomic background, and intersectionality. As such, the Partner must have experience that prepares them to assume the following responsibilities :  leading the design, development, and implementation of Promise54’s research practice and strategy related to talent systems, DEI, and educational equity, and leading the charge to secure philanthropic funding necessary to sustain these research efforts; developing and overseeing multi-million dollar projects - potentially including oversight and coordination of  the work of external partners/contractors ; serving as a resource and translating and disseminating our research for our clients, the field, and funders; partnering with internal managers of client projects to ensure that knowledge from the field and evidence from research inform and strengthen Promise54’s client services; enhancing alignment of data needs across Promise54, including supporting the organization in collecting data to meet organizational targets; ensuring that members of Promise54 programs/cohorts have access to reliable research and analysis to inform their efforts related to education equity and talent-readiness; establishing and nurturing a network of relationships with key academic researchers/institutions, funders, school districts, and relevant nonprofit partners to further Promise54’s mission and research agenda and to promote visibility of talent issues in the public dialogue; sustaining Promise54’s high standard for data integrity and transparency of data methods used in research and evaluation projects and in external communications; and representing Promise54 in the field on talent-readiness, DEI and related issues among internal and external audiences including national forums, conferences, and media appearances.  Requisite Experience, Skills, and Personal Characteristics  First and foremost, the new Partner must share Promise54’s conviction that organizations will best maximize their impact and truly thrive when their teams are diverse, their cultures are inclusive, and their practices model the equity they wish to see in the world.  Further: The most compelling candidates will have the following experience: 10+ years supervising and conducting large- and small-scale research projects in the education sector engaging diverse stakeholders and leveraging multiple research designs (quantitative and qualitative, primary and secondary analysis, program evaluation and quality improvement, quasi-experimental, etc.)   (experience with foundations in this context is especially attractive); a demonstrable track record of conducting, publishing and presenting research; fundraising (for), launching, and building a new research practice; seasoned and successful project management of individual and/or team-wide work plans that include goals and interim milestones and reflect strategic planning related to managing resources, time, and people involved e fficiently and effectively;   a demonstrable record of success and earned respect related to management, mentorship, and development of team members; and  collaboration with academia, nonprofit organizations, donors and government agencies. The most compelling candidates will have the following skills: a PhD or relevant experience in the social sciences or social justice field; the facility and judgement to talk to a prospective client and discern what research services could be valuable; the ability to balance rigor with pragmatism to promote the application of credible research; comfort with organizing ideas and the ability to develop compelling written communications and presentations, including agility in common tools used for data analysis, presentations, and visualizations including Excel/Google Sheets, Powerpoint/Google Slides, and Tableau/Google Data Studio (and, ideally, R, SQL, and/or Python). the ability to tailor approaches to client projects across multiple types of natural tensions, including: speed versus quality, repeat versus customization, physical deliverable versus facilitation; the ability to communicate in a way that is both accessible and effectively received, as well as the ability to differentiate communication style based on the audience and situation; strong content knowledge related to the dimensions of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, sexuality, and intersectionality and the confidence, inclination, and ability to navigate robust conversations about these complex issues; the ability to build deep, authentic, trusting, durable relationships with colleagues; the ability to formulate questions that drive discussions forward, particularly among adults and in the context of adult learning;  the ability to “manage up and across” and the ability to demonstrate personal agency; the ability to develop and execute work with independence and a high degree of ownership; the ability to prioritize among many different projects and tasks at once; and consistent follow-through. The most compelling candidates will possess the following personal characteristics : unwavering commitment to Promise54, its mission and its core values; shared cultural, racial or socioeconomic connections, identities, and/or experiences with the communities we serve; familiarity with the national education sector and past efforts to reform its systems and practices, particularly those related to the challenges facing young people from historically marginalized identities; the gravitas, presence, and judgment requ ired to represent Promise54 externally; a strong desire to continue to strengthen and build Promise54 and a corresponding sense of ownership for not just your own success, but that of the team and the organization as well; comfort and confidence related to the client services and sales responsibilities of the Partner role;  a results-driven mindset such that you hold yourself and others to a high bar; a high degree of self awareness as demonstrated by knowing where your skills are strong versus where you need resources and support as well as awareness of your own feelings, thoughts and behaviors and their impact on others; an innate instinct to be a team player… to chip in when necessary in order to help the organization optimize its work, and contribute to colleagues' ability to operate at their highest leverage point; the maturity and self-motivation to work in a virtual organization, often autonomously;  where systems and structure may be ideal, you can be nimble and still productive in their absence as Promise54 continues to evolve;.    integrity; and a sense of humor. Reporting Relationships The Partner will report directly to Xiomara Padamsee, Promise54’s Founder and Chief Executive Officer. Compensation Promise54 provides competitive compensation and a benefits package including a bonus based on individual and organizational success, full healthcare coverage, and access to 401(k) accounts with a matching contribution policy.   Location Our work is national in scope, and our team is virtual. The location for this role is flexible, though the Partner should possess the willingness and availability to travel on average one to two times per month with a typical duration of 1-2 nights per trip. Also, team retreats are quarterly, with a typical duration of 2-3 nights per trip, and Partner retreats are monthly and two days long, though sometimes virtual. Start Date As soon as possible. To Apply: The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries or applications (consisting of cover letter and resume) should be directed to Monisha Lozier, Partner: monisha@promise54.org . Promise54 is deeply committed to providing equal opportunities. We serve diverse organizations, we are a diverse organization, and we are committed to non-discrimination. It is our policy to ensure that all individuals with whom we are in contact are treated equally without regard to age, color, ability, gender, marital status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, expression, gender identity or veteran’s status. 

  Operations Coordinator, Recruiting Motivation Race and educational inequity have been intertwined throughout our nation’s history. On May 17, 1954, in the Brown v. Board of Education ruling, the Supreme Court observed “… it is doubtful that any child may reasonably be expected to succeed in life if he is denied the opportunity of an education. Such an opportunity, where the state has undertaken to provide it, is a right which must be made available to all on equal terms.” However, oppression, inequity, and violence still obstruct the path to self-determination and a life full of choices for young people from historically marginalized identities.    In fall 2017, Xiomara Padamsee and her team of nearly a dozen professional talent advisors formed Promise54 -- driven by the conviction to help organizations deliver on the promise implied in the Supreme Court’s 1954 ruling. We envision a day when organizations committed to educational equity have maximum impact because they have the right people excelling in the right roles, their teams reflect the communities served, their cultures are inclusive, and their internal structures are equitable. Essentially, Promise54 helps adults to thrive so that they can do their best work for students, families, and communities.   Organization Promise54 is a nonprofit 501(c)3 with a small, strong, passionate, and growing team of 20+ experienced advisors. Our partnerships balance investments in people and the organizational systems and culture around them, spanning topics such as recruitment systems, competency modeling, compensation, performance management, change management, board development, management / leadership development, communications, decision-making and more. All of our work includes a deep focus on diversity, inclusion, and equity (DEI), based on our belief that creating a thriving, sustainable workplace for a diverse team will both generate greater impact for students as well as more durable relationships with the communities these organizations serve.   We have committed to specific goals by 2023: first, we aim to engage 1,000 leaders about the link between talent and DEI in achieving strong organizational outcomes for kids; second, we will support 100 organizations to material progress on diversifying their teams, increasing staff performance, and strengthening retention without gaps by seniority or identity.   Promise54 provides services to support these goals at three levels:   For the field, we conduct research, mine for insights, and disseminate widely to support leaders in their work to build thriving organizational environments with effective DEI to drive better outcomes in service of kids, families, and communities. Our research products include quantitative and qualitative reports such as 2017s Unrealized Impact and a set of deep and vulnerable case studies about to be released. For organizations, we focus on supporting and enhancing organizational effectiveness, inclusive culture, and equitable systems through tailored advising partnerships and cohort programs. Finally, for individuals, Promise54 focuses on supporting and developing leaders to thrive through 1:1 executive coaching, and cohort-based workshops and institutes.   In service of this work, our team is committed to the following core values :   Champion Justice : We acknowledge the impact of historical inequities and are committed to pursuing justice. We will do this by reshaping mindsets, behaviors, and structures one organization and one leader at a time, while examining ourselves in the process. We believe all young people, especially those of color and those growing up in low income communities, deserve to have adults acting boldly on their behalf – challenging the status quo, spotting and addressing inequities, sharing power and, perhaps most importantly, making room for silenced voices to be heard. Pursue Impact : We are committed to helping adults live out their fullest potential, so they can offer their very best to the young people they serve. This means we relentlessly pursue the best outcomes with our partners and, in the process, we always choose courage over comfort. We strive to consistently deliver excellent work and an unparalleled client experience to inspire effective action, advance equity, and help our partners realize their missions. Embrace Possibility : We approach our work/h with a sense of possibility, adaptability, and optimism. We invest time in new ideas, engage in thoughtful problem solving, and explore innovative ways to team with each other and partner with our clients. Be Well: We know that to do our best work, we must accept and support each other in all of our humanity. We have fun, laugh out loud, celebrate each other’s life milestones, and live unapologetically in our own skin. We practice flexibility related to where and how we get our work done, respecting each other’s professional preferences and life priorities. We carve out time to relax, recharge, and refuel individually and as a team. Be Humble: We don’t have all of the answers, so we listen closely to our colleagues, our partners, our schools, and our communities, as they tell us what’s working and what’s not. We embrace those who push our thinking while helping us make progress. This learning makes us and our work better.   Promise54’s first two years of operations have been auspicious; client demand for our services exceeds our capacity, we have gained the support of several national funders, and we have high standards for how we operate internally. Specifically, we’re trying to build a radically human organization whose policies and practices support all of our team members to bring their full selves to work. But, like any relatively new organization, we are making critical internal operational decisions in real time while serving clients, developing our team, and building our brand. This combination of aspirations means that we are juggling the different kinds of work we need to do for ourselves, and that for the field which, in turn, has revealed areas where we have room for improvement. Specifically: we don’t yet have all of our systems and structures in place; our website needs a refresh (and one is underway); we need to grow our team even further to serve the work we’re being asked to do in the field; and sometimes we achieve the elusive work/life balance we’re after, and other times we fail. Essentially, we are a work-in-progress.   Position Operations Coordinators at Promise54 play an integral, blended role that combines both operational and administrative contributions to the team and to client projects. This particular opening is an opportunity to work directly with our close-knit and highly dedicated Executive Search team. As such, candidates must have experience that prepares them to assume the following responsibilities :   helping to build and maintain Promise54’s proprietary candidate database through targeted research, outreach, and ongoing relationship management; drafting and editing position descriptions, client proposals and other client-facing reports and materials, and managing job postings; fielding requests of the practice for informational interviews by job seekers; assessing candidates for skills and fit through initial resume reviews; assisting in developing recruiting plans and candidate name-generation for client projects through research and talent mapping in the field in order to develop exceptional and inclusive candidate pools; managing the Partners’ calendars, arranging travel, preparing and reconciling expense reports; providing occasional support on organizational-wide operations; and maintaining an active sense of talent trends in the national PreK-12 education community.   Qualifications First and foremost, the Operations Coordinator must share Promise54’s conviction that organizations will best maximize their impact and truly thrive when their teams are diverse, their cultures are inclusive, and their practices model the equity they wish to see in the world. Further, we are a nimble and virtual organization by design, so that our teammates can work where they have built their lives. As such, Promise54 is a strong fit for professionals with a proven ability to work independently and virtually.   In addition, the best candidates will have:   at least 5 years of experience supporting senior managers; experience creating (and/or improving) internal systems for improved efficiency and effectiveness; strong organizational skills and attention to detail; the ability to deliver timely, relevant information in a clear and concise manner; the ability to build and maintain relationships; a high level of integrity, trust, and accountability; sound discernment and judgment, particularly related to confidential information; proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and, ideally, Salesforce; the ability and willingness to travel domestically 5-10 times/year, for 1-3 day trips; and an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree. Reporting Relationships The Operations Coordinator will report directly to Leslie Nair, Partner.   Location As a virtual organization, Promise54 has systems in place to support excellent professionals wherever they are based. We currently have teammates in Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Washington DC, Chicago, the Bay Area, Los Angeles, Denver, and Boston.     Compensation Promise54 provides competitive compensation and an attractive benefits package including a bonus based on individual and organizational success, full health care coverage, and access to 401(k) accounts with a matching contribution policy.    Start Date As soon as possible.   To Apply The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position(s) is filled, although submission by October 31st is strongly encouraged. Inquiries or applications (consisting of a letter of interest and a current resume) should be directed to Monisha Lozier, Partner: monisha@promise54.org .   Finally, Promise54 is deeply committed to providing equal opportunities. We serve diverse organizations, we are a diverse organization, and we are committed to non-discrimination. It is our policy to ensure that all individuals with whom we are in contact are treated equally without regard to age, color, ability, gender, marital status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, expression, gender identity or veteran’s status.   www.promise54.org