20 Strategy and Planning jobs

Position: Manager Austin, Boston or Denver preferred Position Summary Reporting directly to one of our co-founders and Partners, and working closely with other members of the Empower team, you will work to identify and support opportunities to design and launch innovative solutions that can better meet the needs of students. More specifically, your work will include (1) supporting our growth in Colorado and other select geographies, and (2) advancing our rural innovation strategy regionally and nationally. Your leadership in driving our growth will create opportunities for more students, especially those least well served by the current system. As part of this role, you will receive coaching and mentorship from experienced leaders and entrepreneurs, and interact with a wide range of leaders and practitioners in the field. The location for this position is flexible, but our preference is Austin, TX, Boston, MA, or Denver, CO where...

ABOUT MERIDIAN PCS Meridian is a PreK-8th grade school located in 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 Latinx 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...

ABOUT TENSQUARE TenSquare is a national charter school support organization that works alongside schools and staff to make lasting and measurable change. Working in nine states and the District of Columbia, TenSquare has practice areas in school performance, talent services, facility development, and authorizer/agency support. TenSquare team members bring operational and management expertise from top tier schools and networks from around the country. TenSquare works in partnership with schools and school systems to help them navigate the charter accountability landscape, grow and thrive in an increasingly competitive charter school environment, and improve student outcomes. Specifically, we: Provide strategic and focused accountability coaching for leaders and boards; Develop and help implement high-impact and proven instructional coaching strategies and professional development to increase student achievement; Strengthen organizational performance through enhanced...

ABOUT CESAR CHAVEZ PCS FOR PUBLIC POLICY Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy opened in 1998 with a mission is to prepare students to succeed in competitive colleges and to empower them to use public policy to create a more just, free, and equal world. Now, over 20 years later, Chavez provides a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, a unique public policy program, and a safe and supportive learning environment with comprehensive support services. Located in the Parkside community in Northeast D.C., Chavez will serve 400 middle and high school students for the 2021-22 school year.   POSITION SUMMARY This professional will serve as a liaison between the program, school personnel, and families and outside resources. They will be responsible for providing intensive counseling to students who are placed in the school programs for students with significant social, emotional and behavioral challenges, assisting them with academic learning by providing strategic...

The Commit Partnership   (the “Partnership”), seeks a passionate, strategic leader to help the organization identify, create, and potentially scale innovative and collaborative efforts that can significantly accelerate Partnership progress in improving economic mobility within the Dallas County region. The Partnership’s goal is double living wage attainment with equitable outcomes by 2040. Our five-year benchmarks include seeing 68,000 more Dallas County students meeting key academic milestones, including 58,000 more students in limited income homes, 17,000 more Black students and 40,000 more Hispanic/Latinx students. This key position, reporting directly to the President of Commit with dotted line responsibility to the organization’s founder and CEO, will also serve as a fellow Managing Director on the Partnership’s   executive team , providing valued input into a shared leadership approach guiding the nation’s largest educational backbone organization.  The Managing...

The Deputy Director will convene and grow coalitions of stakeholders to create data-informed, equitable strategies for social change with an emphasis on PK12 and Career and Technical Education (CTE).    JOB TITLE: REPORTS TO: Deputy Director, RGV FOCUS Senior Director, RGV FOCUS STATUS: HOURS: Exempt Full Time DATE: March 2021 DEPT: Educate Texas/RGV Focus        Educate Texas Vision A leading catalyst for progress, Educate Texas, a public-private initiative of Communities Foundation of Texas, is an innovative alliance of groups that share a common goal: Strengthen the public and higher education system so that every Texas student is prepared for educational and workforce success.    Educate Texas Mission Increase postsecondary readiness, access, and success for all students by building partnerships, leading...

The Deputy Director – Strategy will support the leadership and training to the RGV FOCUS team and partners on strategy development and execution.     JOB TITLE: REPORTS TO: Deputy Director, Strategy, RGV FOCUS Senior Director, RGV FOCUS STATUS: HOURS: Exempt Full Time DATE: March 2021 DEPT: Educate Texas/RGV Focus      Educate Texas Vision   A leading catalyst for progress, Educate Texas, a public-private initiative of Communities Foundation of Texas, is an innovative alliance of groups that share a common goal: Strengthen the public and higher education system so that every Texas student is prepared for educational and workforce success.     Educate Texas Mission   Increase postsecondary readiness, access, and success for all students by building partnerships, leading innovation and...

The Associate will be primarily responsible for supporting projects within the College and Career Readiness portfolio and will also contribute to other organizational priorities as needed.   JOB TITLE:         Associate, Programs                              STATUS:            Exempt REPORTS TO:    Director, Programs                                  HOURS:            Full-Time          DATE:                 March 2021                     ...

The Deputy Director, Programs is responsible for the implementation and support of educational programs undertaken by Educate Texas.    JOB TITLE:         Deputy Director, Programs                    STATUS:            Exempt REPORTS TO:     Director, Programs                                 HOURS:            Full Time          DATE:                  March 2021                                             ...

EdOps Finance Analyst Program  The school finance analyst program is a 2-4 year, structured program offering extensive training and mentoring, designed to develop future finance specialists. We take a long-term view on our finance analysts and their careers, providing growth opportunities for the exceptional performers. This position is ideal for an individual looking to apply business, analytical, and finance/accounting skills to the social sector. Finance Analysts support schools in their day-to-day financial operations including payroll, accounts payable, grants management, and monthly accounting closes.  Reports to a Finance Specialist. Location flexible. Who we are: EdOps is a Washington, DC-based B-Corp focused on minimizing the financial, operational, and compliance demands of running a school and supporting education leaders with data-driven insights to improve student outcomes . Simply put, we make it easier for school leaders to increase...

EdOps Finance Specialist  The school finance specialist position is ideal for an individual looking to apply business, analytical, and finance/accounting skills to the social sector. You will have the opportunity to support schools with their day-to-day operations as well as help drive strategic decisions with data-driven insights.  Reports to Finance Lead or above. Location flexible. Who we are:   EdOps is a Washington, DC-based B-Corp focused on minimizing the financial, operational, and compliance demands of running a school and supporting education leaders with data-driven insights to improve student outcomes . Simply put, we make it easier for school leaders to increase student achievement. We work with all the schools that need us. Our growing team of 75+ professionals work with over 90 schools and school networks nationwide. We are serious about being the best possible partners to schools, and it shows in our 99% annual client retention rate and...

EdOps Finance Analyst Program  The school finance analyst program is a 2-4 year, structured program offering extensive training and mentoring, designed to develop future finance specialists. We take a long-term view on our finance analysts and their careers, providing growth opportunities for the exceptional performers. This position is ideal for an individual looking to apply business, analytical, and finance/accounting skills to the social sector. Finance Analysts support schools in their day-to-day financial operations including payroll, accounts payable, grants management, and monthly accounting closes.  Reports to a Finance Specialist. Location flexible. Who we are: EdOps  is a  Washington, DC-based B-Corp focused  on minimizing the financial, operational, and compliance demands of running a school and supporting education leaders with data-driven insights to improve student outcomes . Simply put, we make it easier for school leaders to increase student...

EdOps Finance Specialist  The school finance specialist position is ideal for an individual looking to apply business, analytical, and finance/accounting skills to the social sector. You will have the opportunity to support schools with their day-to-day operations as well as help drive strategic decisions with data-driven insights.  Reports to Finance Lead or above. Location flexible. Who we are:   EdOps  is a Washington, DC-based B-Corp focused  on minimizing the financial, operational, and compliance demands of running a school and supporting education leaders with data-driven insights to improve student outcomes . Simply put, we make it easier for school leaders to increase student achievement. We work with all the schools that need us. Our growing team of 75+ professionals work with over 90 schools and school networks nationwide. We are serious about being the best possible partners to schools, and it shows in our 99% annual client retention rate and...

EdOps Finance Specialist  The school finance specialist position is ideal for an individual looking to apply business, analytical, and finance/accounting skills to the social sector. You will have the opportunity to support schools with their day-to-day operations as well as help drive strategic decisions with data-driven insights.  Reports to Finance Lead or above. Location flexible. Who we are:   EdOps  is a Washington, DC-based B-Corp focused  on minimizing the financial, operational, and compliance demands of running a school and supporting education leaders with data-driven insights to improve student outcomes . Simply put, we make it easier for school leaders to increase student achievement. We work with all the schools that need us. Our growing team of 75+ professionals work with over 90 schools and school networks nationwide. We are serious about being the best possible partners to schools, and it shows in our 99% annual client retention rate and...

EdOps Finance Specialist  The school finance specialist position is ideal for an individual looking to apply business, analytical, and finance/accounting skills to the social sector. You will have the opportunity to support schools with their day-to-day operations as well as help drive strategic decisions with data-driven insights.  Reports to Finance Lead or above. Location flexible. Who we are:   EdOps  is a Washington, DC-based B-Corp focused  on minimizing the financial, operational, and compliance demands of running a school and supporting education leaders with data-driven insights to improve student outcomes . Simply put, we make it easier for school leaders to increase student achievement. We work with all the schools that need us. Our growing team of 75+ professionals work with over 90 schools and school networks nationwide. We are serious about being the best possible partners to schools, and it shows in our 99% annual client retention rate and...

EdOps Finance Specialist  The school finance specialist position is ideal for an individual looking to apply business, analytical, and finance/accounting skills to the social sector. You will have the opportunity to support schools with their day-to-day operations as well as help drive strategic decisions with data-driven insights.  Reports to Finance Lead or above. Location flexible. Who we are:   EdOps  is a Washington, DC-based B-Corp focused  on minimizing the financial, operational, and compliance demands of running a school and supporting education leaders with data-driven insights to improve student outcomes . Simply put, we make it easier for school leaders to increase student achievement. We work with all the schools that need us. Our growing team of 75+ professionals work with over 90 schools and school networks nationwide. We are serious about being the best possible partners to schools, and it shows in our 99% annual client retention rate and...

EdOps Finance Specialist  The school finance specialist position is ideal for an individual looking to apply business, analytical, and finance/accounting skills to the social sector. You will have the opportunity to support schools with their day-to-day operations as well as help drive strategic decisions with data-driven insights.  Reports to Finance Lead or above. Location flexible. Who we are:   EdOps  is a Washington, DC-based B-Corp focused  on minimizing the financial, operational, and compliance demands of running a school and supporting education leaders with data-driven insights to improve student outcomes . Simply put, we make it easier for school leaders to increase student achievement. We work with all the schools that need us. Our growing team of 75+ professionals work with over 90 schools and school networks nationwide. We are serious about being the best possible partners to schools, and it shows in our 99% annual client retention rate and...

MISSION YouthBuild DC Public Charter School (YouthBuild PCS) is an alternative high school for young people seeking to transform their lives by re-engaging in their education in a non-traditional school environment. YouthBuild PCS prepares students for post-secondary education and the workplace by offering, in English and Spanish, academic, vocational and workforce development programs. YouthBuild PCS believes that service to the community is an essential part of the transformative process. Therefore, students serve their community through volunteer projects and by creating housing for low-income residents in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.   For more information about YouthBuild PCS, visit   youthbuildpcs.org .  RESPONSIBILITIES Every student at YouthBuild PCS is assigned a Student Success Counselor to help them with overcoming challenges that impede their ability to be successful in school and in life. Through a combination of one-on-one counseling and group and...

MISSION YouthBuild DC Public Charter School (YouthBuild PCS) is an alternative high school for young people seeking to transform their lives by re-engaging in their education in a non-traditional school environment. YouthBuild PCS prepares students for post-secondary education and the workplace by offering, in English and Spanish, academic, vocational and workforce development programs. YouthBuild PCS believes that service to the community is an essential part of the transformative process. Therefore, students serve their community through volunteer projects and by creating housing for low-income residents in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.   For more information about YouthBuild PCS, visit   youthbuildpcs.org .  RESPONSIBILITIES   The Director of School Culture and Student Support is responsible for establishing a culture of success and support for students at YouthBuild DC PCS. The Director leads the School Culture and Student Support team, provides guidance to staff...

Positions Report to:  Managing Director, Talent Start Date:  Immediate Compensation:  EHTP offer a comprehensive benefits package FLSA Status:  Exempt Who We Are: East Harlem Tutorial Program (EHTP) began in 1958 as a children's reading group and has since grown into a multi-site after-school program for traditional public school students and a network of public charter schools focused on significantly increasing the college graduation rate in East Harlem. We are on track to serve at least 25% of East Harlem students by 2025, with enrollment for this year at approximately 2200 students in our schools and after school programs. In 2020, 99% of our seniors were accepted to college, and our current scholars in college are on-track to graduate at eight times the national average of their peers. At EHTP we also aim to serve as an agent of change and thoughtfully contribute to the national fight for racial equity. Through our organization-wide...