Managing Director of Strategy and Special Projects
Company: Achievement First Network Support
Location: New Haven
Posted on: April 15, 2024
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Job Description:
About Achievement First
Achievement First (AF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that
currently supports 41 public charter schools in New York,
Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Consistently rated as one of the top
charter school networks in the country for almost 25 years, AF is
committed to continuous improvement, programmatic evolution for
enhanced student outcomes, and sustainable growth. The majority of
AF students are Black and Latinx children from low-income families
who will be the first in their families to graduate from college.
AF currently employs more than 2,200 staff - 61% of whom identify
as Black, Indigenous, and Multi-racial - who collectively educate
nearly 15,000 students in Brooklyn and Queens, NY; New Haven,
Bridgeport, and Hartford, CT; and Providence, RI.
The mission of Achievement First is to deliver on the promise of
equal educational opportunity for all of America's children. AF
knows that every child-regardless of race, zip code, or economic
status-deserves access to great schools. At AF, students realize
their potential and develop the skills they need to graduate from
high school, succeed in college, thrive in a competitive world, and
serve as the next generation of leaders in their communities. At
AF, students and staff embark on a shared journey to fulfill their
incredible potential.
We are looking for a strategic and knowledgeable Managing Director
of Strategy and Special Projects to join our Strategy team.
Your Impact
The person in this role is a key driver behind large scale projects
across the Achievement First Network. Though the person in this
role will not immediately manage direct reports, they will be
tasked with managing network support projects through cross
functional communication and collaboration. The Managing Director
of Strategy and Special Projects will act as a thought partner to
the Chief of Strategy, especially as it pertains to efficiency and
optimizing processes.
Reporting directly to the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) you will be
responsible for:
Portfolio Management
Multi Year Planning / Annual Planning Support and Management
Strategic Leadership and Cross-Functional Project Management
Candidate Profile
All successful candidates for this position will have:
In addition, the following characteristics are required to be
successful on this team:
Travel Expectations
This is a hybrid role. The expectation is that the person in the
role would be able to come into the Network Support office (NYC,
CT, or RI) at least once a week. There may be additional travel to
regions outside of your own on a monthly basis.
Compensation
Achievement First sets salaries are set through a lens of equity,
and based on the requisite skills, education, and experience
relevant to the role. The salary for this position is $150,331 with
no flexibility. Additionally, Achievement First offers to all
regular, full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that
includes paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and life
insurance, a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match, and paid
Family Leave.
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