Director of School Opportunity (Su26)

<p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: center; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><em>Talent is evenly distributed,</em></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: center; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><em>opportunity is not.</em></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: center; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><em>We exist to change that.</em></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; line-height: 1.1;"> </p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; line-height: 1.1;"> </p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The National Education Opportunity Network (NEON) is a rapidly scaling education justice non-profit that seeks to propel economic mobility by democratizing access to higher education.<strong> We deliver and support actual college credit-bearing courses from our nation’s top universities (Howard, Stanford, Wharton, Spelman, Brown, Wesleyan, Dartmouth, and more) into teacher-led high school classrooms in low-income, Title 1 high schools - at no cost to students.</strong> Since our inception in 2019, we have reached nearly 60,000 scholars from 160 districts in 34 states and are on track to serve 1 million scholars within the next decade. </span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; line-height: 1.1;"> </p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We are a passionate team of former education and civil rights leaders, teachers, policy-wonks, and consultants – with an active board, including former U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan; founder of the Children’s Defense Fund, Marian Wright Edelman; University of Pennsylvania Professor, Angela Duckworth; CEO of the Common App, Jenny Rickard; and former Howard University President, Dr. Wayne Frederick. </span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 1.1;"> </p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">To learn more about our mission and our work, please read this <a style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="https://edequitylab.org/new-york-times-features-national-education-equity-lab-partners/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">New York Times</span></em></strong><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> front-page feature</span></strong></a>, this <a style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaeltnietzel/2024/11/26/the-ed-equity-lab-a-leading-college-pipeline-achieves-great--success/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Forbes</span></em></strong><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> article</span></strong></a>, or just click<strong> </strong><a style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CvjQKBwNavQ_fa0LUtcP1ZW1vSjbukfj/view"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">this 3 minute video clip</span></strong></a><strong> of the experts (our scholars!) discussing the impact of this opportunity</strong> with Judge Ann Claire Williams, Ret., trustee, Carnegie Corporation of New York.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; line-height: 1.1;"> </p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>THE ROLE </strong></span></p> <p style="line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The <strong>Director of School Opportunity</strong> will lead efforts to cultivate and grow strategic partnerships with Title I schools and districts nationwide. This key role requires an individual with deep expertise in secondary curriculum and instruction, familiarity with the rapidly evolving dual-enrollment space, and proven experience in developing and nurturing impactful partnerships with school leaders. The Director will be responsible for outreach, introductory meetings, educator stakeholder engagement, and finalizing partnership terms. You will work closely with the CEO, President, Chief Growth Officer, and Directors of School Success to identify and invite new partners, coordinate outreach efforts, and support the growth of existing partnerships. The ideal candidate is a dynamic and results-driven professional with strong partnership acumen, experience in email marketing campaigns, and a deep commitment to educational equity. </span></p> <p style="margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Though the role responsibilities will shift to meet the needs of our growing organization, your skills and expertise will be leveraged to:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Proxima Nova', sans-serif; line-height: 1.1;"> <p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Outreach & Partnership Development:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Proxima Nova', sans-serif; line-height: 1.1;"> <p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Conduct proactive outreach to potential Title I school and district partners, identifying opportunities for collaboration and growth.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Proxima Nova', sans-serif; line-height: 1.1;"> <p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Lead and facilitate discussions with school and district leaders about the value and impact of the National Education Opportunity Network’s model. Work to align the NEON’s courses and model with the needs and priorities of schools and districts to ensure meaningful and sustainable partnerships.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Proxima Nova', sans-serif; line-height: 1.1;"> <p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Build strong relationships with superintendents, chief academic officers, and high school leaders to understand their unique challenges and opportunities.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Proxima Nova', sans-serif; line-height: 1.1;"> <p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Collaborate with the Directors of School Success to expand the Lab’s work within existing district/networks.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Proxima Nova', sans-serif; line-height: 1.1;"> <p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Serve as the primary responder to district request for proposals (RFPs) that are relevant to potential partnerships.</span></p> </li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Proxima Nova', sans-serif; line-height: 1.1;"> <p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Pipeline Management:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Proxima Nova', sans-serif; line-height: 1.1;"> <p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Manage a full partnership cycle from prospecting and awareness campaign launch through the school/course selection process. Engage in all stages of the partnership pipeline, ensuring that new partner and expansion goals are met and exceeded. Utilize Salesforce to track, report, and optimize the partnership process.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Proxima Nova', sans-serif; line-height: 1.1;"> <p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Regularly update the status of potential partners in Salesforce to reflect the current stage in the nomination process.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Proxima Nova', sans-serif; line-height: 1.1;"> <p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Use data and learnings from conversations to inform future college course opportunities, new delivery models, and external communications strategies.</span></p> </li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Proxima Nova', sans-serif; line-height: 1.1;"> <p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Marketing and Communications:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Proxima Nova', sans-serif; line-height: 1.1;"> <p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Lead email-based marketing campaigns using Pardot, targeting potential school and district partners. Develop and execute strategies to nurture leads and convert them into long-term partners. Optimize campaign performance based on data-driven insights.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Proxima Nova', sans-serif; line-height: 1.1;"> <p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Utilize Salesforce and Pardot to execute effective outbound messaging and maintain accurate records of outreach efforts.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Proxima Nova', sans-serif; line-height: 1.1;"> <p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Develop engaging case studies and highlight individual student success stories to showcase the impact of the Lab’s programs.</span></p> </li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Proxima Nova', sans-serif; line-height: 1.1;"> <p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Community Building:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Proxima Nova', sans-serif; line-height: 1.1;"> <p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Build and nurture relationships with educators and school administrators to foster collaboration and trust.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Proxima Nova', sans-serif; line-height: 1.1;"> <p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Leverage student and partner success stories to expand the organization’s reach and influence within the education community.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Proxima Nova', sans-serif; line-height: 1.1;"> <p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Leverage opportunities from conferences to generate new partnership leads and support the growth of the organization. Organizing collected information, following up with new contacts, and integrating leads into the new partner pipeline.</span></p> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"> </p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">THE QUALIFICATIONS</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; line-height: 1.1;"> </p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Proxima Nova', sans-serif; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Professional Experience:</strong></span> <ul> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Proxima Nova', sans-serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">At least 5 years of experience in building and managing partnerships with schools and districts, particularly Title I schools.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Proxima Nova', sans-serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Proven ability to conduct outreach and cultivate relationships with senior-level decision-makers such as superintendents, chief academic officers, and high school leaders.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Proxima Nova', sans-serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience managing full sales cycles and achieving growth targets in a fast-paced environment.</span></p> </li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Proxima Nova', sans-serif; line-height: 1.1;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Skills & Competencies:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Proxima Nova', sans-serif; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Strong familiarity with secondary curriculum and instruction decision-making processes. </span></li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Proxima Nova', sans-serif; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience in the dual-enrollment space preferred.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Proxima Nova', sans-serif; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience in email-based marketing campaigns using tools such as Pardot and Salesforce, with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Proxima Nova', sans-serif; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ability to manage complex partnership negotiations, answer foundational student data privacy questions, and communicate impact to education leaders.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Proxima Nova', sans-serif; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Strong communication and presentation skills, with an ability to articulate the value of partnerships in educational contexts.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Proxima Nova', sans-serif; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Willingness to bring high-growth sales/partnerships muscles to a mission-first education-justice non-profit.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Proxima Nova', sans-serif; line-height: 1.1;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Commitment to Educational Equity:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Proxima Nova', sans-serif; line-height: 1.1;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">A deep, personal commitment to advancing educational equity and supporting students from underserved backgrounds.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Proxima Nova', sans-serif; line-height: 1.1;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Passion for expanding opportunities and addressing the systemic challenges that exist in Title I schools.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Proxima Nova', sans-serif; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Committed to our mission!</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; line-height: 1.1;"> </p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>THE SALARY</strong></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Proxima Nova', sans-serif;">The <strong>Director of School Opportunity</strong> role offers a competitive compensation package ranging from <strong>$80,000 to $110,000</strong> commensurate with experience and qualifications. New hires' salaries are typically between the salary range minimum and the salary range midpoint. A comprehensive benefits package is also available. A <strong>comprehensive benefits package</strong> is also available, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with 4% match (fully vested); professional development support; remote work stipends and equipment; coworking space access; and paid sick leave with flexible vacation.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; line-height: 1.1;"> </p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; line-height: 1.1;"> </p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>THE TEAM </strong></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: 'Proxima Nova', sans-serif;">The Director of School Opportunity will join a fast-paced team committed to providing opportunities for students who have historically and systemically been left out of opportunities. This position will <strong>report to the Chief Growth Officer</strong>. Our organization is <strong>100% remote, with team gatherings throughout the year</strong>, and opportunities to travel. Applicants do not need to live in the state of New York. </span>   </span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; line-height: 1.1;"> </p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; line-height: 1.1;"> </p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>HOW TO APPLY</strong></span></p> <p style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">To be considered for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter <a style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="https://neonopportunity.org/join-us/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">on our website</span></a>. <strong>This is a competitive and active national search. </strong>You will be notified promptly if you are being considered for this position.</span></p> <p style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; line-height: 1.1;"> </p> <p style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: center; line-height: 1.1;"> </p> <p style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: center; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Thank you for your interest in propelling opportunities! </strong></span></p> <p style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; line-height: 1.1;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; line-height: 1.1;"> </p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; line-height: 1.1; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 8pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><em>It is the policy of the National Education Opportunity Network not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizenship status. We will take specific action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizenship status. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other Terms and Conditions of Employment except as provided by law.</em></strong></span></p>

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