Executive Director/CEO

Executive Director/CEO

KIPP North Carolina is looking for an Executive Director/CEO to lead the growth of KIPP in North Carolina.

ABOUT KIPP

KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, is a national network of free, open?enrollment, college preparatory public schools in under resourced communities throughout the United States. With a focus on results, KIPP is committed to ensuring that its students achieve significant, measurable gains, and that they attend and graduate from four-year colleges and universities. For more information on the KIPP Foundation, please visit http://www.kipp.org

ABOUT KIPP NORTH CAROLINA

KIPP North Carolina is the regional office responsible for KIPP school expansion, development and performance in the state of North Carolina. KIPP Gaston College Preparatory has just graduated 100% of its first class of seniors and all will be attending four-year colleges. KIPP GCP was the third KIPP School in the United States and has an exemplary track record of success.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Executive Director is responsible for the execution of KIPP North Carolina's strategic growth in North Carolina. The Executive Director will ensure the successful start-up and ongoing leadership, development and growth of the region and continued high performance of existing schools. Potentially, five schools will be launched over a multi-year period. The Executive Director will report to the KIPP North Carolina Board of Directors. School leaders and regional staff will report to the Executive Director.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and Execute on the Region's Vision

•Working with the local Board, key funders and partners, and the leadership team, refine the strategic vision and implementation plan
•Set and achieve clear academic, growth, operational, and financial goals, revising as necessary given changes in internal and external environments
•Implement strong public transparency systems including compliance and internal and external reporting

Build and manage a high-performing Regional Team that is able to support schools in their drive to deliver transformational educational outcomes for students

•Build a strong, cohesive culture that reflects core KIPP values
•Recruit and hire top talent as School Leaders and for the regional school support team; select and prepare School Leaders in alignment with the KIPP School leadership Program's selection & training process
•Develop and manage performance of the team (School Leaders and the regional schools support team) , instituting strong accountability systems and professional development plans and support
•Drive organizational alignment across the regions' schools (including curriculum and instructional alignment), and provide key supports that drive academic achievement and character development
•Develop a clear decision rights framework, specifically engaging School leadership and the Board, to ensure that the best possible decisions are made for the region

Build the short and long-term organizational capacity required for operational excellence and
sustainability

•Create and manage a strong centralized support function for the schools, implementing systems to meet the varied needs of a rapidly-growing region. These include financial management, budget planning, compliance, human resources (including teacher and school leader recruitment and development) contract negotiation, facilities management, vendor management, fundraising and marketing, legal, and information technology
•Build the staff capacity and infrastructure necessary to sustain the region at an appropriate scale
•Manage KIPP school growth, following the KIPP Foundation Growth Management frameworks
•Ensure that the region has a viable long-term financial plan and a diversified and sustainable funding base
•Ensure the schools are maximizing all eligible and appropriate public revenue sources
•Manage development efforts to meet annual goals, including the identification, cultivation and solicitation of public, individual and foundation sources. Oversee marketing efforts and events.

Engage key constituents

•Work with and manage relationships with the local Boards, key district, business, community and political organizations and leaders to develop a strong community presence, foster key partnerships, communicate the region's strategic plan and ensure sustainability. Build the political support necessary to build broad trusteeship for KIPP success
•Demonstrate leadership as a member of KIPP's national network
•Fully engage as a member of KIPP's Executive Director Community
•Ensure key constituents are kept fully informed on key developments and national KIPP initiatives
•Take advantage of opportunities offered to engage in national dialogue, as well as opportunities to design network process and protocol
•Work effectively with local media to create a strong, positive local presence

KEY COMPETENCIES

Building Relationships and Influencing Others

•Interacts across a broad range of institutions with various interests and relationships
•Cultivates large external constituencies, initiates new contacts, and builds long-term relationships as a means to achieve mutual goals
•In challenging and complex situations, exhibits a high level of skill in the following competency areas:
o Builds relationships and networks
o Ability to create and grow sustainable, strategic partnerships to support the organizations financial needs
o Understands the perspectives of others; good listener
o Communicates effectively with others (both written and oral) reactively and proactively
o Ability to motivate, educate and inspire, both internal and external resources
o Influences others to achieve outcomes
o Models excellent character at all times

Reasoning & Strategic Thinking

•Solves problems and develops opportunities creatively
•Solves organizational problems through study and practical exploration
•In challenging & complex situations, exhibits a high level of skill in the following competency areas:
o Defines the opportunity/problem
o Conducts analysis
o Synthesizes, integrates & develops strategies

Operating and Managing in a start-up and growth environment

•Leads strategic, long-term planning across multiple constituencies
•Sets vision (integrated direction) and goals for others
•Drives organizational results through collective achievement
•Designs effective management systems that facilitate executing excellence
•Handles crisis management situations with urgency, level-headedness and good judgment
•In challenging and complex situations exhibits a high level of skill in the following competency areas:
o Sets vision and direction
o Develops and manages a balanced budget
o Leads through ambiguity to clarity

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

•Minimum of a bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university is required. An MBA or Master’s degree in Finance, Education, or Public Administration is a plus
•Unshakable, deeply held personal belief that children growing up in low income communities can achieve exceptional results in academics, sports, the arts, community service and leadership
•Entrepreneurial spirit and a proven track record of success in building a school, program, department or organization
•Zest, grit, self?control, hope, love, social intelligence, gratitude, confidence, humility and a sense of humor required
•Experience with philanthropic fund raising and relations a major plus
•Proven ability to engage and build relationships with a broad range of constituents (government, philanthropic, school leaders, community leaders, etc.)
•Outstanding leadership and management skills, particularly as it relates to building teams
•Outstanding written and speaking skills
•Critical thinker and decision maker, strong communicator, inspirational leader, relentless achiever, culturally competent, self?aware, organized and adaptable
•Significant experience in a non?profit, or other type of complex operation. Familiarity with the region, political arena and school districts/systems is a significant plus
•Leadership experience with multi-site enterprises a plus
•A willingness to travel (15-25%) required

SALARY AND BENEFITS

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, depending on experience and qualifications.

TO APPLY

Please send your resume, and a detailed cover letter demonstrating your interest in working for KIPP North Carolina and your unique qualifications for the position to Demian Dellinger at careers@kippnorthcarolina.org with “Executive Director/CEO” in the subject line.

Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.