Student Talent Manager

1 day ago

Woburn, United States Uncommon Schools Full time

Company Description

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing, public charter schools providing an outstanding K-12 education in historically under-resourced communities. We have proudly built schools that reflect our student population, with more than 60% of our teachers and staff across our network identifying as a person of color. Uncommon currently manages 53 schools serving more than 20,000 students in five cities: Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester. We are proud that Uncommon graduates persist in and graduate from college at five times the rate of their peers nationally. We achieve this by offering strong academic, co-curricular, and social-emotional learning that prepares students for success in college and beyond.

Job Description

At Uncommon Schools, the Student Talent Manager (STM) owns the execution and management of all co-curricular and out-of-school programs that allow students to find and pursue their passion. The STM is the instructional and operational leader of Projects, owning all steps to plan, launch, and monitor the quality of this key school-wide initiative. The STM will report directly to the school’s Academy Leader (AL). 

  • Instructional leadership of all projects, including ongoing data collection of project quality and regular delivery of feedback (including real-time, batch, and individual) 

  • Direct management of all external project leaders, including, but not limited to, hiring, onboarding, training, professional development and growth, and coaching instructional quality

  • Managing the relationships with external partners leading projects, internships, and summer programs to ensure high quality experiences for students

  • Influencing and supporting teachers in the school to lead or support projects

  • Supporting student leaders and their faculty advisors  to successfully plan and facilitate a project 

  • All logistics related to supporting competitive clubs to attend tournaments

  • Responsible stewardship and full ownership of the grant supporting Student Talent initiatives at the school, including but not limited to budget proposal, budget management, maintaining careful records of student data, and hosting site visits.

  • Internal and external communications, including media press releases, about wins and successes in Student Talent

  • Ensuring all projects have access to high-quality materials and managing the safe storage and inventory of those materials

  • Plan, organize, and lead the management of 2-3 whole-school events related to Student Talent (for example: project showcase, pop-up restaurants, etc)

  • Create systems in line with school operations to manage the day-to-day operations of projects 

Qualifications

 

  • Passionate commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools and investment in our vision for being an anti-racist organization.

  • Large project oversight from planning to execution, with direct accountability for results from multiple stakeholders (teachers, community partners, funders, etc.)

  • Embodies an entrepreneurial, creative, and ambitious mindset; willing to take bold action to dramatically improve the quality of programming 

  • Can influence and drive change across multiple stakeholders by managing relationships and holding others accountable. The STM must be able to set clear expectations for initiatives and name gaps or lapses in performance, with the ability to problem-solve and identify how stakeholders can improve. 

  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing while demonstrating strong interpersonal skills with teammates, teachers, students, parents, and additional stakeholders.

  • Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in the face of competing demands and external pressures.

  • Strong digital literacy skills, including database management and Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Google Suite.

  • Strong time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

  • Experience managing others preferred

  • 2+ years of instructional or K12 operational experience

  • Bachelor’s degree is required.

Additional Information

Our people are what makes us Uncommon.  We believe our compensation philosophy and benefits should reflect our values—equity, transparency, and clarity—to enhance our ability to attract and retain talent and reward their expertise.  Our staff receive best-in-class training, coaching, and support to develop and operate mission-driven schools that provide a high-quality education to our students and families.

Compensation for this position: The starting compensation for this role based in Boston is between $57,000 to $89,000.  The starting pay will depend on various factors that may include but are not limited to professional experience, education, training, certifications, tenure with Uncommon Schools, and work location.  Because one of the things that we value is staff tenure in a role, we do not currently cap salary ranges.  Please note: ranges may differ for staff who work from a location other than Boston.

Benefits: We offer comprehensive, flexible, and competitive compensation,  benefits and perks that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families.

  • Comprehensive Health Insurance

  • Financial Planning & Wellness

    • 403(b) retirement savings plan and/or region specific Pension plan 

  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness  Program  & 529 Savings plan

  • Generous Time-Off plan aligned with school calendars

  • Leave of Absence

    • 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave +

  • Mental Health and Counseling support

  • Relocation Assistance

  • Other Perks and Discounts

Uncommon believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building an exceptional team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students. As an equal opportunity employer, Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation, please email recruitment@uncommonschools.org.

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