Strategic Growth Director, Education

6 days ago

New York, New York, United States Disability Solutions Full time
About Us
A pioneer in education since 2000, Amplify leads the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our programs engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply and creatively.

We are seeking a full-time Executive Director of Strategy, People, and Special Projects for our Technical & Support Services Team. This role is ideal for someone who's passionate about supporting high-performing executives and leadership teams, leading cross-department projects, and helping teams grow and succeed on a larger scale.

The Executive Director will work closely with the Vice President of the Technical Onboarding & Support Teams to shape core strategies for the department. You'll ensure the team has the right people, structures, and resources to achieve ambitious business goals while adapting to evolving client needs. In this role, you'll support and guide TOAST leadership on strategic direction, lead team development and performance management, and help streamline inter- and intra-departmental projects to ensure everything runs smoothly.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong organizational, critical thinking, communication, and relationship-building skills to make a big impact on Amplify's Technical & Support Services team. The ED, Strategy, People & Special Projects will report to the Vice President of the Technical Onboarding & Support Teams.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Be a trusted advisor to the VP, offering operational support and insights to help achieve department goals. Assist with executing the department's vision and strategic priorities, tracking progress, and managing operational plans.
  • Work closely with the VP to set clear annual and quarterly goals, overseeing key strategy implementation and resource coordination.
  • Manage and develop commercial offerings, collaborating with stakeholders to design and refine them. Develop the team's communication strategy and provide flexible support to get things done at a high level.


Team Growth & Development:
  • Foster a strong team culture and support onboarding and training of new and existing team members. Partner with HR to assist the VP and hiring managers in achieving diversity, retention, and staff engagement goals.
  • Work closely with HR to manage the hiring process and design ongoing training programs tailored to standardized roles and people managers.
  • Collaborate with the VP and HR to roll out processes that boost team engagement and support professional growth for everyone on the TOAST team.


Special Projects:
  • Act as the go-to person between TOAST and other departments to drive alignment on special projects and initiatives. Collaborate closely with business leaders across the company to develop business cases, project plans, and strategies.
  • Identify opportunities for collaboration across teams, maximizing synergies between departments. Manage and coordinate various projects, ensuring timely completion and clear communication with stakeholders.
  • Provide key operational support during times of change, ensuring the team stays on track and project plans are followed.


About You:
  • A strategic thinker and operator who can break down complex problems into manageable pieces and prioritize what's most important.
  • A conscious leader and learner oriented towards excellence and equity. You have a pattern of modeling values through self-reflection, curiosity, and exploration, and can connect and empathize with people.
  • A compelling communicator who works across multiple stakeholders to ensure consistency and quality of internal and external communications.
  • Someone who remains calm under pressure and can read people/read a room to restore equilibrium, positivity, and focus.
  • A results-driven individual with a strong record of achieving ambitious goals, making data-driven decisions, and staying focused on outcomes despite obstacles.
  • A coach and connector who cultivates and manages strong relationships, supports others in their leadership development, and is naturally empathetic and understanding of people's needs and aspirations.
  • A self-driven individual with superior organizational skills, great follow-through, and a keen sense of personal responsibility for achieving results.
  • Delighted by playing a support role and taking initiative to do what it takes to achieve success.

What We Offer:

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To that end, we seek to recruit, develop, and retain talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We offer a competitive salary, ranging from $140,000 to $150,000 per year, plus an annual discretionary bonus that rewards individual and company performance. Additional benefits include a 401(k) plan, stock options, health insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and access to best-in-class development programs.

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