KIPP NYC Chief Executive Officer

KIPP NYC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

KIPP NYC is seeking a dynamic Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization in fulfilling its mission of educational excellence for all students. This role involves driving strategic vision, managing a substantial budget, and engaging with community stakeholders to ensure the success of KIPP NYC's schools. The ideal candidate will bring exceptional leadership skills, a proven track record in fundraising, and a commitment to equity and innovation in education.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in executive leadership roles, preferably in educational settings.
• Strong background in fundraising and community relations.
• Capacity to manage large-scale budgets effectively.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead KIPP NYC strategic vision, aligning with national network goals.
• Oversee a budget exceeding $200 million, ensuring fiscal sustainability.
• Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders to enhance organizational visibility.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Strategic Vision

Operational Efficiency

Community Relationship Building

Job description

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What You'll Do

As CEO, you will define and lead the strategic vision, guiding the team toward ambitious academic, operational, and cultural goals while ensuring unity across KIPP NYC's schools and alignment with the national KIPP network. You'll lead a high-performing Senior Leadership Team (SLT), oversee a $200M+ budget, and serve as the chief advocate and fundraiser, cultivating relationships with donors, policymakers, and community leaders to secure vital funding needed to drive systemic change. Most importantly, you'll champion student success, ensuring every KIPPster thrives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Vision and Excellence in Execution

Advance KIPP NYC's long-term strategic vision to drive exceptional student outcomes and expand organizational impact

Set ambitious academic, operational, and cultural goals, translating them into adaptive long- and short-term strategies

Ensure alignment across the organization—including the board, school leaders, staff, and central team—around core values, goals, plans, and budgets

Drive focus and prioritization across our network of schools while also respecting the unique needs of individual schools and communities

Drive innovation in educational practices, school management, and operational efficiency to enhance student and staff success

Align with the national One KIPP network, ensuring consistency on key national strategies

Organizational and Team Leadership

Build and maintain a shared organizational vision that inspires and unifies KIPP NYC's schools, students, families, and stakeholders

Lead and develop a high-performing Senior Leadership Team (SLT), fostering collaboration, professional growth, and a culture of continuous improvement

Ensure operational excellence, long-term financial sustainability, and accountability to performance metrics to achieve all organizational goals

Model equitable leadership practices and champion efforts to actively disrupt systemic inequities to attract, retain, and support diverse talent while fostering an inclusive culture

Oversee the effective stewardship of an annual budget exceeding $200 million, ensuring fiscal sustainability and operational excellence

Partner closely with the Board of Directors to ensure effective governance and alignment with KIPP NYC's mission and vision

Fundraising and External Relations

Serve as KIPP NYC's chief advocate and spokesperson, elevating the organization's visibility and influence locally and nationally

Cultivate relationships with donors, policymakers, and community leaders to secure and diversify revenue streams

Lead efforts to meet or exceed annual fundraising goals, leveraging public and private funding opportunities

Build coalitions with local and state policymakers, educational leaders, and other stakeholders to drive systemic change in public education

Student and Community Impact

Champion a student-centered approach that simultaneously prioritizes joy, excellence, equity, and access in education for all KIPPsters

Foster authentic relationships with students, families, and communities, amplifying their voices in decision-making processes

Advance policies and practices that eliminate barriers to success for historically underserved students

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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