Strategic Leader for Education Equity

The Schott Foundation for Public Education; United States; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

The Schott Foundation for Public Education in the United States seeks a Senior Vice President of Strategy to shape and coordinate the Foundation's cross-program priorities, ensuring alignment with the CEO and Board while advancing equity-driven initiatives.

Reporting to the President and CEO, the SVPS leads strategic planning, facilitates cross-team collaboration, and builds partnerships with funders and institutions to strengthen movements for quality PreK–12 education for all children.

Qualifications

• Significant work experience (8-10 years) and credibility as a leader and expert in education, administration, financial management, strategy, and programmatic development.
• Experience working in coalition, including developing shared plans, coordinating external and internal communications, and understanding internal relationship dynamics among partner groups.
• Excellent analytic, writing, and strategic planning skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines; establish and negotiate timelines; ensure timely delivery of high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the goals, strategy, and day-to-day operations of internal infrastructure and consultants.
• Operationalize a framework and process for strategic decision-making that aligns with the strategic plan.
• Partner with Leadership Team to ensure alignment of strategy with plans for each team.
• Provide support to the Finance and Operations team as a liaison to the CEO.
• Lead annual strategic planning update process with the Foundation Leadership Team.
• Coordinate efforts between Programs, Communications and Development to elevate Schott’s work and impact.
• Represent the Foundation to external constituencies and participate in high-level programs and discussions with partner organizations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Writing

Fundraising partnerships

Communication

Financial management

Job description

The Schott Foundation for Public Education in the United States seeks a Senior Vice President of Strategy to shape and coordinate the Foundation's cross-program priorities, ensuring alignment with the CEO and Board while advancing equity-driven initiatives.

Reporting to the President and CEO, the SVPS leads strategic planning, facilitates cross-team collaboration, and builds partnerships with funders and institutions to strengthen movements for quality PreK–12 education for all children.