Act as a talent magnet, cultivating current and future Executive Director (ED) prospects: Strategically identify and cultivate a bench of the most talented and successful education leaders with track records of extraordinary results.
Establish annual and long-term targets based on ED attrition data and collaboration with Regional Superintendents on talent landscape and needs to meet our goals of 85% retention of high performing EDs
Collaborate with the Talent Team to identify a search firm partner for national searches
Create and maintain ED identification and selection practices in partnership with Regional Superintendents and local Board Chairs: Partner with Regional Superintendents and the Talent Team to operationalize toolkits and resources for existing national expectations set by the CEO including decision rights and processes related to ED selection
Partner with Regional Superintendents to ensure that 75% of candidates who complete the ED Residency are certified “ED Ready,” and 100% of ED ready candidates successfully matriculate into an Executive Director role within two years.
Collaborate with Talent Team to define certification standards, performance metrics, and longitudinal tracking of ED Fellows and New ED participants.

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or advanced certification preferred
10+ years of leadership experience in education, public charter systems, or non-profits with at least 5 years in a leadership role, with a proven record of success in leading complex organizations or networks
Strong gravitas and alignment with KIPP’s values and beliefs
Experience in talent development and performance management
Experience leading complex systems to achieve goals in partnership with diverse stakeholders
Strong track record of results in leading complex change management efforts
Demonstrated success in driving academic, operational, and cultural excellence through others

25 holidays for + 18 days additional flexible PTO days (flexible PTO increases to 23 days for years 3 and 4 and to 28 days for years 5+).
100% paid parental leave
100% coverage of the premium for employee and 75% for employee + family’s medical/dental/vision plans.
Wellness benefits such as fitness reimbursements, discounted tickets to theme parks/attractions, backup care support for children and adults/elders, and our employee assistance program
401K retirement plan with 4% match
Employer-sponsored legal plans
Life/disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts

Vice President – KIPP Executive Director Accelerator

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