Student Talent Manager

About the role

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond. Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks, reflecting our dedication to their success. We invest deeply in our educators, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership.

Responsibilities

• 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 hiring, onboarding, training, professional development and growth, and coaching instructional quality.
• Managing 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 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.
• 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 K–12 operational experience.
• Bachelor’s degree is required.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
• Extensive, best-in-class training and development.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA).
• Financial Planning: 403(b) retirement savings program + employer match.
• Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.).
• Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits.

Pay

Compensation for this role is between $77,000 and $116,500. Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant full-time teaching experience, education certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools. Candidates without full-time Teaching experience will likely have a starting salary of $77,000.