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About the Role

Partner directly with Co-CEOs to shape organizational direction, manage critical communications, board governance, and cross-functional initiatives. Lead projects impacting the entire network, from annual planning to board engagement. This role offers the opportunity to shape organizational priorities and influence how Uncommon Schools scales impact for students across regions.

Responsibilities

Directly staff key projects and initiatives that support the Co-CEOs' effectiveness.
Lead or staff complex projects related to organizational strategy, growth, and organizational priorities.
Lead cross-functional annual planning processes, collaborating with senior leaders across Finance, Talent, Operations, School Operations, and Strategic Initiatives.
Own board governance responsibilities, including the nominating committee and managing annual Board surveys and cultivation processes.
Manage all Board of Trustees meetings, from agenda development and content creation to coordinating with the Executive Team and other departments.
Lead all Board of Trustees communications, including initiating communications, creating content, and managing input and review processes.
Oversee the Board scorecard, managing regular updates, synthesizing takeaways, and driving recommendations for improvements.
Design and manage processes for sharing and cascading information between the Uncommon Board and regional boards.
Manage Co-CEO communications by proposing scope and sequence, drafting content, and engaging stakeholders on execution.
Lead the annual "State of Uncommon" presentation in partnership with the Co-CEOs and Chief of Staff.
Manage the calendar for organization-wide communications, creating systems and tools while collaborating with other teams to align messaging.
Manage and develop the Specialist supporting Strategic Initiatives and Executive Operations.
Serve as a thought partner to the Senior Director on team strategy, planning, and execution.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
5–6 years of combined directly relevant and relevant professional experience
Directly relevant experience includes roles such as Manager/Senior Manager of Special Projects or Strategic Initiatives, or equivalent roles involving project management, executive support, or organizational strategy.
Relevant experience includes roles in program coordination, project management, nonprofit leadership, operations, or other roles that build transferable skills in project management, stakeholder coordination, and organizational systems.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects and stakeholders simultaneously
Strong communication skills—ability to write clearly, speak persuasively, and adapt your message to different audiences
Experience managing and developing others, with a track record of building strong teams
Comfort with ambiguity and ability to bring structure to undefined problems
Master's degree in business administration, public administration, nonprofit management, or related field (Preferred)
Experience working in education, nonprofits, or mission-driven organizations (Preferred)
Experience with board governance or executive-level operations (Preferred)
Proficiency with project management tools and data analysis (Excel) (Preferred)
Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods
Minimal travel (quarterly school visits or routine local travel within the region)

Skills

Project management
Executive support
Organizational strategy
Program coordination
Nonprofit leadership
Operations
Stakeholder coordination
Organizational systems
Communication skills
Team management
Board governance
Data analysis
Excel

Location

Manhattan

Work Type

In-person
Hybrid

Experience Level

5-6 years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree

Salary/Compensations

$111,200 - $139,000

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
19 days of paid time off
3 weeks of paid Winter and Summer org-wide holidays
Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
403(b) retirement savings program + employer match
Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits
Pre-tax flexible spending, dependent care, and health saving accounts

About the Company

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.
Committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond.
Students consistently exceed national benchmarks.
Invests deeply in educators, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development.

Equal Opportunity

Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Ensures that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions.