National Education Opportunity Network

Talent is evenly distributed, opportunity is not. We exist to change that. The National Education Opportunity Network (NEON) is a rapidly scaling education justice non-profit that seeks to propel economic mobility by democratizing access to higher education. We deliver and support actual college credit-bearing courses from our nation’s top universities (Howard, Stanford, Wharton, Spelman, Brown, Wesleyan, Dartmouth, and more) into teacher-led high school classrooms in low-income, Title 1 high schools - at no cost to students. Since our inception in 2019, we have reached nearly 60,000 scholars from 160 districts in 34 states and are on track to serve 1 million scholars within the next decade. We are a passionate team of former education and civil rights leaders, teachers, policy-wonks, and consultants – with an active board, including former U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan; founder of the Children’s Defense Fund, Marian Wright Edelman; University of Pennsylvania Professor, Angela Duckworth; CEO of the Common App, Jenny Rickard; and former Howard University President, Dr. Wayne Frederick. To learn more about our mission and our work, please read this New York Times front-page feature, this Forbes article, or just click this 3 minute video clip of the experts (our scholars!) discussing the impact of this opportunity with Judge Ann Claire Williams, Ret., trustee, Carnegie Corporation of New York. THE ROLE The Course Success Manager will play a crucial role in assisting NEON's college and university partners in delivering high-quality, credit-bearing courses that enhance student learning. This role sits at the center of course delivery, ensuring strong implementation, stakeholder alignment, and consistent execution across faculty, teaching fellows, high school partners, and internal teams. Responsibilities include managing partner communication, ensuring course readiness, and overseeing key implementation logistics. Ideal candidates bring experience in partner development or customer success, strong relationship management and communication skills, and the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, including academic leadership, faculty, and students. Though the role responsibilities will shift to meet the needs of our growing organization, your skills and expertise will be leveraged to: - Manage the delivery and performance of a portfolio of courses, ensuring strong student outcomes and alignment with university academic standards - Monitor course performance using data, identify risks early, and drive solutions to improve outcomes - Serve as the central point of coordination across faculty, teaching fellows, high school partners, and internal teams, aligning stakeholders on expectations, pacing, and course performance - Facilitate course team meetings and partner with the School Success and Learning Design teams to ensure strong classroom implementation and high quality course materials - Manage day to day execution by resolving course related issues and ensuring timely, clear communication across stakeholders - Maintain clear operational systems to track tasks, decisions, and follow-ups so work is completed efficiently, accurately, and on time - Support and develop teaching fellows by providing feedback on instruction and student engagement, observing sessions, and sharing best practices to improve consistency across courses - Contribute to continuous improvement by leading course retrospectives, identifying trends across courses, and partnering with the Data and Technology team to translate insights into scalable improvements THE QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: - Education & Experience: - Bachelor’s degree required - 5+ years of experience in education, program management, or a related field, with demonstrated ownership of complex initiatives or programs - Experience managing multiple stakeholders and driving alignment across teams with competing priorities - Experience owning outcomes and being accountable for performance metrics - Preferred: - Experience in K12, higher education, or dual enrollment programs - Experience coaching, supporting, or developing educators or facilitators - Familiarity with tools such as Canvas LMS, Salesforce, or similar systems - Skills & Competencies: - Strong execution skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, solve problems independently, and follow through on deliverables - Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and use insights to inform decisions and improve outcomes - Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage faculty, educators, and internal teams clearly and effectively - Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage ambiguity in a fast paced environment - Commitment to Educational Equity: - A deep, personal commitment to advancing educational equity and supporting students from underserved backgrounds - Passion for expanding opportunities and addressing the systemic challenges that exist in Title I schools THE SALARY The Course Success Manager role offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $60,000 to $90,000, with final salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. New hires typically start between the range minimum and midpoint. A comprehensive benefits package is also available, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with 4% match (fully vested); professional development support; remote work stipends and equipment; coworking space access; and paid sick leave with flexible vacation. THE TEAM The Course Success Manager will join a fast-paced team of equity warriors committed to providing opportunities for students who have historically and systemically been left out of opportunities. This position will report to the Managing Director of Course Success. Our organization is 100% remote, with team gatherings throughout the year, and opportunities to travel. Applicants do not need to live in the state of New York. HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter on our website. This is a competitive and active national search. You will be notified promptly if you are being considered for this position. Thank you for your interest in propelling opportunities! It is the policy of the National Education Opportunity Network not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizenship status. We will take specific action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizenship status. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other Terms and Conditions of Employment except as provided by law.

Talent is evenly distributed, opportunity is not. We exist to change that. The National Education Opportunity Network (NEON) is a rapidly scaling education justice non-profit that seeks to propel economic mobility by democratizing access to higher education. We deliver and support actual college credit-bearing courses from our nation’s top universities (Howard, Stanford, Wharton, Spelman, Brown, Wesleyan, Dartmouth, and more) into teacher-led high school classrooms in low-income, Title 1 high schools - at no cost to students. Since our inception in 2019, we have reached nearly 60,000 scholars from 160 districts in 34 states and are on track to serve 1 million scholars within the next decade. We are a passionate team of former education and civil rights leaders, teachers, policy-wonks, and consultants – with an active board, including former U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan; founder of the Children’s Defense Fund, Marian Wright Edelman; University of Pennsylvania Professor, Angela Duckworth; CEO of the Common App, Jenny Rickard; and former Howard University President, Dr. Wayne Frederick. To learn more about our mission and our work, please read this New York Times front-page feature, this Forbes article, or just click this 3 minute video clip of the experts (our scholars!) discussing the impact of this opportunity with Judge Ann Claire Williams, Ret., trustee, Carnegie Corporation of New York. THE ROLE The External Affairs Lead will define and elevate NEON’s public voice - transforming our mission into a compelling national narrative. Operating as both a strategist and a doer, this leader will set direction, build scalable systems, and ensure NEON’s story and impact resonate powerfully with stakeholders nationwide. This five-month consulting role offers the opportunity to shape a rapidly growing organization, with strong potential to transition into a full-time position. Though the role responsibilities will shift to meet the evolving needs of NEON, your skills and expertise will be leveraged to: - Strategy & Leadership: - Execute a comprehensive external communications strategy that advances NEON’s mission and accelerates organizational growth, in close partnership with the Managing Director of Communications. - Build scalable systems that strengthen consistency, clarity, and impact across all external communications. - Media Relations & Public Relations: - Cultivate media relationships and create press materials to expand NEON’s national visibility and credibility. - Prepare and coach leadership for media engagement and manage crisis communications and rapid response with clarity and strategic judgment. - Content Creation & Storytelling: - Drive NEON’s storytelling and digital presence to amplify the brand and impact stories, ensuring consistent, high-quality messaging across all channels. - Lead internal communications, talking points, and advocacy tools that align and energize staff and board leadership around NEON’s priorities and progress. - Cross-functional Collaboration: - Partner with senior leadership, development, and program teams to surface compelling stories and translate impact data into clear, persuasive narratives. - Develop donor-facing communications - including appeals and stewardship materials - that convey NEON’s impact, value, and case for investment. THE QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: - Education & Experience: - 6+ years in fast-paced, rigorous environments (e.g., public relations, consulting, strategy, policy, or high-growth nonprofits). Traditional PR experience is welcome. - Skills & Competencies: - Proven ability to build trust, influence senior stakeholders, and manage complex external relationships with discretion and emotional intelligence. - Exceptional writing, storytelling, and public speaking skills, with the ability to turn complex work into compelling narratives. - Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional workstreams, set priorities, manage deadlines, and drive toward outcomes. - Eagerness to design, test, and improve systems and approaches; ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels. - Commitment to Educational Equity: - A deep, personal commitment to advancing educational equity and supporting students from underserved backgrounds. - Passion for expanding opportunities and addressing the systemic challenges that exist in Title I schools. THE SALARY The External Affairs Lead role offers a competitive compensation package that is prorated based on an annual salary range of $125,000 to $175,000, with final salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. New hires typically start between the range minimum and midpoint. For full-time positions, a comprehensive benefits package is also available. THE TEAM The External Affairs Lead will join a fast-paced team committed to providing opportunities for students who have historically and systemically been left out of opportunities. This position will report to the President and Chief Operating Officer, with frequent interactions with the CEO. Our organization is 100% remote, with team gatherings throughout the year, and opportunities to travel. Applicants do not need to live in the state of New York. HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter on our website. This is a competitive and active national search. You will be notified promptly if you are being considered for this position. Thank you for your interest in propelling opportunities! It is the policy of the National Education Opportunity Network not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizenship status. We will take specific action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizenship status. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other Terms and Conditions of Employment except as provided by law.

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Talent is evenly distributed, opportunity is not. We exist to change that. The National Education Opportunity Network (NEON) is a rapidly scaling education justice non-profit that seeks to propel economic mobility by democratizing access to higher education. We deliver and support actual college credit-bearing courses from our nation’s top universities (Howard, Stanford, Wharton, Spelman, Brown, Wesleyan, Dartmouth, and more) into teacher-led high school classrooms in low-income, Title 1 high schools - at no cost to students. Since our inception in 2019, we have reached nearly 60,000 scholars from 160 districts in 34 states and are on track to serve 1 million scholars within the next decade. We are a passionate team of former education and civil rights leaders, teachers, policy-wonks, and consultants – with an active board, including former U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan; founder of the Children’s Defense Fund, Marian Wright Edelman; University of Pennsylvania Professor, Angela Duckworth; CEO of the Common App, Jenny Rickard; and former Howard University President, Dr. Wayne Frederick. To learn more about our mission and our work, please read this New York Times front-page feature, this Forbes article, or just click this 3 minute video clip of the experts (our scholars!) discussing the impact of this opportunity with Judge Ann Claire Williams, Ret., trustee, Carnegie Corporation of New York. THE ROLE The School Success Manager will play a crucial role in assisting NEON's high school partners in successfully adopting and implementing our college-in-high school model to support and enhance student learning. This role includes communicating with high school teams, ensuring model implementation, and overseeing vital aspects of course logistics. Ideal candidates should be prepared and enthusiastic about applying skill sets of new partner development and customer success management to an educational context. They should feel equally at ease engaging with district executive leadership, curriculum and instruction leaders, and classroom teachers. Technical problem-solving, adept relationship management and emotional intelligence, empathy towards school district leaders and teachers, along with excellent communication skills, are all essential attributes for success in this role. Though the role responsibilities will shift to meet the needs of our growing organization, your skills and expertise will be leveraged to: - Build and manage relationships with a portfolio of high schools (principals and teachers) to ensure they effectively implement NEON's model to drive student success. This will include but not be limited to: facilitating co-teacher selection, allocating courses to specific schools, making the student rostering process as seamless as possible, and addressing and resolving any issues or challenges that arise during course launch. - Support the implementation of our college credit-bearing courses. This support would include but is not limited to: ensuring students log in at the beginning of the semester at high rates, providing technical assistance to co-teachers around accessing and navigating Canvas, and providing updates to school leaders on course progress and student performance. - Expand NEON's offerings within existing schools; managing ongoing communication with administrators to support their knowledge about the opportunity and their decision-making process. - Work collaboratively with internal teams to collect and analyze data, develop, and deliver impact reports that communicate the positive outcomes of NEON's college-in-high school model. - Coordinate and lead site visits to support partner schools twice a year and provide technical support as needed. - Work with internal teams to continually improve the school partnership experience and student outcomes through suggesting process improvements, developing marketing collateral, and implementing stakeholder feedback. THE QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: - Education & Experience: - Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of professional experience required. - Skills & Competencies: - Teaching and/or education program management experience highly valued; experience with Salesforce and/or Canvas preferred; other professional experience that allows you to garner a nuanced understanding of the challenges and opportunities for school and district leaders. - Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously. - Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. - Strong skills in problem solving and learning technical processes. - Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, manage deadlines, and drive toward outcomes. - Deep understanding of and curiosity about the dual-enrollment, early college, and college access spaces. - Commitment to Educational Equity: - A deep, personal commitment to advancing educational equity and supporting students from underserved backgrounds. - Passion for expanding opportunities and addressing the systemic challenges that exist in Title I schools. THE SALARY The School Success Manager role offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $60,000 to $90,000, with final salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. New hires typically start between the range minimum and midpoint. A comprehensive benefits package is also available. THE TEAM The School Success Manager role will join a fast-paced team of equity warriors committed to providing opportunities for students who have historically and systemically been left out of opportunities. This position will report directly to the Director of School Success. Our organization is 100% remote, with team gatherings throughout the year, and opportunities to travel. Applicants do not need to live in the state of New York. HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter on our website. This is a competitive and active national search. You will be notified promptly if you are being considered for this position. Thank you for your interest in propelling opportunities! It is the policy of the National Education Opportunity Network not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizenship status. We will take specific action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizenship status. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other Terms and Conditions of Employment except as provided by law.

Talent is evenly distributed, opportunity is not. We exist to change that. The National Education Opportunity Network (NEON) is a rapidly scaling education justice non-profit that seeks to propel economic mobility by democratizing access to higher education. We deliver and support actual college credit-bearing courses from our nation’s top universities (Howard, Stanford, Wharton, Spelman, Brown, Wesleyan, Dartmouth, and more) into teacher-led high school classrooms in low-income, Title 1 high schools - at no cost to students. Since our inception in 2019, we have reached nearly 60,000 scholars from 160 districts in 34 states and are on track to serve 1 million scholars within the next decade. We are a passionate team of former education and civil rights leaders, teachers, policy-wonks, and consultants – with an active board, including former U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan; founder of the Children’s Defense Fund, Marian Wright Edelman; University of Pennsylvania Professor, Angela Duckworth; CEO of the Common App, Jenny Rickard; and former Howard University President, Dr. Wayne Frederick. To learn more about our mission and our work, please read this New York Times front-page feature, this Forbes article, or just click this 3 minute video clip of the experts (our scholars!) discussing the impact of this opportunity with Judge Ann Claire Williams, Ret., trustee, Carnegie Corporation of New York. THE ROLE The Director of Business Development will lead the continued expansion of NEON’s fundraising engine, bringing creativity and relationship excellence to steward a growing base of philanthropic partners. This leader will be both a strategist and a doer - able to set direction, build systems, and personally cultivate high-value relationships that support NEON’s mission and growth. Though the role responsibilities will shift to meet the needs of our growing organization, your skills and expertise will be leveraged to: - Lead and grow a portfolio of donors: Own cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship for individual givers; personally manage relationships with high-capacity donors and prospects, focusing on multi-year and unrestricted commitments. - Support foundation and corporate partnerships: Develop customized pitches, renewal proposals, and donor engagement materials; ensure timely delivery of reports, grant materials, and investment cases. - Manage development operations and systems: Oversee grant/report deadlines and lead weekly development meetings, monitor portfolio health and team performance relative to development goals, identify and resolve potential risks, and ensure accountability across deliverables. - Collaborate cross-functionally to advance fundraising strategy and our broader mission: Work closely with senior leaders, communications, and program teams to align donor strategy with organizational goals, impact data, and budget needs. THE QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: - Education & Experience: - 6+ years in fast-paced, rigorous environments (e.g., consulting, strategy, finance, philanthropy, campaigns, policy, or high-growth nonprofits). Traditional development experience is welcome but not required. - Skills & Competencies: - Proven ability to build trust, influence senior stakeholders, and manage complex external relationships with discretion and emotional intelligence. - Exceptional writing, storytelling, and public speaking skills, with the ability to turn complex work into compelling narratives. - Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional workstreams, set priorities, manage deadlines, and drive toward outcomes. - Eagerness to design, test, and improve systems and approaches; ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels. - Commitment to Educational Equity: - A deep, personal commitment to advancing educational equity and supporting students from underserved backgrounds. - Passion for expanding opportunities and addressing the systemic challenges that exist in Title I schools. THE SALARY The Director of Business Development role offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $100,000 to $150,000, plus a potentially substantial performance bonus, with final salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. New hires typically start between the range minimum and midpoint. A comprehensive benefits package is also available. THE TEAM The Director of Business Development role will join a fast-paced team of equity warriors committed to providing opportunities for students who have historically and systemically been left out of opportunities. This position will report directly to the President and Chief Operating Officer, with frequent interactions with the CEO. Our organization is 100% remote, with team gatherings throughout the year, and opportunities to travel. Applicants do not need to live in the state of New York. HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter on our website. This is a competitive and active national search. You will be notified promptly if you are being considered for this position. Thank you for your interest in propelling opportunities! It is the policy of the National Education Opportunity Network not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizenship status. We will take specific action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizenship status. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other Terms and Conditions of Employment except as provided by law.