Role Description
Under the direction of the Sr. Director, Organizational Health, the Principal of Organizational Health & Performance strengthens organizational capacity and develops network leadership across an assigned region of affiliates. Serving as thought partner, coach, resource activator, and connector, this position is essential to building healthy, high-performing organizations. The overarching goal is to cultivate strong leadership and sustainable organizational practices that drive long-term impact for schools and students, while enhancing connectivity and alignment between the national office and the network.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
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Develop Network Leaders and Strengthen Organizational Capacity
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Provide strategic coaching and thought partnership to local affiliate leadership, focusing on executive development, organizational transitions, crisis/emergency support, and sustainable practices.
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Conduct regular organizational health and/or leadership assessments and check-ins to identify growth opportunities and network needs.
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Deliver customized training and capacity-building support to enhance organizational health, sustainability, and long-term impact.
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Serve as the point of contact for an assigned region, providing technical support and consultations, fostering strong connections and alignment to national priorities and resources, and building connections across the network and the national office.
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Create and implement strategies that support leaders in actualizing CIS Principles In Action.
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Executive Leadership Development
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Assess, design, plan, and oversee executive leadership opportunities.
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Coordinate and facilitate the Executive Leadership Development Program.
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Plan, curate, deliver, and oversee a cross-functional team responsible for Leadership Town Hall.
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Create peer learning opportunities that build leadership capabilities across the network.
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Drive Network Activation Strategy
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Foster a sense of connection to the national office by enhancing alignment with national priorities.
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Facilitate specialized networking groups and communities of practice to encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing.
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Promote network connections that strengthen collective impact and innovation.
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Provide cross-functional support with network initiatives, such as accreditation/reaccreditations, end-of-year reporting, policy activation, pass-through funding support, etc.
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Activate resources and strategic partnerships that support affiliate capacity.
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Monitor engagement and identify opportunities to deepen network connectivity.
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Other Duties as Assigned
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Contribute to continuous improvement of systems and processes to better serve affiliates and strengthen the network.
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Participate in organization-wide initiatives and special projects.
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Communications, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
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Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in organizational development, network management, or nonprofit leadership and management.
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Proven success implementing strategies that enhance organizational performance.
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Experience coaching senior leaders and affiliate board members to achieve organizational goals.
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Experience working in a federated or affiliate-based network environment preferred.
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Experience scaling, growing, and sustaining programs focused on integrated student support services and/or federal school improvement initiatives.
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Comprehensive knowledge of nonprofit operations, including governance, fundraising and sustainability, human resources, finance, marketing and communications, and evaluation.
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Strategic thinking with the ability to align organizational priorities with long-term outcomes.
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Knowledge of organizational development practices, including continuous improvement, change management, organizational health, and capacity-building frameworks.
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Strong project management skills, including leading cross-functional initiatives and managing multiple priorities.
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Relationship-building and coaching skills, with the ability to cultivate trust-based partnerships across diverse stakeholders.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including facilitation, consultation, and stakeholder engagement.
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Data-informed decision-making skills, including analyzing and applying data to support organizational learning and improvement.
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Emotional intelligence, including self-awareness, empathy, and the ability to navigate complex organizational and network dynamics.
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Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
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Demonstrated commitment to equity, belonging, and culturally responsive practices.
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Strong organizational, time management, collaboration, and adaptability skills in a dynamic virtual work environment.
Requirements
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Travel up to 25% (approximately 65 days during the fiscal year) is required, including travel in the domestic United States with overnight stay(s).
Benefits
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Work that makes a difference—the opportunity to contribute to an important mission!
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Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including:
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Five weeks of Paid Time Off
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Generous 403b Retirement Savings Plan contribution
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11 Paid Holidays
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90% of employee health care premiums paid by the organization
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Summer Work Schedule and Paid Winter Break
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Employer-paid short-term and long-term income replacement programs, and much, much more!
