Program Manager (Education Team), Dalio Foundation
- Employer
- New Visions for Public Schools
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Job Category
- Product, Services & Policy, Program Manager / Specialist
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PROGRAM MANAGER, EDUCATION TEAM, DALIO FOUNDATION
Reports to: Chief Education Officer, Dalio Foundation
Location: Greenwich, Connecticut with some in-‐state travel
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience, application instructions to follow
Education Team Overview
Under Barbara Dalio’s leadership, the Education Team works to strengthen public education in Connecticut by engaging with educators, community leaders, and young people to achieve positive outcomes and greater equity across the state. The Dalio Foundation’s (DF) education portfolio reflects Barbara’s passions and holistic approach, which includes championing public school educators and communities and empowering high school-‐ aged youth to realize their potential. To learn more, visit: www.daliophilanthropies.org.
In Connecticut, 39,000 high school-‐aged youth are disengaged or disconnected from school, equaling more than one in five high school students. The need is widespread, affecting nearly all communities in the state. Helping youth connect to success would lead to: stronger schools, higher employment, fewer cases of incarceration or addiction, healthier and more prosperous communities, and more rapid and sustained economic growth.
To achieve these benefits, the Education Team works with educators and non-‐profit leaders to advance the Connecticut RISE Network, the Connecticut Opportunity Project, and several passion projects benefiting students and communities. The Education Team is entrepreneurial and collaborative, striving to amplify impact beyond direct philanthropic initiatives to build broader momentum for changes and innovations that support the needs of every young person.
Position Summary
This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who thrives in a fast-‐paced environment and is passionate about closing achievement gaps and developing the potential of all students regardless of life circumstance. As a newly-‐created position, the Program Manager will handle a wide range of responsibilities and assignments to support the Education Team’s leadership and advance strategic priorities in the education portfolio. DF seeks a goal-‐oriented, resourceful, and highly motivated natural collaborator who has an established track record effectively leading significant projects. This role is intended to be a development role for future leadership opportunities within the Education Team.
The Program Manager will report to the Chief Education Officer and perform job responsibilities including, but not limited to:
1. Program Advancement: In partnership with non-‐profit organizations, support the implementation of the Connnecticut Opportunity Project’s innovation community strategy to improve youth outcomes at scale. Collaborate with the Education Team in facilitating partner-‐driven working groups, planning and delivering bi-‐annual Partner Summits, organizing learning activities as part of a broader community-‐wide learning agenda, and advancing partner project implementation and knowledge exchange. Collect, analyze, and use data to strengthen program design and effectiveness. Support the Education Team in grant-‐making and portfolio management.
2. Project Management: Support project management efforts in service of strategic priorities, inclusive of passion projects and other initiatives, by developing specific work plans, leading work streams, facilitating meetings, tracking tasks and milestones relative to work plans, and coordinating with colleagues to synchronize work plans and ensure strong organizational performance.
3. Strategic Initiatives: Serve as a deputy and thought partner to help advance the Education Team’s thinking around and understanding of a diverse array of educational topics. Conduct research and analysis and prepare briefings and advance materials to support strategic priorities, as well as the exploration of new interest areas and potential partnerships. Organize internal and external learning activities in support of the Education Team’s mission and interests.
4. Strategic Communications: Working closely with the Chief Education Officer, partner with the Education Team’s external consultants to support a multifaceted communication strategy, leveraging multiple modes of communication to connect with partners and stakeholders. Assist with the drafting of key communication products. Develop and maintain communication tools, inclusive of websites and social media. Remain abreast of key trends and developments relevant to the education portfolio.
Professional Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree required and advanced degree in a relevant field strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience required, with at least 2+ years of direct experience in public education strongly preferred.
• Deep, nuanced understanding of public education and youth development.
Attributes, Values and Skills
• Integrity, transparency, honesty, and strong ethical orientation.
• Exceptional intellect, emotional intelligence, creativity, analytical skills, and judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, and deliver high-‐quality work in a fast-‐paced environment where excellence is expected.
• Adaptability and the ability to thrive in a rapidly evolving and entrepreneurial organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Ability to lead through influence; low ego and a willingness to work behind-‐the-‐scenes.
• Self-‐starter with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Superior organizational skills with tremendous attention to detail.
• Strong belief that all students can learn and achieve at high levels.
• Exceptional in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• High proficiency in Mac (iCloud calendar, mail, contacts, iPhone, iPad, pages, numbers, keynote, apps), MS Outlook (mail, calendar, contacts), and Google Applications.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter in Word or PDF format to Linea.Koehler@daliofoundation.org with “Program Manager Candidate” in the email’s subject line. Employment with DF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. DF is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse pool of candidates. Please note that we do not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
Reports to: Chief Education Officer, Dalio Foundation
Location: Greenwich, Connecticut with some in-‐state travel
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience, application instructions to follow
Education Team Overview
Under Barbara Dalio’s leadership, the Education Team works to strengthen public education in Connecticut by engaging with educators, community leaders, and young people to achieve positive outcomes and greater equity across the state. The Dalio Foundation’s (DF) education portfolio reflects Barbara’s passions and holistic approach, which includes championing public school educators and communities and empowering high school-‐ aged youth to realize their potential. To learn more, visit: www.daliophilanthropies.org.
In Connecticut, 39,000 high school-‐aged youth are disengaged or disconnected from school, equaling more than one in five high school students. The need is widespread, affecting nearly all communities in the state. Helping youth connect to success would lead to: stronger schools, higher employment, fewer cases of incarceration or addiction, healthier and more prosperous communities, and more rapid and sustained economic growth.
To achieve these benefits, the Education Team works with educators and non-‐profit leaders to advance the Connecticut RISE Network, the Connecticut Opportunity Project, and several passion projects benefiting students and communities. The Education Team is entrepreneurial and collaborative, striving to amplify impact beyond direct philanthropic initiatives to build broader momentum for changes and innovations that support the needs of every young person.
Position Summary
This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who thrives in a fast-‐paced environment and is passionate about closing achievement gaps and developing the potential of all students regardless of life circumstance. As a newly-‐created position, the Program Manager will handle a wide range of responsibilities and assignments to support the Education Team’s leadership and advance strategic priorities in the education portfolio. DF seeks a goal-‐oriented, resourceful, and highly motivated natural collaborator who has an established track record effectively leading significant projects. This role is intended to be a development role for future leadership opportunities within the Education Team.
The Program Manager will report to the Chief Education Officer and perform job responsibilities including, but not limited to:
1. Program Advancement: In partnership with non-‐profit organizations, support the implementation of the Connnecticut Opportunity Project’s innovation community strategy to improve youth outcomes at scale. Collaborate with the Education Team in facilitating partner-‐driven working groups, planning and delivering bi-‐annual Partner Summits, organizing learning activities as part of a broader community-‐wide learning agenda, and advancing partner project implementation and knowledge exchange. Collect, analyze, and use data to strengthen program design and effectiveness. Support the Education Team in grant-‐making and portfolio management.
2. Project Management: Support project management efforts in service of strategic priorities, inclusive of passion projects and other initiatives, by developing specific work plans, leading work streams, facilitating meetings, tracking tasks and milestones relative to work plans, and coordinating with colleagues to synchronize work plans and ensure strong organizational performance.
3. Strategic Initiatives: Serve as a deputy and thought partner to help advance the Education Team’s thinking around and understanding of a diverse array of educational topics. Conduct research and analysis and prepare briefings and advance materials to support strategic priorities, as well as the exploration of new interest areas and potential partnerships. Organize internal and external learning activities in support of the Education Team’s mission and interests.
4. Strategic Communications: Working closely with the Chief Education Officer, partner with the Education Team’s external consultants to support a multifaceted communication strategy, leveraging multiple modes of communication to connect with partners and stakeholders. Assist with the drafting of key communication products. Develop and maintain communication tools, inclusive of websites and social media. Remain abreast of key trends and developments relevant to the education portfolio.
Professional Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree required and advanced degree in a relevant field strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience required, with at least 2+ years of direct experience in public education strongly preferred.
• Deep, nuanced understanding of public education and youth development.
Attributes, Values and Skills
• Integrity, transparency, honesty, and strong ethical orientation.
• Exceptional intellect, emotional intelligence, creativity, analytical skills, and judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, and deliver high-‐quality work in a fast-‐paced environment where excellence is expected.
• Adaptability and the ability to thrive in a rapidly evolving and entrepreneurial organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Ability to lead through influence; low ego and a willingness to work behind-‐the-‐scenes.
• Self-‐starter with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Superior organizational skills with tremendous attention to detail.
• Strong belief that all students can learn and achieve at high levels.
• Exceptional in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• High proficiency in Mac (iCloud calendar, mail, contacts, iPhone, iPad, pages, numbers, keynote, apps), MS Outlook (mail, calendar, contacts), and Google Applications.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter in Word or PDF format to Linea.Koehler@daliofoundation.org with “Program Manager Candidate” in the email’s subject line. Employment with DF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. DF is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse pool of candidates. Please note that we do not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
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