Director of Strategic Projects
Apply NowCompany: Think Together
Location: Santa Ana, CA 92704
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Director of Strategic Projects
Founded in 1997, Think Together partners with schools to change the odds for kids by providing award-winning programs during and outside the school day. We're one of California's largest nonprofits working in school districts from San Diego to San Francisco. Whether you're interested in early learning, elementary, middle or high school, you can invest in your community by working at a local school or working within our home office providing support!
GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:
The Director of Strategic Projects will work closely with the Senior Director of Strategic Projects and Think Together's leadership team to implement a wide variety of internal and external initiatives that support the organization's sustainability, evolution, and ambitious growth plans for Think Together and its affiliated organizations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops inclusive and strategic project plans by collaborating with leadership teams, board, and organization leadership.
Facilitate implementation of strategic projects by managing day to day activities including identifying project scope, forming teams, developing work plans, and tracking action items to ensure initiatives are implemented successfully.
Work with the leadership teams to maintain and support operations, managing updates, identifying metrics, tracking milestones and timelines, and supporting the annual refresh process.
Conduct comprehensive research for strategic initiatives including but not limited to research, analysis, presentations, communication of findings that align and support the organization's mission, vision, and culture.
Serve as a resource in developing and implementing strategies, project work plans, timelines, budgets, and internal processes that support the growth and scale of Think Together and its affiliated organizations.
Identify, develop/enhance and implement tools and processes that facilitate project management, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
Serve as liaison between Senior Director and teams, as needed, to ensure routine administrative and directorial tasks, as well as special initiatives, are carried out in a timely basis.
Prepare agendas, materials, record action items, and conduct follow up for a variety of executive-level and internal meetings as needed to move strategic initiatives forward to successful completion.
Work with the Senior Director to support all strategic initiatives for Think Together and affiliated organizations.
Draft high impact presentations, grant proposals, and other written materials for internal and external audiences.
Provide support in data validation and analyzation, identifying organizational needs, forecasting trends used to develop strategic planning, reports and support plans.
Model high-performance values and behaviors that support Think Together's mission and culture.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree is required in business, analytics, or other related areas. Master's in related field preferred.
5 plus years of professional experience in a role requiring strategic planning, project management, research, and analytical problem-solving.
5 years of nonprofit management experience preferred.
Exceptional organization, time-management, communication, and analytical skills.
Demonstrable passion and commitment to working in the field of education and to Think Together's mission and vision.
Well-rounded interpersonal skills with the capacity to build strong internal and external relationships and work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
Ability to draw insights from data and to translate those insights into compelling materials.
Tact, humility, and discretion; able to represent the Program & Operations Department and Think Together in a highly professional manner and to serve as a positive role model and collaborator for external and internal stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Publisher), internet, preferred experience in SharePoint, OneNote, and Salesforce.
Pleasant and friendly demeanor with an outgoing personality.
Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and strong time management skills.
Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
Must be able to maintain composure and handle stressful situations.
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
COMPENSATION:
This is the targeted compensation for the position. A range of factors, including but not limited to; location, skills, experience, will be considered. Actual compensation may vary
Think Together is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age for individuals age 40 and over, medical condition (as defined by state law (for example, cancer or genetic characteristics or HIV/AIDS), marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
Director of Strategic Projects
Founded in 1997, Think Together partners with schools to change the odds for kids by providing award-winning programs during and outside the school day. We're one of California's largest nonprofits working in school districts from San Diego to San Francisco. Whether you're interested in early learning, elementary, middle or high school, you can invest in your community by working at a local school or working within our home office providing support!
GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:
The Director of Strategic Projects will work closely with the Senior Director of Strategic Projects and Think Together's leadership team to implement a wide variety of internal and external initiatives that support the organization's sustainability, evolution, and ambitious growth plans for Think Together and its affiliated organizations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops inclusive and strategic project plans by collaborating with leadership teams, board, and organization leadership.
Facilitate implementation of strategic projects by managing day to day activities including identifying project scope, forming teams, developing work plans, and tracking action items to ensure initiatives are implemented successfully.
Work with the leadership teams to maintain and support operations, managing updates, identifying metrics, tracking milestones and timelines, and supporting the annual refresh process.
Conduct comprehensive research for strategic initiatives including but not limited to research, analysis, presentations, communication of findings that align and support the organization's mission, vision, and culture.
Serve as a resource in developing and implementing strategies, project work plans, timelines, budgets, and internal processes that support the growth and scale of Think Together and its affiliated organizations.
Identify, develop/enhance and implement tools and processes that facilitate project management, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
Serve as liaison between Senior Director and teams, as needed, to ensure routine administrative and directorial tasks, as well as special initiatives, are carried out in a timely basis.
Prepare agendas, materials, record action items, and conduct follow up for a variety of executive-level and internal meetings as needed to move strategic initiatives forward to successful completion.
Work with the Senior Director to support all strategic initiatives for Think Together and affiliated organizations.
Draft high impact presentations, grant proposals, and other written materials for internal and external audiences.
Provide support in data validation and analyzation, identifying organizational needs, forecasting trends used to develop strategic planning, reports and support plans.
Model high-performance values and behaviors that support Think Together's mission and culture.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree is required in business, analytics, or other related areas. Master's in related field preferred.
5 plus years of professional experience in a role requiring strategic planning, project management, research, and analytical problem-solving.
5 years of nonprofit management experience preferred.
Exceptional organization, time-management, communication, and analytical skills.
Demonstrable passion and commitment to working in the field of education and to Think Together's mission and vision.
Well-rounded interpersonal skills with the capacity to build strong internal and external relationships and work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
Ability to draw insights from data and to translate those insights into compelling materials.
Tact, humility, and discretion; able to represent the Program & Operations Department and Think Together in a highly professional manner and to serve as a positive role model and collaborator for external and internal stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Publisher), internet, preferred experience in SharePoint, OneNote, and Salesforce.
Pleasant and friendly demeanor with an outgoing personality.
Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and strong time management skills.
Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
Must be able to maintain composure and handle stressful situations.
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
COMPENSATION:
- Salary Range $80,000-$90,000
This is the targeted compensation for the position. A range of factors, including but not limited to; location, skills, experience, will be considered. Actual compensation may vary
Think Together is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age for individuals age 40 and over, medical condition (as defined by state law (for example, cancer or genetic characteristics or HIV/AIDS), marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.