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 December 6th, 2015 to January 30th, 2016
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Senior Associate, Scale London, UK, New York, US, or Washington, DC, US Ref#: 506 Date published: 24-Nov-2015 Position Summary Teach For All’s Scale team is seeking a Senior Associate to provide critical support to a global team of specialists focused on furthering the recruitment, selection, matriculation, marketing, fundraising, and government affairs work of our partners. The Senior Associate, Scale will use organization and critical thinking skills to support the team of government affairs, fundraising, marketing and teacher recruitment specialists working around the world to develop the capacity of our network organizations. The Senior Associate will be responsible for team systems, culture and engagement; overseeing knowledge management processes and contributing to knowledge development efforts; providing logistical support to the team; and serving as a liaison between Scale and other Network Impact (NI) teams. The ideal candidate for this role is a flexible self-starter with a strong attention to detail who enjoys learning and is passionate about making systems and people operate as successfully as possible. This person will report directly to the Director, Global Knowledge & Resources while also providing support to the Senior Director, Scale and to the Chief of Staff on the larger Network Impact Team (see below for an overview of these teams’ work). Outcomes Collectively the scale team aims to increase the scale of partner programs (measured by number of teachers placed in schools), their financial viability (measured by increased revenue and funding diversity), and their satisfaction with Teach For All’s support of their work in building public and private sector support. The Senior Associate will ensure that the team has the systems, knowledge and capacity to achieve these goals. Responsibilities Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Contributing to and improving the culture, systems and processes of the Scale and Network Impact teams (40%) · Responsible for weekly team email to communicate action items and updates to our global specialists · Creating agendas for and help facilitating Scale team virtual meetings · Contributing to the effective management of Scale team retreats, including managing logistics and supporting on agenda content · Contributing to the building and maintenance of team culture in collaboration with other NI teams · Coordinating and monitoring the Scale team’s knowledge management process · Keep a read on team culture and engagement and proactively identify strategies to strengthen ongoing team engagement · Organize team documents and information in a way that is easy to access and consume by all team members · Managing all the remote support functions of the Scale team including webinars, learning groups, and newsletters (if applicable) Contributing to Knowledge Development and Special projects (35%) · Leading or supporting on projects for the Senior Director and directors on the Scale team, as well as the Chief of Staff, Network Impact throughout the year, including but not limited to event presentation preparation, document analysis, compiling and analyzing data, producing synthesized notes, or other knowledge management projects · Collecting stories and examples from network partners, designing learning experiences, and curating them in a way that will help other partners and early stage entrepreneurs learn from the experiences of the network · Support in designing team meetings (both virtual and in-person), including leading on logistics and giving input on agenda content · Gathering data and conducting analysis on key strategic questions and curating the findings for the network Providing administrative support to the Senior Director, Scale and the overall team (15%) · Working with both internal and external constituents, coordinate all meetings for the Senior Director, Scale · Proactively ensure the SD is effectively leveraging his time and that his schedule operates as seamlessly as possible · Assist in researching and planning travel for the SD including coordinating visa materials and reading preparation · Prepare key documents, including e-mail drafts, synthesis and analysis of work products, meeting notes, and other internal documents Supporting link between Scale team & Network Impact team (10%) · Serve as liaison between Network Impact operations team and Scale team, attending meetings of Network Impact committee, furthering cross-team collaboration, and ensuring that communications get appropriately funneled to the Scale team Requirements · Minimum of 3 years of professional work experience · Fluency in written and spoken Spanish or another language is a plus, but not required · Proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) · Fluency in English · International experience is preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities · Outstanding ability to build strong relationships and collaborate with others in a highly virtual environment · Excellent organization, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple work streams · Exceptional written and verbal communication skills · Desire and ability to quickly learn new tools and technologies · Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and build systems to increase efficiency when faced with a high volume of diverse tasks and projects · Enjoyment of organizing, planning, and logistics. Draws satisfaction from supporting others toward success. · Exhibits exceptional judgment and reasoning and enjoys complex problem solving · Ability to be adaptable and self-driven within an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, results-oriented organizational culture · Ability to juggle competing priorities with a spirit of flexibility and positive outlook. · Exemplifies Teach For All’s core values and a commitment to Teach For All’s mission: o Belief in and a propensity toward seeking transformational change o Drive toward constant learning and improvement o Embodies mutual responsibility in relationships with partners and teams o Reflects a sense of possibility in mindset and vision Work Authorization Candidates for this position must possess US or EU work authorization in order to be considered. Travel and Hours Less than 10% travel. Given that this role will support individuals in various time-zones, some non-traditional hours are expected for occasional early or late calls. Compensation Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included. Apply Now Please submit your resume and a one-page cover letter directly online. http://teachforall.avature.net/career/JobDetail/London-UK-New-York-US-or-Washington-DC-US-Senior-Associate-Scale/511 About Teach For All A GLOBAL PROBLEM… Around the world, 250 million children lack the skills necessary to read, write, or perform basic mathematics. In rich and poor countries alike, where children are born often determines the quality of their education, and, ultimately, their future opportunities. This educational inequity is a multi-faceted and systemic global problem that affects us all—perpetuating poverty, dividing societies, and weakening economies. …CALLS FOR A GLOBAL APPROACH A world of expanding educational opportunity and decreasing disparities is a more prosperous, peaceful, and sustainable world where more children are able to fulfill their true potential. Launched in 2007, Teach For All is a global network of over 30 independent, locally led and funded partner organizations with a shared vision for expanded educational opportunity in their countries. Each organization recruits and develops diverse individuals from a range of academic disciplines to commit two years to teach in high need classrooms and to work throughout their lives, both within and outside of education, in pursuit of expanded opportunity for children. SOLUTIONS ARE SHAREABLE Because there is so much to learn across borders, Teach For All takes a global approach. While each context is unique, similarities in the nature of educational inequity from place to place lead to shareable solutions. As partner organizations and their teachers and alumni learn from each other and innovate, their impact is accelerated at the national and global levels. Teach For All works to accelerate partners’ progress and increase their impact by providing direct support, facilitating connections across the network, accessing global resources for the benefit of the whole, and fostering the leadership development of staff, teachers, and alumni. Together, Teach For All programs around the world are working to ensure that one day, all children—everywhere—can attain an excellent education. Network Impact Team Overview The mission of the Network Impact Team is to capture the value of being a global network to maximize the impact of Teach For All’s 35 partner organizations. We do this by capturing and sharing the network’s knowledge, by fostering high-impact direct connections across the network, by leveraging global resources to benefit the network, and by contributing to the leadership development of partner staff, participants, and alumni. The team includes both global and regionally dispersed specialists responsible for each functional area that is critical to the model’s impact (recruitment and public affairs, participant & alumni impact, public & private sector support, and organizational development). It also includes a central team supporting leadership development, in-person events, and online learning across all functional areas.

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