Lead, Operations & Strategy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Translate the long-term vision for the Operations department into both short- and long-term objectives and action plans.

• Oversee and manage the Asana project management platform.

• Create and sustain workflows, dashboards, project templates, and reporting systems.

• Enhance collaboration and efficiency across teams through improved internal systems and processes.

• Design, coordinate, and execute projects and programs related to people and culture.

• Assist in the development and execution of ETNY’s three-year strategic plan.

• Handle daily office finance and administrative tasks, including budget monitoring, vendor contracts, grant reporting, and reconciliations.

• Collaborate with EdTrust National’s Finance team to ensure compliance and uphold fiscal integrity.

• Organize and implement both internal and external events and programs.

• Potentially recruit, hire, and supervise 1–2 employees and/or interns.

• Stay informed about relevant trends and research, recommending improvements to processes and practices.

• Report directly to the Deputy Director of Strategy & Operations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or a comparable combination of education and relevant experience.

• Significant related work experience, preferably 5+ years, in operations or similar roles.

• Interest in or familiarity with education policy, particularly issues concerning equity.

• Proficiency in project management tools, such as Asana.

• Capability to develop and manage comprehensive project plans across various functional areas.

• Experience with cloud-based financial management software like Intacct is highly preferred.

• Strong project management abilities.

• Knowledge of and experience with reconciliations, vendor payments, budget management, grant reporting, and reimbursements.

• Ability to navigate ambiguity and tackle complex operational challenges.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong planning, multitasking, and prioritization skills with a keen attention to detail.

• Teamwork and collaboration skills.

• Good judgment.

• Commitment to EdTrust’s mission and the pursuit of educational equity.

• Dedication to fostering an equitable working environment.

• Openness to receiving, acting upon, and providing constructive feedback.

• Commitment to ongoing learning, self-reflection, and professional development.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided at 100% for the employee.

• Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.

• Sick leave.

• Vacation leave.

• Personal leave.

• Federal holiday closures.

• Week-long summer break.

• Week-long winter break.

• Employee Assistance Program at no cost to the employee.

• Generous 7% contribution opportunity on a 403(b) retirement plan.