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Catalyst for Educational Change (CEC)
CEC Strategic Advisor
Chicago
PART TIME
October 16, 2024
Why Choose to Work at CEC?
Catalyst for Educational Change (CEC) is a national nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization with a strong mission to impact the organizational capacity that school systems need to dismantle long-standing educational inequalities. Our educational consulting firm supports public, charter, and private school systems. We use strong change management practices and deep collaboration with all stakeholders (boards of education, administration, teachers, communities) to help educational systems build internal capacity, create better outcomes, communicate with and among each other, and rethink how we operate our schools. Our strength rests in bringing together staff who have leadership background, lived experience in K-12 settings, passion for change, and strong communication and collaboration skills.
While our headquarters is located in Chicago, Illinois, all staff are based remotely across the United States and use a range of technologies to stay connected daily to ensure dedicated team collaboration and coordination with colleagues and clients. Staff support clients with CEC’s continuous improvement tools and resources both virtually and in person, creating a blended work environment. We partner with K-12 districts to build coherent systems that can tackle complex problems and rebuild schools with sustainable solutions. CEC is the choice for helping generate long-term changes in educational environments
You will love our culture if:
We are seeking an hourly Strategic Advisor to serve K-12 districts in implementing key client deliverables. Reporting to the Director of Programs, the Strategic Advisor is an hourly employee commissioned to execute on specific job functions and projects on behalf of CEC. The Strategic Advisor’s responsibilities include completing assigned tasks with minimal supervision, managing assigned project plans, and implementing relevant parts of the strategic plan and providing evidence of attainment as assigned. This role focuses on client management and development. The Strategic Advisor may be assigned lead responsibilities on projects from inception to completion. In this role, the Strategic Advisor should possess excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to ensure high-quality work with minimal supervision focusing on the highest level of quality and standards.
You will love this job if:
The following statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the major functions of this position and are not intended to be a detailed description of all the work/functions that may be required. Other duties may be assigned. Individual will work a varied schedule based on client needs.
Pay: $65.00 per hour
Expected hours: 2 – 37 per week
Application Question(s):
Catalyst for Educational Change (CEC) is a national nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization with a strong mission to impact the organizational capacity that school systems need to dismantle long-standing educational inequalities. Our educational consulting firm supports public, charter, and private school systems. We use strong change management practices and deep collaboration with all stakeholders (boards of education, administration, teachers, communities) to help educational systems build internal capacity, create better outcomes, communicate with and among each other, and rethink how we operate our schools. Our strength rests in bringing together staff who have leadership background, lived experience in K-12 settings, passion for change, and strong communication and collaboration skills.
While our headquarters is located in Chicago, Illinois, all staff are based remotely across the United States and use a range of technologies to stay connected daily to ensure dedicated team collaboration and coordination with colleagues and clients. Staff support clients with CEC’s continuous improvement tools and resources both virtually and in person, creating a blended work environment. We partner with K-12 districts to build coherent systems that can tackle complex problems and rebuild schools with sustainable solutions. CEC is the choice for helping generate long-term changes in educational environments
You will love our culture if:
- You enjoy working with adults in schools and pushing the status quo to make a difference in education.
- You seek out opportunities to grow personally and professionally.
- You thrive in a remote team environment where you are a key part of the decisions and direction of the organization.
- You are confident in your ability to utilize skills that build relationships that lead to repeat business, satisfied customers, and new client referrals.
- You have a high level of accountability for yourself and your teammates.
- You value work-life balance for yourself and colleagues.
- You are willing to contribute to a team-based environment that prioritizes collective responsibility (i.e, “We are in it together and do it together”).
- You can react and adjust quickly to changing conditions and maintain a positive, can-do attitude.
- You have a faster-than-average ability to learn quickly, thoroughly, and in detail.
- You enjoy being part of a mission-driven organization.
We are seeking an hourly Strategic Advisor to serve K-12 districts in implementing key client deliverables. Reporting to the Director of Programs, the Strategic Advisor is an hourly employee commissioned to execute on specific job functions and projects on behalf of CEC. The Strategic Advisor’s responsibilities include completing assigned tasks with minimal supervision, managing assigned project plans, and implementing relevant parts of the strategic plan and providing evidence of attainment as assigned. This role focuses on client management and development. The Strategic Advisor may be assigned lead responsibilities on projects from inception to completion. In this role, the Strategic Advisor should possess excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to ensure high-quality work with minimal supervision focusing on the highest level of quality and standards.
You will love this job if:
- You enjoy connecting with people and proactively establishing relationships with new groups in a hybrid work environment.
- You enjoy enrolling others in achieving educational change through proven organizational services to meet school district needs.
- You love to provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced work environment.
- You are self-confident and possess an extroverted style that can enliven, engage, and positively impact individuals and/or groups.
- You have strong self-direction to manage work independently with a high-level commitment to results.
- You excel in understanding objectives, quickly reacting, and adapting to a changing organizational environment.
- You love a variety of tasks, managing multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic work environment.
- You possess knowledge and skill in successfully influencing and persuading others by understanding their individual needs and motivations.
- You love to initiate projects and processes, collaborating to make decisions, and build team cohesion.
- You enjoy driving towards results, motivating others, enlisting support, and gaining commitment and buy-in.
The following statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the major functions of this position and are not intended to be a detailed description of all the work/functions that may be required. Other duties may be assigned. Individual will work a varied schedule based on client needs.
- Cultivate existing relationships with districts, schools, and partners with the goal of meeting strategic priorities and revenue targets.
- Support leadership and project teams as requested
- Lead long term or extensive projects or programs; coordinating or directing other staff; and/or meaningfully contributing to CEC at the strategic level.
- Develop and implement strategies that will maximize the synergies among program areas and CEC workforce.
- Contribute to scope development and serve as a liaison with CEC clients to complete and expand project work.
- Manage work independently. Tailor work with clients to ensure VVMG are executed.
- Provide excellent customer service and manage assignment related client communication.
- Act as an ambassador to clients regarding CEC services and programs and ensure that assignments are completed according to stipulated agreements and within deadlines.
- Stay up to date on educational reform issues which will inform and enhance curriculum and content and delivery.
- Be an active and innovative individual contributor to the overall CEC financial development and growth
- Monitor progress of projects to ensure ongoing continuous improvement and quality control.
- Build collaborative relationships with others. Foster partnerships and nurture and maintain such partnership relationships.
- Development and updating of curriculum and content
- Attend CEC events and functions to represent CEC in public venues
- Serve on project teams as requested and needed
- Identify funding opportunities related to developing capacity.
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in education. Master’s Degree or higher preferred.
- 4 years leading, coaching, or supporting teachers and administrators in a school setting.
- Experience adapting and presenting professional development in K-12 settings.
- Experience working with Teachers, School Principals, District Office Leaders, and School Board Members.
- Experience partnering with educational entities in support of school improvement.
- Proven experience in K-12 or Higher Ed teaching and leading
- Proven experience in client or customer service
- Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
- Proficient in virtual collaboration and communication
- Ability to stand 1/3 of the time.
- Ability to walk less than 1/3 of the time.
- Ability to sit 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
- Ability to use hands greater than 2/3 of the time.
- Ability to reach with hands and arms less than 1/3 of the time.
- Ability to climb or balance less than 1/3 of the time.
- Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl less than 1/3 of the time.
- Ability to talk and hear greater than 2/3 of the time.
- Ability to push or pull up to 25 pounds less than 1/3 of the time.
- Ability to lift to 25 pounds less than 1/3 of the time.
- Ability to use close vision (20 inches or less) greater than 2/3 of the time for computer work.
Pay: $65.00 per hour
Expected hours: 2 – 37 per week
Application Question(s):
- List the various roles you have held within the 15+ years of experience within K-12 Education.
- What percentage of the time are you willing to travel (on-site in school districts) for work?
- Bachelor's (Required)
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