DREAM · 1 month ago
Director of Strategy Operations
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$125K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expDREAM is an organization that serves youth through charter schools and community programs. They are seeking a strategic leader to manage operations and ensure effective execution of organizational priorities while coordinating cross-functional projects.
Education
Responsibilities
Leadership Communications: Plan and prepare materials such as agendas, slide decks, and briefing books for internal and external meetings or presentations (including leadership and board meetings); ensure materials are visually appealing, clear, persuasive, and timely, conducting quantitative and qualitative research and analysis as needed
Project Management: Partner with organizational leaders to design, operationalize, and manage high-priority cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment, timely execution, and excellence in delivery
Artificial Intelligence Pilots: Support the AI strategy workstream by managing pilots, tracking milestones, synthesizing research, and creating clear communications and presentations for leadership
Organizational Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements that strengthen organizational coordination, meeting effectiveness, and strategic follow - through
Event Coordination: Support with logistics for specific events and meetings at the direction of the Chief Strategy Officer
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required, master's degree a plus
At least 5 years of relevant professional work experience required
Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects from planning through execution, with exceptional project management and coordination skills
Skilled in creating high-impact slide decks and executive-level materials
Proficiency with Google Sheets and Google Slides required
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with excellent judgment, proactive follow-through, and a track record of completing work with precision and care
Collaborative and solution-oriented; adept at working across teams, navigating ambiguity, and driving clarity and progress
Fast learner with intellectual curiosity but willing to own operational detail rather than just high-level vision
Comfortable in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment; adaptable, proactive, and resilient under pressure
Benefits
Flexible Medical Health Plans, subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner and children
The ability to select between a variety of medical plans according to what best suits the employee’s needs
Dental and vision plans
Disability benefits
Life insurance
Up to 12 weeks fully paid of Parental Leave
Flexible spending account options
Pre-tax commuter benefits (parking and transit)
Fitness and entertainment discounts
A variety of support through our employee assistance program (EAP)
403(b) retirement plan with employer match starting at 4% after one year, with increases tied to DREAM tenure
Referral, performance, and tenure milestones bonuses
Discounted school meals through our in-house Scratch Food Program
Tuition reimbursement support
Access to a professional development fund
All full-time Network Support Team employees are eligible for approximately 48 days off throughout the year including holidays, sick days, personal days and summer Fridays.
Company
DREAM
Originally founded as Harlem RBI, DREAM traces its beginnings to 1991, when a group of volunteers transformed an abandoned, garbage-strewn lot into two baseball diamonds for the youth of East Harlem.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
John Kim
Director of Special Projects to the COO
Raymie Fernandez
Chief Operating Officer
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