Noble Schools · 1 month ago
Chief College Officer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $180K/yr
4+ years expNoble Schools is Chicago’s largest network of public charter schools, dedicated to ensuring equitable and positive school experiences for students. The Chief College Officer will lead the college team, driving strategies to enhance college completion rates among alumni and collaborating with various stakeholders to promote student success.
Charter SchoolsEducationNon ProfitTraining
Responsibilities
Lead Noble’s College Team - a cross-functional team of ~25 central office staff who work to ensure campus leaders are fully positioned to deliver on Noble’s commitment to college
Align the work of the College Team with Noble’s three-year strategic plan, driving the execution of key performance goals, relentlessly monitoring progress, interrogating results, and making data-driven adjustments to keep Noble on course and on pace to achieve our ambitious strategic objectives
Uphold Noble’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by ensuring these principles are integrated into decision-making, policies, and practices in ways that best serve our diverse community of students and staff
Manage the following directors and functions:
The Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships who strengthens the college- to-career transition by providing alumni and students with the experiences, skills, and networks needed to launch into meaningful, high-quality careers— including pathways within Noble. Additionally, the Senior Director leads cross-functional partnership strategy, aligning the college team’s efforts to maximize the impact of external stakeholders on student outcomes
The Senior Director of College Analytics and Insights who is responsible for the production, dissemination, and maintenance of key data analytic products that support Noble's college counseling, alumni counseling, Summer of a Lifetime, and Alumni Careers functional areas. This also includes support and coaching of campus leaders towards reaching major college goals in the Six Commitments. Additionally, the Sr. Director leads the Alumni Supports team strengthening HS-to-College transition to support college matriculation, retention and persistence through coaching, resource connection, and strategic partnerships
The Senior Director of College Counseling who sets the foundation for Noble’s college strategy by directing staff to guide students to make informed, future-oriented decisions through comprehensive college counseling, aligned curriculum, career exploration, and inclusive supports
The Executive Director of Summer of a Lifetime who provides and funds transformative pre-college experiences that expand students’ aspirations, readiness, and access through strategic exposure, collaboration, and partnerships
Remain current with the latest trends and research on college completion to ensure Noble has the right policies and approaches to meet strategic goals
Share knowledge and expertise across Noble on topics relating to college completion and career success; this includes advising principals and other seniors leaders, and presenting to large and small groups of Noble staff
Represent Noble in the local and national community of funders and practitioners focused on the goal of helping first-generation college students succeed in college and life
Represent Noble with external stakeholders - including board members, Chicago Public Schools leadership, policymakers, donors, and community leaders - by leveraging exceptional communication, relationship-building, and strategic influence skills to advance the mission and strengthen strategic partnerships
Qualification
Required
An unwavering commitment to Noble's theory of change and mission to prepare students for college success, with a firm belief in the potential of every student
A proven record of executive leadership and measurable results in alignment to the Chief College Officer's core functions
Strong embodiment of Noble's core values: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion; Follow-Through; Humility & Self-Awareness; Respect; and Results
Demonstrated success aligned with Noble's leadership & management frameworks, including the ability to manage high-performing leaders in a data-driven, results-oriented environment
Data-driven decision-making - skill in analyzing and applying data to identify trends, inform strategy, and drive continuous improvement
The ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively, and build trust with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders including: Noble leaders, students, staff, families, government officials, board members, community members, and donors
The capacity to sustain excellence, and drive strategic innovation, while leading large, complex functions, navigating challenges with clarity, urgency, and decisiveness
Exceptional communication skills - able to write with clarity and impact, speak persuasively to large groups, and present effectively to diverse audiences, from students and staff to board members and external partners
Bachelor's degree required; strong preference for an advanced degree in education, organizational leadership, or a related field
At least four years of senior leadership in the education sector, including substantial experience in a 6-12 school setting
Proven record of leading large, complex teams to achieve ambitious goals in a multi-site organization
Benefits
Employee benefits are thoughtfully designed to support us in this ambition.
Company
Noble Schools
Noble Schools is an open enrollment, public charter network of high schools and middle schools serving students throughout Chicago.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Darko N. Šimunović
Chief Operating Officer
Aidé Acosta, Ph.D.
Chief College Officer
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