Director of Student Experience

Overview

Director Of Student Experience. Join a dedicated team that fosters autonomy and creativity, while receiving a competitive salary, opportunities for career and personal growth, and the gratification that comes from creating positive multi-generational change.

As the Director of Student Experience at Ednovate, you will shape and support our approach to student belonging and engagement. You will play a critical role in ensuring high quality student services, programming and advisory across the network by supervising the Senior Manager of Athletics and Senior Manager of Positive Multi general Change (PMC), coaching Assistant Principals of Student Services (APSS), and managing network wide initiatives that elevate the student experience.

This role is an exciting opportunity for a results driven instruction and culture leader to create joyful, affirming, and connected learning environments that empower students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. This is a full time exempt role reporting to the Senior Director of Academics.

• Coach and develop staff. Supervise and build the capacity of the Senior Manager of Athletics and Senior Manager of PMC to drive student outcomes through programming and school staff support. Coach the Assistant Principals of Student Services (APSS), building their capacity to lead student culture, support, and engagement on their campuses. Lead the APSS cohort and facilitate collaborative communities of practice sessions that align APSS leaders across the network, ensuring coherence and growth in student services.
• Drive a strong advisory program across schools. Drive high quality implementation of the advisory program through program development, training, and coaching. Ensure that all schools are executing a consistent, high impact advisory program that builds relationships, identity, student purpose, and social emotional learning.
• Advance student engagement and belonging. Lead initiatives and programs that promote joy, inclusion, and a deep sense of belonging for all students, with an emphasis on equity and student voice. Design and manage student programming. Oversee network wide student experiences—including events, campaigns, and celebrations—that build school pride and community. Partner closely with the Wellness and External Impact teams to align services and supports that meet the holistic needs of students.

• Mission-driven professional passionate about increasing college attainment for historically under-represented students
• Social justice champion committed to promoting educational opportunity for all students and families
• Entrepreneurial spirit who thrives in a workplace characterized by autonomy, flexibility, transparency and accountability
• Collaborative team player who works well with others from diverse backgrounds, uplifts and celebrates our teammates and engages in healthy debate and feedback to get the best results for students and families
• Resourceful, persistent learner with a growth mindset, constantly seeking to “find a way or make one” to master your craft and improve results.

• Bachelor degree, required. Masters degree in education, educational leadership or social work, preferred
• 2+ years of school leadership experience with a strong track record of improving student outcomes in academics, culture, and engagement, required
• 4+ years of classroom teaching experience with a strong track record of improving student outcomes in academics, culture, and engagement, required
• A California Administrative Credential, Single Subject Teaching Credential or Out of State Teaching Credential, strongly preferred

• A competitive and transparent salary ($125,, depending on background and experience)
• Medical, dental and vision coverage - including a fully-paid medical and dental option for employees and their families - and flexible spending account options
• Paid family leave, short-term disability and life insurance benefits
• Fitness and entertainment discounts
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 403b retirement savings plan, with company match
• A place to grow, learn and be a part of…