Managing Director of Growth

Here’s what you need to know:KIPP TEAM and Family is driving towards operating 40+ schools by 2033, serving 24,000 students. The Managing Director of Growth will play an integral role in this endeavor and will support KIPP’s growth to new regions as well as expansion in existing cities. The Managing Director will be responsible for all elements of a successful launch, including exploring new geographies for growth, conducting due diligence on potential geographies, fundraising, community support-building, future campus site selection and acquisition, and resource creation. The director will lead this work in new communities prior to the hire of a regional leadership team, and will then work alongside the new leadership team as a partner to seamlessly transfer relationships and momentum.The starting salary range for this role is $175,000-225,000.  Starting salary offers will be based on years of experience in a similar role.  This is a hybrid role that will require in-person time in our schools and regions, as well as extensive travel (20-50%).Here’s what you’ll be doing:Lead growth efforts for expansion to new regions in New Jersey and Florida:Conduct due diligence analysis on all potential new geographies to enable informed decisions on which to pursueDevelop and execute plans for expansionProject manage all aspects of growth plan for each new regionWork with internal teams to provide the necessary support to ensure a smooth launchLead efforts to secure operating agreements in each new regionWork with finance team to build feasible long-term financial models for each regionWork with real estate team to identify and vet new sites for school facilitiesShepherd internal process to secure approvals for growth; present to board of directors as necessaryLead external advancement efforts to secure funding and build relationships to support growth:Identify local and community stakeholders and build a coalition of supportIdentify potential board members and lead process to vet and court them to join local boardsIdentify potential philanthropic opportunities to support launch to each new regionWork with development team to secure necessary funding for growth to each regionWork with MarComm team to prepare pitch decks for external audiencesNurture local relationships and ensure a smooth hand-off to regional leaders once they come on boardActively engage as a leader at KIPP:Serve as a member of the Co-President’s leadership team Work closely with senior leaders to ensure collaboration across teams