KIPP NYC Chief Executive Officer

What You'll DoAs CEO, you will define and lead the strategic vision, guiding the team toward ambitious academic, operational, and cultural goals while ensuring unity across KIPP NYC's schools and alignment with the national KIPP network. You'll lead a high-performing Senior Leadership Team (SLT), oversee a $200M+ budget, and serve as the chief advocate and fundraiser, cultivating relationships with donors, policymakers, and community leaders to secure vital funding needed to drive systemic change. Most importantly, you'll champion student success, ensuring every KIPPster thrives.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Vision and Excellence in ExecutionAdvance KIPP NYC's long-term strategic vision to drive exceptional student outcomes and expand organizational impactSet ambitious academic, operational, and cultural goals, translating them into adaptive long- and short-term strategiesEnsure alignment across the organization—including the board, school leaders, staff, and central team—around core values, goals, plans, and budgetsDrive focus and prioritization across our network of schools while also respecting the unique needs of individual schools and communitiesDrive innovation in educational practices, school management, and operational efficiency to enhance student and staff successAlign with the national One KIPP network, ensuring consistency on key national strategiesOrganizational and Team LeadershipBuild and maintain a shared organizational vision that inspires and unifies KIPP NYC's schools, students, families, and stakeholdersLead and develop a high-performing Senior Leadership Team (SLT), fostering collaboration, professional growth, and a culture of continuous improvementEnsure operational excellence, long-term financial sustainability, and accountability to performance metrics to achieve all organizational goalsModel equitable leadership practices and champion efforts to actively disrupt systemic inequities to attract, retain, and support diverse talent while fostering an inclusive cultureOversee the effective stewardship of an annual budget exceeding $200 million, ensuring fiscal sustainability and operational excellencePartner closely with the Board of Directors to ensure effective governance and alignment with KIPP NYC's mission and visionFundraising and External RelationsServe as KIPP NYC's chief advocate and spokesperson, elevating the organization's visibility and influence locally and nationallyCultivate relationships with donors, policymakers, and community leaders to secure and diversify revenue streamsLead efforts to meet or exceed annual fundraising goals, leveraging public and private funding opportunitiesBuild coalitions with local and state policymakers, educational leaders, and other stakeholders to drive systemic change in public educationStudent and Community ImpactChampion a student-centered approach that simultaneously prioritizes joy, excellence, equity, and access in education for all KIPPstersFoster authentic relationships with students, families, and communities, amplifying their voices in decision-making processesAdvance policies and practices that eliminate barriers to success for historically underserved students