[YEP-DC] Job at The Achievement Network: Network Operations Associate, DC

The Achievement Network

Position: Network Operations Associate

 Location: Washington, DC

Position is available immediately

 

 

Organizational Overview:

Top performing low-income schools across the country are demonstrating that the achievement gap can be closed. One common practice in these schools is how they effectively use student achievement data to identify gaps in student learning and then relentlessly target their teaching to catch up students who are falling behind.  Founded in Boston in 2005, The Achievement Network (ANet), an entrepreneurial non-profit organization on the cutting edge of the education reform movement, is designed to help schools achieve excellence and dramatically improve student achievement.   ANet has been the recipient of the prestigious Investing In Innovation (I3) grant from the federal government; was awarded the New Schools Venture Fund "Organization of the Year" in 2011; and is a partner in the 100Kin10 movement, which seeks to recruit, prepare, and retain 100,000 science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teachers in 10 years.

 

ANet's comprehensive solution builds partner schools' capacity to use data effectively in their schools and increase student achievement. There are three major components that make up ANet's partnership with schools.  First, we provide standards-aligned quarterly assessments and user-friendly data reports to determine which standards students are mastering and which standards students are struggling to comprehend. Second, ANet provides intensive coaching to help schools use the data effectively to action plan and re-teach concepts students have not yet mastered.  And third, ANet facilitates a peer network of leaders and teachers for best practice sharing and collaboration to accelerate improvement in schools across the network.

 

ANet currently serves over 250 charter and district schools educating 70,000 students in Massachusetts, Washington, D.C., New Orleans, Newark, Chicago, Tennessee, and New York City.  ANet schools have increased the percentage of their students reaching proficiency on state year-end summative tests; these outcomes outpace gains made by the states in which we work, often by twice as much.

 

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Network Operations Associate.  The Associate will have multiple responsibilities in supporting the Executive Director, Directors of School Support, and the over 70 partner schools in the Washington, DC Network.  The Associate will lead the coordination of Network Events that bring school leaders from our partner schools together to share and expand their learning.  He or she will support the coaching process by preparing materials, reports, and analysis on student performance.  In addition, the Associate will manage the logistical operations of the Washington, DC Network office, such as calendar management, supply procurement, and budget and expense tracking.  This position reports to the Executive Director, Washington, DC Network.

 

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented and motivated by having an impact on closing the achievement gap. 

 

 

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Organize all details for network professional development events, including but not limited to securing contracts for presenters and space, preparing materials, setting up event space, and other details to create outstanding events   
• Work with ANet's Network Support and Analysis Team in Boston and our Washington, DC Network partner schools to coordinate logistics for the effective administration of interim assessments (which are at the heart of the ANet coaching process)
• Lead special projects and data analysis tasks, including comparing schools' performance within a network and tracking progress across a network towards student achievement goals (Note: While an interest in research and evaluation is encouraged, the responsibilities of the position do not require any technical proficiency in or experience with qualitative/quantitative research.)   
• Build capacity of school and district leaders to administer assessments and maintain student information in onsite trainings and through online training resources, phone calls, and email communications (Note: The majority of the work for this position is in the Washington, DC office and not in the schools themselves.)  
• Manage office operations including calendar coordination, meeting preparation, budget & expense tracking, contracts, and supplies and materials procurement 
• Collect and compile feedback and data from coaches regarding effective implementation of the ANet data cycle at member schools  

 

Required Skills and Characteristics:

In order to be successful in this role, ideal candidates should demonstrate the following:

• Belief in The Achievement Network's mission and strategy: Embracing assessments and data as meaningful tools for raising student achievement, professional development as a critical lever in improving school achievement, and network collaboration as a powerful means of spreading best practices across schools
• Exceptional attention to detail with a deadline- and solution-oriented approach to work
• Proactive and motivated, including an ability to take initiative and to seek out professional development opportunities
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with ANet team members and occasionally school staff in a variety of contexts; strong writing skills required
• Highly flexible with a desire to work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced workplace; must be a strong team player with a positive customer service attitude.
• Analytical skills and technical proficiency with MS Office required

 

 

Experience and Educational Background:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Experience running active office environments and/or conducting educational data analysis preferred

 

 

Benefits and Compensation:

Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience and qualifications.  We also offer a comprehensive benefits plan.

 

The Achievement Network is committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization.  We are an equal opportunity employer and seek individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds to apply to this position.

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