Dream Charter School-posted 15 days ago
$125,000 - $140,000/Yr
Full-time • Director
New York, NY
101-250 employees
Educational Services

Originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of seven PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs. Through our commitment to rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness, we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom. We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools-growing our organization's impact and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more, visit wearedream.org. DREAM seeks a strategic and execution-driven leader to translate organizational priorities into action as Director of Strategy Operations. Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, the Director will serve as an operational anchor for strategy execution-managing critical leadership operations, ensuring effective execution of strategic priorities, and coordinating cross-functional projects. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in detail-rich, fast-paced environments; who can manage complex logistics and translate ideas into action; and who takes satisfaction in ensuring high-quality, timely delivery of organizational priorities.

  • Leadership Communications: Plan and prepare materials such as agendas, slide decks, and briefing books for internal and external meetings or presentations (including leadership and board meetings); ensure materials are visually appealing, clear, persuasive, and timely, conducting quantitative and qualitative research and analysis as needed.
  • Project Management: Partner with organizational leaders to design, operationalize, and manage high-priority cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment, timely execution, and excellence in delivery.
  • Artificial Intelligence Pilots: Support the AI strategy workstream by managing pilots, tracking milestones, synthesizing research, and creating clear communications and presentations for leadership.
  • Organizational Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements that strengthen organizational coordination, meeting effectiveness, and strategic follow - through.
  • Event Coordination: Support with logistics for specific events and meetings at the direction of the Chief Strategy Officer.
  • Bachelor's degree required, master's degree a plus;
  • At least 5 years of relevant professional work experience required;
  • Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects from planning through execution, with exceptional project management and coordination skills;
  • Skilled in creating high-impact slide decks and executive-level materials;
  • Proficiency with Google Sheets and Google Slides required;
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with excellent judgment, proactive follow-through, and a track record of completing work with precision and care;
  • Collaborative and solution-oriented; adept at working across teams, navigating ambiguity, and driving clarity and progress;
  • Fast learner with intellectual curiosity but willing to own operational detail rather than just high-level vision;
  • Comfortable in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment; adaptable, proactive, and resilient under pressure.
  • Flexible Medical Health Plans, subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner and children;
  • The ability to select between a variety of medical plans according to what best suits the employee's needs;
  • Dental and vision plans;
  • Disability benefits;
  • Life insurance;
  • Up to 12 weeks fully paid of Parental Leave;
  • Flexible spending account options;
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits (parking and transit);
  • Fitness and entertainment discounts;
  • A variety of support through our employee assistance program (EAP);
  • A 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching up to 4% after one year of employment;
  • Access to a professional development fund;
  • Referral bonuses;
  • All full-time Network Support Team employees are eligible for approximately 48 days off throughout the year including holidays, sick days, personal days and summer Fridays;
  • Benefits are subject to change.
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