Manager/Associate Director of Strategic Impact
About The Position
Zeta is seeking a Manager or Associate Director of Strategic Impact to join their team. This role is crucial for driving the organization's mission of providing excellent, equitable education. The position involves identifying, designing, and executing high-impact projects, building scalable systems and processes, and partnering with various teams to strengthen outcomes. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a proven ability to drive results in a fast-paced environment, take initiative, and solve complex problems. Zeta operates multiple schools and plans to expand, making this a dynamic role within a growing organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5-10+ years of experience in fast-paced, high-performance environments
- Proven record of owning work end-to-end
- Proven ability to drive results in ambiguity
- Proven ability to take initiative to solve complex, high-priority problems
- Permanent authorization to work in the U.S.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the CEO, COO, and Director of Strategic Impact to identify, design, and execute high-impact projects across the Strategic Impact team and broader organization to enable Zeta’s rapid growth
- Build and codify systems, processes, and structures that improve how teams operate and enable Zeta to scale effectively
- Serve as a strategic partner to teams across the organization, starting with the Family Outreach & Enrollment team, diagnosing challenges, designing solutions, and driving initiatives that strengthen outcomes
- Drive cross-functional work across teams with extreme ownership, ensuring alignment and strong execution on initiatives that cut across multiple parts of the organization
- Take on new and evolving priorities as the organization grows, stepping into critical work and ensuring it is executed at a high level
- Wear multiple hats as a part of a lean scale-up team, supporting the work of others on the team and taking on new projects and tasks as needed
Benefits
- Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible medical purchases and commuter expenses
- 403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions
- Competitive compensation
- Monthly stipend for wellness and lifestyle expenses
- 4 live therapy sessions per month through Talkspace
- Free Headspace subscription
- MacBook Air
- Specified monthly reimbursement for use of mobile phone
- Fully stocked teacher workrooms with favorite snacks and Nespresso machine
- Zeta swag, team outings, and NYC's finest sweet treats
- Books for professional development
- Clear pathway to professional growth
- Consistent feedback and support from managers and teammates
- Community Circle practice to build and strengthen our sense of team
- Interactive Mindfulness and DEIJ programming
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
