Student Talent Manager

Uncommon New York City Charter Schools • Brooklyn, NY

25d

About The Position

The Student Talent Manager (STM) leads the execution and management of co-curricular and out-of-school programs that help students discover and pursue their passions. The STM serves as the instructional and operational leader of Projects, overseeing planning, launch, and quality monitoring. The role reports directly to the school’s Academy Leader (AL).

The STM provides instructional leadership across projects, manages external project leaders and partner relationships, supports teachers and student leaders, and oversees the operational, financial, communications, materials, and event needs of Student Talent initiatives. The position also includes stewardship and full ownership of the grant supporting these initiatives.

Requirements

• Passionate commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools.
• Experience overseeing large projects from planning through execution, with direct accountability for results involving multiple stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial, creative, and ambitious mindset, with willingness to take bold action to improve programming quality.
• Ability to influence and drive change across stakeholders by managing relationships and holding others accountable.
• Ability to set clear expectations, identify performance gaps, and problem-solve improvements with stakeholders.
• Effective verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills with teammates, teachers, students, parents, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor amid competing demands and external pressures.
• Strong digital literacy, including database management, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), and Google Suite.
• Strong time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• At least 2 years of instructional or K-12 operational experience.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing others.

Responsibilities

• Lead instructional quality across all projects through ongoing data collection and regular feedback, including real-time, batch, and individual feedback.
• Directly manage external project leaders, including hiring, onboarding, training, professional development, growth, and coaching instructional quality.
• Manage relationships with external partners leading projects, internships, and summer programs to ensure high-quality student experiences.
• Influence and support teachers who lead or support projects.
• Support student leaders and faculty advisors in planning and facilitating projects.
• Manage logistics for competitive clubs attending tournaments.
• Own and steward the grant supporting Student Talent initiatives, including preparing budget proposals, managing the budget, maintaining student data records, and hosting site visits.
• Handle internal and external communications, including media press releases, about Student Talent wins and successes.
• Ensure projects have high-quality materials and manage their safe storage and inventory.
• Plan, organize, and lead the management of two to three whole-school Student Talent events, such as a project showcase or pop-up restaurant.
• Create systems aligned with school operations to manage the day-to-day operations of projects.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including sick time and paid holidays, and approximately 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
• Extensive training and development.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts, dependent care flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.
• 403(b) retirement savings program with employer match.
• Paid leave of absence options, including parental, medical, and disability leave.
• Mental health and counseling support and wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level