Manager of School Strategy

At YES Prep, we are dedicated to creating pathways to extraordinary opportunities for our students and their families. We offer best-in-class development, competitive compensation, and recognition for your impact. Join us to grow as an authentic leader in an equity-driven, team-oriented culture.

Our Impact at a Glance

• 19,500 Students
• 2,300 Team Members
• 15 Secondary Campuses
• 9 Elementary Campuses
• 92% Students Qualifying for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch
• 96% Hispanic & African-American Students
• 90% Students Accepted to a 4-Year University
• 88% First-Generation College Students
• Ranked in the Top 100 High Schools in the Nation by U.S. News & World Report

Serving the students of Houston, Texas—one of the largest cities in the U.S.—we are rapidly growing and committed to creating life-changing opportunities for over 23,000 students by 2025.

The Opportunity

We seek a dynamic Manager of School Strategy with diverse experiences to help realize our mission. As part of the YES Prep team, you will drive results, create pathways to opportunity for our students, and eliminate educational inequities to advance social justice.

Key Responsibilities

Data Analysis and Support

• Collaborate with Program Success teams for Elementary and Secondary education to enhance school data strategy.
• Partner with the Managing Director of School Strategy to implement and execute data initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
• Create and manage robust data analysis structures to ensure access to critical data and trends for Schools team members.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel and Power BI for data visualization and tracking tools that support campuses and individual staff needs.
• Maintain data integrity and oversee data analysis projects to support school and campus leaders.

Staff Training and Support

• Assist the Managing Director of School Strategy in executing training and development around accountability and data strategy for Home Office and Campus leaders.
• Provide training for Schools and campus leaders to analyze data and create action plans.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and collaborate with various teams to align efforts with campus and organizational goals.

Data Management & Compliance

• Develop and implement campus goals in collaboration with the Managing Director of School Strategy.
• Create and maintain data tracking tools using Excel and Power BI to monitor progress toward goals.

Project Management

• Lead and manage strategic projects and initiatives as directed by the Managing Director of School Strategy.
• Monitor and support PK-12 projects and initiatives, including summer student programming and grade transitions.
• Develop the Campus Needs Assessment and Campus Improvement Plan process in collaboration with compliance and Schools Team members.

The Person We Seek

We value staff with diverse backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Successful employees demonstrate the following traits:

• Passion for the mission
• Drive for results
• Care for students
• Resilience

Qualifications

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• 5 years of teaching experience and leadership.
• Proven ability to analyze data using Excel and Power BI.
• Advanced project management skills and experience.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusivity, and anti-racism.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Nice to Haves:

• School leadership experience.
• Data Analysis training certificates.
• Project Manager certification.
• Experience in campus-based roles.

Perks and Benefits

• Compensation: Exempt, salaried position; offers commensurate with experience.
• Health and Supplemental Insurance: $0 monthly medical option with $600 towards a Health Savings Account, plus a variety of supplemental benefits.
• Retirement Plans: Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and a 457b Retirement Plan.
• Paid Time Off: 15 days of Paid Time Off in addition to system closures during the academic calendar.
• Paid Leave Programming: 100% paid leave for medical needs based on eligibility and tenure.
• Professional Development: Investment in developing leaders through high-quality programs and ongoing professional development.
• Award-Winning Culture: Recognized as Houston’s Best Place To Work multiple times.

Commitment to Equity & Diversity

YES Prep strives to recruit a diverse team of leaders, believing in the transformative academic and social benefits for students when their teachers and leaders reflect diverse backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.