Organization Name: Breakthrough Cincinnati

Organization Name: Breakthrough Cincinnati

Position/Title: Executive Director

Status: Full-Time

Position Summary

BTC is currently seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual to serve as Executive Director (ED). The ED will be responsible for 1) maintaining the quality of BTC’s summer programming at Cincinnati Country Day School (BTC – CCDS) and 2) overseeing the continuing expansion of BTC’s second program site at the University of Cincinnati (BTC – UC). During the summer of 2017, BTC will serve approximately 200 highly motivated middle school students. The ED will manage approximately 65 employees across BTC’s two program sites at CCDS and UC. During the academic year, the ED will manage two or more full-time employees and part-time staff members as needed.

The ED must possess strong skills in strategy development and operational management. Additionally, the ED must have the ability to attend to, and execute on, myriad details simultaneously. The ED’s primary responsibilities include 1) developing and maintaining current relationships with BTC’s community partners and donors, 2) cultivating new programmatic partnerships and collaborations, 3) establishing new sources of funding to sustain BTC’s rapid organizational expansion, and 4) ensuring that program operations continue successfully to support BTC students and Teaching Fellows in the service of the organization’s dual mission.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Development/Advancement (50%)

·  Lead all development/advancement efforts to support annual operating budget of $600,000 or more

·  Write all grant applications for foundation funding

·  Expand BTC’s individual donor base

·  Conduct BTC’s Annual Fund campaign

·  Identify and secure corporate sponsorships

Program Management (20%)

·  Provide strategic organizational leadership and daily tactical management for the entire organization

·  Manage summer staff (between May and August) composed of 65 individuals or more

·  Manage at least two direct reports/full-time staff members year-round

·  Manage part-time staff members as needed year-round

·  Implement responsible human resources management practices

·  Establish clear guidelines for hiring and dismissing year-round and summer staff

·  Make human resources decisions that reflect the best interest(s) of BTC’s students and families

Staff, Board, and Community Relationship Management (20%)

·  Embody and sustain BTC’s culture; ensuring that the voice of the students served are heard

·  Ensure all organizational decisions and activities align with BTC’s mission

·  Develop strong working relationships with members of BTC’s Board of Trustees

·  Work with members of the Board to develop and implement strategic plan(s)

·  Work with members of the Board to ensure the organization’s financial and programmatic sustainability

·  Schedule and facilitate Board and Committee meetings

·  Provide new hires with thorough onboarding processes

·  Encourage and support the ongoing professional development of BTC staff

·  Maintain and deepen relationships with BTC’s key programmatic stakeholders and financial investors

·  Establish visible and active presence in the Cincinnati community

Program Administration (10%)

·  Manage all details and logistics related to BTC’s finances

o  Create, and secure Board’s approval of, a balanced organizational budget annually

o  Provide Board with monthly budget reports that include year-to-date financial updates

·  Increase awareness of BTC as an organizational “brand”

o  Collaborate with consultants to ensure that BTC’s website is up-to-date and user-friendly

o  Work with staff to generate content for BTC’s social media outlets

o  Take the lead on the creation and completion of BTC’s Annual Report

o  Seek opportunities for media coverage of BTC’s work

Qualifications:

·  Passionate commitment to BTC’s mission and dedicated to educational equity

·  Successful track record leading in entrepreneurial environments and holding positions of increasing responsibility

·  Proven ability to inspire, motivate, develop, and retain high-performing team members

·  Demonstrated fundraising and budget management experience supported by accompanying objective outcomes

·  Exceptional written and oral communication skills, which allow for the conceptualization and description of BTC’s funding needs to multiple and diverse audiences

·  Familiarity with current trends in educational and program evaluation methods; a willingness to gather and analyze data with the goal of continual improvement; attention to, and understanding of, data and outcomes as vital components of BTC’s fundraising success

·  Ability to work in highly flexible and fluid professional/work settings; ability to adjust quickly to shifting priorities, work on multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines

·  Ability to maintain professional demeanor and judgement in all situations

·  MA or equivalent work experience required

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume to Amy Hanson at by Friday, April 14. Include “Executive Director” in the subject line of your email.

About Breakthrough Cincinnati

Breakthrough Cincinnati (BTC) is a four-year, tuition-free, out-of-school time (OST) academic program. BTC’s dual mission is to 1) provide rigorous, college-preparatory educational enrichment opportunities to highly motivated middle and high school students from underserved/underrepresented communities, and 2) inspire and train undergraduate college students to become the next generation of teachers and educational leaders.

Statement of Equal Employment Opportunities

BTC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, BTC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.