Associate, Executive Leadership & Learning

The Associate, Executive Leadership & Learning (ELL) plays an integral role in the ELL team’s operations and success by providing critical administrative support.  The strongest candidates will possess the qualities and mindsets below -

• You love details. You notice things that other people don’t. You approach each task you lead with an eagle-eye toward details and anticipate every step and possible misstep in the process. It makes you incredibly happy when things fit together just right and projects and plans have been laid-out down to the last detail. Secretly, there’s something you love about vetting a dataset or proofreading a final document – you love catching and righting those small, but in your mind, critical points.
• You make things happen. You don't get overwhelmed easily and take personal responsibility for the success of your work whether it requires managing back-end processes, engaging with a team, or setting up others to execute effectively. You take pride in your integrity and follow-through on tasks. People would describe you as dependable and driven; they know when they ask you to do something, it’s as good as done.
• You’re a self-driven learner. You consistently seek feedback from diverse sources to learn and improve; you drive your professional development with purpose and focus on outcomes; and you have a knack for devising, implementing, and investing others in systems that improve individual and team performance. Reflecting on your work and strengthening your approach based on your reflections is second-nature to you.
• You’re a great communicator. You value precision and clarity in language. Whatever the medium, when people receive a message from you they are crystal-clear on the purpose and any requested action. They feel respected and that their time was well-spent.
• You know policies like the back of your hand. You understand the importance of policies and procedures, and you take time to fully internalize them. You care about being a steward of our organization’s resources and you work to ensure that we stretch the Teach For America dollar as efficiently as possible, taking advantage of all discounts and corporate partnerships. You care about the way we spend our money and adhere to policies because you understand the stakes involved when we spend money that’s been fundraised by our colleagues.
• You’re a logistics master. You have superior logistics skills. You think ahead about what will be needed and strategize or make adjustments accordingly. Whether it be housing, dining, transportation or an unknown variable, you have lined up the necessary supports and resources well in advance and everyone involved in something you’re planning knows where to be, by when, and what the back-up plan is, just in case.
• You’re a jack of all trades. You’re flexible. You know a little bit about a lot of things and if you don’t know, you’re quick to learn. You're willing to help out wherever needed and thrive in a face-paced, entrepreneurial environment. You are a resourceful, results-oriented team player with a positive “can do” attitude and a sense of humor. You are skilled at managing complexity and adjust course easily and quickly when things fall off-track. You’re not thrown off by feedback (in fact, you thrive on it) and are able to incorporate and turn it around quickly.
• You’re a people person. You forge strong, trusting relationships with diverse groups of people. You’re empathetic and intuitive; you often know what people need or want before they do. You’re socially flexible and know how to attune and calibrate your interactional style depending on the environment, audience, or context. You are fueled by collaborating and working to make others efficient and effective. You know when a healthy dose of humor is called for. People really like you, and you really like them.