80 Best executive coach Jobs in Elizabeth, New Jersey (June 2026)

Managing Director of Student Experiences and Pathways

4 days ago

Newark

Job Description:\n\nCompany Description About KIPP Team and Family KIPP TEAM & Family is our network office that includes support teams - such as Leadership Development, Recruitment, Advocacy, Facilities, Finance, HR and more - dedicated to empowering our schools and ensuring the success of KIPP students throughout New Jersey and Miami. Our schools are part of the nationally recognized “Knowledge Is Power Program” network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students for success in college and in life in our schools located in Newark, NJ, Camden,NJ, Paterson, NJ, and Miami, FL.Job Description The Managing Director of Student Experiences and Educational Pathways will lead the development of innovative educational pathways for students who are not finding success in traditional school settings, including Home Instruction and alternative education programs. This role will design and execute a strategic vision centered on providing high-quality, individualized learning experiences that foster student engagement, academic achievement, and long-term success. In addition, the Managing Director will coordinate comprehensive wraparound services by partnering with families, schools, and community organizations to address students’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs through a holistic and student-centered approach. The Managing Director of Student Experience and Pathways will work in close partnership with the Chief Equity Strategist to embody the values outlined in our Heartbeat and ensure that all students across KIPP TEAM and Family Schools have access to joyful, affirming, and responsive learning communities that support both their individual growth and collective futures as leaders in their chosen fields. Together, the Chief Equity Strategist and Managing Director will co-lead the team of Directors of Student Experiences, in strong alignment with the School Management and Teaching & Learning teams, to advance our commitment to being the “most kid-focused” organization. Through strategic collaboration, they will define, align, and drive key initiatives that strengthen school culture and climate, elevate the student experience, and ensure equitable outcomes for all students. The Managing Director of Student Experiences and Pathways will also drive strategic planning and continuous improvement efforts informed by key culture and student experience data, research, stakeholder feedback, and best practices. Through leadership development, coaching, and collaborative problem-solving, this role will empower Directors of Student Experiences and other leaders to support schools in building equitable, inclusive, and aligned cultures that promote strong outcomes for all students and TEAMmates. Strategic Vision and Organizational Leadership Develop and articulate a comprehensive vision for alternative student pathways that ensure all students have access to meaningful, high-quality educational experiences beyond the traditional school setting.Design, implement, and oversee strategic programs and supports for students experiencing challenges in traditional environments, including Home Instruction and future alternative education programs.Collaborate with school leaders, counselors, families, and community partners to create individualized pathways that promote student engagement, academic progress, and postsecondary readiness.Lead the development and execution of systems, processes, and interventions that improve outcomes for students requiring nontraditional educational placements and supports.Monitor program effectiveness through data analysis, stakeholder feedback, and continuous improvement practices to ensure equitable access and successful student outcomes. Co-Leadership, Development, and Management of Directors of Student Experiences Co-lead and co-manage a team of Directors of Student Experiences to advance the organization’s culture vision and ensure alignment of student experience initiatives across schools.Co-develop leadership capacity within the team by providing coaching, professional development, and ongoing support to strengthen culture systems and student-centered practices.Collaborate with School Management and Teaching & Learning teams to co-design and implement strategies that improve school culture, student engagement, and overall student experience outcomes.Monitor and analyze key culture and student experience data with DSE’s, regional and school leaders to identify trends, assess progress, and drive continuous improvement.Create and support the execution of development plans for Assistant Principals of Culture to ensure schools remain aligned to organizational culture goals and expectations. Student Experience Strategy, Systems ImplementationLead the development and implementation of a comprehensive student experience strategy in partnership with School Management, Regional Operation Leaders, Teaching & Learning, Special Education, Social Work, and other cross-functional teams to foster a culture grounded in access, growth, and achievement for all students.Set, drive, and continuously refine organization-wide student experience priorities and initiatives across all regions, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission, culture vision, and strategic goals.Provide strategic leadership to bridge teaching, learning and student experience practices by leveraging data, research, and stakeholder feedback to improve school culture, student engagement, and equitable outcomes.Partner with regional and organizational leaders to establish and monitor student experience goals, ensuring consistent implementation, accountability, and continuous improvement across schools and regions.Co-lead the development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of the School Community Handbook to establish clear expectations, aligned systems, and best practices for school-based culture and student support structures.Collaborate with Finance and executive leadership teams to identify, prioritize, and allocate budgetary resources necessary to effectively execute and sustain student experience initiatives across the organization. School Culture and Climate AdvancementLead and advance the organization-wide vision and philosophy for student culture, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission, values, and commitment to equitable, joyful, and affirming learning environments.Design, develop, and drive the implementation of comprehensive school culture systems and strategies across schools and regions, while leading change management efforts that strengthen consistency, effectiveness, and alignment in student experience practices.Establish systems to assess, monitor, and communicate key school culture and student experience data trends, using insights to evaluate progress toward organizational goals and inform strategic decision-making.Partner with school and regional culture leaders to analyze data tied to key student experience milestones, identify root causes and areas for growth, and develop actionable recommendations that improve systems, processes, and student outcomes. Coaching, Leadership Development, and Professional LearningLead the strategic development and continuous improvement of the APC cohort by designing leadership development structures that build capacity, strengthen student centered leadership, and align with organizational priorities.Design and execute high impact professional development aligned to organizational culture goals and strategic priorities, ensuring school based leaders are equipped with the skills, tools, and mindsets needed to drive strong student experiences and outcomes.Partner with regional leadership teams to analyze data, identify emerging trends and challenges, and develop responsive strategies that address the evolving needs of leaders, schools, and students.Provide coaching and support to school based leaders through school walkthroughs, observation of O3s and culture team meetings, and ongoing feedback cycles that elevate best practices, strengthen systems, and improve implementation fidelity.Support schools in achieving measurable improvements in student experience and culture outcomes by facilitating targeted coaching, strategic planning, and problem-solving sessions tailored to individual school needs and performance data. Oversight and Continuous Improvement of Home Instruction Provide strategic oversight and continuous improvement for the Home Instruction program by ensuring high-quality instruction, consistent academic support, and the integration of social-emotional learning (SEL) practices that promote student engagement, well-being, and growth.Design and lead professional development, coaching, and support systems for Home Instructors to strengthen instructional effectiveness, foster student-centered learning environments, and ensure alignment with organizational expectations and best practices.Partner with school-based leaders to ensure students eligible for Home Instruction are assigned qualified instructors in accordance with all compliance requirements, timelines, and district/state regulations.Review data and conduct accountability checks to ensure Home Instruction aligns with vision and expectations. Student Culture and Discipline Compliance ManagementProvide strategic oversight of Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) investigations, reporting, and data management to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with all state and federal regulations, while driving corrective action plans to address identified gaps or trends.Partner with school and regional leadership, including Operations, School Leaders, Heads of Schools, and Executive Leadership, to provide crisis response support, risk mitigation strategies, and guidance related to student culture and compliance matters.Lead cross-functional collaboration with internal stakeholders to strengthen systems for data collection, investigation documentation, and state reporting processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant submission practices.Establish and implement continuous improvement strategies for culture-related data systems and processes, including staff training, quality assurance measures, and operational protocols that improve efficiency, consistency, and accountability.Monitor and analyze suspension and student discipline data in partnership with Assistant Principals of Culture and school leaders to identify trends, ensure compliance with federal and state laws, and drive targeted interventions that promote equitable student outcomes and positive school culture. As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above essential duties and responsibilities.Qualifications Required Education and ExperienceBachelor’s DegreeMultiple years of school-based leadership experience Successful track record as a School and Regional leader Skills and AbilitiesAchievement Orientation: Has demonstrated results and experience leading a high-performing school (student achievement and leadership development); upholds a high bar for excellence.Mission Commitment: Believes in our mission of college access for allKnows, models, and lives our Heartbeat.Critical Thinking/Problem Solving Strong judgment/decision-making skills Experience coaching different types of leaders in a variety of contexts, and a track record of developing leaders Proficiency in MS Office, Google Suite, Excel, and customary school database systems.Ability to be in schools a minimum of at least 4x a weekAbility to coach, develop , and mentor leadersAbility to analyze and create an action plan in response to dataAbility to plan and execute professional development for large groupsDemonstrated ability to create and execute long-term vision and strategy across multiple stakeholder groups. The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands:Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking.Weekend and evening work will often be necessary to carry out the requirements of this job.A certain number of days per week in the office or at schools is required.Travel to our schools or for work-related conferences and professional development will be required from time to time Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Additional Information The salary range for this role is $175,000 - $190,000. Salary ranges at KIPP are set based upon the role level and function using benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector and allow for growth within the role. Individual compensation will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to: relevant professional experience and qualifications; education, skills and training; and market conditions. In addition to a competitive salary, KIPP offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following: Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision KIPP 403b retirement plan, including matching contributionsA school-issued laptopGenerous Time-Off PolicyUp to 12 weeks 100% parental leave for primary caregiversEmployer paid life insuranceExtensive optional ancillary benefits including, short term and long term disability and accident and hospital indemnity Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizen status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our organization will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the organization. No questions on this application are asked for any unlawful purpose. #LI-NJ

Head of Public Policy

2 months ago

Newark

Job Description Job Title: Head of Public Policy Team: External Affairs Location: In-person. Preferred locations: Washington( DC). Additional locations: Chicago (IL), Atlanta (GA), New York City (NY), and Newark (NJ) Employment Type: Full-time FLSA Classification: Exempt Start Date: ASAP About Braven Braven is a national nonprofit that prepares promising college students to secure a strong first opportunity after college graduation through a career-accelerating program. We work with higher education and employer partners to offer a life-changing experience that begins with a semester-long course for college students, followed by support that lasts through graduation. Together, our ambition is to help rebuild the middle class and revitalize the American Dream. To learn more, take a look at Braven’s Jobs Report. About the Role In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring a Head of Public Policy who will lead our Federal, State, and Local policy work. As a member of the External Affairs Team, you will design and execute a policy strategy to shape the college-to-career field. This role is on the External Affairs team and reports directly to the Chief External Affairs Officer. What You’ll Do Stakeholder Management (40%) • Cultivate and steward key relationships for Braven within the Department of Education and relevant federal agencies, the White House, Congress, gubernatorial administrations, and state legislative bodies, as well as with relevant think tanks, coalitions, advocacy orgs, and trade associations, • Proactively monitor, analyze, and influence key policymaker activity and legislation at the federal and regional levels, • Engage and steward governmental affairs professionals who work at Braven's higher education partners, • Utilize strategic storytelling to develop a compelling narrative for policymakers at the local, state, and federal level, • Cultivate Braven alumni interested in representing Braven at public policy events, • Support Braven’s Employer Partnership team and Product teams in thinking through our ‘Government’ employer partnerships and career channels strategy, • Manage several state lobbying contracts in key Braven regions Strategy & Resource Creation (50%) • Develop and implement federal and regional policy strategy, agenda, and goals, • Draft legislative and policy memoranda, legislator education and communications materials;, • Build regional policy strategy and agendas, in conjunction with Executive Directors, contracted lobbyists, and regional staff, with the creation of research, materials, and talking points, and, if needed, represent Braven in key coalitions and coordinated advocacy campaigns;, • Track cultivation and stakeholder engagement efforts in Salesforce, spreadsheets, and other project management tools;, • Prepare communication and correspondence describing Braven’s policy goals and accomplishments for reporting purposes to the board, funders, and other stakeholders, • With the Associate Director of Policy & Advocacy, run an annual Capitol Hill Policy Fellows program for Braven Post-Accelerator Fellows, bringing students to DC and helping them obtain influential policy internships, • Grow and lead a coalition of organizations in the college-to-career space, • Design and facilitate necessary legislative training and professional development for staff and alumni who engage in public policy opportunities and engagements, • Assist with planning an execution of an annual convening of higher education partners and an annual organization-wide Capitol Hill Advocacy day, securing meetings with elected officials and high-level speakers and panelists, • Project manage and draft federal, state, and local grant applications for public funding with support from regional and central teams People Management (10%) • Effectively coach one full-time associate director of policy to become the strongest version of themselves, aligned to the goals of their role and their professional aspirations, as well as meet organizational philanthropic goals., • Coordinate with regional Executive Directors to understand pain points, brainstorm solutions, navigate differences, set vision and direction, and maintain alignment among all staff who contribute to our policy agenda., • Manage state lobbying contracts., • Other duties as assigned Requirements Minimum Requirements • BS/BA or relevant experience, • 7+ years of experience in legislative policy and advocacy, • 2-3 years managing other people Preferred Qualifications • MPP, MPA or JD preferred, • Experience in the non-profit industry, higher education, or workforce development policy, • Experience working directly in a state legislature or Governor’s office and/or working in Congress., • You build inspiring visions and strategies that motivate others to action., • Extensive knowledge of legislative and administrative processes., • You pursue ambitious, measurable goals with an action-oriented mindset and perseverance., • You’re extremely detail-oriented and sweat the small stuff, while also not losing sight of the big picture., • You build strong external and internal relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including elected officials, coalition partners, and others, and have significant experience tailoring your approach based on an understanding of others' beliefs, motivations, and contexts., • Excellent public speaking and strategic communication skills, • You enjoy bringing together multiple perspectives to enhance your work and decisions, • You continually reflect to improve, and actively create space for the receipt of upward feedback from individual contributors and managers, • You exemplify Braven’s core values., • Your experiences have informed your belief in Braven’s mission and have prepared you to work with or for Braven’s student Fellow population. Please know that no one ever meets 100% of the preferred qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply. Work Demands • Ability to work in-person in Washington (DC), Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), New York (NYC), or Newark (NJ) at least 3 days per week, • Travel: Ability to travel several times per month for a few days at a time during busy legislative seasons., • Non-traditional hours: Ability to work after hours ~5-7 nights per semester to support org-wide volunteer events as needed(Mock-Interview Night, etc), regional site visits, or other stakeholder engagement events. Additional Requirements • Authorized to work in the U.S., • Braven doesn’t offer employment visa sponsorship Application & Interview Process While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be: • Phone screen with Talent Team member, • Performance Task, • Interview with Hiring Manager, • Panel Interview with Key Partners, • Reference Checks Benefits Compensation and Benefits Braven offers competitive base salaries based on the midpoint of the market among not-for-profit organizations of similar size, with opportunities for salary growth over time. We believe in compensating staff members fairly in relation to each other, their qualifications, and their impact on behalf of the organization, and take internal and external equity seriously. Given our commitment to equity, Braven does not negotiate salary offers; instead, each salary offer is determined carefully using external and internal benchmarking. Starting salary within the range is determined by role scope and qualifications, allowing for growth based on performance. Braven does not base compensation on individual candidate salary expectations and is committed to maintaining internal equity. The salary ranges, by geographic market, for this role are set forth as follows: $122,500-$153,100 in Chicago and Washington, D.C.; $116,000-$145,000 in Atlanta; and $134,800-$168,500 in New York and Newark, NJ. This is a full-time, regular, exempt, and benefits eligible position where you will be working at 100% capacity. Braven also provides competitive, comprehensive benefits, recognition, and career development. While Braven reserves the right to change benefits at any time, current benefits include: • Unlimited vacation time in addition to org-wide holidays and week-long shutdowns in July and the end of the calendar year (this is a minimum of 19 days per year), • Braven supports your path to parenthood and beyond with $25,000 in lifetime Carrot benefits for fertility, family-building, and hormonal health, • Match of your 401K contribution up to 5% of your base annual salary, starting your first full month, • Coverage of 85% of health insurance premium for employee and dependents, • 12 weeks of paid parental leave, • A one-month paid sabbatical after 4 years on staff Location We gather in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday) and work remotely 2 days a week (Monday and Friday). Therefore, this role requires teammates to live within commuting distance of one of our hubs: Atlanta, Chicago, Newark, New York, or Washington D.C. We believe in the magic, connection, and collaboration that happens when people work together face-to-face, and we believe in giving people flexibility to focus, balance personal priorities, and save themselves two commutes per week. Braven is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor. We encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

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