Overview. Ascend is seeking a highly organized, self-starter to work with Ascend’s chief people officer (CPO) and chief operations officer (COO). The ideal candidate must thrive in a fast-paced, energetic environment and relish building systems and structures that create a high-performing organization. The special assistant to the CPO and COO will be responsible for coordinating operations of the executive team and for providing diverse and compl...
Overview. Ascend seeks a dynamic Network Director of Science who will work closely with our Senior Managing Director of School Design and the Managing Directors of Schools to establish a strong vision and set of outcomes in our Science program. This role sits on our Schools Team, which ensures that we provide students with a high-quality education that unlocks a life of boundless choice. We do this by creating the conditions for excellence across...
Overview. Ascend seeks a dynamic Manager of Student Services to work closely with our Director of Student Services, Principals, and Assistant Principals of Student Services to establish strong intervention and special education compliance systems, IEP case management, and MTSS programming within schools. The Manager of Student Services reports to and will work closely with the Director of Student Services to monitor special education practices an...
Overview. Ascend seeks a Senior Director of Development (DoD) to help support and lead Ascend’s plans for philanthropic support. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned, knowledgeable and innovative fundraising leader to serve as an active member of the Advancement team, who can support in building and execute a fund development strategy to meet current and future opportunities for the organization. Ascend has built and launched their first m...
Overview. We’re excited about professionals who are fired up about our liberal arts program, positive approach to discipline, and commitment to serve all students. Join us as we foster innate curiosities, encourage discussion and debate, and guide students to think their own way through to answers. Over the next five years of Ascend’s growth, the network will recruit between 200 and 300 outstanding candidates each year to work at Ascend’s high pe...
Overview. The senior human resources business partner (SHRBP) provides the highest customer service standards and leverages their knowledge of best HR practices to support the alignment of the people team with the network’s people strategy. Reporting to the Managing Director of HR, the SHRBP is responsible for implementing all aspects of the human resources function. In addition, as a champion of Ascend’s mission, culture, and values, this indivi...
