Head of Growth

POSITION: Head of Growth

LOCATION: DSST: Home Office

SALARY RANGE: $125,000 - $140,000 based on up to 6 years of experience

STATUS/CLASSIFICATION: Full time, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position (Denver, CO). Grant-funded position (3 year term limited); frequent travel around state of Colorado (60%)

START: Immediate

Key Roles & Responsibilities

DSST Public Schools seeks a visionary and strategic Head of Growth to lead our network's ambitious expansion efforts. Reporting directly to the Chief of Staff, this role will be instrumental in achieving our goals.

The Head of Growth will serve as a key member of DSST Public Schools, responsible for developing and executing comprehensive, long term growth strategies that align with DSST's senior leadership and our mission of educational excellence and equity. This role combines strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, relationship-building with community members, and data-driven decision-making to expand our network's impact in Colorado.

WHAT YOU’LL DO: (THIS SECTION CAN VARY IN CONTENT BY ROLE)

**Strategic Growth Planning (40%)**

• Develop and execute a comprehensive, long-term growth strategy aligned with DSST's mission and vision
• Lead market analysis and feasibility studies for new school development opportunities
• Create and maintain strategic partnerships to support network expansion
• Collaborate with CEO, External , and Board of Directors to set and achieve growth targets
• Identify key organizational opportunities to support growth plans
• Systems Leadership (30%)**
• Oversee market research and analysis of demographic trends, education policy changes, and competitive landscapes
• Develop and maintain metrics to track growth initiatives and strategic objectives
• Partner with our internal team to create financial models and projections to ensure sustainable growth in partnership
• Collaborate with the development team to support grant reporting and strategize new funding opportunities.
• Lead data-driven decision-making processes for expansion opportunities
• Lead charter school application process with partner districts
  
  
  

**Stakeholder Engagement (30%)**

• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, local organizations, and education advocates as it relates to our growth strategy
• Foster partnerships with funders, policymakers, and community stakeholders as it relates to our growth strategy
• Collaborate with internal teams including School Directors, Senior Leadership Team, and Home Office teammates
  
  
  

Additional Duties(5%)

• Model our Core Values, Commitment to the Human Condition, and our commitment to equity as a Leader within the Network
• Play an active leadership role in building and sustaining Home Office culture
• Engage with our school communities to actively build relationships between our schools and the home office
• Participate in & support the execution of Home Office & Network-wide events
• Manage growth-related budgets and resources
• Other strategic initiatives as assigned by Chief of Staff and CEO
  
  
  

Required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• 10-12 years of experience in strategic growth, marketing, or operations
• 6 years of demonstrated success working across multiple teams/stakeholders (both internal and external)
• 6 In depth understanding of school needs in urban charter/public school contexts
• 6 Proven track record of leading large-scale, multi-site growth initiatives
• 4 Experience with market research, analysis, and data-driven decision-making
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
  
  
  

Preferred

• Advanced degree (MBA or Master's) in Business, Education, or related field
• Experience in education sector, particularly with charter schools (in Denver, Colorado a plus)
• Demonstrated success in enrollment growth or expansion efforts
• Track record of building successful community partnerships
• Experience working with executive leadership teams and boards
  
  
  

### Key Competencies

• Visionary leadership with proven strategic planning abilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellence in cross-functional team leadership
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships
• Commitment to educational equity and DSST's mission
• Adaptability and comfort with ambiguity
• Strong project management capabilities
  
  
  

Who We Are

At DSST Public Schools, we are proud to be the largest and highest-performing network of public charter schools in Denver and Aurora with 100% of our students having been accepted into college or post secondary programs since our inception in 2004. When you join DSST, you play a part in ensuring all 7,500 students at our 16 schools have access to a transformational and joyful education.

INTERVIEW EXPECTATIONS

For most of our positions, we hire on a rolling basis. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as you are able! You can learn more about what to expect in our interview process here.

WHY JOIN DSST?

At DSST, we know that our people are the greatest asset we have in reaching our mission of eliminating educational inequity. We work hard to build a work culture that allows our staff to not only feel fulfilled by the work they do but also feel supported to live a joyful, healthy life. We want this work to be your life’s work. Check out why our teachers love working at DSST as well as our benefits website to learn how we deliver on our commitment to the human condition.

• Health and Supplemental Insurance: DSST staff have access to comprehensive medical benefits, including fertility benefits and a mental health counselor that is dedicated solely to DSST staff.
• Time Off: DSST Staff enjoy 11 weeks off per year paid PTO (from Day 1!)
• Professional Development: As a learning organization, DSST values both internal and external development opportunities for staff. See some examples below:
• DSST Back to School Development Series including New Staff Institute, New Educator Institute, New Leader Institute, Leader You, and Teaching & Learning Institute.
• Weekly 1:1 Coaching from a School Administrator at your campus.
• Clear internal career pathway opportunities such as our Apprentice Teachers, Emerging Leaders, and School Director in Training Programs. Read more here.
• And more!
  
  

DSST COMMUNITY REFERRAL PROGRAM

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not exclude participation in, deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, National origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), Age (40 and older), Disability, Genetic information (including employer requests for, or purchase, use, or disclosure of genetic tests, genetic services, or family medical history), retaliation for filing a charge, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in a discrimination lawsuit, investigation, or proceeding in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.