Managing Director of Student Experiences and Pathways

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.

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.

• 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-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.
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