Student Talent Manager

Job Description

Uncommon Schools has a proven track record of preparing students for a college pathway through world‑class academics and opportunities for students to build and hone their talents.

At Uncommon Schools, the Student Talent Manager (STM) owns the execution and management of all co‑curricular and out‑of‑school programs that allow students to find and pursue their passion. The STM is the instructional and operational leader of Projects, owning all steps to plan, launch, and monitor the quality of this key school‑wide initiative. The STM will report directly to the school’s Academy Leader (AL).

• Instructional leadership of all projects, including ongoing data collection of project quality and regular delivery of feedback (including real‑time, batch, and individual)

• Direct management of all external project leaders, including, but not limited to, hiring, onboarding, training, professional development and growth, and coaching instructional quality

• Managing the relationships with external partners leading projects, internships, and summer programs to ensure high quality experiences for students

• Influencing and supporting teachers in the school to lead or support projects

• Supporting student leaders and their faculty advisors to successfully plan and facilitate a project

• All logistics related to supporting competitive clubs to attend tournaments

• Responsible stewardship and full ownership of the grant supporting Student Talent initiatives at the school, including but not limited to budget proposal, budget management, maintaining careful records of student data, and hosting site visits.

• Internal and external communications, including media press releases, about wins and successes in Student Talent

• Ensuring all projects have access to high‑quality materials and managing the safe storage and inventory of those materials

• Plan, organize, and lead the management of 2-3 whole‑school events related to Student Talent (for example: project showcase, pop‑up restaurants, etc)

• Create systems in line with school operations to manage the day‑to‑day operations of projects

Education & Experience Required

• Passionate commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools

• Large project oversight from planning to execution, with direct accountability for results from multiple stakeholders (teachers, community partners, funders, etc.)

• Embodies an entrepreneurial, creative, and ambitious mindset; willing to take bold action to dramatically improve the quality of programming

• Can influence and drive change across multiple stakeholders by managing relationships and holding others accountable. The STM must be able to set clear expectations for initiatives and name gaps or lapses in performance, with the ability to problem‑solve and identify how stakeholders can improve.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing while demonstrating strong interpersonal skills with teammates, teachers, students, parents, and additional stakeholders.

• Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in the face of competing demands and external pressures.

• Strong digital literacy skills, including database management and Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Google Suite.

• Strong time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

• Experience managing others preferred

• 2+ years of instructional or K12 operational experience

• Bachelor’s degree is required.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent.

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