Executive Director

Reports to: Jonathan Paul, Chief Regional Operations Officer

Location: New York City

Location Classification: Location-specific

Time: While standard hours are typically 9:00am - 5:00pm ET, the Executive Director is expected to be in the Lower Manhattan office 2-3 days per week, with flexibility for seasonal demands, external partner meetings, and occasional evening events. The role will require an ability to travel up to 20% annually.

Salary Range : $173,880 – $200,000 is the hiring salary range (i.e. the range a candidate would be offered to start).

One Goal transforms postsecondary advising and support so that every student can define their own future. Together with our partners, we're building a movement to close the opportunity gap. We work side‑by‑side with partner schools and districts to build their knowledge and capacity, leveraging existing resources and deep relationships within the school community to deliver effective, sustainable support for all students.

The result is more effective support for all students. Our unique approach, honed over 15 years, prioritizes strong human relationships. And it's proven to deliver real student impact :
An independent study by the University of Chicago found that One Goal students are about 40% more likely to earn their postsecondary degrees than students from similar backgrounds.

Established in 2014, the New York regional team works across high schools and districts to close the degree divide and expand postsecondary opportunities for young people. As the largest school district in the country, New York City serves 1.1 million students including over 300,000 high schoolers across more than 400 high schools. Yet the disparity in college completion remains vast: only 24% of Black and Latinx 9th graders attain an associate or bachelor's degree within six years of high school graduation.

This divide is not due to a lack of ambition or talent, but a lack of systemic support.

One Goal's New York team is changing that trajectory across the five boroughs and beyond, partnering with 18 high schools and postsecondary institutions to serve over 2,350 students this year. The results speak for themselves: 87% of One Goal high school graduates in New York enroll in a postsecondary institution, and 76% persist into their second year.

At One Goal, you'll be immersed in a culture of collaboration, shared purpose, and collective impact. Operating as part of a single 501(c)(3) national structure, our regional team directly implements high-impact programming while driving key fundraising, state advocacy, and growth initiatives across the region.

As the Executive Director (ED), New York, you enter One Goal at a pivotal inflection point to serve as the region’s primary external face, visionary leader, and chief revenue strategist. Reporting to the Chief Regional Operations Officer and sitting on One Goal’s national Leadership Group, you will support the authoring of the region’s vision within One Goal’s org-wide 2030 Strategic Plan, crafting a compelling narrative that inspires internal and external stakeholders to invest in what is possible for young people.

Externally, you will champion our brand and call the plays on funder strategy to meet an ambitious $2.2M regional target, cultivating major donor relationships and expanding our footprint across New York City and New York State. Internally, you will serve as a steady, unifying leader who builds trust, strengthens organizational culture, and drives programmatic excellence. Ultimately, you will ensure long‑term regional health, program excellence, and deep staff engagement.

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