Executive Director, at OneGoal

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.

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.

Guided by a clear set of core values and beliefs, you will join an impressive group of staff across the country who believe in the untapped potential within students. The One Goal team challenges themselves and others to regularly ask, "Is there a better way?" We believe that in order to create the change we seek, each person we hire brings a remarkable and diverse set of experiences, skills and characteristics that individually and collectively, will contribute to the radical change needed to move us towards a more just nation.

Established in 2014, One Goal New York 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 New York 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 New York high school graduates 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…