WHO WE ARE
At Tulsa Honor Academy (THA), we are on a mission to equip all scholars with the academic skills, content knowledge, and ethical character required for college graduation and life success.
We believe ALL scholars, regardless of race, background, income or ability, can achieve at high levels. We work relentlessly to ensure 100% of scholars are on a path to go to and graduate from a college of their choice, beginning in the fifth grade.
Opening our doors in 2015 with 92 fifth grade scholars, THA will grow to serve over 1,300 scholars in grades 5-12 across our two campuses in the ******** academic year.
When you join the THA Familia, you are joining a team with an unwavering commitment to ensuring scholars in our community have access to a high-quality, college preparatory education, one that is focused on developing successful college graduates who will become well-rounded, engaged individuals and who will transform their communities.
Candidates must share our unshakeable belief that all scholars can achieve when given the opportunity. Sound like you?
WHO YOU ARE
You are a firm believer that all scholars can go to and graduate from college. You are outcomes-oriented and set meaningful, ambitious goals and achieve success despite potential obstacles or setbacks. You are a proactive and effective communicator who does so clearly and concisely with scholars, families and staff, managing towards successful outcomes for the team. You thrive on variety and constantly grow. Your role may change every day. You get energy from continual learning and diversity in the day. You have high expectations, always seek feedback, and continue to heighten expectations. You both are proactive and responsive . You fix and prevent problems. You plan ahead to anticipate needs and are responsive when a need cannot be anticipated. You always have a plan but you always plan to be flexible. You lead. Whether through formal positional authority or not, you model what is expected. You mean what you say and say what you mean WHAT YOU'LL DO
THA is looking for its founding Chief of Staff to drive organizational effectiveness through managing CEO-driven initiatives as well as effective project management for organization-wide priorities. The Chief of Staff serves both to execute the priorities of the Chief Executive Officer while also having ownership of key work streams at Tulsa Honor Academy, including external affairs, communications, development, recruitment (scholar and staff), and talent.
The ideal candidate is a skilled project manager who manages relationships seamlessly, whether working horizontally or vertically, to achieve ambitious outcomes and has deep experience both in schools and at a CMO or district.
Responsibilities of the role may be adjusted, based on THA's needs and the candidate selected.
The selected candidate will start by July 1, 2024.
While we will review applications on a rolling basis and keep this posting available until filled, the priority application deadline is February 23, 2024. Core Commitments
It is hard, but joyful - for kids and adults. We work hard, but love just as hard. Develop a palpably positive school climate with frequent and authentic instances of shared smiling, laughter and enthusiasm where joy is deeply rooted in achievement, the content, and team/individual successes. Believe that scholar actions and mindsets stem from teacher actions and mindsets Back-to-basics, liberal arts school - We have a fundamental belief in teaching kids to be critical thinkers through ELA and STEM. Display that you value risk-taking, especially when the work is challenging. Expect all scholars to attempt all work, take academic risks, and learn from their mistakes. Structure Driven School - We sacrifice autonomy in exchange for consistency and commitment to a shared definition of excellence. Sweat the small stuff Believe that scholars want and need to be held to a higher standard and that scholars are capable of making good choices Teach and enforce school-wide systems, rules and consequences, disciplinary codes, and rewards at all times Know that warm and strict are not opposites Team, team, team - We support our community, learn from one another and respect each other enough to hold high expectations for ourselves and our scholars. Value parents as our partners Model what we expect because we know adults drive culture Believe in a all hands on deck mentality Constant Improvement - We model what it really means to receive feedback. Gain energy from the feedback cycle, not lose it Looking in the mirror rather than pointing out the window Use feedback to make productive changes in performance Diversity and Equity - We believe institutions thrive with diverse people and backgrounds Ensure our community is an inclusive and safe place People, paper, college - What we invest in says a lot about what we prioritize Developing rigorous instructional materials Supporting teammates, families and scholars Do whatever it takes to ensure our scholars go to and graduate from college Core Responsibilities
CEO Support: The Chief of Staff is an extension of the Chief Executive Officer and serves to elevate her work through effective leadership, project planning, and executive assistant management and coaching. Stakeholder Management and External Affairs: The Chief of Staff is responsible for THA's image and reputation in the community, including through effective management of internal and external communications, marketing, media relations, partner relationships, policy and advocacy, As the development leader for the organization, the Chief of Staff drives the full development cycle, including identification, cultivation, qualification, solicitation, recognition, and stewardship, ensuring all fund development supports the overall mission and vision of Tulsa Honor Academy. Talent: The Chief of Staff will ensure that THA is fully staffed with qualified and aligned staff members. Executive Leadership : THA's CoS is an effective leader and thought partner for THA's executive leadership team, broader leadership team, and network team. The Chief of Staff pushes forward THA's long-term strategic plan and ensures it is visible, prioritized, and on track. Additionally, the CoS leads THA's Network Team and provides strategic administrative support for the executive team, ensuring priorities are on track and well-resourced. Note that the specific responsibilities of our leadership team, especially our executive leadership team, can vary significantly based on THA's needs, and the core responsibilities listed above are just that, core. Additional specific responsibilities (such as COVID-19) will always be expected in response to THA's needs.
THE DETAILS
Qualifications/Certifications
Bachelor's degree required Experience
5 years of experience at a school, district, or CMO with at least 3 years of experience in one or more of the areas listed in core responsibilities 10 or more years of experience in education is strongly preferred. At least 2 years of experience in leadership at a school, district, or CMO Prior experience in a school serving a similar population to THA's is preferred Charter school experience is strongly preferred Role
The Chief of Staff will lead THA's Network Team and report directly to the Chief Executive Officer Full time, year round, exempt. Compensation and Benefits
THA's starting salary range for Chiefs begins at $100,000. Salary is commensurate with experience in the education field. THA's compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package. To learn more about THA's benefits, visit tulsahonor.org/careers.
