[Hiring] Chief of Education and Scholarship Programs @The Lucky Foundation

Role Description

The Lucky Foundation is seeking an education expert to join our Advisory Board as The Chief of Education and Scholarship Programs. The Chief of Education and Scholarship Programs will be part of the Leadership Committee of the Advisory Board of Directors, a position which comes with more responsibilities than joining as a member. The Chief of Education and Scholarship Programs position will be responsible for providing direction, guidance, and leadership.

Job Summary

• Tuition Support: By virtue of scoring on a merit-based exam and academic performance, students are awarded Lucky’s Legacy Scholarships – to be used towards the tuition at an accredited school of their choice.

Position Overview

The Chief of Education and Scholarship Programs, reporting to the Board Vice Chairperson, will coordinate and implement The Lucky Foundation – “Lucky’s Legacy,” scholarship program and bring innovation, best practices, and evidence-based ideas to continue program excellence, build upon the strong program foundation, and initiate new enhanced programming. Reporting to the Vice Board Chairperson for Grantmaking, the Program Director portion of the role will advance strategies that promote positive trends for PreK–12 schools throughout the United States, including:

• Enrollment growth
• Improved academic quality
• Strong leadership
• Better financial health and business practices
• Solid student outcomes

Responsibilities

Scholarship Program Responsibilities

• Manage and execute the “Lucky’s Legacy,” scholarship programs including managing scholarship counselor teams, delivering programs, executing scholarship payments, maintaining scholarship database, producing reports, overseeing events related to the scholarship program, handling administrative tasks, coordinating communication with the Chief Marketing Officer, and implementing enhancements.
• Innovate and grow the program to provide scholarship students high-quality support through their secondary education. Develop regional student leaders of tomorrow through the scholarship program.
• Lead with enthusiasm and engage with internal and external parties including students, parents, school leaders, universities, and other education partners.
• Implement the recommendations of The Lucky Foundation’s yearly scholarship evaluation.
• Supervise the work and professional development of the program’s scholarship counselors. Advise scholarship recipients in academic matters to support counselor caseload if needed.
• Maintain responsibility for all aspects of risk and liability considerations, developing a program that serves the best interests of students, families, schools, and The Lucky Foundation.
• Create and deliver annual events for scholarship students, families, and school communities.
• Develop program outcomes and annual metrics to measure program effectiveness. Maintain accurate and up-to-date student databases and report on historic trends, opportunities, and performance.
• Actively review student performance, support, and satisfaction.
• Develop a mastery of scholarship program delivery and strive for high programmatic scholarship program delivery to create a national model.

Education Responsibilities

• Guided by The Lucky Foundation’s new strategic plan, identify and pursue grantmaking initiatives to invigorate education on a national level.
• Develop and maintain education databases and materials to inform grantmaking strategy.
• Contribute and engage on the wider spectrum of education portfolio work including grantmaking review when needed.
• Lead initiatives, research, and data collection as assigned.

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a significant impact in the education sector.
• Engagement with a network of passionate individuals and organizations.
• Professional development opportunities.

Company Description

The Lucky Foundation, a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Public Benefit Corporation, was founded to honor the fallen, empower communities, and preserve the legacy of service.

We recognize the sacrifices of our fallen heroes at both national and local levels, fostering community involvement and appreciation for their values.