Examples of the Work Our Fellows Do
Impact Fellowship
We are seeking professionals with skills in data and analysis, strategy and planning, operations, and program and project management. With direct access to leadership development programming and cohort-based learning support, you’ll be well-positioned to help our partner organizations expand opportunities for students.
Here are a few examples of Impact Fellowship placements and projects:
Organization: KIPP NYC
Role: DATA MANAGER
Responsibilities:
- Design and build data tools and dashboards for various audiences
- Work across multiple information systems (PowerSchool, Salesforce, Naviance, DeansList, ATS, and Schoolzilla) to streamline data and processes
- Advise and assist staff members in the use of data tools and systems to inform decision-making, provide insight into student and staff performance, and ensure smooth day-to-day school operations
- Coordinate with the Data team to coordinate logistics for standardized testing, including reporting and analyzing test results
Organization: DC OFFICE OF THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION (OSSE)
Role: PROJECT MANAGEMENT FELLOW
Responsibilities:
- Provide project management support for revising and updating policy regulation documents and guides (e.g., collect and capture feedback, provide editorial and proofreading support, et al.)
- Create project plan for creation and revisions of critical policy documents and manuals
- Prepare and maintain project tracking tools
- Communicate status updates, roadblocks, and needs to management team
- Review and modify scope of project based on deadlines
Organization: CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Role: OPERATIONS FELLOW
Responsibilities:
- Provide non-instructional operations support, supporting effective implementation for initiatives related to facilities, staff hiring, transportation, family engagement, or student enrollment
- Ensure compliance with critical health and safety laws, contracts, teacher certification regulations to ensure good standing
Organization: GOOD REASON HOUSTON
Role: PROJECT MANAGEMENT FELLOW
Responsibilities:
- Support the continuation of work with existing district partnerships, while also helping to build relationships with new partners in alignment with partner cultivation plan
- Establish and track project timelines, priorities, and deliverables
- Work closely with the district and charter-facing Managing Directors to provide on-going project management support
- Regularly engage with top partner leadership to support ongoing relevant systems-level work and respond to any emerging or unanticipated needs
Summer Fellowship
EP focuses on recruiting and placing Summer Fellows in four key priority areas: data and analysis, strategy and planning, operations, and program and project management. Use your skills to impact students and families and jumpstart a meaningful career.
Here are a few example Summer Fellowship placements and projects:
Organization: DC PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Role: IMPACT Evaluation System Fellow
Responsibilities:
- Develop and systematize improvements to DC Public Schools teacher and school leadership evaluation system, IMPACT
- Develop resources for school leaders and superintendents to improve feedback provided during the evaluation process
- Analyze evaluation results and survey data to gather insights and better inform school supports provided by central office
- Compile finalized scores for all evaluated school leaders and a memo of recommended changes for the IMPACT evaluation system, including project plans for implementation
Organization: iEDUCATE
Role: Program Strategy Fellow
Responsibilities:
- Support revisions to the program implementation frameworks
- Review current frameworks and professional development plans and develop updated plans for ongoing Programs Team professional development
- Conduct a gap analysis of current Programs Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and create suggested revisions
- Work with Programs Team to identify gaps in current work and identify priorities moving forward.
Organization: DISTINCTIVE SCHOOLS
Role: Human Capital Strategic Projects Fellow
Responsibilities:
- Build an intranet site to a be one-stop shop for staff resources
- Develop a new campus leader handbook, including a breakdown or roles and responsibilities, expectations, communication standards, etc.
- Develop an interview toolkit and revamp job descriptions for instructional and non-instructional staff
Organization: OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Role: Equitable Summer Learning Enrollment Systems Fellow
Responsibilities:
- Develop a step by step process for equitably enrolling students into summer learning programs
- Conduct a systems analysis to determine potential improvements that provide families a streamlined experience to apply online
- Collaborate with colleagues to coordinate overall communication with families, enrollment confirmation and data integration into existing enrollment systems
