Uncommon Schools
The Director of Strategic Initiatives partners directly with the Co-CEOs to shape organizational direction, manage critical communications, board governance, and cross-functional initiatives. This role leads projects impacting the entire network, including overseeing annual planning processes and ensuring Board of Trustees engagement. The position involves driving organizational priorities, scaling impact for students, and managing executive operations across regions.
Headquarters
New York, New York, United States
Company Size
1001-5000 employees
Founded
2005
Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit charter management organization that operates public K–12 college-preparatory schools across Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York. Its network serves primarily low-income, urban students and focuses on raising academic achievement and college completion through rigorous instruction and clear performance goals. Uncommon provides centralized supports—curriculum, teacher and leader development, data-driven coaching, and operational services—to help schools deliver consistent, measurable results.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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