KIPP

Education

VicePresident,People

$198–237k New York, New York, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Vice President, People at KIPP. Skills: Talent strategy, Organizational development, Employee experience. Set talent strategy. Drive talent strategy”

What You'll Achieve.

Enable every leader to thrive; Enable every staff member to thrive; Deliver meaningful results; Consistently meet high bar for performance

Industry & Context.

Education
Problems you'll solve

Solutions-focused mindset

Eligibility Requirements

Moderate Travel, Up to 10% travel, Up to 20 days per year

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

8+ years senior HR leadership, Talent management leadership experience, Nonprofit or education contexts, Leading with equity, Organizational change and growth experience, Cultivating work culture virtual environment

Nice to Have

Based out of KIPP Foundation office

What You'll Do.

Drive talent strategy

Align talent strategy

Ensure integrated talent system

Serve as strategic advisor

Design integrated talent strategy

Drive integrated talent strategy

Connect employee experience

Align full talent lifecycle

Ensure systems support leaders

Empower leaders to deliver results

Build capacity of leaders

Meet high bar for performance

Foster positive team culture

Coach manager of managers

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with SVP; Partner with executive leadership; Engaging those closest to work; Work collaboratively across teams; Aligning goals; Leveraging strengths of teammates; Build trust-based relationships; Inclusive decision-making

Full Job Description

About the Organization KIPP Public Schools is a national network of tuition-free public charter schools that prepares students with the skills and confidence to create the future they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. We are a network of 279 schools, nearly 16,500 educators, and nearly 210,000 students and alumni. Our mission : Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. Our vision : Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. The KIPP Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports KIPP public charter schools across the country. The KIPP Foundation helps to develop outstanding educators to lead KIPP schools; provides tools and resources for excellent teaching and learning; promotes innovation; and facilitates the exchange of insights and ideas across KIPP and other public schools and organizations. About Our Values: Excellent Results for Students : We value results over effort and know that our work is not finished until all students thrive. We maintain high expectations for self, team, and students. We drive outcomes by operating with agility, removing barriers, differentiating support, and prioritizing student-centered solutions—especially for those at the margins. Collective Impact : We are one team. We win together. We embody a one-team mindset by working collaboratively across teams, aligning goals, and leveraging the strengths of all teammates. We build trust-based relationships and ensure inclusive decision-making by engaging those closest to the work. We provide clarity through simple, repeatable systems and goals that enable transformational outcomes. Courageous Action: Our belief in what we can achieve is unwavering, fueling our optimism and commitment to overcome a

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