About the role#
The KIPP Executive Director Fellowship is a year-long leadership development experience. It prepares candidates to successfully lead a KIPP region as an Executive Director. Fellows participate in a rigorous program that combines immersive learning, executive coaching, mentoring, and applied leadership experiences. This fellowship serves as the primary pipeline for identifying and preparing future Executive Directors across the KIPP network. Participants should be prepared to pursue opportunities beyond their fellowship site based on regional needs and leadership readiness.
What you'll do#
- Engage in all Fellowship learning experiences, including the Leadership Academy, Intersessions, and monthly sessions.
- Demonstrate growth across the KIPP Executive Director Excellence Rubric through reflection and feedback.
- Complete an Executive Director residency experience alongside an accomplished KIPP leader.
- Lead a high-impact strategic project that addresses a significant regional or network priority.
- Participate in performance assessments, simulations, and developmental feedback.
- Build relationships across the national KIPP network.
- Demonstrate readiness for executive responsibilities through evidence of leadership impact and systems thinking.
- Participate in Executive Director selection processes as opportunities arise.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor's degree (advanced degree preferred).
- 10+ years of success in leading teams and achieving measurable results.
- Current KIPP regional leader with a record of strong performance or an external candidate with experience leading organizations that improve educational outcomes.
- Evidence of improving academic, operational, or organizational performance.
- Preferred experience as a campus leader.
- Commitment to equity and educational opportunities.
- Ability to influence multiple stakeholders without relying solely on formal authority.
- Demonstrated readiness for executive leadership responsibilities.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: One-year fellowship.
- Modality: Hybrid (combines in-person and virtual engagement).
- Travel: Approximately 20 to 30 percent, including an academy, in-person intersessions, and residency experiences.
- Employment: Full-time.
About Edgility Search
Edgility Search is a staffing and recruiting firm based in Oakland, California. Founded in 2015, the company assists schools, nonprofits, and foundations with executive recruitment. It provides services such as leadership assessment, onboarding, and succession planning. The firm employs 17 people and operates as a privately held organization.
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