Senior Director of Organizational Effectiveness

At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential.  We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.

Position Summary
The Senior Director of Organizational Effectiveness leads people strategies and practices that help Rocketship build strong teams, develop talent, and deliver a consistent, supportive employee experience. This leader connects employee feedback, performance management, succession planning, and workforce strategy to strengthen organizational effectiveness and advance Rocketship’s mission.

The Sr. Director partners closely with Regional Talent Leads to support consistent people practices across regions and serves as a strategic advisor to Network Support Team (NeST) managers and leaders. As needed, this role also supports regional and school leaders in addressing team effectiveness, employee relations, and organizational change.
This role directly manages and develops the Associate Director of Employee Relations and the Pre-Boarding Specialist, establishing clear priorities, accountability, and coordination across their areas of responsibility. In partnership with Talent Operations, Recruitment, Finance, and Legal, the Sr. Director uses data and organizational insights to improve employee experience, strengthen leadership capacity, and guide thoughtful people decisions.
The ideal candidate combines strategic talent leadership with strong HR judgment, operational discipline, and the ability to influence across teams. They bring experience building practical systems that support employee growth, fair and consistent practices, and organizational accountability.
The following are essential functions related to the position: 

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.
 
Compensation:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and wellness benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off.
 

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