Executive Director, Central Texas ( San Antonio, TX )

Summary

As Reasoning Mind’s Executive Director responsible for central Texas, you can bring a first-rate math education to thousands of children in your region. You’ll put together and work with a strong nonprofit board of community leaders, lead the organization’s fundraising efforts, build relationships with school systems, and oversee Reasoning Mind’s operations in the region. It’s a challenging job, but the reward is making a real impact by helping tens of thousands of children get the math foundation they need for success in the classroom and in life.

What is Reasoning Mind?

Reasoning Mind is a nonprofit organization helping tens of thousands of children get a better math education. We make online math courses and train teachers to successfully implement these courses in their classrooms.

We believe that mathematics is a uniquely powerful tool for developing students’ thinking skills. Not all students will need mathematics for their future jobs, but all students will need to be able to effectively think and problem solve if they are to lead successful lives as individuals, professionals, and citizens.

Reasoning Mind is currently serving nearly 70,000 students, and the number is growing rapidly. Donors include the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Houston Endowment, the ExxonMobil Foundation, the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, and over a hundred others.

What are an Executive Director’s responsibilities?

• Work with the Reasoning Mind Board of Trustees and Central Management to develop and implement Reasoning Mind’s regional growth strategy
• Create and organize a strong regional board of comparable caliber to Reasoning Mind’s existing boards
• Work closely with regional board members and Senior Vice President - National Expansion to develop and implement strategic plans to increase enrollment, fundraising, and awareness in your region
• Build partnerships with school districts to generate, maintain, and grow enrollment
• Establish and maintain relationships with foundations, other organizations, and philanthropists to secure funding
• Run regional operations and oversee 5-10+ regional staff responsible for enrollment, school support, and development (most of these staff members will report to functional managers with a second line of reporting to the Executive Director)
• Actively network in the regional community to raise public awareness of Reasoning Mind and further the organization’s growth in the region
• Raise awareness of Reasoning Mind within the region by organizing events, including mixers, guest lectures, and fundraising dinners; participate in regional conferences, workshops, and speak at public events
• Work with the local press to spread awareness of the program

What qualifications do I need?

The most important thing is to have exceptional entrepreneurial skills. This includes great interpersonal skills and the ability to independently plan and organize work. Other qualifications are:

• At least 3 - 7 years of relevant post-college work experience. Preferably, this work experience will include work with some or all of the following:
  • ​School systems
  • Non-profit boards and fundraising
  • Media and press
  • Community organizing
• Strong managerial skills with a proven record of success
• Excellent writing and presentation skills
• Knowledge of education issues and a passion for improving math education

Where is this job based?

This job is located in San Antonio or Austin, Texas, and may require frequent travel between these two (very close) cities.

What are the biggest advantages of this job?

Impact. As Executive Director, you will be responsible for Reasoning Mind’s growth in your region. Your efforts will be essential to the organization’s enrollment and development efforts, allowing thousands of kids access to a better math education.

The team. You'll be joining a driven, first-rate team of people who are incredibly passionate about education. You will have the chance to work closely with the organization’s leadership, including our CEO and Board of Trustees.

Growth. At Reasoning Mind, you will develop your skills in a variety of areas, including strategy development, management, and public relations.

Advancement. Because of Reasoning Mind's rapid growth, exceptionally talented people have the opportunity to quickly advance to roles of increasing responsibility.

The cause. Next year alone, your contributions will improve the mathematics education of over 100,000 students.

What are the benefits?

Reasoning Mind offers an exceptional benefits package. As a Reasoning Mind employee, you will enjoy comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), as well as short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance. You will receive 3 weeks of annual paid vacation and may be eligible for telecommuting – working from home or remotely from any location in the world – for a total of 4 weeks every year.

Application steps

1. Submit your resume and basic contact information by clicking the Apply Now button on this page.

2. After submitting your resume, you may receive written assignments to be submitted at your earliest convenience.

3. Candidates who do well on the written assignments will advance to the phone interview round.

4. Candidates who advance from the phone interview round will be invited to a final interview with the Reasoning Mind team in Houston.

We are currently accepting applications for this position on a rolling basis. Please submit your resume today! If you receive the assignments, please turn them in at your earliest convenience. 

Curious about culture at Reasoning Mind? Check out our series of panel videos here.