Confidential
Founding Executive Director
Confidential - Columbia, South Carolina, us, 29228
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Founding Executive Director
About the Company
Innovative educational institution providing underserved teenagers with career & financial pathways
Industry Primary and Secondary Education
Type Educational
Founded 2014
Employees 1-10
Specialties
charter school management community development project based learning blended learning software development computer science and industry engagement
About the Role
The Company is seeking a Founding Executive Director to lead the establishment of a pioneering educational model that integrates rigorous academics with hands-on career preparation. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the pre-opening requirements of the school, including securing facilities, driving student recruitment, and ensuring compliance with state and local regulations. This role demands a visionary leader who can also be a practical operator, balancing bold, future-facing vision with the ability to translate it into clear, achievable plans. The Executive Director will work closely with the national team to bring strategic initiatives to life, champion the academic model, and lead fund development and ecosystem engagement.
Applicants for the Founding Executive Director position should have a deep commitment to the mission of economic mobility and a belief in the power of young people to shape their own futures. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years' of professional experience in fields serving children and families, with a focus on startup environments and a proven track record of managing operations and building systems. The role requires a community-responsive leader who is a student-centered advocate, with a strong background in talent development and a fluency in career and college pathways. The Executive Director will be expected to be a network-minded leader, committed to both local excellence and network contribution, and to serve as a model steward, adapting resources for the local context while maintaining fidelity to core elements.
Hiring Manager Title RSF CEO
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
CEO/President Non-Profit Management Operations General Management Strategy
About the Company
Innovative educational institution providing underserved teenagers with career & financial pathways
Industry Primary and Secondary Education
Type Educational
Founded 2014
Employees 1-10
Specialties
charter school management community development project based learning blended learning software development computer science and industry engagement
About the Role
The Company is seeking a Founding Executive Director to lead the establishment of a pioneering educational model that integrates rigorous academics with hands-on career preparation. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the pre-opening requirements of the school, including securing facilities, driving student recruitment, and ensuring compliance with state and local regulations. This role demands a visionary leader who can also be a practical operator, balancing bold, future-facing vision with the ability to translate it into clear, achievable plans. The Executive Director will work closely with the national team to bring strategic initiatives to life, champion the academic model, and lead fund development and ecosystem engagement.
Applicants for the Founding Executive Director position should have a deep commitment to the mission of economic mobility and a belief in the power of young people to shape their own futures. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years' of professional experience in fields serving children and families, with a focus on startup environments and a proven track record of managing operations and building systems. The role requires a community-responsive leader who is a student-centered advocate, with a strong background in talent development and a fluency in career and college pathways. The Executive Director will be expected to be a network-minded leader, committed to both local excellence and network contribution, and to serve as a model steward, adapting resources for the local context while maintaining fidelity to core elements.
Hiring Manager Title RSF CEO
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
CEO/President Non-Profit Management Operations General Management Strategy