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EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF GROWTH & OPERATIONS

THE ROLE

The Executive Vice President of Growth & Operations serves on Pahara's executive leadership team, reporting directly to the President. This strategic role leads efforts to grow Pahara's impact, diversify revenue streams through earned revenue models and strategic philanthropy, and oversee all operational functions essential to organizational success. The EVP drives expansion through comprehensive business development initiatives while providing executive oversight of finance, IT infrastructure, data & learning, and communications. This position ensures Pahara can scale its reach and impact with quality and efficiency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Area 1: Strategic Growth

    • Collaborate with the President and executive team to establish revenue and impact growth goals

    • Develop and implement growth strategies that support Pahara's medium- and long-term objectives for impact and sustainability

    • Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, needs, and opportunities in the education leadership space in partnership with the EVP of Network Effect

    • Design and execute a robust pricing strategy for all-inclusive programs that balances accessibility with financial sustainability

    • Partner with the President to develop a strategy and resource development plan for expanding the footprint of the Lone Rock campus

  • Area 2: Business Development & Partnerships

    • Design and implement replicable cost-share and other revenue models that increase program reach and efficiency in partnership with the EVP of Network Effect

    • Identify, cultivate, and secure strategic partnerships with a range of organizations to expand Pahara's revenue and impact

    • Develop strong systems to manage philanthropic pipeline from prospect identification through closing (CRM, proposal and collateral development, etc)

    • Lead partnership negotiations and oversee execution of formal agreements

    • Evaluate potential acquisitions, partnerships, or collaborations that could accelerate growth

  • Area 3: Cross-Organizational Leadership

    • Support the President in strategic planning and organizational development

    • Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team

    • Establish finance, operations, IT, data & learning, and communications as a best-in-class Shared Services function

    • Partner with other EVPs to ensure integrated approaches across Pahara

    • Represent operations, finance, data, and technology perspectives and needs in organizational decision-making

    • Lead cross-functional initiatives that require operational expertise

  • Area 4: Finance & Operations

    • Provide strategic oversight of financial planning, budgeting, and accounting functions

    • Ensure strong financial controls, compliance, and reporting systems

    • Lead organizational operations, including vendor management and contract negotiations

    • Oversee risk management, compliance, and insurance programs

    • Lead resource allocation decisions to maximize organizational effectiveness

  • Area 5: Technology & Infrastructure

    • Oversee IT strategy, systems architecture, and technology infrastructure

    • Secure and oversee IT helpdesk and technical support functions

    • Ensure technology solutions support organizational needs and objectives

    • Lead digital transformation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency

    • Establish systems that enable organizational growth and scaling

  • Area 6: Data & Learning

    • Oversee the organization's data and analytics capabilities

    • Establish metrics to assess program impact and organizational performance

    • Ensure data collection, analysis, and reporting informs strategic decision-making

    • Develop learning systems to capture and apply insights across the organization

    • Oversee data privacy compliance and ethical use of information

  • Area 7: Communications

    • Develop and oversee the implementation of an effective marketing and communications strategy

    • Enhance Pahara's brand presence and positioning in the education sector

    • Direct external communications to effectively articulate Pahara's value proposition to stakeholders

    • Oversee digital strategy, content creation, and media relations

    • Ensure marketing efforts effectively support fundraising and program promotion

  • Area 8: Team Leadership

    • Directly supervise the SVP of Finance, VP of Operations, VP of Data & Learning, and Assoc Director of Communications

    • Build and develop a high-performing team with complementary skills and expertise

    • Establish clear performance expectations and provide regular feedback

    • Foster a collaborative culture aligned with Pahara's values and mission

    • Ensure effective communication and alignment across operations functions

    • Complete other duties at the discretion of your manager

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Direct supervision of senior leaders in finance, operations, data, and communications

  • Indirect supervision of all growth and operations staff

  • Responsibility for building and maintaining a high-performing team to support organizational growth and sustainability

  • Strategic oversight of external vendors and consultants in operational areas

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Advanced degree in Business, Law, Education, or Public Policy strongly preferred

  • Minimum 10 years of increasing leadership responsibility, with at least 5 years in a senior strategic role

  • Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking capabilities

  • Demonstrated success in building strategic partnerships and business development

  • Proven track record of developing and implementing successful growth strategies

  • Experience overseeing finance, operations, data analytics, and technology functions

  • Strong business acumen and financial literacy

  • Experience with market research methodologies and data-driven decision-making

  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

  • Proven ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders

  • Comfort with ambiguity and ability to navigate complex organizational challenges

  • Experience in education, leadership development, or nonprofit sectors strongly preferred

  • Alignment with Pahara's core values

MUST-HAVES FOR EXECUTIVE-LEVEL ROLES

  • The EVP's primary focus is to provide strategic leadership for organizational growth, revenue diversification, and operational excellence.
    â—‹ The EVP designs, leads, implements, monitors, and refines growth and operational strategies with high levels of complexity, autonomy, and impact. They translate organizational vision into effective systems that enable sustainable scaling and impact.
    â—‹ The EVP facilitates critical partnerships and collaborations both internally and externally, representing the organization to stakeholders and ensuring the achievement of growth and operational objectives.

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  • You are a strategic leader with exceptional business acumen and operational expertise. You have a demonstrated track record of developing growth strategies and building effective operational systems. You approach challenges with creativity and analytical rigor, finding innovative solutions to advance both mission and sustainability. You excel in navigating complex systems and helping others understand operational priorities. You build cultures where strategic thinking and operational excellence lead to sustainable growth and impact.

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  • You are committed to transforming public education in America through effective organizational systems. You understand how strong operational foundations enable educational impact. You recognize the connection between sustainable revenue models and mission fulfillment. You believe in Pahara's mission to develop diverse, high-integrity leaders who can redefine public education so that every child in America has access to excellent educational opportunities.

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  • You excel at creating efficient, effective, and inclusive organizational systems. You model analytical thinking and strategic planning in your leadership approach, creating environments where data-informed decisions drive organizational success. You approach operations with
    integrity, transparency, and equity considerations. Your leadership embodies Pahara's values and inspires others to align operational practices with organizational mission while achieving measurable results and financial sustainability.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

The Executive Vice President of Growth & Operations reports to the President.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT

We are a virtual organization by design so that our team can work where they have built their lives. Lone Rock, our campus in the Denver area, serves as a hub for our work and as the main location for all in-person events.

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TRAVEL

This position will require regular travel to Lone Rock Campus for leadership meetings and events, and to other locations for strategic partnership development and business meetings. When at Lone Rock, you must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time at a higher altitude while on campus and occasionally move boxes weighing up to 30 pounds for various needs. Seminar days often begin early and end late, so you should be able to commit to an unconventional schedule when participating in programming, as opposed to a 9am - 5pm schedule.

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COMPENSATION

Pahara provides competitive compensation and an attractive benefits package, including full health care coverage and access to a 401(k) account with a matching contribution policy. The salary for this role is within the salary band for Executive Vice Presidents at Pahara.

NON-DESCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Pahara is committed to non-discrimination and to providing equal opportunity. It is our policy to ensure that all individuals with whom we are in contact are treated equally, without regard to age (40+), color, mental or physical disability, gender, marital status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, expression, gender identity, military or veteran status, or other legally protected classifications. Any job applicant or employee who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact Human Resources and discuss the need for an accommodation. Pahara will engage in an interactive process with the applicant or employee to identify possible accommodation, if any, that will help the applicant or employee perform the job. An applicant, employee, or unpaid intern who requires an accommodation of a religious belief or practice (including religious dress and practices such as religious clothing or hairstyles) should also contact Human Resources and discuss the need for an accommodation. If the accommodation is reasonable and will not impose an undue hardship, Pahara will make the accommodation. Pahara will not retaliate against an applicant or employee for requesting a reasonable accommodation and will not knowingly tolerate or permit retaliation by others at Pahara.

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