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Senior Director, Alliance Lead (Temporary)
Location:
Boston, MA
Description:
OVERVIEW:Year Up is seeking an innovative Senior Director, Alliance Lead to develop and launch the Life Sciences Talent Alliance, a partnership between Year Up and MassBio. This inclusive network of employers, training & education organizations, community organizations, and influential Boston stakeholders is funded by the City of Boston with the purpose of improving employment outcomes for underrepresented talent in the life sciences sector in Greater Boston by simplifying & coordinating the process for life sciences talent & employers to reach each other.Reporting to the Senior Director, Strategic Growth, the Senior Director will: * Lead a small start-up team * Work closely with Year Up cross-functional team, MassBio, and the City of Boston to execute the activities and deliverables for the Discovery, Planning, and Proof of Concept phases * Establish and convene an Advisory Committee of external partners & key Greater Boston stakeholders * Track & report on progress against key milestonesA successful candidate will have a strategic and economic sensibility, be an action-oriented leader capable of managing through influence, driving equitable and inclusive processes and possess an entrepreneurial spirit and learning mindset. You will be a resourceful problem solver who is able to think on their feet to resolve issues and effectively plan for program success, with the ability to inspire a high-performing team. You will thrive in a fast-paced, uncertain environment and be comfortable troubleshooting on the fly, prioritizing questions of diversity, equity & inclusion and able to develop high-level strategy as well as execute on the ground.This role is a one-year temporary position with the opportunity for conversion to a permanent position.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Alliance Leadership * Manage project team to deliver Discovery & Planning activities and hit agreed-on milestones * Serve as primary point-of-contact for Alliance activities with key partners * Lead discovery & planning conversations with employers, training and education organizations, government stakeholders, and other Life Sciences ecosystem organizations as needed * Finalize Alliance structure, services, financial model, and staffing * Secure employer & training partner commitments to the Alliance * Identify resource & technology needs from Year Up & MassBio and work with those organizations to secure them * Establish and manage Network Advisory Board * Track & report on progress against project milestones to funders, the Advisory Committee, Year Up, MassBio and the City of BostonThis position is a one year term position beginning upon date of hire with the possibility of extension, contingent upon continued funding to support the position.QUALIFICATIONS:Evidence and our collective experience suggest that women and people of color often don't apply for jobs if they don't believe that they possess 100% of the qualifications listed in a job description. Below are some of the most important attributes that successful candidates may possess.This list is neither exhaustive nor 100% required: * Proven track record of launch of new initiatives * Experience in a management role of a diverse team with demonstrated success growing and scaling programs and initiatives related to student success and/or workforce readiness * Comfort in a fast-paced, dynamic, complex start-up and/or entrepreneurial environment * Exceptional track record of growth and strategic planning, as well operational results * Proven track record of successfully building and maintaining relationships & partnerships * Outstanding communication skills: ability to tell persuasive stories, tailor verbal/written communication to audience, negotiate with internal & external stakeholders and facilitate meetings and trainings * Ability to work independently and in teams, taking initiative and managing multiple projects at a time * Excitement about innovation and a willingness to rapidly test assumptions, take risk, and fail and learn * Demonstrated experience seeking out diverse experiences and perspectives to make better decisions * Passion for working with young adults, an unshakable belief in their potential and a strong commitment to the mission of Year Up * Understands the Opportunity Divide and its driversSalary Range: $130,000 - $151,000#LI-HybridCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS: * Year Up has established salary ranges for each of our sites, which allows us to pay employees competitively, equitably and consistently in different geographic markets. For roles in which the location is listed as flexible, the range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Salary offers take into account a candidate's skills, experience, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process. * Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare options and dental coverage; 401(k) match for eligible participants. * Vacation: Earn three weeks paid vacation in first year of employment; four weeks after initial year. * Professional Development: Funds available to support staff in achieving career objectives ($2,500 per year)** This is an exempt role (paid on a salaried basis). **ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:Year Up is a national 501(c)3 workforce development organization committed to ensuring equitable access to economic opportunity, education, and justice for all young adults-no matter their background, income, or zip code. Employers face a growing need for talent while millions of talented young adults lack access to meaningful careers. These inequities only further perpetuate the opportunity gap that exists in our country-a gap that Year Up is determined and positioned to close through three interconnected strategies: providing targeted skills training and connections to livable-wage employment for students and alumni; empowering others to serve and support young adults, and changing systems that perpetuate the opportunity gap. Year Up's intensive training program utilizes a high expectations, high support model where students learn in-demand technical and professional skills and apply them during a corporate internship. Year Up has directly served more than 40,000 young adults since its founding in 2000. Year Up's nationwide presence includes Arizona, Austin, Bay Area, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Greater Atlanta, Greater Boston, Greater Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, the National Capital Region, New York City/Jersey City, Pittsburgh, Puget Sound, Rhode Island, South Florida, Tampa Bay, and Wilmington.Voted one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For in the country by The NonProfit Times, Year Up is a rewarding and impactful place to work. Our staff is passionate, supportive, mission-driven, and committed to positive change and continuous learning. We set high standards for both ourselves and our students and live by a set of core values that reflect an unshakable belief in the talent and potential of our young people. The work we do is life-changing, and we know that our team is the greatest asset in achieving our mission.COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:Year Up embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discharge, or discipline, are based on meritocracy. We do not permit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. Learn more about our commitment to diversity: http://www.yearup.org/about-us/careers/commitment-to-diversity/Year Up is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Your recruiter can provide details regarding the expected work environment and any physical requirements. Please let our hiring team know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.TO APPLY:Please submit a thoughtful cover letter and resume through our website.Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We respectfully request no phone calls.
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