Director of Strategy

Job overview

The Director of Strategy role is onsite in Washington, DC. Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience; no numeric salary range is specified. Rocketship Public Schools is a nonprofit network of public elementary charter schools focused on student achievement, educator development, and partnerships with families. The role coordinates regional priorities and builds systems that support school success and sustainability. It connects planning, enrollment, governance, compliance, communications, and growth initiatives so regional and school teams can execute effectively and advance outcomes for students and families.

What you'll do

• Coordinate annual regional planning and translate priorities into plans and timelines
• track progress and risks
• manage attendance and family engagement strategies
• lead enrollment strategy and recruitment campaigns
• oversee regional communications
• coordinate board governance and meeting logistics
• manage charter applications, renewals, amendments, and compliance reporting
• plan regional growth initiatives and new school launches
• and coordinate crisis response with Marketing/Communications and Legal teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of strategy

regional strategy

public schools

charter schools

annual planning

enrollment strategy

family engagement

board governance

regulatory compliance

washington dc

rocketship public schools

bachelor’s degree required

7 years’ experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health and welfare benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan
• flexible spending account
• generous paid time off.

Why this role

Regional Leadership Team role partnering closely with the Executive Director; broad remit spanning strategy, enrollment, family engagement, board governance, charter compliance, growth, and crisis coordination; bachelor’s degree and seven years of relevant professional experience required.

About the employer

Rocketship Public Schools is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.