Operations Associate, Business Development

 

 

Operations Associate, Business Development

Location: Flexible (Boston or NYC Preferred)

Position is available: Immediately

WHO WE ARE

Achievement Network (ANet) is a nonprofit dedicated to educational equity. We help schools boost student learning with great teaching that's grounded in standards, informed by data, and built on the successful practices of educators around the country. Founded in 2005, ANet now serves over 900 schools educating over 230,000 students across the country. Our support has consistently helped our partner schools—both district and charter—achieve breakthrough results for their students.

ANet has received multiple awards and recognitions, most recently receiving the highest ratings (Tier 1) on our math and ELA formative assessments from the Louisiana Department of Education, the only organization to receive such high marks. We were also named to The NonProfit Time's “Best Nonprofits to Work For” and in the 2018-19 school year will be launching the Breakthrough Results Fund, a four-year collaboration to prove what's possible in instructional improvement.

ANet is a dynamic, values driven, team-oriented organization that is committed to the growth and development of all staff members. Individuals who join ANet have the opportunity to join an exceptional team of colleagues committed to helping schools drive excellent teaching and learning by investing in each other and learning together.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Operations Associate, Business Development will play an important role in executing contracts with our partnerships with schools and districts. On a daily basis, they will connect with colleagues across the country to help them understand contracting requirements, procurement hurdles, invoicing, and compliance. They will also assist with database management and administration support. As an Associate on our team, you will do what it takes to help launch our partnerships smoothly and efficiently while ensuring we have the data we need as well as the appropriate documentation to meet the needs of our partners.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Database Operations

 

Database entry support to track sales data, document contracting requirements, procurement and compliance, payment details and create new opportunities

 

Data integrity; ensuring consistency and accuracy in data collected across the organization through regular quality checks and reporting

 

Enter data into each partner's Salesforce record to update contract status and invoicing requirements

 

Assist with data entry and database clean-up, as needed

 

Generate Salesforce reporting to analyse basic metrics and measure progress against goals

 

Execute Contracts for Current and New School Partners

 

Meet as needed with the regional staff members to guide them through the contracting processes, provide status updates, and escalate accordingly

 

Support in outreach to gather information needed to generate contracts

 

Generate standard contracts using information captured in Salesforce database

 

Send documents electronically for signature to the appropriate contacts

 

Track document completion, following up as necessary for outstanding contracts and saving contracts in the appropriate location

 

Troubleshoot and escalate questions from partners regarding contracts

 

Administration Support

 

Develop required documentation and reports for invoicing, and support with outreach to partners to ensure timely payment

 

Complete and manage supporting documentation required for vendor setup

 

Responsible for internal organizational structure of contracting and procurement documents

 

Support RFP manager with required paperwork and obtaining signatures

 

Support in development of internal communications regarding operations progress towards goals and revenue

 

Procurement Support

 

Assist with procurement projects, including research of contract guidelines and completing required paperwork, and document accordingly

 

Surface and escalate issues related to procurement or contracting elements

 

Assist with special projects

 

Assist with various business development operational and administrative tasks, as needed

 

WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU BRING

In order to be successful in this role, candidates must demonstrate the following:

You are motivated by working in an environment where we live out our core values daily and are eager to examine personal archetypes and biases while discussing topics related to race, class, and privilege which relate to ANet's Advance Equity and People Matter values

 

You have a passionate commitment to and a sense of urgency for the support of schools, along with a belief that all students can achieve at high levels

 

You sweat the small stuff and bring exceptional attention to detail to everything you do, even when juggling multiple projects and tasks at once

 

You have the ability to plan appropriately to reach goals and meet deadlines, track progress and adjust work to respond to challenges and opportunities that arise

 

You have a passion for learning and are enthusiastic about managing various types of projects

 

You consistently go above and beyond in meeting the needs of others and understand how to adjust your work to meet the different priorities of internal team members, external partners, etc.

 

You are your happiest and most successful in an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and fast-paced environment

 

Ideal candidates may also demonstrate the following preferred qualifications:

You have previous experience with Salesforce or other CRM databases

 

You bring experience using Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets

 

You are an exceptional communicator and know how to get creative in order to influence internal and external stakeholders

 

WHAT WE OFFER

ANet offers highly competitive compensation based on prior experience and qualifications as well as comprehensive benefits in order to best support our people. Benefits we offer include: health, dental and vision insurance where ANet pays 80% of the cost of these benefits for employees and their families/domestic partner; 3 weeks of vacation (4 weeks after two years with ANet); 10 paid holidays with paid days off between the Christmas and New Year's holidays; a paid floating holiday; paid sick & personal days; paid parental leave; retirement plan options; commuter benefits; tuition reimbursement; flexible spending accounts; short and long-term disability coverage; and basic life and personal accident insurance.

HOW TO APPLY

We are now accepting applications for this position, which will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To apply, please click on the blue “Apply” button. You will then be prompted to complete a brief application and upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter in which you outline why you are interested in working for ANet and how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position.

ANet is committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds and gender identities to apply to our positions.

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