Director, External Strategy - Uncommon Schools : Job Details

The Director, External Strategy partners closely with the Chief External Officer to align multiple external-facing teams and collaborate on strategic projects that support organizational growth and brand cohesion. This role requires strong research and analytical skills to inform data-driven recommendations, manage cross-functional projects, and present insights to senior leadership. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment and excels at building consensus and alignment across marketing, enrollment, fundraising, and external affairs functions. Duties & Responsibilities. Lead key strategic org-wide initiatives from start to finish: set the scope, project timeline, and deliverables. Head research efforts, collecting data and conducting internal and external interviews, draw insights, and make recommendations, often presenting to leadership. Manage team members (when applicable) and interface with other teams to implement recommendations. Develop, in conjunction with Chief Ext...Director, Strategy, External, Officer, Leadership, Project Management, Banking, Business Services