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Career Opportunities at PSP

Join a fast-growing, mission-driven education nonprofit—a growth fund for great schools—and help us craft and implement communications and public-engagement strategies. The Philadelphia School Partnership offers an comprehensive benefit package for its employees, including medical, dental, life/AD&D, disability, 403b with an employer match and bonus opportunities.

Research Associate, Investment Team

The Philadelphia School Partnership Investment Team solicits and reviews applications from schools, school leaders and school networks, determines and structures investments, manages relationships with investees, and monitors academic and other outcomes. The Investment Analyst will help identify and select high-performing schools and entrepreneurial leaders, assist in portfolio management activities and support the development and implementation of the Organization’s investment system. The Analyst will have the opportunity to engage in an exciting and challenging array of activities. He/she will: develop a deep knowledge of Philadelphia’s education landscape, will conduct data-driven school performance and financial analyses, will cultivate relationships with school leaders, stakeholders and peers, and will be an active participate in the strategic thinking and planning work of the organization. Education-related experience is not required, but the candidate must be able to demonstrate experience and capacity to execute all essential job duties.

 

Responsibilities:  

  • Assist in the development of new investments by keeping abreast of education-related happenings in Philadelphia and developing relationships with schools and school leaders.
  • Conduct school performance and financial analyses to assess the viability of potential investments as part of due diligence.
  • Work with Investment Partner to develop and maintain application and portfolio tracking systems.
  • Plan and manage school visits, interviews and presentations.
  • Create and produce school performance and portfolio performance reports for internal and external use.
  • Assist in the creation of investment proposals for the Philadelphia School Partnership Board of Directors.
  • Work with Investment Partner and Philadelphia School Partnership team on research and analytical projects.
  • Actively engage in the strategic planning and thinking of the organization.

 

Qualifications:

  •  Strong analytical writer and thinker.
  • Ability to model and interpret data, conduct analyses, and produce analytic reports.
  • Good communicator, comfortable representing and being a spokesperson for an organization in meetings and larger venues with assorted stakeholders.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and desire to work as part of a team.
  • Ability to work independently, solve problems and be flexible.
  • Willingness and desire to participate in unexpected projects.
  • Undergraduate degree preferred, graduate degree a plus.
  • At least 3 years work experience and demonstrated ability to successfully execute job responsibilities.

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume and writing samples to Jessica Pena, Investment Partner (jessica.pena[at]philaschool.org) .  Complete applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.