VP of Expansion

WHO WE ARE

Christel House is a global education network that has served more than 25,000 students from under-resourced communities since its inception 25 years ago. Our mission is for our students to achieve upward economic mobility, become good citizens, and identify and realize their goals, dreams, and human potential. For over 25 years, Christel House has provided high-quality no-fee education in five countries. We are now at a pivotal point where we are expanding our model to new countries through a fellowship program that seeks visionary leaders dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty by expanding Christel House into new regions.

WHAT WILL YOU DO

The Vice President of Expansion (VP of Expansion) will report to—and work closely with—the Chief Strategy & Expansion Officer, leading a team of professionals dedicated to implementing the opening of new Christel House schools. While the Chief Strategy & Expansion Officer is responsible to the CHI CEO for the growth of its network of schools both where CHI currently operates and in new countries, the VP of Expansion will manage the day-to-day work of expansion. The VP of Expansion will also collaborate with various CHI departments, including Programs and Services, Finance, and Development & Marketing, to ensure that CHI’s support for new schools is well-coordinated.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Implementation of Expansion Plan Detailed in CHI Five-Year Strategic Plan

1.Present to the CEO and Chief Strategy & Expansion Officer yearly goals and budget for expansion based on CHI’s five-year strategic plan approved in December 2022.

2.Draft clear plans for expansion aligned to meeting goals.

3.Set up systems, processes, project management tools, and communication protocols required to support expansion goals - both at CHI internally and with the school CEOs.

4.Recommend to the Chief Strategy Officer clear roles and responsibilities for all stakeholders involved in the implementation of the expansion plan.

5.Effectively communicate the strategy, processes, and goals to all internal and external stakeholders.

6.Support the Chief Strategy & Expansion Officer update and engage with the CHI Board on expansion.

7.Oversee the development of a school start-up toolkit.

8.Measure and evaluate the success of all expansion initiatives and report to the Chief Strategy & Expansion Officer.

9.Oversee the development of written reports on expansion progress for the CHI leadership team and Board.

10.Share expansion best practices with schools across the network.

Support Expansion: CHI’s Existing Countries

1.Work with school CEOs to develop the expansion strategy aligned with the strategic plan.

2.Support school CEOs and their leadership teams to explore expansion opportunities, secure funding, land, and/or facilities from governments and philanthropic partners.

3.Support school CEOs to develop their value proposition and pitch decks to enable greater fundraising potential at local sites.

4.Develop expansion proposals for new schools for CHI Board approval.

Support Expansion: New Countries

1.Manage the process to expand to new countries as detailed in the strategic plan.

2.Define objectives and KPIs for the new leader fellowship program.

3.Develop the fellowship program to support CEOs launching schools in new countries.

4.Partner with organizations with strong leadership pipelines to identify potential new leader fellows.

5.Identify promising new countries for expansion based on criteria detailed in the strategic plan.

6.Conduct landscape analysis and feasibility studies before entering new geographies.

7.Launch and ensure smooth running of the new leader fellowship program.

8.Monitor progress against goals and KPIs on an ongoing basis to assess progress and success of the fellowship program.

Serve as the liaison to the Expansion Committee of the board

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. in Business, International Business, or related field
• Master's or advanced degree is beneficial
• Ten-plus years of professional experience supporting the growth of nonprofit organizations and/or providing strategic guidance to aid in setting up of nonprofit initiatives, programs, and strategies.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to influence and engage a wide range of donors and build long-term relationships.
• Ability to work both independently without close oversight, but also a team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside CHI.
• High energy and passion for CHI's mission is essential.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Possess a spirit of openness to feedback and commitment to continuous learning.
• Prior experience in international/multi-cultural contexts, living in a country with a CHI school, and fluency in Spanish are all plusses.
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong work ethic, detail-oriented, highly developed organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Experience leading and managing a staff of professionals is a plus.