Coordinator

Who we are

ILO Group is a proudly women-owned education strategy and policy firm. We are a dedicated team of strategic partners and specialists who support school districts and states in executing on their biggest bets and their highest priority efforts. We work as members of our partners’ teams—operating side-by-side with the country’s leading educators, experts and government partners.

Our work is as diverse as our partners ambitions are bold: we work across leadership development, comprehensive project management and implementation support, systems transformation and more. We enable education leaders to be the catalysts for enduring change that benefits their students, schools, and communities.  

In addition to technical assistance to districts and states, our expert team provides the capacity and expertise to power difference-making partnerships of our own: Women Leading Ed and The Forum for Educational Leadership.  

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a Coordinator who is highly organized, adaptable and thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will be adept at managing complex schedules, coordinating multifaceted projects, and maintaining a high level of professionalism and attention to detail. This role requires the capacity to anticipate and meet the needs of a fast-moving and analytical leader, handling multiple tasks with precision.

This candidate will have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines; knowledge of the K-12 education landscape; and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Our team members often need to be fast-learners and adaptive to quickly changing circumstances.

Why ILO Group

Our clients are state education agencies, school districts, and adjacent education organizations, including nonprofits and foundations, who are committed to implementing initiatives to improve student outcomes. As a result, you will have the opportunity to work with these leaders and their teams to understand their needs, provide real-time, in-the-moment support, and develop strategic and operating plans to implement sustainable solutions.

You will join a team of high-performing and creative individuals who are dedicated to supporting education leaders across the country in delivering a high-quality education to every student.  As ILO Group continues to grow, we are invested in the growth of our team as well. We anticipate various opportunities for consultants to grow in their expertise and skills in support of our clients and in partnership with their ILO Group teammates.

Opportunity

This person must demonstrate the ability to:

• Provide comprehensive support to the leadership team, managing complex and dynamic schedules, including extensive travel arrangements.
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external communications, ensuring professionalism and discretion.
• Coordinate and support various projects directly overseen by the leadership team, ensuring efficient progress and adherence to timelines.
• Manage correspondence, prepare reports, and handle confidential information discreetly.
• Draft social media content and manage social media accounts
• Facilitate efficient decision-making processes by preparing necessary materials for the leadership team.
• Collaborate with team members across the organization to execute strategic initiatives seamlessly.
• Express a consistent "will do" attitude to requests and find creative and efficient solutions to more complicated needs without delegating responsibility
• Able to multitask and handle multiple projects simultaneously with focus, accuracy, and efficiency.

Job Type

We are currently seeking individuals who are interested in full-time opportunities.

Location and Travel

We are a virtual organization, and this is a remote position. Travel will be required based on client needs.

About You

The requirements for this position are:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 3-4 years of experience.
• Proven experience in a high-level administrative or executive support role.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate needs, think critically, and problem-solve.
• Outstanding project management skills with an attention to detail.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, dynamic, startup environment with the ability to prioritize items and manage time across projects to meet critical deadlines.
• Willingness to hold oneself personally accountable for results in a rapidly changing context.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Experience using the Google Suite (e.g., Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Forms).
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $70,000 depending on prior experience. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at ILO Group

ILO Group is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. As a result, we welcome applicants of all religions, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.

We are devoted to increasing equity in the leadership of our nation’s public school districts. Diversity and equity are built into the DNA of ILO Group and our work supporting women and BIPOC leaders of school systems across the country

Why I do this work

Hear from some of our team on why they do this work as a team with their colleagues at ILO Group. 

“I am the product of public school teachers who believed in my potential. As the daughter of immigrants with a humble upbringing, I was supported throughout my K-12 education by teachers and administrators who went the extra mile to ensure that my circumstances would not dictate the quality or rigor of my education. Although I was not statistically likely to persevere, I am my family's first college graduate. Paying that goodwill forward to impact the trajectory of today's students positively is why I do this work.”

“I do this work because I believe all kids deserve an excellent education and it is my mission to support educational leaders in making that belief a reality. Whether it's operationalizing a plan to implement a leader's big bets or creating a strategic plan to drive change, I enjoy partnering with teams from school districts and educational organizations to learn what is working well, to explore what could be better, and to find a path to get there together.” 

“I do this work because I am passionate about rethinking our education system to make it work better for students and families. I love working alongside superintendents and their teams to help implement new ideas that make a direct positive impact on their students.”

“When I think of why I do this work, the first thing that comes to mind is something I have always been driven by: helping to support and create a more diverse, impactful and robust education system for students and educational leaders. Everyday, I wake up feeling motivated and energized by the fact that the work we do as a team directly impacts the future of thousands of students in this country, and I have the opportunity to be a part of the change. Seeing projects come to life and transforming the education system in a positive and effective manner is the most rewarding factor of the work.”