Chief Executive Officer
Thrive Scholars seeks a dynamic, forward-thinking, and results-oriented Chief Executive Officer to join during a pivotal period of time marked by unprecedented growth and forward momentum. As Thrive Scholars celebrates its 20th anniversary and pays tribute to their scholars, staff, mentors, partners, volunteers and board, it remains steadfast in its commitment to providing high-achieving students of color from low-income communities the opportunities they need to thrive at top colleges and in meaningful careers. With an ambitious strategic plan in place, Thrive Scholars is poised to double their revenue and overall reach by 2027. As such, Thrive Scholars needs an innovative Chief Executive Officer who can provide strategic vision and leadership to enhance the organization and the positive impact it has on the lives of the Scholars it serves. It is critical that the next CEO proactively position Thrive Scholars as a model of excellence in education and economic mobility to garner critical support and ongoing interest with a broad set of stakeholders including donors, board, community partners, staff, scholars, and volunteers to ensure that the organization continues to fulfill its ambitious mission and vision as well as meet its key financial objectives. The new CEO must be an inspirational leader with a passion for the mission coupled an unwavering commitment to Thrive Scholars’ core values around diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Experience and Professional Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have high-level organizational leadership experience, excellent interpersonal and communications skills, and the ability to provide the necessary strategy and innovation for an evolving institution. The successful candidate must possess significant experience as a senior executive in an organization of relevant size, scale, and complexity along with a broad background in finance, operations, and fundraising with a focus on best practices. Experience in the college access and educational space is welcomed.
Compensation & Benefits
The targeted salary for this role is $350-375k commensurate with experience. In addition, there will be a competitive performance-based bonus structure along with a comprehensive benefits package.
