Improvement Facilitator

ABOUT BE A LEADER FOUNDATION

Founded in 2002, the Be A Leader Foundation has impacted the lives of thousands of underserved youth in Arizona. Starting in 2006, Be A Leader began offering structured leadership programming to thirty-two 8th-grade students. Since then, the organization has added additional programs now impacting thousands of students, 7th grade through college, annually in three focus areas: College Access, Postsecondary Transition, and College Success. Our vision is that all students have the opportunity to succeed in higher education and have the skills and resources to ensure personal success. Our mission is to increase the number of students who are prepared for and succeed in higher education by empowering them with tools, leadership skills, and consistent support, transforming lives, and creating life-long opportunities for success.

SUMMARY

The Be A Leader Foundation is seeking a high-caliber, motivated, and equity-minded leader to serve as the organization's Improvement Facilitator. The Improvement Facilitator will be a central figure in providing strategic, focused, and direct support to our district and school site personnel. With a strong emphasis on equity and data-driven decision-making, the Improvement Facilitator will collaborate with site teams to establish and maintain targeted, enduring practices that achieve educational success for Black, Latino, and low-income students.

Under the guidance of the Director of Continuous Improvement, the Improvement Facilitator guides the implementation of data-driven, equity-focused strategies to support continuous improvement efforts with school districts and individual school sites. The Improvement Facilitator collaborates with school and community teams to facilitate improvement and support student success in the transition to high school as well as college. The majority of the work will take place during regular school hours, with occasional evening, weekend, and general community events to accommodate our students and their families.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions

Facilitation and Collaboration

• Facilitate student-centered, equity-focused improvement conversations with school and community teams to identify priorities, next steps, and solutions.
• Apply and support the use of improvement science tools and practitioner-oriented research methodologies to strengthen continuous improvement efforts.
• Plan and lead virtual and in-person meetings, convenings, and huddles for small and large groups.
• Maintain clear, consistent communication with internal teams, school partners, and leadership.
• Model collaborative leadership, self-reflection, and a learner’s mindset when navigating complex or ambiguous challenges.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Analyze student-level and program data to inform decision-making and guide reflective practice with school teams.
• Develop and maintain data structures aligned to program goals and assess progress toward outcomes.
• Prepare, manage, and submit timely reports for school partners and organizational leadership.

Strategic Support

• Support the planning and execution of school-based and network-wide initiatives and events aligned to organizational priorities.

College Advising and Support

• Provide individualized and group-based college advising using equitable, student-centered practices.
• Support students in completing key college-going milestones, including applications, FAFSA, scholarships, and enrollment processes.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership presence with the ability to facilitate meaningful, engaging learning experiences for adults, particularly in public school settings.
• Strong commitment to educational equity and to advancing outcomes for students from historically underserved communities.
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement concepts and the ability to apply them in practice.
• Ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative data and facilitate productive, reflective conversations that lead to actionable plans.
• Strong problem-solving skills with sound judgment and the ability to work independently while advancing shared goals.
• Comfort operating in dynamic environments, with flexibility and tolerance for ambiguity.
• Ability to think strategically at the process level while maintaining focus on broader organizational goals.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail; able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and carry projects from concept to completion.
• Effective relationship-building, collaboration, and communication skills across diverse stakeholders.
• Background or experience in college access, college readiness, or postsecondary transition programming.
• Willingness to contribute positively to organizational learning, growth, and culture.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general periodicals, professional journals, etc. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and program/activity plans. Spanish fluency is preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Education, School Counseling, Higher Education Administration, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Data Analytics, Nonprofit Management, or related; or at least four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; experience supporting diverse student populations. Teaching or facilitation experience, and a background in college admissions or high school college counseling is preferred.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid fingerprint clearance card.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel to assigned school sites.
• Ability to work effectively in a standard office environment, including prolonged computer use and shared workspaces.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and interpersonal skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with office productivity tools (e.g., Word, Excel) and general internet fluency.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Professional demeanor and adherence to organizational dress and conduct standards.
• Knowledge of colleges, academic programs, admissions processes, and financial aid policies.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCY ALIGNMENT

The Improvement Facilitator is expected to demonstrate the following organizational-wide competencies:

• Student-Centered Mindset: Centers equity, belonging, and student success in all facilitation, planning, and advising efforts, with a strong focus on improving outcomes for Black, Latino, and low-income students.
• Growth & Learning Orientation: Brings a learner’s mindset to continuous improvement work by engaging in reflection, seeking feedback, and applying improvement science and research-informed practices to strengthen systems and outcomes.
• Collaborative Approach: Builds trust-based partnerships with school, district, and community teams; facilitates inclusive, action-oriented collaboration; and contributes positively to organizational culture and learning.
• Data-Informed Decision-Making: Analyzes student-level and program data to guide strategy, facilitate reflective conversations, monitor progress toward goals, and adjust supports to drive measurable improvement.
• Clear & Constructive Communication: Communicates clearly, respectfully, and effectively with diverse stakeholders, facilitating meaningful dialogue, documenting progress, and supporting alignment across teams and sites.

Qualified applicants may submit a letter of interest, resume and contact information via e-mail to Amelie Jurist, Recruiter at amelie@copperquailconsulting.com

Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Meeting facilitation: 3 years (Required)
• Data visualization: 3 years (Required)
• college access, readiness, or transition programming: 3 years (Required)
• Data analysis skills: 3 years (Required)
• Program management: 3 years (Required)
• Critical thinking: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $58,000