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We’re a growing team of mission-driven professionals who value collaboration, creativity, and impact. When you join MCSA, you’ll be part of a movement that’s shaping the future of public education in Mississippi.
If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to roll up your sleeves, we’d love to hear from you.
Director of Member Success
Mississippi Charter Schools Association (MCSA)
MCSA is the statewide voice for public charter schools in Mississippi. We believe every child in Mississippi deserves access to an excellent public school. Our mission is to strengthen and support high-quality charter schools while advancing the policies and partnerships that allow them to thrive. We do this through leadership development, direct support to schools, and advocacy that creates the conditions for long-term success.
Our 2026–2028 strategic plan sets a clear direction for our work: strengthening existing schools, developing the next generation of leaders, and creating the conditions for sustainable growth across the sector.
As a growing organization at a pivotal stage of development, we are seeking mission-driven team members who are ready to help build and shape the future of public education in Mississippi.
Position Overview
The Director of Member Success is responsible for ensuring strong relationships, meaningful engagement, and responsive support across MCSA’s member schools. Reporting to the Executive Director, this leader will serve as the primary connector between MCSA and its members, helping charter school leaders access the connections, resources, and learning opportunities they need to succeed.
The Director will design and implement systems for proactive member engagement, identify emerging needs across schools, and help shape programming and resources that strengthen leadership capacity and school success. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced education leader who is passionate about supporting school leaders, connecting educators, and advancing high-quality charter schools across Mississippi.
Key Responsibilities
Member Support
- Serve as the primary relationship manager for MCSA member schools, building strong and trusting relationships with principals, executive directors, and school leadership.
- Conduct structured and recurring member check-ins to understand school priorities, emerging challenges, and opportunities for support.
- Identify trends across member schools and ensure MCSA delivers responsive and relevant support aligned with school needs.
- Connect school leaders to resources, expertise, and partners that help strengthen school performance and leadership capacity.
- Synthesize insights from member schools and provide strategic feedback to the Executive Director to inform MCSA priorities and sector engagement.
Member Engagement
- Plan and facilitate opportunities for peer learning, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing among charter school leaders.
- Support the planning and execution of MCSA conferences and leadership convenings.
- Coordinate school visits and other opportunities that deepen engagement across the charter school community.
- Design, implement, and monitor systems, and recommend improvements to strengthen member participation and connection to the association.
Cross-Sector Collaboration
- Work closely with the Executive Director and team to execute strategic initiatives aligned with the organization’s priorities.
- Partner across teams to ensure insights from member schools inform advocacy, communications, and sector strategy.
- Support coordination between MCSA, charter school leaders, and other stakeholders to strengthen collaboration and advance high-quality charter school practices.
- Represent MCSA professionally in meetings, school visits, and events across the state.
Qualifications
Required:
- Master’s degree in education, education policy, leadership, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in K–12 education leadership (principal, network leader, central office leader, or similar).
- Deep understanding of charter school governance, operations, and accountability.
- Experience facilitating peer learning or professional development for adult learners.
- Strong project management and execution skills.
- Ability to analyze school-level academic, operational, and financial data.
- Exceptional relationship-building capacity and executive presence.
- Willingness to travel statewide approximately 20% of the time, including weekly in-person collaboration with the MCSA team, convenings, and events.
Preferred:
- Doctorate degree in Education, Public Policy, Leadership, or related field.
- Experience in non-profit and start-up settings.
- Experience synthesizing trends and insights to inform advocacy or organizational strategy.
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary: $80,000–$105,000, based on experience.
- Flexible Work Environment: Based in Mississippi in a remote/hybrid work environment.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes flexible paid time off, comprehensive health coverage, and employer-matched retirement contributions.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for advancement and leadership within a mission-driven, entrepreneurial team.
- Meaningful Impact: Play a key role in shaping systems and advancing the future of the charter school sector in Mississippi.
Equal Opportunity Statement
MCSA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve.
To apply, please forward a letter of interest and resume to info@discovermscharters.org. Your letter should address your interest in MCSA’s mission and supporting public charter schools, as well as the experience and strengths you would bring to this role.