Imagine what could be achieved if the best strategic and analytical consulting minds focused their skills on solving the most urgent questions facing public school districts in the United States. The District Management Council assists CEOs of public school districts dramatically improve public education by helping them identify and implement management best practices.

Based in Back Bay in Boston, Massachusetts, The District Management Council is led by a team of successful educators and entrepreneurs. Above all else, we look for two key qualities in our team members. First is superior analytical strength. We seek professionals who possess the intellectual curiosity and the force of intellect to take complex problems, conduct rigorous problem solving analyses, and present solutions in simple and concise terms. The second quality is a passion for service. We seek to hire individuals who derive genuine pleasure from providing a level of service far beyond what is required. We currently have the following openings:

  • Associate

The Associate will be key member of the research team working closely with the Managing Consultant and the founders of the firm to structure each Best Practices initiative (2-3 per year), perform detailed analyses, conduct primary and secondary research, develop and help produce a crisp, concise storyline for each Report.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or physical ability.

Contact Information

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  • Consultant

Position Overview:

The District Management Council is currently seeking a smart, dynamic, nice and analytical consultant to join their growing team. Reporting to the Managing Director, the Consultant will work closely with school district leaders, oversee the collection and analysis of data, assist in the presentation of key findings and recommendations, and participate in the development of tools and training programs that support the implementation of those recommendations for school districts across the country.

Responsibilities:
  • Cultivate, build, and manage strong client relationships based on trust, communication, and a commitment to service excellence
  • Support client engagements by collecting data, pursuing appropriate paths of analysis, developing key recommendations, and supporting the presentation of findings to clients
  • Ensure that clients fully understand assessment results, demonstrating patience, empathy, and an appreciation for organizational dynamics and the barriers to change and improvement that exist in schools across the country
  • Conduct primary and secondary research to expand our library of district case studies, best practices and rigorous analytical frameworks designed specifically for school districts
  • Work collaboratively with internal staff to ensure the continued growth and effectiveness of DMC’s programs
Qualifications:
  • Minimum of two years of experience at a management or strategy consulting firm
  • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA strongly preferred
  • Experience with and/or strong interest in education and education reform
  • Superior analytical skills; demonstrated ability to quickly assess situations, identify trends, develop solutions, and translate and apply insights and learnings to the larger context
  • Experience developing and managing client relationships with responsibility for deliverables and presentations
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
  • Excellent writing and communication skills
  • Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Ability to accommodate travel approximately 30% time

To Apply:

Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity, both in Word format and addressed to Garrett Smith, at http://jobs.cgcareers.org/application.aspx?id=1662 . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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