ORGANIZATION
Born in 2002 from a partnership between Applied Materials and the San Jose Unified School District, Breakthrough Silicon Valley (BTSV) finds itself today as a strong, successful, and respected organization. BTSV sparks change across our community and beyond by launching talented students who have been historically excluded from higher education on the path to college, and inspiring high school and college students to become the next generation of leaders, advocates, and educators. BTSV’s tuition-free program provides year-round out-of-school time academic support, advising, and advocacy for a diverse group of talented students from 7th grade through their first-year in college, most of whom come from under-resourced communities and will be the first generation in their family to go to college. BTSV’s seven-year college access and success program has proven to be effective in preparing these students for college: a stunning 99% of BTSV graduates attend college immediately after high school.
Located in San Jose, California, Breakthrough Silicon Valley is an affiliate of The Breakthrough Collaborative, a leading national service organization that acts as the national voice for 25 Breakthrough sites across the country. BTSV is the proud recipient of the San Jose Chamber of Commerce 2024 Non-Profit of the Year Award.
We are excited to build on the incredible work our outgoing Executive Director has accomplished and welcome a new visionary and dynamic leader to guide BTSV to its next levels of student-first impact.
To learn more about Breakthrough Silicon Valley, please visit www.breakthroughsv.org.
OPPORTUNITY
BTSV is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual to serve as its next Executive Director, holding primary responsibility for leadership of all aspects of the organization. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will have the opportunity to build on a strong base of success characterized by strong programmatic results and operational growth. Leading a dedicated team of 15 permanent, year-round staff members, 10 full-time AmeriCorps members, as well as up to 50 seasonal Teaching Fellows, the Executive Director will advance the organization’s existing programmatic model and guide its community relationships and philanthropic support.
RESPONSIBILITIES
While an emphasis on the Executive Director’s first year include 1) Listening, Learning, and Building Trust; 2) Fundraising and Maintaining Financial Stability; and 3) Strategic Vision and Long-Term Planning, the overall scope of responsibilities include:
COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCES
In addition to demonstrating a deep commitment to Breakthrough Silicon Valley’s mission, and to educational equity, overall, the ideal Executive Director candidate will have a strong combination of the following:
Additional qualifications include:
WORK SETTING
This is a hybrid position. The ED will typically work from BTSV’s offices, located at partner schools in San Jose, three days per week, with the flexibility to work from a home office when in-person work is not required. As BTSV is an “out-of-school time program,” occasional evening and weekend work, as well as travel to offsite programs and events in the San Jose area, are also required. Candidates must be local to the Bay Area or planning to relocate in order to be considered.
Benefits
This position offers a competitive salary range of $185,000-$215,000. Additionally, BTSV offers the following:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. Retirement Benefits include a 3% company match. Paid time off includes 15 days of PTO plus 11 holidays and two “shut-down” weeks. PTO increases after Year-2 to 20 days and to 25 days after Year-5.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. More details can be provided upon request.
TO APPLY
Please submit a resume online at https://apply.workable.com/j/9C6D1DE5FE/.
Breakthrough Silicon Valley is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. Recruiting staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Candidates are evaluated solely on their qualifications to perform the work required.
ORGANIZATION
Born in 2002 from a partnership between Applied Materials and the San Jose Unified School District, Breakthrough Silicon Valley (BTSV) finds itself today as a strong, successful, and respected organization. BTSV sparks change across our community and beyond by launching talented students who have been historically excluded from higher education on the path to college, and inspiring high school and college students to become the next generation of leaders, advocates, and educators. BTSV’s tuition-free program provides year-round out-of-school time academic support, advising, and advocacy for a diverse group of talented students from 7th grade through their first-year in college, most of whom come from under-resourced communities and will be the first generation in their family to go to college. BTSV’s seven-year college access and success program has proven to be effective in preparing these students for college: a stunning 99% of…
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. Retirement Benefits include a 3% company match. Paid time off includes 15 days of PTO plus 11 holidays and two “shut-down” weeks. PTO increases after Year-2 to 20 days and to 25 days after Year-5.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. Retirement Benefits include a 3% company match. Paid time off includes 15 days of PTO plus 11 holidays and two “shut-down” weeks. PTO increases after Year-2 to 20 days and to 25 days after Year-5.