25-26 Executive Coordinator - Schools

Job Description

POSITION: 25-26 Executive Coordinator - Schools

REPORTS TO: Chief Schools Officer

POSITION TYPE: 12-month

START DATE: July 1, 2025

COMPENSATION: $54,911 - $65,894, Home Office Grade 4

At YES Prep, work for a mission that impacts the life trajectory of students and their families. YES Prep creates pathways to extraordinary opportunity through best-in-class development, competitive compensation and benefits, and recognition for your impact. Grow as an authentic leader and be part of a high-performing, team-oriented culture. 

Some quick stats about us:

• 24,700 Students
• 2,400 Team Members
• 15 Secondary Campuses
• 10 Elementary Campuses
• 92% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch
• 96% Hispanic & African-American Students
• 90% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University
• 88% First-Generation College Students
• Ranked in the Top 100 High Schools in the Nation, U.S. News & World Report

We serve the students of Houston, Texas, the 4th largest city across the United States. There are over 20 public-school districts and other great public charter school options  within Houston’s city limits serving our increasing population. We are a rapidly growing organization, committed to creating life-changing opportunities for over 23,000 students by 2025.

THE OPPORTUNITY

YES Prep needs a dynamic Executive Coordinator - Schools with a robust set of experiences, to make our mission a reality. As a YES Prep employee, you will achieve jaw-dropping results, create pathways to opportunity for our students, and build transformative relationships.

To put it simply, you will maximize the efficiency of the Chief Schools Officer and the Schools Team by providing high-level administrative and operational support. 

THE ROLE

When you join the YES Prep team, some of the work and responsibilities will include:

• Managing the weekly and monthly calendar of the Chief Schools Officer (CSO) to assist with project management; 

• Assisting in organizing the administration and logistics of the Schools Department; 

• Leading and coordinating preparation efforts and Board and Committee meetings, including the Program Committee led by the CSO and Chief Talent Officer; 

• Compiling and submitting monthly reimbursements for the CSO as needed; 

• Securing travel arrangements for the CSO, including transportation, lodging, and trip itineraries; 

• Being a first point of contact for the CSO regarding meetings, professional learning logistics, and communication around timelines and status updates; 

• Completing independent research of historical documentation, processes, etc. to lead planning efforts; 

• Building individual and team processes for logistical and operational success; 

• Assisting with planning and coordination of team meetings and agendas, including creating effective presentations (PPT), taking useful minutes, researching and proposing agenda items, etc.;