Part-Time Strategic Implementation Advisor

Transforming student mental health in schools.

About Effective School Solutions

Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services, serving 6,000+ K–12 students across 12 states.

We deliver the level of clinical care typically found in private practice, out-of-district placements, or higher levels of care directly within public schools by providing a full continuum of clinical programming, professional development, and district consultation.

About the Role

Effective School Solutions (ESS) is seeking a Part-Time Strategic Implementation Advisor to be embedded with one of our partner charter schools, Urban Charter School Collective (UCSC), a mission-driven community rooted in cultural pride and service to Hmong students and families in Sacramento, California. This strategic role serves as the operational bridge between UCSC's leadership vision and day-to-day execution, supporting implementation of a newly developed Strategic Playbook and driving cross-functional alignment across the school's leadership team.

Role Details

Schedule: Part-time, approximately one half-day per week on-site during the school year. The selected candidate will also be expected to attend all Board of Education meetings as part of the role.

Compensation: $90.00 per hour

Responsibilities

• Operationalize UCSC's Strategic Playbook in partnership with school leadership, ensuring documented priorities move from paper to practice
• Conduct regular on-site check-ins with department heads to monitor implementation progress and maintain cross-team alignment
• Identify and address implementation gaps, barriers, and misalignments in real time
• Provide frequent, structured progress reports to the Board on strategic plan execution and key performance benchmarks
• Coordinate across departments to sustain momentum and accountability on strategic priorities
• Document systems and processes to support future replication at additional UCSC campuses
• Provide guidance on building a long-term internal staffing structure to sustain the Chief of Staff function beyond this engagement

Administrative Duties

• Progress tracking against strategic benchmarks outlined in the Playbook
• Documentation of working sessions, implementation decisions, and cross-team actions
• Preparation of structured board reports and leadership briefings
• Attendance at relevant leadership and strategic planning meetings

Requirements

• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation to assigned school site
• Stable internet connection and proficiency with technology including Microsoft 365, Zoom, and virtual collaboration tools
• Computer with camera and audio capability

Qualifications and Skills

• Master's Degree in Education or Educational Leadership required
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, organizational leadership, or operations management in a K–12 or nonprofit setting
• Proven ability to lead through influence in complex, matrixed organizations without formal direct authority
• Strong cross-functional coordination and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working with culturally specific or community-serving organizations preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including board-level reporting

Why Join Effective School Solutions?

• ESS is a rapidly expanding organization that has transformed in-school mental health and educational support services across 12 states
• Dynamic organization with a strong track record of innovation, growth, and meaningful community impact
• Excellent compensation and career development opportunities
• ESS understands that its success is tied directly to recruiting and retaining outstanding staff

ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, or disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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