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Executive Director

Stride, Inc.

Apex, North Carolina

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Management, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Family Planning, Funding, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Marketing, Operating Systems, Operations Processes, Policy Development, Process Development, Process Improvement, Regulatory Requirements, Scholarship, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Planning, Student Admissions, Student Financial Services, Student Services, Sustainability, Training Program, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Trend Analysis
LOCATION
Apex, North Carolina
POSTED
Today
Job Description

Required Certificates and Licenses
  • North Carolina or South Carolina Department of Education Administrator Certification Required

Residency Requirements
  • Must reside in North Carolina or South Carolina
    • Travel is required 1-2 times per month

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Coast to Mountains Preparatory Academy (CM Prep). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Coast to Mountains Preparatory Academy (CM Prep) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

The Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer of Coast to Mountains Preparatory Academy, providing strategic leadership for all aspects of school operations, academics, enrollment growth, student success, and financial sustainability. This role is responsible for advancing the school's mission through exceptional educational leadership while driving innovation, expanding educational opportunities, and strengthening partnerships that increase access to high-quality private education across North and South Carolina.

A key focus of this position is leading the school's Opportunity Scholarship (OS) and ESA+ strategy, ensuring families successfully access available scholarship funding while positioning the school for continued growth in existing and emerging school choice programs.

The Executive Director serves as the public face of the school, cultivating strong relationships with families, community organizations, scholarship agencies, business partners, and state education leaders while ensuring compliance with all accreditation, state, and regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Strategic Leadership
  • Serve as the executive officer of Coast to Mountains Preparatory Academy, providing visionary leadership that supports academic excellence, operational effectiveness, and sustainable enrollment growth.
  • Develop and execute the school's strategic plan aligned with organizational priorities and long-term growth objectives.
  • Lead innovation by identifying, designing, and implementing new academic programs and student support services that expand educational opportunities.
  • Foster a culture centered on student achievement, family satisfaction, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Scholarship & ESA Leadership
  • Lead the strategic implementation and expansion of North Carolina Opportunity Scholarship, ESA+, South Carolina ESTF, and future school choice initiatives.
  • Ensure scholarship participation continues to grow through proactive planning, family engagement, operational oversight, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Develop processes that improve scholarship completion rates, family communication, and funding utilization.
  • Identify legislative and policy opportunities that expand access to private education through scholarships and educational savings accounts.
Enrollment Growth & Family Experience
  • Own enrollment strategy in partnership with marketing, admissions, and school leadership.
  • Develop initiatives that improve inquiry conversion, enrollment, re-registration, retention, and overall family satisfaction.
  • Build strong relationships with prospective and current families, serving as an ambassador for the school and its mission.
  • Utilize enrollment, retention, scholarship, and satisfaction data to guide strategic decision making.
Program Development & Innovation
  • Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of innovative educational programs.
  • Evaluate emerging educational trends and develop programs that strengthen the school's competitive position.
Academic Leadership
  • Ensure delivery of a high-quality instructional program that supports student growth and achievement.
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Stride, Inc.