Chief Administrative Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $160,000 - $175,000

World Savvy is reimagining a different reality for the future of K12 education. A reality where students know more, care more, and do more to contribute to a more peaceful, sustainable, and just world. We can only rise to meet our biggest challenges if our students learn to think through complex problems and design solutions from a global perspective. Problem-solving, comfort with ambiguity, collaboration, empathy, and critical thinking are all essential tools in today's global knowledge economy. And a big part of educational equity is ensuring all students have access to those tools.

Founded in 2002, World Savvy is a leading national education nonprofit that partners holistically with schools to transform learning environments into inclusive, adaptive, and future-ready schools. For decades, World Savvy has been transforming education, impacting the lives of over 937,000 students and nearly 7,500 educators across 45 states and 32 countries. Partners with the Organization have the ability to choose from a range of programs and services and customize partnership packages to best fit their needs. We have offices in St. Paul (largest) and San Francisco. Learn more at www.worldsavvy.org.

Mission : World Savvy educates and engages youth to learn, work, and thrive as responsible global citizens.

Vision : As the leading provider of global competence education, World Savvy envisions a K-12 education system that prepares all students with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions for success and active engagement in the global community.

Our mission centers on developing global competence in studentsteaching them to engage with empathy, honor cultural differences, seek out multiple perspectives, and collaborate to solve complex problems. In todays interconnected yet polarized world, this work is more vital than ever. Its impact depends on our ability to model these values ourselves through ongoing reflection, learning, and intentional action.

OUR VALUES :

We do the best work possible in service of our mission.

We believe collaboration is essential.

We see people as whole human beings.

We intentionally grow and change.

We lean into complexity when its called for.

We believe big things are possible, whether thats our mission or the project on the table.

We notice and disrupt exclusionary patterns.

We bring hope, joy, and a sense of aspiration into all that we do.

POSITION SUMMARY :

World Savvy is preparing the next generation of changemakersyoung people ready to thrive in a diverse and complex world. As we scale nationally, we are investing in world-class leadership to ensure our systems, finances, and infrastructure are as bold as our mission.

We are seeking a transformative Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to join our executive team and serve as the strategic architect of our internal engine. This position is based in the Twin Cities Metro and will report to the CEO. This rare opportunity is ideal for a visionary leader with deep expertise in nonprofit finance, operations, compliance, and human resources to shape the future of a growing, mission-driven national organization.

The CAO will integrate and oversee core enterprise functionsfinance, operations, HR, compliance, and technologyensuring World Savvys internal systems support innovation, impact, and long-term sustainability, and unlocking our capacity to scale. You will work closely with the CEO and Board to align strategic objectives with operational execution.

Youll play a pivotal role in :

• Drivingfinancial strategy and risk management across a growing, multi-state organization
• Leadingorganization -wide planning, budgeting, and performance systems
• Building the infrastructure to support growth, equity, and agility
• Overseeing all business operations, HR, compliance, and technology modernization
• Managing cross-functional teams with empathy, accountability, and strategic clarity

Schedule : Full time

Salary range : $160,000 - $175,000.

FSLA Status : This position is classified as exempt. It is not eligible for overtime pay according to applicable federal and state wage laws.

Work Authorization : Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Projected Start Date : As soon as possible

Location : Based in St. Paul, MN. Candidates outside of MN who are not willing to relocate will not be considered. Position requires commuting to the St. Paul office 2 - 3 days / week, sometimes more often.

Travel Requirements : Up to 10% nationally, regionally, and / or locally

Work Environment : World Savvy has one office in St. Paul, MN which is a hybrid work environment. This is a typical co-working office space which can be noisy at times. Noise canceling headphones, privacy booths and conference rooms available for use when quiet or privacy is needed. Work frequently requires a high level of mental effort, with significant interruptions and >

50% of work time paying close attention to detail.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Strategic Leadership & Organizational Management

Financial Strategy, Oversight & Compliance

Human Resources & Organizational Culture

Operations, Technology, & Infrastructure

Contracts, Legal, Insurance & Compliance

KEY REQUIREMENTS :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

This position requires the ability to :

APPLYING FOR THE POSITION :

Please apply online at https : / / worldsavvy.bamboohr.com / careers / 77. Please include a resume and a cover letter that addresses your qualifications for the role. If you have questions that would affect your interest in applying, please e-mail jobs@ worldsavvy.org.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EEO STATEMENT :

World Savvy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at World Savvy, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without regard to : age; ancestry; color; creed; domestic violence victim status; gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status); genetic information; marital status; medical condition; military and veteran status; national origin; physical or mental disability; political affiliation; protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act); race (including traits that are historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles, including braids, locks, and twists); religion; sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions); sexual orientation; status with regard to public assistance; or any other protected categories under applicable federal, state and local law in which World Savvy operates.