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How to apply: Interested candidates should email a brief statement of qualifications and interest (cover letter) along with their resumé to ashley@leafca.org. Application screening and initial phone interviews will be completed on a rolling basis.

This position will report to the Executive Director and work closely with LEAF’s President. The Deputy Director will be responsible for overseeing the financial and administrative operations of the organization, as well as serve as a strategic thought-partner to the Executive Director and Leadership Team for the organization’s growth and development.

Core Competencies
A) Highly organized, responsive, and detail-oriented
B) Problem-solving and resourcefulness
C) Communication and collaboration
D) Inclusive leadership and management
E) External relations & partnerships

Qualifications
- Degree in Business Administration or its equivalent
- At least 4 years experience with HR, operations, IT, facilities and finance
- 5-7 years experience in a similar role
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Ability to:
   Foster and facilitate collaboration within and across departments
   Facilitate organizational culture that reflects on results and shares mistakes made; models self-awareness of use of feedback to improve
   Manage multiple tasks and groups; delegate projects and build shared ownership
   Ensure that diverse perspectives are reflected in decisions; embed DEI policies and priorities across every team, ensuring shared ownership
   Serve as an effective ambassador for LEAF; builds connections and maintains relationships with outside partners, funders, donors, and stakeholders
   Set strategic direction for the department or team
   Determine a course of action in achieving functional objectives; recommend course of action for organizational decisions; and resolve problems
   Deliver compelling messages to internal and external audiences; adapt communication style to influence others to achieve results
   Develop talent, provide stretch opportunities for future leaders, provide effective feedback, and mentor others to achieve full potential

The Latino Education Advancement Foundation (LEAF) is committed to promoting equal opportunities for Latinx students to excel in higher education and realize their career aspirations for social and economic advancement. As a 501(c)(3) organization, we offer a range of programs and education initiatives, including comprehensive support services for postsecondary enrollment and persistence, career pathways preparation, and educational equity advocacy.

Since inception, we have supported over 600 LEAF Scholars and their families throughout their college journies. In 2023 alone, we served more than 300 Scholars and over 60 Mentors, along with more than 200 families. A remarkable 81% of our students persist in college, considering that fewer than 20% of low-income Latinx students nationally persist in earning a college degree within six years. Our comprehensive support system includes scholarships, workshops, peer mentorship, parent engagement, and college partnerships, which all work together to increase the enrollment and retention rates of Latinx students. With our unwavering commitment, we aspire to empower and uplift our community's next generation of Latinx leaders.