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SUMMARY
Ignite the Future of Fusion: Be the driving force behind launching vibrant schools with unstoppable teams, deep-rooted community connections, and strong enrollment from day one.
As a Launch Coach, you'll lead Fusion school leaders on an exciting journey, helping them embrace Fusion's EPIC! values and deliver a new campus on time, on budget, and fully trained. This role is fast-paced, dynamic, and immensely rewarding—perfect for those who thrive on challenges and love seeing their efforts come to life.
Take Charge of Success! As the Launch Coach, you'll own the excitement and momentum of each school's journey—driving enrollment, ensuring operational excellence, and building teams ready to thrive. You'll be the one to make sure every detail is nailed on time, within budget, and with the energy to exceed expectations!
REPORTING STRUCTURE - This position reports to the VP of New School Developemnt
WORK FROM HOME - Partial. Please note: Person must live in a state Fusion operates schools or Michigan. [campus locations link]
TRAVEL - Significant. Fusion is a national network of private schools operating in numerous states across the US.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead & Develop New Leadership Teams: Coach Heads of School and campus leadership to ensure they are ready to deliver an outstanding Fusion experience.
- Drive Enrollment Success: Own the pre- and post-opening enrollment strategy, ensuring schools launch with strong student numbers and healthy long-term growth.
- Execute Strategic Outreach: Partner with marketing and admissions teams to develop and implement a six-month pre-launch event plan, fostering deep community connections.
- Ensure Operational Excellence: Oversee the implementation of Fusion's systems, policies, and best practices, ensuring each new campus operates seamlessly and efficiently.
- Hire & Build High-Performing Teams: Collaborate with the DVP to recruit and onboard top-tier leaders in admissions, academics, and student development.
- On-the-Ground Coaching & Support: Travel to new markets 2–3 times per month for hands-on training, leadership development, and community engagement.
- Monitor & Optimize Performance: Own key enrollment, sales, and event metrics, using data-driven insights to provide strategic guidance and coaching.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's Degree minimum.
- Leadership Mindset: Develop Heads of School who embody a growth mindset, ownership, and a relentless commitment to achieving new school goals while upholding Fusion's culture and values across campus.
- Academic Excellence: Ensure that campus-level academic programs meet or exceed FEG standards and adhere to all academic non-negotiables.
- Strategic Outreach: Each campus will conduct a minimum of 10 high-quality Direct Admissions (DA) outreach visits per week, supplemented by at least two additional calls from the Head of School or other administrative team members. Regional teams will implement targeted outreach strategies to engage key influencers and strengthen community connections.
- Admissions & Enrollment Execution: Provide comprehensive training and hands-on experience in the admissions process. Schools will strictly follow Fusion's defined enrollment protocols, earning high ratings on Secret Shopper surveys and exceeding FEG benchmarks for IVIR conversion percentages.
- Fusion Culture Stewardship: Foster and maintain a strong, mission-driven school culture that aligns with Fusion's core values, ensuring a thriving, student-centered environment from day one.
BENEFITS
*Note that pay may vary based on location, skills, and experience.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full time employees which generally includes:
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• An opportunity to contribute to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Tax-advantaged commuter benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Sick time, paid holidays and vacation in accordance with company policy and state law
• Accident and life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) plan with company match, based on eligibility
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. If a bonus applies, more information will be given at offer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.
Qualified applicants who have access to or contact with students or the public, who are responsible for the safeguarding of others' well-being, and who work with little supervision in close proximity to others will be required to complete a criminal history check once a contingent offer of employment is made. Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local law. The nature and gravity of an offense, the length of time since the conviction, and the nature of the job in question are all considered, and criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify employment. Any discussion of criminal history will occur only after the background check is completed and a copy is provided to the applicant.
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