• Job Description

  Req#: R14473

  Job Description:

  NOTE: This role is based in NYC and requires a minimum of three days a week in the SoHo, NY office.

  THE OPPORTUNITY

  Scholastic is seeking a strategic and execution-focused leader to join our Growth Office. As the Director, Corporate Strategy and Finance, you will lead cross-functional initiatives that drive growth, improve operations, and deliver long-term value. This high-profile role is ideal for a high-potential strategist with strong corporate finance and project management skills and a track record of getting things done. This is a hybrid position and is based in the New York office.

  RESPONSIBILITIES

  What You’ll Do

  • Develop and execute cross-functional strategic initiatives from planning through execution. Identify strategic objectives and create actionable roadmaps to deliver long-term value and align with Scholastic’s strategic goals.

  • Lead analysis and data collection projects focused on optimizing growth, productivity and efficiency across Scholastic’s businesses. Define key performance indicators to measure the success of on-going strategic initiatives and track progress and impact through analysis and stakeholder feedback.

  • Craft business cases, including market assessments and financial models, to support investment and resource allocation decisions. Identify and evaluate strategic growth opportunities, including new markets, partnerships, and M&A prospects.

  • Build and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and reporting structures to drive accountability and transparency.

  • Partner with senior leadership across divisions to identify roadblocks, align priorities, and drive execution of strategic initiatives. Represent the growth & investor relations team with both internal and external stakeholders as needed.

  • Develop and implement Scholastic’s strategic communications plan designed to enhance the investment community’s knowledge of Scholastic’s long-term strategy, business model, and growth opportunities.

  • Leverage acquired insights and data to craft materials and lead strategic planning sessions with senior leadership. Deliver executive-ready presentations, briefings, and recommendations

  • Stay abreast of industry trends, market shifts, and operational benchmarks to inform strategic decisions.

  About Scholastic

  Why Scholastic?

  Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world’s largest publisher and distributor of children’s books, a trusted provider of K–12 education solutions, and a producer of educational media. With operations in 14 international offices and a presence in 165 countries, we’re on a mission to help all children discover the joy and power of reading.

  We offer:

  • A highly visible, impactful role with direct access to executive leadership

  • A collaborative culture driven by purpose and innovation

  • Competitive benefits, including 401(k), ESPP, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off

  Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.

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  Qualifications

  HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications)

  What We’re Looking For

  • 6-10 years of experience in corporate strategy, consulting, or corporate finance

  • Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects with measurable results

  • Strong analytical and financial modeling skills

  • Clear, confident communicator with experience presenting to senior leaders

  • Highly organized, resourceful, and comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment

  • Passion for books, education, media, or mission-driven work

  Time Type:

  Full time

  Job Type:

  Regular

  Job Family Group:

  Marketing

  Location Region/State:

  New York

  Compensation Range:

  Annual Salary: 175,000.00 - 200,000.00

  EEO Statement:

  Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.

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• About the company

  Find the best books, literary resources and educational solutions for kids at Scholastic, a leader in publishing and education for nearly 100 years.

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