**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. \#LI-MA1 **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. EEO is the Law Poster (https://www.scholastic.com/content/dam/scholastic/corp-home/eeo-is-the-law-poster-english.pdf) EEO Scholastic Policy Statement Pay Transparency Provision (https://www.scholastic.com/content/dam/scholastic/corp-home/pay-transparency.pdf) Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online. True to its mission of 97 years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at: www.scholastic.com We're always looking for talented people to join Scholastic in instilling a love of reading and lifelong learning in children. At Scholastic, our benefit plans have been designed to be in line with market conditions and employee needs. Our plans provide flexibility and allow individuals a broad range of choices that can be tailored to meet each employee's needs. Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.