Imagine what could be achieved if the best strategic and analytical minds focused their skills on solving the most urgent questions facing public school districts in the United States. This is the foundation of The District Management Council’s goal: work with school districts to raise student achievement, while improving operational effectiveness and controlling costs. We work with leaders of public school districts to dramatically improve public education by helping them identify and implement management best practices.
Based in the heart of Boston’s bustling Downtown Crossing neighborhood, The District Management Council is led by a team of successful educators and entrepreneurs. Above all, we look for three qualities in our team members:
The following positions are open at this time:
Why Join Us?
Jonathan Chan - Associate
Jonathan began his career at Cambridge Associates, providing consulting and investment oversight services to not-for-profit institutions including universities, foundations and endowments. There he developed a strong interest in institutions’ strategies in managing resources effectively and efficiently, particularly in higher education.
Growing up in Queens, New York, Jonathan is a graduate of the Bronx High School of Science. He received a bachelor’s degree in international relations and economics from Tufts University.
Why DMC?
"I lead financial literacy workshops for public high school students in the Boston area, helping students better understand the concepts of budgeting, savings and investing. In addition, I support local high school students in their college application process, assessing prospective colleges and helping formulate essay topics. Through these experiences, I recognized the tremendous resource constraints facing public schools. With my professional and volunteer background, I wanted to support public school districts in meeting such challenges."