Job Description SUMMARY: The Investor Relations Specialist will report to the Vice President, Corporate Development and Investor Relations to develop and execute an integrated investor relations program that incorporates Stride's strategies, plans and performance to drive shareholder value and enhance the company's image within the investment community. The role will perform essential functions varying from implementing the investor relations strategies to owning key investor relation activities such as the earnings process and meeting and event participation. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. * Manage, coordinate and prepare the Company's quarterly earnings process, including development of the press release, earnings scripts, and support materials; prepare Company press releases to ensure timely and accurate dissemination to the market in accordance with Regulation Fair Disclosure (Reg FD). * Implement and manage the strategy for investor relations, ensuring investor relations initiatives are effectively linked to corporate goals and deliver a high quality, consistent investor experience. * Develop and implement targeting strategies for shareholder allocation and to increase Stride's valuation multiple commensurate with company size, growth and industry. * Serve as a liaison and maintain positive relationships with the investment community (including institutional investors, sell-side analysts and others who make or influence stock purchase decisions). * Schedule, facilitate and participate in meetings (conference calls, road shows and investment conferences) with investors and analysts to promote investment and sell-side coverage. * Identify and engage with long-term, active institutional investors to increase awareness of and diversify Stride's shareholder base. * Prepare investor presentations, key investor messages, and the Annual Report to shareholders. * Collect and analyze relevant information on stock ownership and performance, analyst opinions, and investor perceptions. * Maintain the company's investor relations website and record of investor relations meetings and events. * Support periodic investor day events and materials preparation. Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities. MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Five (5) years of progressively more responsibilities in investor relations, financial communications, investment management, equity/fixed income research analysis, finance OR related field that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities for this position and bachelor's degree in related field of study OR equivalent combination of education and experience. * Understanding of financial statements and valuation models, with a demonstrated understanding of how strategy and business execution impact financial performance and value creation. * Experience with reporting, financial disclosures, quarterly earnings releases, shareholder activism and the regulatory landscape. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills with demonstrated ability to influence direction. * Demonstrated strong relationship management skills with internal clients (e.g. senior/executive management, peers and colleagues); proven ability to develop creative and collaborative approaches. * Proficiency with MS365 * Ability to travel 10% of the time * Ability to clear required background check Certificates and Licenses: None required. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Master's in Business Administration strongly preferred. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states, D.C.; preference will be given to candidates in the Washington D.C./Reston, VA area. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Stride, Inc. considers a person's education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee's salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position's level and expected contribution, and the employee's benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range. We anticipate the salary range to be $64,759.50 - $128,112.00. Eligible employees may receive a bonus. This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual's compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. Job Type Regular The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer. Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
