Job Description SUMMARY:The Senior Director, Investor Relations, reporting initially to the VP Corporate Development, Strategy & Investor Relations, is responsible for developing, leading and executing an integrated investor relations program that translates Stride's strategies, plans and performance to increase shareholder value and enhance the company's image with the investment community. The Sr. Director, Investor Relations will interface between the investment community and the company, providing investor/market intelligence and counsel to senior executive management, specifically the Stride CEO and CFO, while educating investors and analysts on the company's business strategies and performance. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. * Develop, implement, and manage a targeted strategy for investor relations, ensuring investor relations initiatives are effectively linked to corporate goals and deliver a high quality, consistent investor experience. * Develop strategies for shareholder allocation and to increase Stride's valuation multiple commensurate with company size, growth and industry. * Serve as primary liaison and maintain positive relationships with the investment community (including institutional investors, sell-side analysts and others who make or influence stock purchase decisions). * Manage quarterly earnings process, including development of the press release, earnings scripts, and support materials. Provide communications input and counsel on SEC and other regulatory filings. Ensure compliance with the company's rules of financial disclosure. * Schedule, facilitate and conduct 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. * Own and prepare investor presentations, key investor messages, and the Annual Report to shareholders. * Collect, analyze, and present to management relevant information on stock ownership and performance, analyst opinions, and investor perceptions of how the company is being managed and their view of its financial results. * Maintain the company's investor relations website and record of investor relations meetings and events. * Lead periodic investor day events and materials preparation. Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities. MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Ten to twelve (10-12) years of progressively more responsible experience 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. OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Solid understanding of financial statements and valuation models, with an exceptional and demonstrated understanding of how strategy and business execution impact financial performance and value creation. * Extensive experience with reporting, financial disclosures, quarterly earnings releases, shareholder activism and the regulatory landscape. * Strong presentation skills with demonstrated ability to influence at all levels of management through clear, informed and logical discussions/presentations. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * 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 30% of the time * Ability to clear required background check Certificates and Licenses: None required. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Master's in Business Administra