Senior Director, Access Partnerships Job at Michigan College Access Network (Arlington)

Job Description

Senior Director, Access Partnerships for a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to the pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process. Part of the Network Growth division, reporting to VP of Network Growth.

Job Responsibility

Lead our efforts to establish, maintain, and expand a new way of Common App reaching students through partnerships with community based actors and leaders in from K-12 to transfer and other postsecondary opportunities
Responsible for developing and establishing partnerships that leverage technology solutions to address the challenges of reducing friction and increasing access to post-secondary opportunities
Responsible for creating new ways for Common App to reach many more students, especially from communities below the national median income
Set strategic goals and collaborate across the organization to position Common App for effective partnerships that will rapidly and effectively grow the extent to which students are connected to and able to leverage what Common App has to offer them to access and pursue post secondary opportunities
Build and lead a team to ensure great collaboration and maintenance of efforts
Collaborate closely with others to ensure that Common App’s engagements with states, CBOs, and large districts are highly impactful

Requirements

Candidates must live in the United States
Willing to travel to attend twice annual Common App Retreat
10+ years of experience in K-12 education systems, with a strong focus on partnerships, strategy, or program implementation, preferably within or in collaboration with large school districts, state education agencies, or community-based organizations
8+ years of experience as a people manager
Bachelor's degree in Education or relevant field
or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience with K-12 education relationship-building and/or advocacy
Deep understanding of the K-12 landscape, higher education, and postsecondary opportunities, including systemic priorities, operational structures, the role of data in supporting student outcomes, and how states and large districts establish partnerships
Familiarity with education data systems, pre-K to 16, technologies supporting student-level data integration, and approaches or issues related to student data
Knowledge and understanding of college access issues and current affairs
Demonstrated success in initiating, negotiating, and sustaining complex, strategic partnerships in the education sector
Proven ability to engage and influence senior-level stakeholders and decision-makers in education (e.g., superintendents, state officials, executive directors)
Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to use insights from the field to inform product development and organizational direction
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with technical and product teams to translate field needs into scalable, roadmap-aligned solutions
Track record of centering equity, access, and inclusion in work with students and institutions serving those below the national median income
Results-oriented with mental flexibility, creativity, analytical ability, and sound judgment
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Salesforce, or related software

Nice to have

Experience in change management, particularly transitioning from direct service models to scalable partnership-driven approaches
Experience bringing new solutions to market, especially in the K-12 space
Experience in a leadership role in the K-12 systems space
Existing network of trusted relationships in the K-12 ecosystem, including school district leaders, state agencies, and national or regional CBOs
Prior experience working at or with mission-driven nonprofits or education technology organizations
Knowledge of the Common App ecosystem or similar college access platforms and their integration into K-12 systems
Experience in the K-12 leadership space or in building relationships and establishing partnerships with states agencies, large school districts, and or CBOs of national scale
Professional experience or knowledge of K-12 and higher education state systems and organizations
Displays a deep understanding of technical concepts and industry trends
Exhibits leadership qualities by guiding and mentoring junior team members
Makes well-informed decisions based on experience and data analysis
A passion for higher education is a plus

What we offer

Work-Life balance
Virtual-first office
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Seven company-wide holidays
Nine floating holidays
Sick leave
Monthly mental health day
Choice of PC of MAC laptop
May choose an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and/or headset
One-time office set-up stipend
Monthly remote work stipend
Monthly mobile stipend
Market-based salaries
Performance-based bonus
403(b) retirement plan
5% company contribution
additional 5% company match
3-year vesting schedule
Participation may begin immediately
Choice of two health insurance plans
Health Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
Medical Flexible Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Insurance coverage begins on the date of hire
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Maven virtual clinic for women’s and family health
Company provided life and ad&d insurance
Opportunity to purchase additional life insurance for self, spouse, and dependents
Company provided short and long-term disability insurance
Budgeted annual funds for professional development
Growth opportunities within the company
Mutual of Omaha Employee Assistance Program
Mutual of Omaha will preparation services
Mutual of Omaha travel assistance
Payroll dedication pet insurance through PinPaws
1Password family account

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