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Senior Director, Access Partnerships

Account ManagerSalesFull TimeRemoteTeam 51-200Since 1975H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

Virginia

Posted

87 days ago

Salary

$176.6K - $198.7K / year

Bachelor Degree10 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Lead our efforts to establish, maintain, and expand partnerships with community-based actors and leaders. • Develop and establish partnerships that leverage technology solutions to improve access to post-secondary opportunities. • Set strategic goals and collaborate across the organization for impactful partnerships. • Build and lead a team to ensure effective collaboration and maintenance of partnerships. • Engage with stakeholders to ensure impactful engagements with states, CBOs, and large districts.

Job 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.
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.

Benefits

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