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Boston Public Schools · 2 months ago

Director of Partnerships & College and Career Readiness - Managerial (Tier C) (One Year Only) (SY25-26)

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

3+ years exp

Boston Public Schools is seeking a Director of Partnerships & College and Career Readiness to oversee program goals and initiatives. This role involves establishing relationships with community partners and assisting students and families in their educational and career planning.

EducationVocational Education

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Work with Dual Enrollment/Early College students to create schedules and increase participation

Work with local trades and agencies to provide experiences where students are exploring and learning about the trades

Construct grade level survey to collect data necessary to assist students in developing postsecondary strategies

Plan and coordinate community events for CA’s Guest Speaker Series

Create and maintain student files, which include updated contact information, registration materials, assessment results, and signed copies of student contracts. Perform administrative tasks such as collecting, organizing, and disseminating statistical data

Negotiating new partnerships with potential partners in order to establish mutually beneficial relationships

Evaluating the performance of existing partnerships in order to identify opportunities for improvement

Establishing effective communication channels with partners in order to foster productive working relationships

Coordinate all activities related to college course-taking by high school students, including, but not limited to registration, assessment, course withdrawal, and the submission of final course grades and their dissemination to students, their parents, and to high school and state administrators in a timely fashion

Collaborate with college partners to facilitate in a timely manner the purchase and distribution of course materials. Develop and keep up-to-date online and print marketing and promotion strategies intended to raise awareness and understanding of the Early College program among staff, students, families, and community members

Plan and organize related recruitment, outreach, and informational sessions for prospective students and families

Collaborate with Family Engagement Coordinators to design multiple opportunities for family outreach and create a community environment where students are acknowledged, and celebrated

Act as the second point-person with the proposed EC partner Fisher college

Create a strong marketing plan to increase public awareness and highlight student accomplishments

Collaborate with the current Dual Enrollment teacher and in-house partners (HERC, Gear UP, PIC) to create a sequence of career exploration and learning opportunities that include - but are not limited to - job shadows, internships, field trips, workshops, and participation in district-level platforms such as Naviance

Responsible for ensuring students in Early College Program students are coded for SIMS and other state or local reporting

The Director of Partnerships & College and Career Readiness will assess student and program performance by collecting, analyzing, and reporting student academic performance and employment data and make recommendations to improve student achievement in order to fulfill the program’s mission

Coordinate with college faculty and staff to develop and implement programs that support early college goals and connection to college partners (e.g. college course experiences for high school students, college speakers, trips to college offices, non-academic events connected to the college)

Meet bi-weekly with the current Dual Enrollment teacher to discuss student enrollment, recruitment strategies, data/tracking, and deliverables

Participate and attend workshops and training sessions with College partners, DESE, and other stakeholders

Attend meetings and events, and serve on committees as needed

Maintain a working knowledge of Early College, Dual Enrollment, and Career Pathway initiatives across the state and nationally

Plan and facilitate weekly Early College team meetings and bi-annual retreats, and support and provide feedback to Early College staff on an ongoing basis

Meet regularly with Family Liaison to outline and assess goals, vision, and deliverables and address program needs and supports

Assist with the communication and support of alumni as needed

Qualification

Partnership developmentCollege readiness programsStudent support experienceData analysisProject managementCultural competencyGraphic designInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree or a Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in student support and working in an urban setting

Strong commitment to Community Academy's mission, values, and educational model

Desire to be part of a multilingual community and to meet the challenges this poses Working in urban and diverse school environments

Ability to collaborate, work well under pressure, and maintain a sense of humor and humility

Impeccable ethics

Demonstrated leadership qualities, interpersonal skills, and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with diverse students, faculty, partners, and families

Demonstrated ability to thrive and lead in a multicultural atmosphere where respect and ethical behavior are pervasive

Excellent written and oral communication skills

City of Boston residency

Current authorization to work in the United States - must have authorization by the first day of employment

Preferred

Masters in Education, Business, or a related field

5 years or more as an urban student support provider and a minimum of 3 years as a student support manager

Company

Boston Public Schools

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As the birthplace of public education in this nation, the Boston Public Schools is committed to transforming the lives of all children through exemplary teaching in a world-class system of innovative, welcoming schools.

Founded in 1647

West Roxbury, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees