Senior Director, Academics and Partner Relations
Job Description
Residency Requirement - Tennessee
The Senior Director, Academics and Partner Relations maintains and grows business partnerships with schools, government entities, sports academies, professional groups, religious organizations and other organizations to effectively run the private school organization. This strategic role leads the private schools in areas including professional accreditation, management of school activities to ensure compliance and accountability to accrediting and governing bodies. In addition, the position is responsible for effective day-to-day operations, including successfully launching and running schools to meet key academic and financial performance indicators (KPIs).
K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.
Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Volunteer State Virtual Academy (VSVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!
The mission of Volunteer State Virtual Academy (VSVA) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Demonstrate an understanding of and support for Stride’s mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
Drive the private schools’ effectiveness and accreditation activities, documenting that the private schools are achieving their mission and goals and continuously improving their programs and services.
Accountable for multiple private school programs with bottom-line responsibility for both fiscal and academic performance
Develop and lead Heads of Schools (HOS) in their roles as instructional leaders and school managers.
Support HOSs in effective and efficient budget and human resource management.
Successfully launch multiple new private school programs simultaneously.
Liaise with corporate shared services to ensure school programs receive necessary support.
Analyze and drive data-based refinement to the education design to improve student achievement.
Recruit highly qualified HOS faculty and staff; Develop and appraise staff effectively.
Attain enrollment and student renewal targets.
Contribute to the on-going formulation of Stride’s strategy and implementation planning, and then work collaboratively with team members to realize the strategy.
Provide ongoing relationship management and account support for existing and new partnerships.
Ensure delivery and renewal of business contracts.
Create and execute both internal and external compliance and reporting program for all relevant accreditation and agency relationships.
Build personal relationships with key decision-makers at accreditation and agency institutions.
Drive attainment of key academic and financial performance indicators (KPIs).
Provide direct support and leadership to all Heads of Schools in the areas of policy formulation, school improvement plans, program planning, and evaluation of all private school programs.
Collaborate with Private School Operations, Product Management, Marketing and Sales to plan and coordinate student handbooks, school year calendars, and course catalogs and program availability.
Consult with academic units in developing, measuring, and analyzing learning outcomes and administrative units in developing, measuring, and analyzing student performance, parent satisfaction as well as instructor and coach feedback outcomes.
Liaise with Stride’s product development team on issues pertinent to academic quality and improvement.
Keep abreast of trends and changes in education; Serve as a catalyst to create a climate conducive of scholarly pursuit in relation to the mission of the private schools.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervise 5 to 20 Full-time Equivalent (FTE) regular employees and/or contractors. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in related field from a four-year college or university with 15+ years related experience; or
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Certificates and Licenses: None required.
OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong knowledge of K-12 education market, systems and networks
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively through various mediums (presentations, phone, email, web conferences, etc.)
Team player approach, proven ability to work successfully with teams and individuals
Ability to maintain multiple development projects in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel; Web proficiency.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Ability to pass required background check
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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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 is a home-based position
Job Type
RegularThe 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.
If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting stridecareers@k12.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.