Managing Director of School Partnerships

Location: New York | Remote/Flexible with Local Travel

Full-Time | 4-Day Work Week

Salary Range: $110,000-$130,000

About College Persistence Coalition

The College Persistence Coalition (CPC) works at the intersection of K-12 and higher education, helping schools and colleges better support students through critical academic transition points. Founded by educator and systems leader Pagee Cheung, CPC partners with schools, colleges, and faculty to strengthen instructional practice, improve student outcomes, and create more coherent pathways from high school through college completion.

At the center of this work is CPC's Gateway Math Initiative, which brings together high school educators and college faculty to improve outcomes in gateway math courses, one of the earliest and most significant predictors of college persistence.

As CPC enters an important stage of growth, the organization is seeking a Managing Director, School Partnerships to help lead, strengthen, and scale this work across New York.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.collegepersistence.org/ 

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity for an accomplished instructional leader to help build something from the ground up.

The Managing Director will serve as CPC's lead K-12 partner in New York, working closely with school leaders, teachers, college faculty, and community partners to ensure strong implementation of CPC's initiatives and meaningful outcomes for students.

Reporting directly to Founder and Executive Director Pagee Cheung, this individual will play a central role in strengthening partnerships, refining program implementation, and helping shape CPC's next phase of growth.

The successful candidate will be equally comfortable observing a math classroom, facilitating professional learning, navigating complex stakeholder dynamics, and helping solve challenges that do not yet have established playbooks.

This role is ideal for an experienced educator who is comfortable with ambiguity, energized by innovation, and motivated by the opportunity to improve outcomes for students well beyond a single school community.

Key Responsibilities Include:

School Partnerships & Implementation

• Serve as the primary relationship manager for CPC's partner schools
• Build trusted relationships with principals, assistant principals, instructional leaders, and teachers
• Support successful implementation of CPC's Gateway Math programming across partner sites
• Facilitate communication and alignment among school, college, and community stakeholders
• Support onboarding and expansion of new school partnerships

Instructional Leadership & Educator Support

• Observe instruction and provide actionable feedback to teachers and school leaders
• Support educators in strengthening instructional practice, student engagement, and academic outcomes
• Design and facilitate professional learning experiences for high school educators and college faculty
• Provide ongoing coaching and technical assistance to partner schools
• Identify implementation challenges and develop practical solutions in collaboration with educators and leaders

Cross-System Collaboration

• Partner with high school and higher education leaders to strengthen instructional alignment
• Facilitate collaboration between teachers and college faculty
• Build buy-in among diverse stakeholders with varying priorities and perspectives
• Serve as a bridge between K-12 and higher education partners, helping both systems work more effectively together on behalf of students

Organizational Building & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with organizational leadership to refine and strengthen CPC's instructional model
• Capture lessons learned and codify best practices
• Develop tools, resources, and systems that support future growth
• Contribute to strategic planning and organizational development efforts
• Help shape how CPC measures impact and scales its work over time

Key Priorities for the First Year

• Establish trusted relationships with school leaders, teachers, and higher education partners across CPC's network
• Support strong implementation of the Gateway Math Initiative and achievement of ambitious student success outcomes
• Develop systems and practices that strengthen program quality and support future growth
• Help build the operational and instructional infrastructure necessary for CPC to scale its impact
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Founder and Executive Director

Leadership and Competency Expectations

Instructional Leadership & Expertise

Competitive candidates will likely bring experience as an Assistant Principal, Dean of Instruction, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Math Department Chair, Network Academic Leader, instructional coach, or comparable school-based leadership role.

Coaching & Capacity Building

Regardless of title, the successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record of coaching educators, improving instructional practice, and influencing outcomes beyond their own classroom.

Influence & Relationship Management

The successful candidate will be equally effective in classrooms, school leadership meetings, and higher education settings. They will be able to provide meaningful instructional feedback, build trust with school leaders, facilitate learning with educators, and earn credibility with college faculty and external partners.

Entrepreneurial Mindset & Ownership

CPC is still building many of the systems, tools, and structures that will support future growth. The successful candidate will be energized by that reality rather than discouraged by it. They will bring initiative, sound judgment, adaptability, and a willingness to help build alongside the organization's founder.

Qualifications

Required

• 6 years of experience in K-12 education
• Significant instructional leadership experience
• Experience coaching and developing teachers through classroom observation and feedback
• Strong understanding of secondary mathematics instruction
• Demonstrated success improving student outcomes
• Experience leading initiatives across classrooms, schools, or networks
• Strong facilitation, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Master's degree required

Preferred

• Experience serving as an Assistant Principal, Dean of Instruction, Director of Curriculum & Instruction, or similar leadership role
• Experience supporting mathematics instruction, STEM programs, or academic interventions at the secondary level
• Experience partnering with colleges, universities, or dual enrollment programs
• Familiarity with New York City public or charter schools
• Experience launching new initiatives in entrepreneurial or startup environments
• Grant writing experience

Location, Compensation, and Benefits

This position is primarily remote and requires regular travel to partner high schools, colleges, and stakeholder meetings throughout the New York City area. Candidates should be based in or willing to relocate to the NYC region.

Compensation for this role ranges from $110,000-130,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. CPC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and a generous paid time off policy.

How to Apply

To express your interest in this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter via the application link: https://pod9.app.loxo.co/job/NDUzNzYtemg0NHRqbDMzNGp0Mzc4Mw==?t=1780711226689.

We look forward to connecting with you!

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The College Persistence Coalition is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. CPC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, athletic performance, or special need.