Senior Program Manager

POSITION:   Senior Partnerships Manager, TEACH MarylandSeeking a Senior Program Manager to lead the launch of a new statewide initiative to enhance the size of Maryland’s new teacher workforce. The Employer is a national nonprofit founded by the U.S. Department of Education. Its mission is to end the national teacher shortage and diversify the teaching profession. This position reports directly to the Director of Partnerships and works collaboratively with its Maryland State partners: state education agencies, school districts, educator preparation programs, and other like-minded organizations to increase the quantity, quality, and diversity of the next generation of teachers.Job SummaryThis position serves as the Regional Partnership Manager (RPM) in representing the employer to lead the launch of a new statewide initiative to enhance the size of Maryland’s new teacher workforce by recruiting individuals from all backgrounds. The primary functions are (1) to build and maintain relationships with multiple stakeholders: the lead partners (TEACH and the Maryland State Department of Education), Education Preparation Programs (EPPs), Local Education Agencies (LEAs), and other partner organizations; (2) to increase the quantity, quality, and diversity of teachers by recruiting individuals from all backgrounds, and (3) work with internal and external colleagues across various functional areas, to set and prioritize timelines and work plans, communicate effectively as scenarios evolve, and confidently act as a point person for all associated deliverables and impact.Duties and Responsibilities:·       Build and manage relationships with EPPs, LEAs, and other stakeholders to support them in successfully meeting TEACH Maryland partner commitments to increase the quantity, quality, and diversity of teachers in Maryland to recruit qualified teachers from all backgrounds,·       Liaise between the TEACH team and stakeholders of TEACH Maryland to execute and achieve recruitment goals and targets.·       Manage communications and reporting to the Maryland State Department of Education·       Work in collaboration with stakeholder /agency partners to establish and prioritize key performance indicators towards a shared plan, with actionable next steps.·       Establish plan of action to address and attend to areas needing support to meet targeted goals·       Convene partners individually as needed to address progress and collaborate on ways to ensure the program’s success.·       Deliver quarterly reports to the Maryland State Department of Education to ensure regional initiatives are performing optimally in the delivery of established goals. ·       Spearhead mid-year analysis and reporting to illustrate progress towards established goals and identifying areas requiring additional support.·       Represent TEACH Maryland at local events / conferences.Position Qualifications: Experience: 5 - 7 years of experience, preferably in the education sector. Candidates must possess knowledge of Maryland’s educational ecosystem and have prior experience in education (PK-12 and/or higher education).Education level: Bachelor’s degree required. Professional Qualities:·       Relationship-building and Partner Management. Demonstrated track record of developing and maintaining strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders. Previous experience effectively gaining buy-in and motivating others, including those in leadership roles, to follow-through on their commitments.·       Facilitation and Presentation Skills. Outstanding meeting planning and facilitation skills in a variety of settings, with an eye towards soliciting collaboration and actionable follow through.·       Project Management Skills. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with precision and focus. Skilled at backward planning to anticipate challenges and proactively design solutions, while ensuring stakeholders are identified, engaged, and aligned throughout the process. Adept at strategically prioritizing initiatives based on effort and impact, driving organizational goals forward while ensuring quality or timelines.·       Adaptable and Nimble. Able to strive in a flexible, sometimes ambiguous, start-up environment that requires a mix of independent and collaborative work.·       Communication Skills. Ability to tailor written and verbal communication to a variety of stakeholders in a way that results in achieving shared and desired outcomes.·       Creative and Data-driven Problem-Solving. Capable of analyzing data to propose solutions and deliver results. Core Competencies & Technical Skills·       Project Management: Backward planning, timeline development, milestone tracking, and strategic prioritization (effort vs. impact)·       Stakeholder Engagement: CRM/partner management platforms (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot), relationship tracking, and partner deliverable management·       Facilitation & Presentation: Virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Teams, Google Meet), advanced presentation tools (PowerPoint, Google Slides), collaborative meeting design·       Communication & Collaboration: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Slack, Asana, Trello; professional writing and editing for reports and partner communications·       Data Analysis & Reporting: Excel, Tableau; recruitment trend analysis, workforce data visualization, and impact reporting·       Equity & Inclusion Frameworks: DEI practices, culturally responsive program design, and stakeholder engagement·       Education Ecosystem Knowledge: Maryland PK‐12 and higher education systems, teacher preparation pipelines, and state education policy frameworksPreferred but not required: (1) Shared lived experience with prospective teachers, (2) experience in early-stage teaching, education policy (at the local/state level), (3) talent recruitment, (4) public-private partnerships.Position & Compensation● This is a full-time, salaried position, including a generous benefits package.● Salary Range: $84,000 - $88,000 annually, determined based on experience.Location/Travel: Must be located within the State of Maryland. While the position is predominantly remote, candidates should be able to attend in person meetings with partners with some regularity (on average, 1-2 times per month).How to Apply:   Send resume to info@kellerproservices.com. Please include “TEACH Maryland Sr. Partnerships Manager'' in the email subject line and your salary requirements in the body of the email.Equal Opportunity EmployerCompany DescriptionThe Employer is a national nonprofit founded by the U.S. Department of Education. Its mission is to end the national teacher shortage and diversify the teaching profession in the State of Maryland.

Salary : $84,000 - $88,000