What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager of Tech Careers position at Uplift Education?
Mission Statement:
Uplift's mission is to create and sustain public schools of excellence that empower each student to reach their highest potential in college and the global marketplace and that inspire in students a life-long love of learning, achievement, and service in order to positively change their world.
Primary Purpose:
The Manager of Tech Careers supports management of Uplift’s technology career pipeline strategy — connecting scholars, alumni, and families to the skills, credentials, and experiences needed for success in a rapidly evolving digital economy. This role manages the full portfolio of Tech Career Services projects, including Uplift’s Tech Expo, Cyber programs, Tech Clubs, and CTE-aligned tech experiences that prepare scholars for postsecondary and workforce pathways in technology, engineering, and digital innovation.
The manager works closely with the Director of Tech Career Development and serves as the operational and relational hub linking campuses, industry partners, and alumni. They coordinate program implementation across middle and high schools, build partnerships with higher education and employers, and support scholars and alumni through career exploration, internships, and early employment opportunities in high-demand tech fields.
Key Responsibilities
Program & Project Management
Education & Certification
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit and use the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work at a desk and computer screen for extended periods of time.
Work Environment:
Dallas-Fort Worth network-wide travel required. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours required. Minimum in-office 3 days a week, including Campus.
Starting Salary: $65,000
Application Procedure:
Apply online
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Uplift Education is an equal employment opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Uplift's mission is to create and sustain public schools of excellence that empower each student to reach their highest potential in college and the global marketplace and that inspire in students a life-long love of learning, achievement, and service in order to positively change their world.
Primary Purpose:
The Manager of Tech Careers supports management of Uplift’s technology career pipeline strategy — connecting scholars, alumni, and families to the skills, credentials, and experiences needed for success in a rapidly evolving digital economy. This role manages the full portfolio of Tech Career Services projects, including Uplift’s Tech Expo, Cyber programs, Tech Clubs, and CTE-aligned tech experiences that prepare scholars for postsecondary and workforce pathways in technology, engineering, and digital innovation.
The manager works closely with the Director of Tech Career Development and serves as the operational and relational hub linking campuses, industry partners, and alumni. They coordinate program implementation across middle and high schools, build partnerships with higher education and employers, and support scholars and alumni through career exploration, internships, and early employment opportunities in high-demand tech fields.
Key Responsibilities
Program & Project Management
- Lead the planning and execution of major initiatives, including the Uplift Tech Expo, summer tech experiences, and the annual leadership conference for student tech clubs.
- Manage tech-related projects from concept to completion — define scope, deliverables, timelines, and metrics; track outcomes using project management tools.
- Supervise interns, volunteers, or contractors supporting events and digital initiatives.
- Align all tech programs with the broader RTCC and CTE strategic plan to ensure consistency, measurable impact, and scholar-centered design.
- Partner with campus leaders, CTE teachers, and advisors to implement technology-focused clubs and competitions (TSA, VEX, CyberPatriot, etc.).
- Build a consistent system for identifying and nurturing scholars interested in tech and tech-adjacent careers using SchoolLinks data and survey analytics.
- Work with campus-based teams to coordinate career readiness workshops, mock interviews, resume coaching, and speaker events.
- Collaborate with the Family Engagement Center (FEC) to design parent workshops and Tech Nights that build understanding of tech careers and postsecondary pathways.
- Develop materials and presentations that make tech fields accessible to families across diverse backgrounds.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with colleges, workforce boards, and local/national employers to create scholar internships, mentorships, and career experiences.
- Collaborate with industry leaders to bring real-world technology applications into the classroom through panels, mentorship programs, and externships.
- Leverage partnerships to support alumni in job placement and career advancement.
- Define and track program success indicators, including scholar participation, credential attainment, and postsecondary outcomes.
- Regularly work with the Tech Career Director to review tech trends and workforce data to guide program evolution.
- Produce reports and presentations for showcasing program impact, metrics, and next steps.
Education & Certification
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Project Management Certification (PMP, CAPM, or equivalent) is highly preferred.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in technology, education, workforce development, or project management.
- Proven experience in youth programming, career coaching, or managing partnerships across education and industry.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver measurable outcomes.
- Strategic and creative thinker who can translate vision into execution.
- Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills.
- Comfortable working with executives, educators, and K–12 scholars.
- Proficiency in Microsoft and Google Suites, Canva, and collaborative project tools.
- Experience using data for continuous program improvement.
- Growth mindset, resourcefulness, adaptability, and cultural competence.
- Bilingual Skills – Spanish: Preferred, but not required.
- Communication Skills: Strong analytical, communication, and writing skills
- Technology: Able to use Microsoft and G-Suite and/or learn any program-related technology quickly and with a high level of proficiency (ie, MS Teams, MS SharePoint, Planner, Canva, EdTech/Schoolinks/PowerSchool, etc.)
- Use of Artificial Intelligence and security NIST-compliant practices for implementation
- Strategic thinking: Excellent communication skills and the ability to see the big picture while primarily focused on managing details. The ideal candidate will be adept at building relationships across departments and external partners to create a cohesive and impactful tech education ecosystem.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit and use the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work at a desk and computer screen for extended periods of time.
Work Environment:
Dallas-Fort Worth network-wide travel required. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours required. Minimum in-office 3 days a week, including Campus.
Starting Salary: $65,000
Application Procedure:
Apply online
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Uplift Education is an equal employment opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $65,000
