Director, School Partnership & Coaching Western Washington

College Success Foundation•Bellevue, WA

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, School Partnerships & Coaching is a leadership role focused on strengthening college and career readiness in high schools throughout Western Washington. The director provides strategic leadership and manages partnerships with schools and districts to support equitable access to college and career pathways. The role uses data-informed practices and stakeholder feedback to guide decision-making, assess progress, and continuously improve services. The director manages direct-services coaches and oversees implementation of a school-based curriculum designed to improve postsecondary enrollment outcomes. The position connects individual student advising with school-wide strategies, supports educators and school teams through coaching and technical assistance, and works with internal teams on data quality, reporting, and organizational learning. The role also contributes to budget and resource planning, represents the organization in schools and communities, and advances equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in service delivery. The position requires a Washington State resident when assigned to a Washington-based location. Hybrid work arrangements may be allowed. Frequent travel is required, including occasional evening and weekend events, and reliable transportation is required. Successful applicants must pass a drug screen prior to hire. The position may change based on program or organizational needs and available funding.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
At least five years of experience in K-12 education, college access, counseling, college success, or a related field.
At least three years of experience supervising, coaching, or developing staff in educational, nonprofit, or community-based settings.
At least three years of experience developing or implementing curriculum, professional development, training, technical assistance, or other adult learning experiences.
Experience supporting college access, financial aid, postsecondary planning, or career readiness initiatives for students from historically underserved communities.
Experience managing relationships with multiple school administrators, school teams, or community-based organization representatives.
Experience developing curriculum, professional development materials, and/or other learning experiences for staff and students.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Familiarity with Washington State K-12 and postsecondary systems.
Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and manage relationships with team members, leadership, and community partners.
Ability to support the development and facilitation of professional learning experiences, training resources, and implementation tools.
Ability to establish partnerships across organizations and influence school and district leaders to improve student outcomes.
Strong budget and financial management skills, and ability to prioritize program initiatives using data-informed practices.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook; tools may also include Salesforce, MailChimp, CVENT, and Social Tables.
Ability to analyze data and identify actionable information for fostering career pathways for students.
Proactive problem-solving and decision-making ability.
Ability to work collaboratively with CSF staff, colleagues, and stakeholders.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, respect for individual differences, and service to diverse populations.
Ability to work nonstandard hours, including evenings, holidays, and weekends, as needed.
Commitment to developing and applying an understanding of equity and justice principles and participating in related activities, programs, and initiatives.
Washington State residency if assigned to a Washington-based location.
Reliable transportation.
Successful completion of a drug screen prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, supervision, coaching, and professional development to assigned staff.
Set performance expectations and accountability measures aligned with student outcomes, program quality, and organizational priorities.
Observe and coach staff, conduct performance management, and identify opportunities to improve service quality and program-model fidelity.
Monitor program implementation and service quality through observation, coaching, performance management, and continuous improvement practices.
Support staff in using data and student-centered interventions to improve engagement and postsecondary outcomes.
Facilitate team meetings and professional development to strengthen staff capacity and program effectiveness.
Advise staff in developing school-based teams and programmatic changes that support curriculum delivery and school-wide college access events.
Lead implementation of college and career readiness curriculum resources that promote postsecondary enrollment and success.
Collaborate with school staff to align classroom activities, student advising, and broader school improvement efforts.
Use stakeholder feedback and implementation data to refine curriculum and support career readiness initiatives.
Provide coaching and technical assistance to educators and school teams implementing college and career readiness initiatives.
Develop and maintain relationships with school administrators, counselors, educators, and district leaders.
Serve as the primary contact for assigned partner schools and support communication, collaboration, and implementation.
Align program implementation with school and district priorities.
Contribute to district-level college and career readiness strategy and systems-change discussions; update MOUs and DSAs to align with requirements and secure sign-off.
Monitor student engagement, milestone completion, postsecondary enrollment, and performance outcomes.
Track implementation and use performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Collaborate with Research, Evaluation & Learning (REL), CRM, and other internal teams on data quality, reporting, and organizational learning.
Use data and stakeholder feedback to inform decisions, improve service delivery, and strengthen implementation.
Document and share best practices, lessons learned, and successful implementation strategies across programs and regions.
Support budget development, resource planning, and annual work planning for assigned programs and partnerships.
Represent the organization professionally in schools and communities.
Participate in organizational initiatives and leadership activities that advance the mission and strategic priorities.
Contribute to an equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist environment across practice and service delivery.