Director, School Partnership & Coaching Western Washington

College Success Foundation•Bellevue, WA

2d•$114 - $172•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, School Partnership & Coaching provides strategic leadership and manages partnerships to strengthen college and career readiness in high schools throughout Western Washington. The role collaborates with school and district leaders to support equitable access to college and career pathways, and uses data-informed practices to guide decisions, assess progress, and support continuous improvement. The Director manages a team of direct-services coaches and oversees implementation of a school-based curriculum intended to improve postsecondary enrollment outcomes. The role connects individual student advising with school-wide strategies, supports staff development and program quality, and works with school and district partners to align initiatives with local priorities. Responsibilities also include monitoring outcomes, supporting budgets and work planning, and advancing the organization’s commitments to equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. The position requires a Washington state resident when assigned to a Washington-based location. Hybrid work arrangements may be available. Frequent travel is required, including occasional evening and weekend events, and reliable transportation is required. Successful applicants must pass a drug screen before hire.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; equivalent combinations of education and experience will 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 representatives of community-based organizations.
Experience developing curriculum, professional-development materials, and/or other learning experiences for staff and students.
Familiarity with Washington State K–12 and postsecondary systems.
Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to multitask and work under pressure.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and manage relationships with colleagues, leadership, and community partners.
Ability to support and facilitate professional learning, training resources, and implementation tools.
Ability to build partnerships and influence school and district leaders to improve student outcomes.
Strong budget and financial-management skills and ability to prioritize initiatives using data-informed practices.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook; the posting also names Salesforce, MailChimp, CVENT, and Social Tables.
Ability to analyze data and identify actionable information for developing career pathways for students.
Proactive problem-solving and decision-making ability.
Ability to work collaboratively with staff, colleagues, and stakeholders.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to serving diverse populations.
Ability to develop and deepen understanding of equity and justice principles, apply them, and participate as a champion and role model in related activities and initiatives.
Washington state residency if assigned to a Washington-based location.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to pass a drug screen prior to hire.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including operating office equipment, communicating information, sitting or standing for extended periods, lifting or moving up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally, and inspecting data at close range.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, supervision, coaching, and professional development to assigned staff delivering college and career readiness services.
Set performance expectations and accountability measures aligned with student outcomes, program standards, and organizational priorities.
Observe and coach staff, manage performance, and monitor program implementation and service quality.
Help staff use data and student-centered interventions to improve engagement and postsecondary outcomes.
Facilitate team meetings and professional development to strengthen staff capacity and program effectiveness.
Support staff in developing school-based teams and implementing curriculum 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 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.
Build and maintain relationships with school administrators, counselors, educators, and district leaders.
Serve as the primary contact for assigned partner schools and support effective communication, collaboration, and implementation.
Align program implementation with school and district priorities and contribute to district-level strategy and systems-change discussions.
Update memoranda of understanding and data-sharing agreements to meet requirements and obtain sign-off.
Monitor student engagement, milestone completion, postsecondary enrollment, and performance outcomes.
Track implementation and use performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Collaborate with Research, Evaluation & Learning, CRM, and internal teams on data quality, reporting, and organizational learning.
Use data and stakeholder feedback to inform decisions, improve services, and strengthen implementation.
Document and share best practices, lessons learned, and successful implementation strategies.
Support budget development, resource planning, and annual work planning for assigned programs and partnerships.
Represent the organization professionally in schools and communities and participate in organizational leadership initiatives.
Promote equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in practice and service delivery.
Work nonstandard hours, including evenings, holidays, and weekends, as needed.
Travel frequently, including occasional evening and weekend events.