Central Office _ Executive Director, Student Mentorship and Partnerships 2025-2026

DeKalb County School District • Opportunity, GA

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About The Position

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional Executive Director, Student Mentorship and Partnerships. Plans develop, and oversee the DCSD Mentorships and Partnerships Programs, parenting student initiatives, as well as other programs at DeKalb County School District that support underserved, under-resourced, and underrepresented youth. Develops special programs, including management, reporting, and evaluation that support the enrollment, persistence, and success of DCSD students through these programs.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from a Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university is required .
• Minimum of seven (7) years previous experience with demonstrated successful advancement through the teaching and/or school or school system administrative hierarchy required .
• Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved certificate in educational leadership at level L-5, NL-5, PL-6, or above required . If a level L-5, NL-5, PL-6, or above certificate is not held, the individual must be eligible for the NPL certificate in educational leadership.

Responsibilities

• Leads the full implementation of mentorship and innovative programs for all DCSD students including setting up innovative programs, recruiting volunteer mentors to partner with DCSD to offer student opportunities, and providing leadership and support to DCSD schools.
• Develops programs to ensure underserved, under-resourced, and underrepresented youth connect with mentors and build positive relationships to support their high school experience, gain an understanding of workplace expectations and networking to increase their likelihood of participating in post-secondary opportunities.
• Oversees the FACE Advocates program and ensures training and development for mentors and liaisons to support the success of dysregulated youth.
• Facilitates the implementation of the My Brothers’ Keeper, My Sister’s Keeper (MBK/MSK), and 100 Black Men programs to address opportunity gaps affecting DCSD students.
• Builds and orchestrates a robust community outreach program to create partnerships with the county government, businesses, faith-based organizations, stakeholder groups and foundations to connect DCSD youth to mentoring, support networks, and workforce development programs.
• Collaborates and communicates with a wide range of stakeholders including students, families, volunteer mentors, institutions, businesses, and organizations to secure resources and support for mentorship programs.
• Conducts outreach to engage the community, stakeholders and business partners in the mentoring process and solicit feedback and recommendations through monthly/quarterly meetings.
• Provides ongoing training and support to mentors and develops processes for recruitment and screening DCSD mentors to ensure student safety and appropriate mentoring relationships.
• Develops and utilizes evaluative tools to determine impact on mentoring outcomes within the District; compiles key findings to capture trends to inform and drive continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director