Manager of Partnership Development

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Manager of Partnership Development leads and supports efforts to scale and expand OnRamps through partnership development and engagement with K–12 schools, higher education institutions, and agencies. The role implements development strategies in close collaboration with the Director and Executive Director and serves as the primary relationship manager for potential, new, and existing partnerships. The position manages regional partnerships, evaluates acquisition, retention, growth, and outcome targets, and uses data and continuous improvement practices to support partner success and organizational goals. It represents OnRamps at professional meetings and conferences, monitors partnership records in CRM systems, and develops documentation, tools, and resources to improve operations and communication. The role also supervises and trains student employees and coaches and trains assigned staff. The position is based in the Austin or Waco, Texas area and is eligible for fully remote work. It requires up to 20% travel throughout Texas. Weekends and evenings may be needed to support course implementation, professional learning institutes, and enrollment deadlines. Work may take place around standard office conditions and involves repetitive keyboard use and manual dexterity.

Requirements

Master’s degree in education, higher education, policy, or a closely related field.
At least five years of professional experience in K–12 or higher education environments, including at least three years in a leadership or management role.
Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage multiple internal and external stakeholders with decorum and tact.
Ability to communicate technical information to lay audiences using a respectful, client-focused approach.
Demonstrated understanding of high school teaching and learning.
Proficiency in Canvas Learning Management System or another LMS.
Demonstrated ability to learn independently, develop mastery, and adapt to rapidly changing organizational needs.
Five years of clinical or teaching experience at the high school or college level.
Experience providing support or instructional coaching to teachers, administrators, or related groups.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Ten or more years of leadership experience in K–12 and higher education environments.
Demonstrated success overseeing complex initiatives and achieving organizational goals.
Significant experience leading large-scale partnership strategy, outreach, or business development efforts.

Responsibilities

Develop, manage, and evaluate partnership strategies and practices as the primary relationship manager for potential, new, and existing partners.
Support the implementation and success of OnRamps through regional partnership management, research, special projects, selective networks and collaboratives, and complex partnerships aligned with the strategic plan.
Manage and evaluate partnership acquisition, retention, growth, and outcome targets and strategies.
Analyze data, track recurring issues, report and monitor performance, document outcomes, recommend improvements, and apply continuous improvement principles to support sustainability, growth, effectiveness, and goal attainment.
Represent the organization at professional meetings and conferences to strengthen visibility and identify opportunities.
Apply market trends and emerging practices to partnership strategy and continuous improvement efforts.
Supervise, train, and evaluate student employees; mentor, coach, and train assigned staff to strengthen team capacity and ensure consistent, quality execution of departmental priorities.
Document and monitor partnership records and communications in CRM systems to maintain accurate data and support data-driven systems.
Lead ongoing communications and partner engagement, including development of implementation strategies to strengthen partner success, growth, and sustainability.
Develop forms, tools, and resources to capture required documentation, improve operational efficiency, and streamline communication.
Maintain documentation of targets, activities, and outcomes, and provide regular progress reports and recommendations.