Manager, School Partnerships

Kinexus Group

56d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager of School Partnerships plays a key leadership role in supporting the implementation, expansion, and ongoing quality of Youth Solutions’ school-based career development services. Reporting to the Senior Manager of School Partnerships, this position provides coaching, partnership support, and implementation guidance to schools and ISD/RESA partners as they adopt and strengthen career development systems.
The Manager serves as a primary liaison for assigned school partners, ensuring strong communication, partner engagement, and coordinated implementation. This role also contributes directly to the delivery of school-based services, such as facilitating trainings, meetings, and planning sessions, while supporting partners in building sustainable, high-quality practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Education, Mathematics Education, School Counseling, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in education, workforce development, youth development, or nonprofit program management.
• Strong understanding of career development, school improvement, work-based learning, or related youth-serving initiatives.
• Demonstrated success managing complex or multifaceted projects, including implementing programs or services across multiple sites or partners.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to make formal presentations and build strong relationships across diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to provide coaching, guidance, and support to educators, specialists, or cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and respond to changing partner needs.
• Ability to use data and feedback to inform decision-making and support continuous improvement, including comfort working with student achievement and perception data.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and virtual collaboration tools.
• Personal qualities of excellence, leadership, initiative, and a solutions-focused, collaborative approach aligned with Youth Solutions’ mission.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching mathematics, supporting math instruction, or leading math-related school improvement efforts is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the successful implementation of Youth Solutions’ school-based career development services across assigned schools and districts.
• Provide direct coaching, technical assistance, and implementation support to school-based teams and ISD/RESA partners.
• Directly deliver school-based services, modeling strong facilitation and supporting high-priority partners.
• Guide partners in understanding and using Youth Solutions’ tools, processes, and implementation expectations.
• Monitor partner progress, identify barriers, and support solutions that promote high-quality implementation.
• Maintain regular communication with school leadership and staff to reinforce alignment and ensure coordinated efforts.
• Facilitate meetings, professional learning sessions, and planning workshops for educators, school leadership, and partner teams.
• Support partners in developing and strengthening school-based career development systems.
• Collaborate with the Senior Manager and Director to refine tools, resources, and training aligned to field needs.
• Model strong facilitation practices and contribute to building internal capacity for high-quality delivery.
• Maintain strong working relationships with partners across schools, ISDs/RESAs, and community organizations.
• Collaborate closely with Youth Solutions colleagues across all departments to support consistent, coordinated implementation.
• Participate in internal planning, problem-solving, and improvement cycles that strengthen overall service delivery.
• Ensure timely, clear communication about partner needs, progress, and challenges to the Senior Manager and Director.
• Support data collection processes, ensuring accurate and timely completion of required reporting.
• Use partner feedback, data insights, and observations to contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen tools, resources, and supports to better meet school and district needs.
• Elevate field insights to inform organizational planning and service enhancements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Robust onboarding experience to integrate you into our team.
• “Team of Teams” training in support of the organizational strategies.
• Job training and development to ensure you are established and growing in your role.
• Cross operational meetings with your peers.
• Be a part of transformational change in Southwest Michigan and beyond.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees