Partner, Consulting — Northeast Region

TNTP • AL: Alabama, AL

1d • $137,920 - $206,880 • Remote

About The Position

TNTP is a leading education nonprofit that combines research, policy, and consulting to address the needs of young people, families, communities, and the nation. We are dedicated to ensuring every young person has the opportunity to reach their full potential, every educator and leader is supported for success, and every community has the necessary resources to connect young people to paths of opportunity. We operate across the PK-12 system, collaborating with educators, system leaders, and communities in 41 states and over 4,000 systems nationwide to achieve ambitious student success goals. Our vision extends beyond school walls, fostering cross-sector collaboration to create pathways for young people to achieve academic, economic, and social mobility.

Requirements

• Senior-level experience working in or with leadership at school districts, CMOs, state education agencies, or education-focused organizations to lead complex organizational change efforts and achieve ambitious goals.
• Experience cultivating, managing, and expanding external partnerships, including business development, client relationship management, proposal development, renewal strategy, and/or regional growth work.
• Ability to develop a clear vision and purposeful strategy across a portfolio of contracts, manage complex implementation, and support teams to deliver high-quality, high-impact work.
• Deep understanding of the education landscape and business development opportunities for supporting students, districts, and communities.
• Excellent project management skills and an ability to work efficiently and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong experience leading academic and instructional improvement efforts in K–12 systems.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or networks in the Northeast education landscape.
• Leadership in literacy/ELA and/or mathematics initiatives.
• Experience designing and advancing systems of support, including MTSS frameworks, special education practices, and evidence-based academic interventions to meet the needs of a wide range of learners.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development, including building and executing a state- or multi-state growth strategy within the Northeast aligned to TNTP’s strategic priorities, market demand, and emerging opportunities.
• Build a strong network of Northeast external stakeholders, district and system leaders, funders, and cross-sector partners to promote TNTP’s services, strengthen our brand, and support business development.
• Develop an understanding of TNTP’s services aligned to our strategic plan to effectively communicate with current and prospective clients and funders.
• Listen and be responsive to the needs of current and prospective clients and funders to design services that best meet the needs of learners and clients.
• Motivate and influence in the sales process aligned to best practices in the field to maximize impact.
• Design strong budgets and staffing plans that allow for impactful delivery within given timeframe and budget constraints.
• Set and execute a vision and strategy for how TNTP will meet and exceed impact goals across a portfolio of Northeast contracts, partnerships, and growth priorities.
• Effectively manage teams and foster strong team culture through clear expectations, coaching, support, and accountability to develop talent and achieve ambitious goals.
• Build and manage high-level client relationships to ensure client investment and satisfaction in ongoing partnerships, authentically collaborating with a variety of stakeholders.
• Oversee finances at the team/project level, including establishing budgets, forecasting, monitoring, and revenue management.
• Monitor impact with teams by collecting and analyzing data, and regularly reflecting on progress towards impact.
• Create the conditions for and model innovation, creativity, and experimentation across teams.
• Provide regular updates to the Managing Partner and/or VP on team/project performance aligned to regional/divisional goals.
• Collaborate as part of a regional/divisional management team, collectively sharing responsibilities for staff experience, achieving goals, and the fiscal health of the region/division.
• Build investment among teams and people, acting as a key leader in internal change management efforts.
• Ensure and model compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, organizational policies, and expectations.

Benefits

• Competitive mid-market salaries
• Generous PTO
• Comprehensive benefits, with a range of plans and programs designed to support the physical, mental, and financial wellness of employees and their dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed