Head of AI Partnerships for Education Innovation

DREAM; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

401(k) with company match

Professional development fund

Flexible spending account

Commuter benefits

Job summary

DREAM is seeking a dynamic Head of Partnerships in New York to lead AI-focused collaborations with NYC schools. You will build and manage a team, recruit partner schools, and coordinate cross-functional operations, data privacy, and curricular partnerships in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in education or ed-tech, strong relationship-building skills with DOE, and a track record of scalable program leadership. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in Education, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in education, ed-tech, or nonprofits, including at least 4 years of experience directly managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead processes for recruitment, selection, and onboarding of partner schools into DREAM’s programmatic cohort model.
• Manage internal and external cross-functional coordination of all partnership operations and logistics.
• Create and sustain clear processes for partnership agreements, ensuring excellent operational partnerships with each partner school and school system.
• Coordinate with the Communications and Advancement Teams to promote the work, strengthen the DREAM AI brand, and support donor visits.
• Work closely with the AI Advisory Board.
• Establish metrics, monitor outcomes, and use data to assess impact, drive continuous improvement, and inform strategic decision-making.
• Lead the planning, operations, and logistics for cohort-based learning including 2-day Convenings, monthly cohort meetings, and ongoing site visits and intervisitations.
• Manage the logistics and operations for convenings and learning experiences serving NYC Department of Education audiences.
• Manage, coach, and support 2 (or more) staff members including the Lead: Partnership and Learning and the Lead: Convening Operations, ensuring clarity of vision, priorities, roles, and accountability.

Job description

DREAM is seeking a dynamic Head of Partnerships in New York to lead AI-focused collaborations with NYC schools. You will build and manage a team, recruit partner schools, and coordinate cross-functional operations, data privacy, and curricular partnerships in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in education or ed-tech, strong relationship-building skills with DOE, and a track record of scalable program leadership. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are included.