Regional Director, Southeast: Growth & Partnerships

Paycom - ATS; Walnut Creek (CA); Remote; USD 142,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off + holidays

Job summary

CollegeSpring seeks a Regional Executive Director, Southeast, to lead our regional team and drive growth, fundraising, and partner success. You will build strategic partnerships, secure resources, and expand CollegeSpring's presence while delivering exceptional program experiences for students and districts.

You will report to the CEO, shape regional strategy, and collaborate with national program teams to ensure instructional quality, standards, and continuous improvement across the Southeast

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Public Administration, Public Policy, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience in education, nonprofit, public sector, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success leading organizational growth through strategic partnerships, business development, or market expansion.
• Proven fundraising experience, including foundation, corporate, government, and/or major donor cultivation.
• Experience developing executive-level relationships with school districts, nonprofit organizations, higher education institutions, foundations, corporations, or government agencies.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong financial and business acumen, including experience managing budgets, forecasting revenue, and achieving financial goals.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically while executing operationally in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.
• Strong commitment to educational equity and a belief that all students can achieve at high levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional growth and fundraising across the Southeast by expanding partnerships, strengthening regional influence, and securing resources to serve more students.
• Develop and execute the regional growth strategy, identifying new school districts, nonprofit organizations, higher education institutions, and funding opportunities.
• Cultivate relationships with foundations, corporations, government agencies, major donors, and strategic partners to achieve philanthropic and earned revenue goals.
• Represent CollegeSpring with education leaders, policymakers, funders, and community organizations to strengthen visibility and impact.
• Lead the regional team and ensure partners receive an exceptional experience from planning through implementation.
• Coach and develop the regional team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with national Program, Advancement, Finance, Marketing, Technology, and Operations to align regional execution with priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Strategic Thinking

Relationship Building

Executive Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CollegeSpring seeks a Regional Executive Director, Southeast, to lead our regional team and drive growth, fundraising, and partner success. You will build strategic partnerships, secure resources, and expand CollegeSpring's presence while delivering exceptional program experiences for students and districts.

You will report to the CEO, shape regional strategy, and collaborate with national program teams to ensure instructional quality, standards, and continuous improvement across the Southeast