Strategic Partnerships Director

Zearn; Connecticut; Remote; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming education through innovative partnerships. As the Strategic Partnerships Director, you will play a pivotal role in cultivating relationships with key stakeholders and ensuring our solutions meet the needs of educational institutions. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on students' learning experiences across the country. If you are passionate about education and have a knack for strategic planning and relationship-building, this role is your opportunity to drive meaningful change in the educational landscape.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

401K matching

Parental leave

Generous Holiday policy

Flexible PTO policy

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience at a top-tier management consulting firm.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate high-level relationships with key state and district stakeholders.
• Lead efforts to build and maintain a robust pipeline of strategic partners.

Skills

Strategic and Results-Oriented

Collaborative Leadership

Relationship-Driven

Communication Expert

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, education, public policy, or a related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

The Purpose of Zearn

Zearn is the nonprofit educational organization whose mission is to inspire all kids to love learning math. Everything we do is driven by our belief that every kid is a math kid. Our top-rated learning platform is designed to catch kids up and move them forward in grade-level math. And it works. Large-scale efficacy research shows students who use Zearn make significant gains in math proficiency, including the students who start multiple grade levels behind.

The vital importance of learning math today is hard to understate, and yet today, it is common to think that only some are born to achieve in math. Math learning is often disparaged and feared or viewed as a special interest or luxury. Zearn exists to help create a world where all children love learning math.

As a nonprofit, all of our work is driven by what is best for kids. At the same time, we operate as an intense and fast-moving technology company, inclusively solving hard problems that will impact current and future generations. If you’re ready to join our Team of problem solvers, and own work that will drive us to achieve impact at scale, we are looking for you.

Learn more about us at https://about.zearn.org/.

At Zearn, we're on a mission to transform education, and our partnerships with state and district organizations are key to making that happen. As the Strategic Partnerships Director, you'll play a central role in strengthening these relationships and creating new opportunities to expand our impact. Your work will focus on cultivating relationships with strategic partners, staying attuned to education policy and market trends, and ensuring our solutions meet the needs of states, districts, and schools.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnerships Development:

• Cultivate High-Level Relationships: Lead the development of deep, trust-based connections with key state and district stakeholders.
• Inspire Trust and Collaboration: Act as a thought partner to shape strategic goals while ensuring Zearn’s solutions are integral to strategic partnership success.
• Tailor Strategic Value Propositions: Develop tailored presentations and proposals that speak directly to the specific needs of each partner.

Strategic Partnership Expertise & Execution:

• Stay Ahead of Market Trends: Lead the charge in understanding and preparing for state-level policies and educational trends.
• Manage Performance & Drive Results: Work alongside Zearn’s Partner Success Directors to monitor outcomes and ensure the execution of collaborative initiatives.
• Ensure Seamless Execution Across Teams: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align resources.

Future Strategic Partnership Vision:

• Identify and Forge New Strategic Opportunities: Harness market knowledge and understanding of educational trends.
• Develop and Execute a Scalable Growth Strategy: Lead efforts to build and maintain a robust pipeline of strategic partners.

The Next Problems for this Role to Solve

• How can we adapt our partnership strategies in response to market shifts?
• How can we build and strengthen our relationships with key stakeholders?
• What strategies can we use to identify and pursue new strategic partnership opportunities?
• How can we proactively build and maintain a strong pipeline of strategic partners?

Skill You Bring to the Table

• Strategic and Results-Oriented: You can see the big picture while executing on the smallest details.
• Collaborative Leadership: You thrive in cross-functional environments.
• Relationship-Driven: You’re a pro at building and nurturing strong relationships.
• Communication Expert: You have a skill for distilling complex policy and market information into clear materials.

Potential Markers of These Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in business, education, public policy, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 5+ years of experience at a top-tier management consulting firm.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.

Location

This role is remote and can be performed in any of the following states:

CA, CT, FL, IL, LA, MA, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI and Washington D.C.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this role is $135,000-$185,000 per year. We offer a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, 401K matching, parental leave, a generous Holiday policy, and a flexible PTO policy.

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Zearn is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.