Senior Director, Academics and Partner Relations

Stride, Inc.

Nashville, Tennessee

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Budgeting, Business Growth, Continuous Improvement, Contract Approval, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Diversity, Documentation, Government, Human Resources Management, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Operations Management, Operations Processes, Performance Metrics, Policy Development, Product Management, Product Marketing, Program Evaluation, Program Planning, Relationship Management, Sales, Sales Management, School Management, Sports, Training/Teaching Curriculum, University/School Policies
LOCATION
Nashville, Tennessee
POSTED
3 days ago
Job Description

Residency Requirement - Tennessee

The Senior Director, Academics and Partner Relationsmaintainsand grows business partnerships with schools, government entities, sports academies, professional groups, religious organizations and other organizations to effectively run the private school organization. This strategic role leads the private schools in areas including professionalaccreditation,management of school activities to ensure compliance and accountability to accrediting and governing bodies. In addition, the position is responsible for effective day-to-day operations, including successfully launching and running schools to meet key academic and financial performance indicators (KPIs).

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Volunteer State Virtual Academy (VSVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Volunteer State Virtual Academy (VSVA) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required; other duties may be assigned. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Demonstrate an understanding of and support for Stride's mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior

  • Drive the private schools' effectiveness and accreditation activities, documenting that the private schools are achieving their mission and goals and continuously improving their programs and services.

  • Accountable for multiple private school programs with bottom-line responsibility for both fiscal and academic performance

  • Develop and lead Heads of Schools (HOS) in their roles as instructional leaders and school managers.

  • Support HOSs in effective and efficient budget and human resource management.

  • Successfully launch multiple new private school programs simultaneously.

  • Liaise with corporate shared services to ensure school programs receive necessary support.

  • Analyze and drive data-based refinement to the education design to improve student achievement.

  • Recruit highly qualified HOS faculty and staff; Develop and appraise staff effectively.

  • Attain enrollment and student renewal targets.

  • Contribute to the on-going formulation of Stride's strategy and implementationplanning, andthen work collaboratively with team members to realize the strategy.

  • Provide ongoing relationship management and account support for existing and new partnerships.

  • Ensure delivery and renewal of business contracts.

  • Create and execute both internal and external compliance and reporting program for all relevant accreditation and agency relationships.

  • Build personal relationships with key decision-makers at accreditation and agency institutions.

  • Drive attainment of key academic and financial performance indicators (KPIs).

  • Provide direct support and leadership to all Heads of Schools in the areas of policy formulation, school improvement plans, program planning, and evaluation of all private school programs.

  • Collaborate with Private School Operations, Product Management, Marketing and Sales to plan and coordinate student handbooks, school year calendars, and course catalo

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