Managing Partner, National Academies

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Location: Flexible within the US (Travel required 20%)

Type: Full-Time 

Start Date: Fall 2025

Priority Application Review Deadline: 9/2/25; applications received after this date will be reviewed on a rolling basis

Summary:

Relay Graduate School of Education (Relay) is an accredited not-for-profit institution of higher education serving thousands of educators from across the country, from pre-service teachers to system-level leaders. Our mission is to ensure that all students are taught by excellent educators, in order to build a more just world where every student has a clear path to a fulfilling life.

The Professional Education team designs and delivers transformative learning experiences for PK–12 educators and leaders, contributing directly to Relay’s mission of ensuring all students are taught by excellent educators. The Managing Partner, National Academies plays a critical role in leading Relay’s flagship fellowship programs for school and system leaders, including the National Principal Academy Fellowship (NPAF), the National Principal Supervisors Academy (NPSA), and the National Instructional Professional Development (ILPD) program. Reporting to the Vice President of Content and Professional Development, this leader oversees the vision, design, and execution of high-impact programs, driving toward ambitious goals for participant satisfaction, implementation readiness, and improved student outcomes. A strategic leader and strong team builder, the Managing Partner ensures Relay’s National Academies are recognized nationally for their excellence and impact.

Role’s Contributions (Duties and Responsibilities): 

The essential responsibilities of this position, while not limited to the following, will include: 

Leading National Academies (50%)

• Set the vision and define the program models for Relay’s national leadership programs, including NPAF, NPSA, and ILPD, in alignment with the broader Professional Education team’s vision and strategy
• Partner with the VP of Content and Professional Development to strategically plan enhancements to existing national programs and design potential new programs for school and system leaders, aligning with evolving needs in the educational leadership market
• Collaborate with the Professional Education Partnerships team to ensure strong enrollment of Relay’s national leadership programs. 
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of annual scopes, content sequences, and participant experiences for national leadership program
• Conduct data-focused reviews to analyze outcomes, set ambitious goals, create action plans, monitor progress, and adjust strategies as needed
• Develop and manage detailed project plans to ensure efficient, collaborative, and sustainable delivery of complex participant programming
• Partner with the Events and Operations team to ensure a seamless and high-quality participant experience across all national program events
• Lead a team of instructional and operations staff to deliver high-quality participant experiences
• Serve as a model instructor and source of expertise for the national programs, resulting in a high level of program satisfaction from participants and positive outcomes for the K-12 students they serve
• Serve as a member of the National Leadership Programs Team, teaching during Summer Intensives, Intersessions, and Learning Teams
• Support the team in program management including serving as an advisor and grading assessments as well as managing advisors and their work flows  

Content and Program Development (35%)

• Serve as a member of an internal Content Design Group(s), leading or contributing to the design of participant-facing PD sessions
• Coach a portfolio of school and system leaders to apply Relay’s leadership content, improving leader efficacy, instructional quality, and student outcomes
• Work collaboratively to identify critical needs and emerging trends in the landscape of school leader development and develop content and programming to respond to those needs such as equity-centered leadership or adaptive instructional coaching

Team Collaboration and Leadership (15%)

• Contribute to strategic planning, team learning, and cross-program collaboration across the Professional Education team
• Support special projects and team initiatives as assigned, in alignment with team goals and evolving priorities

QUALIFICATIONS

First and foremost, the Managing Partner, National Academies must share the Relay community’s commitment to working together to improve student growth and achievement through phenomenal teacher preparation grounded in diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. This includes providing teacher preparation programs that set novice teachers up to succeed in the classroom from day one; leadership programs that train new and veteran school and district leaders to best serve their school communities; and teacher-facing professional education that provides ongoing learning to educators. Additionally, for this position we’re looking for candidates that possess a combination of the following skills:

Required:

• Master’s or doctoral degree
• Minimum of five years of experience as a school principal in a high-need community, with a strong record of impact in areas such as teacher coaching and feedback, data-driven instruction, school culture, and professional development
• Experience managing school leaders or leading network-level academic and instructional programs (e.g., principal supervisor, chief academic officer)
• Experience designing and delivering professional learning for educators or instructional leaders in both online and in-person settings
• Experience leading program vision, design, and strategic planning
• Ability to travel at least 20% of the time
• Strong project management skills and ability to lead complex systems and workflows
• Experience delivering feedback and managing performance at the senior leadership level
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to educational equity and improving outcomes for underserved communities
• Authorized to work in the United States

Preferred:

• Experience with Relay leadership programs, either as a team member, NPAF/NPSA alum, or as a school leader implementing Relay-aligned practices
• Ability to travel at least 40% of the time

Relay prepares teachers and school leaders to teach students of all identities and backgrounds in order to push toward a time when this country no longer faces stark educational inequities. We recruit, develop, support, and retain a diverse staff, faculty, and graduate student body because we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and actively anti-racist institution. We know, and the data supports, that diversity, equity, and inclusion cultivate an environment in which people of all backgrounds can thrive and this is critical to achieving our mission of educational excellence and equity.

To fulfill that commitment, Relay encourages applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply for roles that align with their own interests and career trajectory. If you meet a majority of the qualifications and see yourself in this role, we would love to see your application!

COMPENSATION

Relay is committed to creating and maintaining a compensation and benefits system that supports our ability to recruit and retain a diverse and talented team. As we make decisions about compensation, we will be guided by the following values: clarity, consistency, and internal equity. The salary range for this role is $143,063 - $178,829. New hires will be offered a salary at the starting point of the range, $143,063 to allow for an equitable starting salary process and continual salary growth during an employee’s time at Relay GSE.

To ensure internal pay equity:

• Relay does not currently differentiate starting salary offers based on years of experience,
• All staff salaries will be capped at the salary range maximum, and
• Relay does not negotiate salary offers.

Relay offers a comprehensive total rewards package. For full-time roles, this includes health insurance benefits, disability and life insurance, retirement plan, professional development, gym reimbursement, adoption assistance, paid time off (PTO), parental leave, etc. To learn more about Relay’s benefits, please visit here.   

WORK LOCATION POLICY

Employees must have a primary work location within the U.S., where they are legally authorized to work. Relay is a registered employer in the following states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington State and Washington DC. Please note that Relay Graduate School of Education's headquarters are in New York City. Employees who choose to perform work from states not listed here will be subject to NYC state withholdings.

Relay Graduate School of Education provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.