Director Partner Success

Role Description

Goalsetter is seeking a highly skilled program and project manager to lead a multi-site, school-based financial literacy initiative. This role involves collaborating with Goalsetter corporate partners, local education agencies, and stakeholders to establish and implement the overall vision of the programs and ensure that all project deliverables and goals are met. The ideal candidate will be based in the Metro St. Louis, MO area and have a strong background in St. Louis area education systems or community engagement, either with nonprofit or for-profit agencies.

As the Partner Success Manager, you will oversee several programs, including:

• Middle and high school partnerships implementing Goalsetter Classroom in various districts across the country
• An after-school financial literacy program
• A 529 college savings program
• An NIL University Partnership program

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and executing an engagement strategy for our partners
• Establishing and monitoring KPIs for the programs
• Developing and leading orientation, training, and coaching sessions for key stakeholders
• Planning and managing relevant program-related events

This dynamic role offers the opportunity for growth and expansion of these programs under your leadership, reflecting our commitment to making a significant impact in the communities we serve.

Qualifications

• Meticulous project manager with a proven track record of successfully managing school-based programs
• Experience as an academic program or school administrator
• Comfortable navigating traditional educational technology systems
• Adept at managing large-scale projects, encompassing both strategic planning and tactical execution
• Ability to balance big-picture thinking with attention to detail

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 5+ years experience working within St. Louis area education systems
• 2+ years administrative school leadership experience with demonstrated experience and results leading and managing school-based programs
• Clear strategic and tactical project management experience, skilled in cross-functional leadership with proficient understanding of project management tools and systems
• Comfortable in a remote work environment, with ability to travel to meet with partners 50% of the time
• Experience with CRM’s and Project Management software

Skills that will aid in your Success

• Program Development and Execution: Adept at designing, implementing, and evaluating during and after-school programs
• Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled at building and maintaining strong relationships with various stakeholders
• Leadership and Team Management: Experienced leader who can inspire and motivate colleagues, volunteers, and students
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Organizational Skills: Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Problem-Solving: Proactive problem solver, ready to tackle challenges as they arise
• Empathy and Cultural Competency: Strong understanding of the cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds of the students served
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Thrives in dynamic environments and comfortable with adapting to changes