Director of (CO) District Strategy
Apply NowCompany: Careerwise
Location: Denver, CO 80219
Description:
Who We Are:
CareerWise is a nationally-recognized nonprofit organization that creates life-changing opportunities for the youngest generation of America's workforce. We build industry-led, student-centered, modern youth apprenticeships through classroom and on-the-job learning providing flexible, alternative pathways to economic mobility. We have hundreds of CareerWise apprentices in the workplace, charting new paths to academic and career success. In addition, workforce and education leaders from across the country have visited CareerWise to learn about our youth apprenticeship model. As a result, our programs have launched in multiple states, leveraging our institutional knowledge, technology, and infrastructure.
Who We're Looking For:
We're looking for a highly organized, connected, and enthusiastic champion who can build and foster strategic partnerships between school district partners and the youth apprenticeship programs and services that CareerWise Colorado offers! Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are core to who you are and you are intentional about embodying these values daily and embedding them in your work. We have an awesome team of smart, fun people who roll up our sleeves and get stuff done! You thrive in a high energy, dynamic team like ours. And we mean TEAM. We collaborate, engage in healthy debate, pivot quickly based on real-time learning, and jump in wherever our skills are needed.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Executive Director, CareerWise Colorado (CWC), the Director of (CO) District Strategy will focus on connecting with and building school district partnerships throughout the state of Colorado. The person in this role will help refine, extend, and continuously find ways to improve youth apprenticeship partnerships allowing for future growth and fostering deeper collaboration, leadership engagement and buy-in from school administrators across the state.
What You'll Be Doing:
Key competencies to be successful in this role:
Additional proficiencies:
The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job being performed by employees assigned to this classification. The duties listed are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. With the evolution of the organization and this role, the responsibilities of this position may change at any time.
Location:
This role is based in Denver, Colorado. CareerWise staff typically work a hybrid work schedule with varying days in the office and other days remote. Remote work is not guaranteed and the schedule must be approved by the supervisor. There will also be occasions throughout the year for all CareerWise staff to gather together in person. Exceptions will be made for special circumstances.
Compensation:
The salary range for this role is: $84,872 (min) - $127,308 (max) annually; this role is not covered by the minimum wage and overtime provisions of the FLSA. CareerWise offers a generous benefits package including group medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term disability, 100% vested 401k Plan with a 3% employer contribution, and Flexible Time Off.
Working conditions and physical requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Usual office environment with frequent sitting, walking and standing. Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination for use of standard office equipment. Oral and auditory capacity required for interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone and online video conference platforms (like Google, Zoom, MS Teams, Webex, etc.)
How to Apply?
We are excited to receive your application! Please upload a cover letter with your resume and let us know why you are interested in working at CareerWise along with what specific experience you have that uniquely qualifies you for this position.
Application Window:
CareerWise anticipates the application window closing approximately 30 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require CareerWise to shorten or extend the application window.
CareerWise is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at: [redacted]
CareerWise is a nationally-recognized nonprofit organization that creates life-changing opportunities for the youngest generation of America's workforce. We build industry-led, student-centered, modern youth apprenticeships through classroom and on-the-job learning providing flexible, alternative pathways to economic mobility. We have hundreds of CareerWise apprentices in the workplace, charting new paths to academic and career success. In addition, workforce and education leaders from across the country have visited CareerWise to learn about our youth apprenticeship model. As a result, our programs have launched in multiple states, leveraging our institutional knowledge, technology, and infrastructure.
Who We're Looking For:
We're looking for a highly organized, connected, and enthusiastic champion who can build and foster strategic partnerships between school district partners and the youth apprenticeship programs and services that CareerWise Colorado offers! Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are core to who you are and you are intentional about embodying these values daily and embedding them in your work. We have an awesome team of smart, fun people who roll up our sleeves and get stuff done! You thrive in a high energy, dynamic team like ours. And we mean TEAM. We collaborate, engage in healthy debate, pivot quickly based on real-time learning, and jump in wherever our skills are needed.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Executive Director, CareerWise Colorado (CWC), the Director of (CO) District Strategy will focus on connecting with and building school district partnerships throughout the state of Colorado. The person in this role will help refine, extend, and continuously find ways to improve youth apprenticeship partnerships allowing for future growth and fostering deeper collaboration, leadership engagement and buy-in from school administrators across the state.
What You'll Be Doing:
- INNOVATIVE, LIFE-LONG EDUCATOR | You are deeply committed to supporting the work of educators in the state of Colorado. You tirelessly strive to find ways to engage students and education partners but also understand the multiple barriers and challenges to incorporating high quality, scaled career-connected learning opportunities from both the school perspective and the student perspective.
- BARRIER-BREAKER | Your previous work as an educator drives you to level-set learning and ensure the same opportunities are available for all students. You know how to communicate with school and district leaders and leverage your relationships with them to have ongoing conversations about access to youth apprenticeship programs.
- COALITION BUILDER | You strategize and build enthusiasm with prospective school partners and you also tend to the needs and requests of established school partners to build an alliance of school leaders that are championing youth apprenticeship throughout the state of Colorado.
- THOUGHT PARTNER | You are seen as a thought partner for educators and district/school leadership as you are able to creatively position youth apprenticeship as a tool to increase student engagement and ways to help schools comply with ICAP requirements. You can also help district/school leaders articulate how youth apprenticeship can build infrastructure for a localized, sustainable talent pipeline through school and district level approaches.
- MEASURING SUCCESS | You will manage, report and drive team accountability for youth apprenticeship participation using participation data, outcomes, placements, etc.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Key competencies to be successful in this role:
- Previous leadership role in a large, complex school district
- Experience in a strategic and/or partnership-focused role
- Experience building sustainable partnerships that have helped drive improved educational outcomes
- Demonstrates a commitment to the principles of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)
- Lives out the CareerWise values and has a passion for the CareerWise mission and vision
Additional proficiencies:
- You must have at least 4 years of school leadership experience
- You intentionally stay up-to-date on Colorado Department of Education initiatives and know how to weave youth apprenticeship into these initiatives (Examples: ICAP, CTE, work-based learning, youth apprenticeship, etc.)
- You must be resourceful and willing to connect with and foster new school district partnerships
- Experience using and optimizing the capabilities of a CRM and databases (preferably Salesforce)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and project management software (like Monday.com)
- Experience and comfort working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
- Ability to understand and interpret the multiple complexities of the evolving youth apprenticeship movement
The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job being performed by employees assigned to this classification. The duties listed are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. With the evolution of the organization and this role, the responsibilities of this position may change at any time.
Location:
This role is based in Denver, Colorado. CareerWise staff typically work a hybrid work schedule with varying days in the office and other days remote. Remote work is not guaranteed and the schedule must be approved by the supervisor. There will also be occasions throughout the year for all CareerWise staff to gather together in person. Exceptions will be made for special circumstances.
Compensation:
The salary range for this role is: $84,872 (min) - $127,308 (max) annually; this role is not covered by the minimum wage and overtime provisions of the FLSA. CareerWise offers a generous benefits package including group medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term disability, 100% vested 401k Plan with a 3% employer contribution, and Flexible Time Off.
Working conditions and physical requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Usual office environment with frequent sitting, walking and standing. Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination for use of standard office equipment. Oral and auditory capacity required for interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone and online video conference platforms (like Google, Zoom, MS Teams, Webex, etc.)
How to Apply?
We are excited to receive your application! Please upload a cover letter with your resume and let us know why you are interested in working at CareerWise along with what specific experience you have that uniquely qualifies you for this position.
Application Window:
CareerWise anticipates the application window closing approximately 30 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require CareerWise to shorten or extend the application window.
CareerWise is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at: [redacted]