Partnership Building 

• Build, strengthen, and sustain partnerships with ISDs, IHEs, and community-based organizations to expand postsecondary and career pathways. 

• Convene and facilitate networks of counselors and advisors to share best practices and align advising systems. 

• Represent UP Partnership in regional and state-level coalitions focused on college access. 

Strategic Advancement & Project Management 

• Lead initiatives tied to the Access Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring strategies are implemented, measured, and continuously improved. 

• Manage multi-stakeholder projects from design to execution, including facilitation, milestone tracking, and accountability reporting. 

• Partner with the Director to design and implement learning agendas and professional development for collaboratives. 

• Leverage data and research to inform strategy, identify barriers, and recommend continuous improvement actions. 

Coaching & Facilitation 

• Provide coaching, technical assistance, and capacity building for ISD and IHE partners engaged in advising, pathway expansion, and career-connected learning. 

• Facilitate cross-sector convenings using Results-Based Facilitation (RBF) and other equity-centered approaches to move partners toward shared outcomes. 

Operations & Sustainability 

• Track and report progress on grant milestones, KPIs, and deliverables in partnership with the Senior Manager for Development & Grants. 

• Support communications with storytelling and data that elevate successes in college and career pathways. 

• Contribute to budget forecasting and tracking relevant initiatives. 

• Maintain internal systems for project management, partner engagement, and reporting. 

• Positively contribute to organizational culture and model UP Partnership’s core values of equity, collaboration, and results. 

• Lead and/or support other organizational initiatives as needed.

• Postsecondary & K-12 Knowledge: Deep understanding of dual credit, early college high schools, college advising, and systemic barriers facing students. 

• Cross-Sector Partnership Development: Proven ability to build trust, engage diverse stakeholders, and align partners across education, workforce, and community sectors. 

• Project Management & Execution: Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-partner projects with clarity, accountability, and measurable outcomes. 

• Facilitation & Coaching: Skilled in results-based facilitation, convening diverse groups, and providing coaching/technical assistance to drive systems change. 

• Data-Informed Strategy: Comfort with using data and research to guide decisions, evaluate impact, and drive continuous improvement. 

• Equity & Cultural Competence: Commitment to advancing equity in postsecondary access and success. 

• Adaptive Leadership: Strong ability to lead through change, navigate complexity, and balance short-term wins with long-term systems impact.