The Manager, Alumni Leadership will support corps members and alumni. Aligned to Greater Tulsa’s regional vision, most work in this role will focus on cultivating a thriving Teach For America community (corps, alumni and staff). Further, the Manager, Alumni Leadership will build a diverse and influential force of alumni working for educational equity and excellence in our community. This position offers a unique opportunity to build and leverage networks and relationships in Greater Tulsa while promoting opportunities to positively impact our schools and students. In this role, the Manager will hone strategic thinking, communication and design skills to effectively coach adults and inspire their commitment to our movement. The Manager, Alumni Leadership will report to the Director, Alumni Leadership.
Lead Alumni Operations (25%)
- Design and execute logistical support for all alumni events (alumni survey, alumni board events, alumni induction, etc.)
- Design and execute alumni communications
- Support in calendaring and scheduling CM and alumni career conversations
- Support and coach alumni to prepare for speaking engagements
Cultivate and support rising alumni (40%)
- Partner with Teacher Leadership Development team to track data related to second year corps retention, share data with community partners, and collaborate to retain rising alumni
- Coach second year corps members to identify their strengths and career goals, and connect them with opportunities in Tulsa by hosting one-on-one second year meetings and group learning experiences.
- Connect alumni to prospective employers, internships, and develop opportunities to inspire CMs and alumni to develop and grow in the Tulsa community
- Recruit alumni and 2CMs for Tulsa National Institute positions to strategically build skill in educational leadership
- Manage key partnerships like the GKFF/OU grants and loans benefits program
- Manage data about alumni retention, outcomes of meetings/experiences and share with community members and staff
Cultivate and Connect corps member and alumni communities (25%)
- Organize, plan, manage and execute 2CM-to-alumnihood programming, including Alumni Induction
- Support alumni to build the skills necessary to break down barriers to educational equity in Greater Tulsa. Priority areas include increasing the total number of teachers, school leaders, and increasing CM and alumni civic engagement
- Manage all teacher leadership development (PLCs, book studies, leverage local resources, etc.)
Lead Across the Movement (10%)
- Serve as active and engaged members of communities
- Operate with a deep commitment to our core values, including fostering a diverse movement by partnering with people in the communities that may offer differing perspectives such as parents, teachers, and school leaders
- Potentially travel to at least two Teach For America conferences each year
- Own and support broader regional and organizational priorities, including selecting new corps members, encouraging alumni and corps members to join our staff, and supporting regional alumni initiatives
- At least 3-4 years of professional work experience is preferred; can include multiple sectors of experience inside and outside of education
- Experience working in the Oklahoma educational landscape is preferred
- Teach For America corps member and/or staff member experience is strongly preferred
Skills
- Outcomes-orientation and a track record of extraordinary results: leads with a focus on measurable results and long-term vision
- Ability to establish ambitious goals and set aligned strategy
- Superb organization, detail-orientation, and project management skills
- Eager to promote Tulsa; energized by building networks and inspiring others to commit to opportunities in Tulsa
- Ability to analyze data to inform and adjust strategy and to motivate others
- Strength in developing strong peer, managerial, and coaching relationships that drive results and contribute to a thriving culture
- Demonstrates professional maturity and sound judgment
- Operates with big picture and optimistic thinking
- Strong written and verbal communication
Work Demands
- Ability to travel to in-person meetings in various U.S. cities [1-2 times/quarter].
- Ability to travel independently, by car, to multiple locations for work each day that may be significant distances from one another.
- Occasional weekend or evening work is required.
- Ability to lift and transport up to 20 pounds for work purposes.