Job: Vice President, Partnerships

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Vice President, Partnerships
Flexible Location

TNTP strives to end the injustice of educational inequality by providing excellent teachers to the students who need them most and by advancing policies and practices that ensure effective teaching in every classroom. A national nonprofit organization founded by teachers, TNTP is driven by the knowledge that effective teachers have a greater impact on student achievement than any other school factor. In response, TNTP develops customized programs and policy interventions that enable education leaders to find, develop and keep great teachers. Since its inception in 1997, TNTP has recruited or trained approximately 43,000 teachers and worked with more than 200 districts in 31 states - benefiting an estimated 7 million students. Meanwhile, TNTP's acclaimed studies of the policies and practices that affect the quality of the teacher workforce -- most recently including The Widget Effect (2009) and Teacher Evaluation 2.0 (2010) -- have influenced federal education policy and inspired reform efforts across the country. TNTP is active in more than 25 cities, including 10 of the nation's 15 largest. For more information, please visit www.tntp.org.

TNTP is a revenue-generating non-profit organization. It is funded by a sustainable combination of revenue from direct service work, federal grant funds and private philanthropy. TNTP's fiscal year 2011 operating budget was approximately $50 million.

TNTP is currently seeking a Vice President to lead its Partnerships department. This position may be based in the central TNTP office in New York City or from a home office (location is flexible) and will require 40%-50% annual travel, though some seasons will be lighter than that. The position is available immediately.

Partnerships Department
The Partnerships department is responsible for leading TNTP's new business outreach, reviewing existing partnerships, and raising the public and private dollars needed to support these efforts.

Role and Responsibilities

TNTP is seeking an entrepreneurial relationship builder to lead its Partnerships department. This role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to transform the way school districts and states attract, develop and retain effective teachers and significantly change outcomes for children. The Vice President, Partnerships must be deeply committed to TNTP's mission and to investing current and potential clients in reimagining the teaching profession. The position will report directly to the President and will be a leader in setting the vision, goals, and culture of the organization.

Specifically, he or she will be responsible for:

* Initiating and managing high-level relationships within school districts and states, often with superintendents and elected officials
* Identifying strategic growth opportunities for TNTP as an organization, including overseeing efforts to launch district and state level projects that align with TNTP's mission
* Leading fundraising strategy, execution and funder relations
* Leading strategy on existing and new federal grant applications
* Conducting partnership reviews to assess the services TNTP is providing to its clients in order to identify ways to increase impact or better align to TNTP's mission
* Hiring, developing, and managing staff members in the Partnerships department

Qualifications

We are seeking an exceptional leader who is motivated by our mission and who will bring a strong sense of possibility and focus to our efforts. Successful candidates will have a strong record of achievement and a vision for helping TNTP become the nation's leading human capital expert in the education sector. In addition we seek individuals who have:

* The ability to motivate and challenge high level clients, including superintendents of large urban districts, state level policy makers and elected officials (experience working closely with senior district officials preferred)
* Excellent leadership, analytical and strategy development skills
* Excellent project management and organization skills
* Excellent management skills, including experience effectively managing staff and developing talent
* The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
* The ability to critically assess challenges and identify effective solutions
* Goal-driven orientation
* Strong inter-personal skills and ability to work with all different levels in the organization
* Outstanding communication skills
* Extraordinary attention to detail
* Flexibility and comfort with ambiguity
* Professional demeanor, discretion, and good judgment
* High degree of personal integrity and personal accountability
* A willingness to travel extensively
* A willingness to work non-standard hours and occasional weekends

Compensation

Compensation for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience, and has the potential for a performance-based bonus. We also offer a motivated team of colleagues, a collegial atmosphere that values professional development, a comprehensive benefits plan effective on the first day of employment - including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, and a 403(b) plan with matching - as well as the opportunity to impact the direction of a growing, mission-driven company that is committed to the success of our nation's children.

To Apply

We review applications on a rolling basis - so it is to your advantage to apply as soon as possible. We will not consider applications without a cover letter tailored to this position, which can be addressed to the Human Capital department. Please note that an offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of a background check. The New Teacher Project is committed to fostering and capitalizing on the diversity of our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer and seek individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds to apply to this position. If you would like to learn more about our mission, please visit our web site at www.tntp.org.