Senior Director, Partnerships

Senior Director, Partnerships (INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY)About Illustrative Mathematics:

At Illustrative Mathematics (IM), we are dedicated to creating a world where all students have access to high-quality, engaging, and equitable mathematics education. IM seeks to ensure that students, particularly students in historically under-resourced areas, and their teachers have access to aligned, grade-level, mathematics curriculum resources, and that teachers experience professional learning that leads to enduring mathematical learning for their students.

Position Overview:Position Type: Full-TimeLocation: Remote - United States onlySalary: $130,935 - $141,593/yr – Exempt

We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled individual with a passion for education and a strong track record in relationship-building, collaboration, and partner-centric communication. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience of the K-12 education landscape, with a deep understanding of school districts' needs and how to support effective implementation of educational products and services. A strong background in education nonprofits, as well as familiarity with developing and maintaining collaborative business partnerships, is essential.

Key qualities we’re looking for include:
Relationship Building & Communication: Ability to cultivate strong, lasting relationships, and effectively communicate across diverse audiences.

Partner-Centric Approach: Experience establishing collaborative agreements with partners that offer a variety of products and services that support schools and districts with IM implementation. 

Expertise in K-12 Education and Curriculum Implementation: Deep knowledge of the K-12 education system, the nature of educational funding and the landscape of organizations that offer implementation related products and services.

Business Acumen: Business-oriented mindset with the ability to navigate contract agreements, processes, and procedures on the back end.

Collaboration Skills: A strong team player who thrives in cross-functional environments, collaborating with various departments and external parties to achieve shared goals.
If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in education and are driven by collaboration, innovation, and helping schools meet the diverse needs of students, we’d love to hear from you.

Required Qualifications:

• At least 8 years of experience working in organizations that support K-12 school districts, with a focus on curriculum implementation and professional learning.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience overseeing large-scale projects or teams, with a focus on partnership management within the education sector.
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, or a related field.
• Intermediate skills with collaborative cloud-based systems such as Asana and Lattice.
• Must reside in and be legally authorized to work in the USA.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a related field.
• Experience designing and implementing training and resources for educational leaders and coaches.
• Experience supporting school and district leaders with all phases of curriculum adoption and implementation, experience specific to IM K-12 Math.

Why IM?

• Mission-Driven Work: Contribute to meaningful projects that help shape the future of math education for millions of students and educators worldwide.
• Innovative Environment: Join a passionate, diverse team and work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative, remote-first setting.
• Growth Potential: Opportunities for learning, development, and advancement within a rapidly growing organization.