Assistant Director of Partnerships

Directs partnership development strategies to expand OnRamps impact through PK-16 institutions, agency, non-profit, and higher education partnerships. Establishes long-range growth priorities and cultivates strategic relationships to increase organizational reach and supports new initiatives across Texas and nationally.Leads case management strategies under the direction of the Director of Partnership and Executive Director, to accomplish acquisition, retention, growth and outcome targets in alignment with OnRamps strategic plan. Monitors and maintains documentation of targets, activities, and outcomes, and provides regular reports on quarterly and annual goals. Serves as the primary client relationship manager for potential, new, and existing PK-16, agency, non-profit partnerships, and complex portfolios as assigned. Manages CRM documentation of regular communications/activities in alignment with partner status, needs, and strategic plan.Leads and oversees the continuous improvement of annual partnership systems and cycles, including new and renewal of existing agreements, to ensure successful implementation and retention. Directs cross-team collaborative efforts to align partnership operations, systems, products, and services with other departments and organizational priorities. Supervises and provides guidance to support managers and team members as assigned to strengthen partnership support and effectiveness. Completes other duties and special projects as assigned.Leads analysis of partner performance, recurring issue tracking, reporting, market conditions, education policy developments, and organizational trends to stay current, identify new partnership opportunities, and inform strategic planning and decision-making in response to external factors impacting the organizations work. Establishes performance expectations and monitors, evaluates, and tracks progress toward goals to assess effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement. Recommends strategic adjustments and applies continuous improvement principles across areas of responsibility and supervision to optimize impact, sustainability, growth, effectiveness, and goal attainment.Guides strategic communications, marketing, and engagement efforts to promote OnRamps and support partnership development objectives. Collaborates on presentations, outreach strategies, and recruitment efforts to communicate organizational value. Represents the organization at external events, conferences, and meetings to strengthen visibility and attract new partnership opportunities. Provides exceptional customer service and relationship management to OnRamps stakeholders and maintains effective communication practices and professional decorum in all interactions, including status updates and the appropriate and timely escalation of issues.