Administrator, High School Innovation

POSITION SUMMARY The Administrator for High School Innovation supports the implementation of MCAN's high school innovation strategies within Michigan's K-12 education system and adult education system. Reporting to the Lead of High School Innovation, this role supports initiatives focused on strengthening school systems and building capacity for college access practitioners through professional development, research, data, innovation, and investment. The Administrator collaborates closely with MCAN's internal departments, Michigan high schools, districts, adult education programs and external organizations to execute statewide programming aligned with MCAN's strategic plan and equity priorities. This position plays a critical role in translating strategy into action and contributing to timely progress on statewide initiatives that build district capacity and support student outcomes. Essential to this role is the ability to: adhere to project timelines, support content development, engage in detail-oriented projects, and provide responsive and effective communicate with stakeholders. The Administrator actively contributes to MCAN's efforts to promote systemic change that increases successful postsecondary educational outcomes for Michigan residents. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES *** ***The Administrator for High School Innovation performs a wide range of duties including, but not limited to, the following: Programmatic Administration - Administer the High School Innovation department's professional development offerings to college access practitioners, including but not limited to counselors, K12 staff, adult education staff and nonprofit professionals. In partnership with the Network Engagement and Events team, ensure communications, tracking, organization, technical assistance, and logistics for all professional development, virtually and in-person. - Coordinate College Bound Michigan initiatives: recruit host sites; coordinate communications, facilitate trainings, engage in data collection and review, organize sites, and coordinate with the American College Admission Campaign. - Support the planning, facilitation, and execution of program events in partnership with MCAN's Network Engagement and Events team. - Develop and refine resources, guides, and other tools to support college access practitioners, including maintaining an up-to-date Resource Hub and department-specific website content. - Coordinate efforts to identify, recognize, and elevate promising practices in Michigan high schools. - Coordinate State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECH) processing in partnership with the Administration and Human Resources Assistant. - Perform administrative functions related to the High School Innovation department's grantmaking strategy in partnership with the Contracts and Grants Manager ** ** Partnerships and Collaboration - Build and maintain relationships with educational institutions, community organizations, statewide partners, and external stakeholders through effective, responsive communication - Effectively communicate with critical MCAN constituents such as K-12 professionals, higher education staff, LCAN coordinators, partner organizations, and state agencies. Strategy Coordination and Support - Assist in the development, refinement, and implementation of MCAN's high school innovation strategy in coordination with the Lead of High School Innovation. - Support internal operations of the Higher School Innovation department, including documentation, data tracking and reporting, and collaboration. - Compile and assess programmatic data to improve effectiveness of the department's goals and strategies. Equity and Inclusion