Associate Director for Growth
Associate Director for Growth
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09-08-2025
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Monthly Salary
$ 90000 - 115000
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
09-08-2025
Job Description
Associate Director of Growth
Groves Literacy Partnerships Full-Time Remote Field-Based Reports to: VP of GLP
About Groves Literacy Partnerships
Groves Literacy Partnerships (GLP) is a division of Groves Learning Organization that partners with schools to improve literacy outcomes especially for students who have been historically underserved by traditional systems. We offer professional learning instructional coaching evidence-based curriculum and data-driven support all grounded in the science of reading and shaped by real classroom experience. We believe literacy is liberation. Our job is to work within complex systems to create change that reaches every child.
About the Role
The Associate Director for Growth is responsible for expanding GLPs impact by building new school and district partnerships across Minnesota and beyond. This is a mission-driven growth role. Youll report directly to the VP of GLP and work alongside internal teams to identify strong-fit partners build trust with decision-makers and guide them through a thoughtful strategic partnership process. Your focus is new relationships new systems and new opportunities to deliver real results for kids. Youll need to be comfortable navigating public education systems working across lines of authority and translating complex ideas into practical solutions. Youre not here to maintain what already exists. Youre here to move it forward.
Key Responsibilities
Partnership Development
- Identify cultivate and close new school and system partnerships public charter and private.
- Use tools like HubSpot to track leads manage your pipeline and forecast accurately.
- Tailor proposals and presentations to each partners context ensuring alignment between their goals and GLPs offerings.
Strategic Communication
- Share our impact with clarity and credibility whether through a pitch deck a school visit or a budget meeting.
- Represent GLP at conferences convenings and in partner-facing conversations with professionalism and purpose.
- Translate partner questions and field trends into actionable feedback for internal teams.
Collaboration & Support
- Work directly with the VP of GLP and other senior leaders to shape growth strategy and refine our approach.
- Support Advancement efforts by informing funder strategywithout taking on fundraising as part of your direct scope.
- Coordinate with implementation communications and curriculum teams to ensure smooth partner handoffs.
Minimum Qualifications
- 5 years of experience in education nonprofit strategy public-sector partnerships or mission-aligned business development.
- Strong understanding of K12 systems including how instructional decisions get made and funded.
- Excellent communication skills written verbal and interpersonal with the ability to lead conversations and build trust.
- Ability to work independently stay organized and manage a high volume of partner activity with care and consistency.
- Deep commitment to educational equity and better outcomes for all learners.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with structured literacy or the science of reading.
- Experience in Title I or high-needs schools or systems-level education work.
- Proficiency with CRM tools (HubSpot Salesforce) and comfort presenting to executive audiences.
- Ability to bring both strategic thinking and on-the-ground practicality to your work.
Position Details
- Full-time salaried 12-month role with benefits
- Salary range: $90000 - $115000
- Hybrid structure with regular travel (3040%)
- Reports directly to the VP of Groves Literacy Partnerships
- Role begins Summer/Fall 2025 (flexible)
Were building a team that reflects the students and communities we serve. Candidates from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences are strongly encouraged to apply.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
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