Managing Director, College, Career and Military Readiness (CCMR) (25-26)

The Managing Director of CCMR serves as the district leader responsible for the strategic vision direction implementation and accountability systems for all CTE programming and all dual credit offerings across KIPP Texas secondary schools. This role ensures that CTE pathways and dual credit programs are high-quality accessible compliant and aligned to workforce needs postsecondary expectations and state accountability requirements.

The Managing Director provides statewide leadership to design scale and sustain rigorous industry-aligned CTE pathways while simultaneously expanding dual credit access and success - specifically opening Dual Credit college campuses over the next 5 years. This leader manages statewide teams higher-education partnerships compliance systems and data-driven improvement structures that prepare students for college career and beyond.

Strategic Leadership and Vision

• Develop and execute a multi-year strategic plan for CTE aligned to district goals state accountability (Perkins V CCMR TIA) regional workforce needs and higher education policy.
• Develop and execute a multi-year strategic plan for Dual Credit across KIPP Texas.
• Drive innovation in program design ensuring both CTE pathways and Dual Credit course sequences support high-wage high-demand careers and postsecondary readiness.
• Expand dual credit access through early college models embedded courses and partnerships with higher-education institutions.
• Advise senior leaders on CTE and Dual Credit program expansion student outcomes resource needs and state policy implications.

Program Quality and Accountability

• Establish clear quality standards and performance metrics for all CTE programs of study and all Dual Credit offerings.
• Oversee data systems that track student concentrator/completer status IBC attainment dual credit enrollment persistence and work-based learning participation.
• Lead statewide program evaluations and internal audits to ensure compliance fidelity and continuous improvement.
• Ensure dual credit course alignment with TEA policy college partner requirements and transcript accuracy.
• Review Dual Credit grade distribution enrollment patterns eligibility and TSIA2 outcomes to improve student success.

Budget Management

• Oversee all federal and state CTE funding (Perkins V grants special allocations) to ensure compliance and maximize impact.
• Manage financial agreements MOUs and contract structures with higher-education institutions providing Dual Credit.
• Align budgets to strategic priorities and ensure equitable distribution of resources across campuses and programs.

Policy and Compliance and Data Systems

• Ensure full compliance with state and federal CTE regulations including TEA program approval service ID alignment and PEIMS accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with Dual Credit eligibility requirements FERPA TSIA2 policies instructor credentialing and grading standards.
• Maintain accurate and timely reporting for CTE and dual credit within audits CCMR indicators and state submissions.
• Develop guidance documents frameworks and handbooks to ensure consistency in CTE and Dual Credit implementation statewide.

Leadership and Supervision

• Supervise and coach statewide CTE team members and dual credit staff.
• Build team capacity through professional learning strategic goal-setting and aligned performance measures.
• Foster a culture of collaboration innovation and accountability across regions campuses and cross-functional departments.

Campus Support and Implementation

• Provide guidance and direct support to school leaders counselors and regional teams on effective implementation of both CTE pathways and dual credit courses.
• Coordinate course scheduling pathway sequencing and strategic staffing to ensure access and student success.
• Deliver professional development for CTE teachers dual credit coordinators counselors and leadership teams.

 Innovation and Future-Ready Design

• Promote cross-sector collaboration between CTE STEM arts AP and workforce pathways to create coherent future-ready learning experiences.
• Build models that align middle school exposure with high school pathways and early college opportunities.
• Expand work-based learning industry partnerships internships and college-credit-bearing experiences across campuses.

Workforce Development

• Represent KIPP Texas on regional and statewide CTE advisory councils workforce boards chambers and industry roundtables.
• Develop scalable partnerships that increase student access to internships certifications dual credit courses and work-based learning experiences.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred
• Certified CTE teacher or 3-5 years of  experience leading CTE programming at scale
• Experience managing dual credit early college or CCMR programs at the district or institutional level
• Strong knowledge of Texas CTE regulations TSIA2 CCMR and TEA Dual Credit requirements
• Preferred experience working directly with community colleges universities or workforce boards

COMPETENCY AND SKILLS:

• Excellent communication interpersonal and organizational skills
• Experience collaborating with team members and providing constructive and instructive feedback
• Articulate professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative
• Ability to work both on broad-based strategy and everyday details
• Adept at exercising excellent judgment in decision-making
• Flexible and proven ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to synthesize knowledge and present it to stakeholders in a comprehensive manner
• Proficient at interpreting policy procedures and data
• Independent self-starter with a strong focus on student development
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• High responsiveness; Follow-up and follow-through with students families and faculty members is essential
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook)

Additional Information :

What We Bring to the Table 

• The starting salary for this position is $115000 and is commensurate upon experience.
• Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans with coverage options for employees and their families. 
• Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies.
• Paid family leave.
• Flexible spending account or high-yield HSA.
• Employee assistance programs. 
• KIPP also offers the following employee-paid benefits: legal plans LifeLock identity protection life insurance and disability insurance.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The person in this position needs to be able to move about inside and outside the school throughout the workday.
• The candidate is expected to attend conferences meetings and training sessions both virtually and in person within the Region. 

Travel Requirements 

• Moderate travel: Regular travel to school sites regional offices or external locations for professional learning meetings and other work related activities. Travel frequency may increase based on time of year.

Additional Requirements:

• Reliable transportation is needed for travel between campuses
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.

KIPP Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP Texas ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race creed gender color national origin religion age sexual orientation or disability. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Talent Team.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time