Director of Postsecondary Success

About Black Men Teach (BMT)

Black Men Teach is a movement and a mission building a future where every child has the opportunity to learn from be led by and be inspired by a Black male educator. We recruit prepare and support Black men to enter and thrive in the classroom strengthening schools and transforming communities in the process. At BMT were reimagining what it means to teach lead and belong. Our team is bold innovative and deeply rooted in purpose. We dont just talk about change we design it build it and live it every day. Our work is rooted in the belief that representation mattersand that our childrens schooling experience will never be complete without Black male teachers in the classroom.

Position Overview:

The Director Postsecondary Success provides strategic leadership for Black Men Teachs Postsecondary Success function within the Programs Division. This leader is responsible for designing and executing strategies that ensure Fellows successfully persist through college complete educator preparation programs earn licensure and transition into impactful teaching careers.

Reporting to the Managing Director of Programs the Director leads Black Men Teachs postsecondary success efforts by strengthening university partnerships advancing educator preparation supporting student success and aligning workforce readiness initiatives across the educator pipeline. Working collaboratively with internal and external partners this leader ensures Fellows receive the academic professional and personal support needed to thrive from college enrollment through classroom placement.

The ideal candidate is a strategic leader who understands higher education educator preparation and student success and is passionate about expanding opportunities for Black male educators.

Core Responsibilities:

• Functional Leadership & Management (15%)
  • Lead the Postsecondary Success function by establishing annual priorities functional goals and performance expectations.
  • Develop and execute the functions annual operating plan aligned with the Programs Division and organizational strategic priorities.
  • Manage the functions budget resources and personnel to maximize impact and ensure responsible stewardship.
  • Supervise coach develop and evaluate assigned staff through performance management professional development and succession planning.
  • Foster a collaborative student-centered and high-performing culture grounded in accountability equity and continuous improvement.
  • Monitor functional performance through key performance indicators and measurable outcomes.
• Postsecondary Success Strategy (25%)
  • Develop and execute strategies that improve college persistence retention graduation licensure and career readiness.
  • Design systems that proactively identify barriers to student success and coordinate timely interventions.
  • Establish success frameworks that support Fellows throughout their postsecondary journey.
  • Monitor student outcomes and recommend improvements that strengthen persistence and completion.
  • Ensure Fellows receive holistic academic professional and personal support.
  • Lead continuous improvement efforts that strengthen the overall postsecondary experience.
• University Partnerships & Educator Preparation (25%)
  • Develop and strengthen strategic partnerships with colleges universities educator preparation programs and licensure providers.
  • Serve as Black Men Teachs primary relationship leader for higher education partnerships.
  • Collaborate with university partners to improve alignment between academic programs and educator workforce needs.
  • Develop partnership agreements and collaborative initiatives that expand opportunities for Fellows.
  • Identify innovative approaches to strengthen educator preparation and increase teacher readiness.
  • Represent Black Men Teach with higher education partners and statewide education initiatives.
• Career Readiness & Workforce Transition (15%)
  • Lead strategies that prepare Fellows for successful transition into the teaching profession.
  • Collaborate with school districts and program leaders to strengthen pathways into student teaching residency experiences and employment.
  • Ensure Fellows receive professional development in interviewing networking professionalism and career planning.
  • Develop systems that improve placement outcomes and workforce readiness.
  • Strengthen connections between postsecondary success and long-term educator retention.
• Student Success Data & Continuous Improvement (10%)
  • Monitor postsecondary success metrics including persistence graduation licensure and placement outcomes.
  • Partner with the Senior Director of Impact & Evaluation to analyze trends and evaluate program effectiveness.
  • Use data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and strengthen student success strategies.
  • Ensure accurate documentation of Fellow progress and program outcomes.
  • Provide regular reports and updates to organizational leadership and external stakeholders.
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Organizational Collaboration (10%)
  • Partner closely with the Director of Secondary Programs & Educator Pathways to ensure seamless transitions from high school into postsecondary education.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Collective Impact & Partnerships to strengthen university partnerships and educator pathway opportunities.
  • Work closely with Advancement Finance Teaching & Learning and Operations to advance organizational priorities.
  • Contribute to strategic planning budgeting grant implementation and organizational initiatives.
  • Champion Black Men Teachs mission values and commitment to educational equity across all aspects of the postsecondary experience.
    

Qualifications:

• Required
  • Bachelors degree in Higher Education Education Student Affairs Organizational Leadership Public Administration or a related field.
  • Five (5) or more years of progressive leadership experience in higher education educator preparation college success or nonprofit leadership.
  • Three (3) or more years of supervisory experience.
  • Demonstrated success supporting college student persistence retention and completion.
  • Experience building partnerships with colleges universities or educator preparation programs.
  • Strong understanding of educator licensure pathways and higher education systems.
  • Exceptional communication facilitation and relationship management skills.
  • Commitment to advancing educational equity and increasing the representation of Black male educators.
• Preferred
  • Masters degree in Higher Education Education Student Affairs Organizational Leadership or a related field.
  • Experience with teacher preparation or educator workforce initiatives.
  • Knowledge of Minnesota educator licensure systems.
  • Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and organizational change.
    

Skills and Competencies:

• Mission Alignment: Models Black Men Teachs mission values and commitment to educational equity while connecting work to organizational impact.
• Student Success Leadership: Develops strategies that promote persistence graduation licensure and workforce readiness.
• Strategic Partnerships: Builds strong relationships with colleges universities educator preparation programs and education partners.
• Collaboration & Communication: Builds trust communicates effectively and fosters collaboration across teams and stakeholders.
• Execution & Ownership: Leads with accountability manages competing priorities and delivers measurable outcomes.
• Data-Informed Decision Making: Uses data and performance insights to improve student success while partnering with the Senior Director of Impact & Evaluation.
• Equity & Inclusion: Centers belonging removes barriers and advances equitable opportunities for Fellows throughout their postsecondary journey.
  

Physical Requirements:

• 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 functions.
• The person in this position needs to be able to move about inside and outside different facilities (e.g. schools) or offices throughout the workday.
• The candidate is expected to attend conferences meetings and training sessions both virtually and in-person.
  

Work Environment

• The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday. To support collaboration community building and teamwork Black Men Teach requires staff to work on-site three days per week Tuesday through Thursday. Mondays and Fridays are designated as remote workdays.
• Typical office environment or virtual space with frequent interruptions.
  

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $82000 $90000. Final salary is determined by BMT based on years of experience educational background and level of expertise. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. BMT offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the whole person your health your future and your life outside of work:

• Medical dental and vision insurance BMT covers 75% of the employee premium and 65% of dependent premiums
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match
• Generous Paid Time Off Sick Leave and observed holidays
• Professional development opportunities aligned with your growth
• We offer a hybrid work environment that emphasizes flexibility collaboration and community connection.
  

EEO Statement

Black Men Teach (BMT) is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all team members feel valued and supported. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and do not discriminate based on race color religion creed national origin ancestry gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation age disability veteran status marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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If youre passionate about reimagining systems and creating lasting impact we invite you to bring your ideas and energy to BMT. Together were not just transforming education were transforming possibility.