Diversity in Leadership Institute - Strategic Partnerships Manager

Position Description : Strategic Partnerships Manager

Location : California Residents (Remote)

ABOUT DLI

The Diversity in Leadership Institute (DLI) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is dedicated to creating equitable educational outcomes for Black and Latinx students in California by cultivating a diverse and culturally competent pipeline of public education leaders. With a focus on racial diversity, equity, and inclusion (RDEI), DLI seeks to transform the educational landscape by increasing the representation of Black and Latinx leaders in K-12 schools through our signature 4-pronged approach which include :

• Leadership Fellowships : DLI offers two comprehensive programs designed to support aspiring school leaders of color in California through leadership coaching, mentorship, and professional development- the Aspiring Principals of Color Fellowship (in partnership with Loyola Marymount University) and the Diverse Leaders Fellowship (in partnership with the Los Angeles County of Education).
• School Leaders of Color Network (SLOCN) : A membership-based network that connects current and aspiring school leaders of color. It offers dedicated programming programming grounded on culturally responsive practices.
• Consultancy : DLI works collaboratively with districts and charter schools / networks to provide critical services such as workshops, evaluation of current racial diversity, equity, and inclusion (RDEI) philosophies and practices, proposing solutions, performing assessments and reflections, and continued support.
• Coalition Building : DLI actively engages in legislative and policy advocacy to influence the implementation of policies that support the development and retention of educators of color through the CCEC (Charting the Course to Equity Coalition).

Through these programs, DLI deepens its impact by driving systemic change, fostering leadership diversity, and ensuring that more students in California see leaders who reflect their own identities, leading to better educational outcomes.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Strategic Partnerships Manager to join our team who is passionate about DLI’s mission and committed to fostering meaningful partnerships that further our mission. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Partnerships, you will work closely to identify, cultivate, and manage relationships that align with our mission of empowering aspiring educational leaders of color, execute partnership strategies and drive revenue growth to expand our reach within the educational landscape. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting, analyzing and growing initiatives that activate and engage our fellowship alumni and partners, driving the growth and sustainability of our Aspiring Principals of Color Fellowship and other DLI programs.

WHAT YOU WILL DO :

Partnership Development and Management (50%)

Business Operations (30%)

Data-Driven Decision Making (20%)

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY IN HIRING

Diversity in Leadership Institute is an equal opportunity employer and places a high value on creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Diversity in Leadership Institute does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status,  military status, pregnancy, or parenthood. We believe diverse teams are effective teams, and that innovation is only possible when a set of diverse experiences and perspectives are at the table.

Please apply using this link and learn more in our FAQ document about the role.

Requirements

You might be a great fit for this role if you :

Benefits

The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $80,000, commensurate with experience. DLI provides medical, dental and vision health benefits, retirement planning (401k); 12 days of accrued paid time off, 2 weeks additional holiday pay during the end-of-year office closure, technology assistance, mobile and internet reimbursement. The position is fully remote, but will require in-person team and partner meetings. Depending on your location in California, you may be required to travel up to 20% to meet and support clients.