Manager of Growth and Corporate Development

Manager of Growth

SUMMARY :

The Manager of Growth will report to the Director of Government Relations and Growth and is responsible for driving the organization's strategic expansion. This includes leading the Growth team in identifying, evaluating, and securing new school opportunities across target markets.

COMPANY INFORMATION :

National Heritage Academies (NHA) partners with communities to build and operate public charter schools. Founded in 1995, today NHA serves over 100 schools in nine states, with more than 65,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Our schools are designed to eliminate the achievement gap and provide school choice to families so their children are prepared for success in college, career, and life. A majority of our schools consistently outperform their local district on the state test. According to the Center for Research on Education Outcomes at Stanford University, NHA is a leading performer among charter schools and management organizations, outperforming both conventional district schools and other charter school operators. In addition, according to our employee survey, over 90% of respondents agree that the work they do is meaningful to them. Join our team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Cultivate and nurture relationships with legislative contacts, community leaders, and key stakeholders in target markets to advance NHA's current new school growth objectives and alternative growth objectives.

Guide and support local groups through the comprehensive charter application, authorization, and approval processes;

Conduct in-depth market analysis, including reviewing local, state, and federal policies, competitive landscapes, and demographic trends to identify actionable new and alternative growth opportunities.

Develop a deep understanding of key community and industry needs to ensure new growth initiatives are strategically aligned with NHA's current and future growth plans.

Serve as a primary representative and resource for NHA with external partners, community organizations, and prospective partners whose missions align with our growth goals.

Design and manage grassroots advocacy campaigns to support existing partner schools and advance new school authorization efforts.

Work closely with legal, finance, academic, and operations teams to ensure smooth and compliant transition from new school authorization to the first day of school.

Conduct weekly O3s with direct reports.

Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Five years of business development, legislative, research, or advocacy experience.

Past experience managing, coaching, and developing direct reports.

A bachelor's degree is required, and a Master's degree in a related field is preferred.

Proven ability to communicate complex information clearly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing, to diverse stakeholders, including legislators, community leaders, and internal teams.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, prioritize workloads efficiently, and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Proven leadership skills in forming, leading, and developing high-performing teams.

Ability to travel regularly as assigned and represent NHA with external stakeholders.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Ability to start assignments promptly, complete tasks quickly, and work independently.

This is an in-person position at our NHA Service Center located at 3850 Broadmoor Ave., Grand Rapids, MI.