Location: Flexible within the US (Travel required 20%)
Type: Full-Time
Start Date: Fall 2025
Priority Application Review Deadline: 9/2/25; applications received after this date will be reviewed on a rolling basis
Summary:
Relay Graduate School of Education (Relay) is an accredited not-for-profit institution of higher education serving thousands of educators from across the country, from pre-service teachers to system-level leaders. Our mission is to ensure that all students are taught by excellent educators, in order to build a more just world where every student has a clear path to a fulfilling life.
The Professional Education team designs and delivers transformative learning experiences for PK–12 educators and leaders, contributing directly to Relay’s mission of ensuring all students are taught by excellent educators. The Managing Partner, National Academies plays a critical role in leading Relay’s flagship fellowship programs for school and system leaders, including the National Principal Academy Fellowship (NPAF), the National Principal Supervisors Academy (NPSA), and the National Instructional Professional Development (ILPD) program. Reporting to the Vice President of Content and Professional Development, this leader oversees the vision, design, and execution of high-impact programs, driving toward ambitious goals for participant satisfaction, implementation readiness, and improved student outcomes. A strategic leader and strong team builder, the Managing Partner ensures Relay’s National Academies are recognized nationally for their excellence and impact.

QUALIFICATIONS

First and foremost, the Managing Partner, National Academies must share the Relay community’s commitment to working together to improve student growth and achievement through phenomenal teacher preparation grounded in diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. This includes providing teacher preparation programs that set novice teachers up to succeed in the classroom from day one; leadership programs that train new and veteran school and district leaders to best serve their school communities; and teacher-facing professional education that provides ongoing learning to educators. Additionally, for this position we’re looking for candidates that possess a combination of the following skills:

The essential responsibilities of this position, while not limited to the following, will include: