College and Career Academies Middle School Partner Engagement Manager

Posting Opens July 22, 2026 Closes July 31, 2026

The Akron Board of Education announces an opening for a College & Career Academies Middle School Partner Engagement Manager, Job Code 071, Time Schedule 522 (260 Days), Salary Range: TBD. Collective Bargaining Unit – none. This is a School Employees Retirement System Position.

Application must be made electronically through http://www.applitrack.com/akron/onlineapp/.

Please upload a letter of interest, resume and a current copy of appropriate license in addition to completing the online application. The Superintendent reserves the right to either keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with such changes as may be deemed appropriate. For further information, please contact Marcie Ebright, Director of College and Career Academies, at Sign in to view email.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: This is an administrative position that cultivates and maintains nonprofit partnerships with middle schools and ensures that community partners are equipped to deliver high-quality, inclusive, and curriculum-aligned field experiences that directly support College & Career Academies of Akroon initiatives and the district's Portrait of a Graduate. The Specialist serves an instructional bridge, supporting experiential, service-learning, and inquiry-based learning for middle school students.

Core Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain a network of nonprofit partners who will invest time and talent to support experiential learning, service learning, and inquiry-based learning opportunities for students at district middle schools;
• Design compelling, age-appropriate descriptions and learning objectives for each nonprofit field experience, ensuring they align with 6th-8th grade standards and are ready for publication in the SchoolLinks platform;
• Establish and manage the comprehensive yearly calendar for all district middle school field experiences, balancing the capacity of local nonprofits with the scheduling needs of the district's middle schools;
• Work closely with the Akron Community Foundation and area nonprofits to identify, assess, manage, and scale nonprofit capacity to host student groups effectively without overwhelming partner resources;
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with partners, academy coaches, school leadership and staff, and other stakeholders to assess needs and ensure successful and equitable engagements;

Partner Training & Capacity-Building

• Train and support nonprofit partners on effective strategies for middle schoolers, including explicit instruction, maximizing "opportunities to respond" and "key vocabulary," career exploration, and fostering student agency and voice during visits;
• Educate partners on the district's "Portrait of a Graduate" framework, ensuring partner activities actively develop the specific student competencies outlined in the framework;
• Provide critical training on accommodating diverse student needs. This includes educating partners on how to interpret and support Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), physical access requirements, and inclusive practices so every student can participate fully;
• Actively participate in the Middle School Academy Advisory Board, Middle School Essential Exchange, and Steering Committee meetings;
• Present at partner and community meetings to explain and develop understanding of the CCAA middle school model;
• Provide information to the marketing staff to facilitate the development of marketing materials and supplies;
• Assist the marketing staff with the development and upkeep of the CCAA Middle School webpage by providing necessary information in a timely manner;
• Other duties may be assigned to support the district's mission and vision.

Logistics, Operations & Compliance

• Actively chaperone events and field trips to ensure smooth operations, provide real-time coaching to partners, and manage student behavior alongside school staff when necessary;
• Safely operate district vans to transport students or materials as needed for specialized, smaller-scale field experiences. Maintain ODOT Education Van Drivers's License;
• Track student participation, partner engagement hours, and learning outcomes.
• Responsible for compiling and submitting required district and Akron Community Foundation grant reports to demonstrate progrm impact and ROI;
• Participate in professional development to better understnd experiential learning, service learning, inquiry-based learning, and social-emotional learning.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, teaching, and/or curriculum development and design
• Three or more years of demonstrated experience and expertise in nonprofit/business engagement, marketing, sales, or fundraising;
• Valid State of Ohio driver's license with a driving record that will allow for getting a Van Driver's license to transport students;
• Able to travel in the district and out of the district as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong listening skills
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated skills in motivating and leading others, and working well with a team
• Respect for differences, whether racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, gender, or class
• Ability to switch work style from big picture to minute detail
• Commitment to excellence and passion for the mission of Akron Public Schools and College & Career Academies
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment
• Strong technology and computer skills, i.e., Google, Word, Excel, data systems, etc.
• Must be able to work occasional flexible hours as needed, e.g. evenings & weekends, and must be able to attned seminars, workshops, etc., both inside and outside the district.

Additional Working Conditions

• Frequent repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, writing, etc.
• Frequent requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, climb, stoop
• Occaisonally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 25 pounds
• Operation of basic office equipment, e.g. computer, printer, copier, fax machine, etc.
• Reports to the Director of College & Career Academies and/or the Coordinator of Partner Engagement.

If you require any special services (such as interpreter, braille or large print, or wheelchair-accessible accommodations) covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336, Section 102, please call the Department of Human Resources at 330-761-2949. If you are using a TTY/TTD, please call the Ohio Relay Service, 1-800-750-0750.

Akron Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes").