Department: Strategic Partnerships

Reports to: Chief Partnerships Officer

FLSA Status: Not Covered

Communities In Schools of Houston (CIS) exists because students across Houston face a myriad of barriers to success, whether it’s because they face mental health issues or are at-risk of dropping out of school. Our mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

Job Summary:

The Partnership Manager is responsible for assisting with the strengthening and expansion of the Strategic Partnerships Department by developing recent relationships and sustaining existing partners on behalf of Communities In Schools of Houston (CIS). The Partnership Manager will assist in coordinating the emergency support process and facilitate appropriate community-based referrals for campus staff. The Partnership Manager will oversee support to the Communities In Schools externship programs. The Partnership Manager will work cohesively with all members of the Strategic Partnerships Department to enhance the success of the department and the agency.





Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Partnerships
• Assist in the expansion of partnerships on behalf of Communities In Schools of Houston (CIS).
• Work closely with our partners to establish and sustain relationships to support the mission and strategic goals of CIS.
• Program Development
• Coordinate program development activities to support CIS’ core service components which include, but are not limited to, Supportive Guidance & Counseling, Health & Human Services, Academic Support, College & Career Readiness, Parental & Family Engagement and Enrichment on the campuses.
• Research appropriate programs in alignment with CIS’ strategic goals.
• Assist with the identification and matching of potential program partners with CIS campuses.
• Support implementation of programs on CIS campuses.
• Emerge

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