Manager of College and Career Pathways

Friendship Public Charter School operates a dynamic network of college-preparatory charter schools headquartered in Washington, DC. We proudly serve more than 4,800 preschool through 12th-grade students and support a growing network of alumni as they complete college. Our mission is to provide students with a world-class education that fosters ethical, literate, well-rounded, and self-sufficient individuals. We aim to inspire students to reach high academic standards, enjoy the learning process, succeed in their endeavors, and contribute actively to their communities. For 25 years, thanks to the dedication and expertise of our outstanding faculty, our students have excelled—achieving high graduation rates, college acceptance, and success both academically and socially.

We are seeking professionals who are responsible, confident, respectful, caring, committed, persistent, and patient to join our community for the 2025-2026 school year, starting in August 2025. At Friendship, we believe that every child has the potential to reach and succeed in college—and we invite those who share this belief to apply.

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The Manager of College and Career Pathways will lead the strategic development and district-wide implementation of career readiness initiatives for Friendship students. This includes enhancing and expanding opportunities in entrepreneurship, career exploration, internships, apprenticeships, credentialing, and workforce partnerships. The role will focus on building a strong pipeline from K–12 to postsecondary success by aligning career programming with student interests and evolving industry demands.

Please note the salary range is $86,000 - $101,000 contingent on relevant experience and education. 

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities, goals and tasks:

• Establish industry apprenticeship partnerships in hospitality, construction, financial services, healthcare, information technology, and other evolving industries.
• Establish a dashboard and measurement to evaluate the success of Friendship’s efforts to support students with career planning and workforce development.
• Enhance and expand a district-wide continuum of K–12 entrepreneurship courses and opportunities—positioning Friendship as an incubator for future entrepreneurs through hands-on experiences, student showcases, and awareness campaigns that promote ownership and innovation.
• Collaborate with current Friendship team members to develop a 5+ year workforce planning strategy and career program structure that prepares students for both college and direct entry into the workforce. This includes aligning programs with industry needs, expanding work-based learning opportunities, and equipping students with the professional skills and certifications needed to transition successfully from high school to career, if they choose.
• Establish and grow external relationships and partnerships around job training and vocational certifications for Friendship students.

Other Key Responsibilities:

CTE and NAF Partnership Development:

• Identify, establish, and sustain strategic partnerships with local and national employers to expand internship opportunities for students in CTE and NAF academies.
• Coordinate with school-based staff and career pathway teams to align internships with academic goals and student career interests.
• Support the implementation of work-based learning experiences, including job shadows, mentoring, and project-based learning.

Dual Enrollment Program Management:

• Develop and maintain partnerships with postsecondary institutions to increase student access to dual enrollment courses.
• Collaborate with counseling and academic teams to support student enrollment, course alignment, and credit transferability.
• Monitor program outcomes, student performance, and participation data to evaluate and improve dual enrollment offerings.

Program Design and Alignment:

• Work cross-functionally with curriculum teams to ensure CTE, internship, and dual enrollment programs align with state standards, industry needs, and graduation requirements.
• Support the development of new career pathways that reflect high-demand sectors and postsecondary alignment.
• Lead efforts to expand access and equity in college and career programming, especially for historically underserved student populations.

Stakeholder Engagement and Compliance:

• Serve as a liaison between K–12 leadership, higher education partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to CTE, dual enrollment, and internship programming.
• Manage reporting requirements, budgets, and partnership agreements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Education, Workforce Development, Public Administration, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in K–12 education, workforce development, CTE (Career and Technical Education), postsecondary access, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing or managing college and career readiness programs, including internships, dual enrollment, apprenticeships, or industry partnerships.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, including school staff, higher education institutions, employers, and community-based organizations.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple programs and initiatives across schools.
• Knowledge of workforce trends, labor market data, and pathways into high-demand industries.
• Comfortable working with data systems to monitor program outcomes and generate actionable insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to internal and external audiences.
• A commitment to equity and access, with a demonstrated track record of supporting underserved student populations.
• Familiarity with relevant federal and local policies related to CTE, dual enrollment, and youth employment is a plus

FPCS’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, status as a special disabled veteran, or any other protected criteria as established by federal, state, or local laws.  This policy applies to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.  Employment decisions at FPCS are based solely upon relevant criteria, including an individual’s capabilities, qualifications, training, experience and suitability.