Senior Impact Manager

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Senior Impact Managers (SIMs) lead and develop teams of full‑time student success coaches as a team of idealistic, emerging leaders and practitioners who provide holistic support to students, classrooms, and school communities. Reporting to an Impact Director and working primarily from partner school(s), IMs play a critical role in implementing City Year’s Whole School, Whole Child (WSWC) service model, mission, and practices.

This position is responsible for three core areas of work: team development and experience, school partnerships, and City Year’s impact goals. Impact Managers support their teams through a challenging and rewarding year of service while helping create the conditions for student and school success.

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Urban Studies, Youth Work, or other related field preferred but experience in management, non‑profits, community service, and/or youth work is acceptable.
• 2‑5 years of experience in education or comparable experience.
• At least 1 year of management experience with a strong track record of results: setting high expectations and holding self and team accountable for performance goals, developing diverse talent through performance plans, reviews and leadership opportunities, and using progress and outcome data to inform team management.
• Authorized documentation to work in the United States of America.
• Criminal background history clearance to work with school‑age children, depending on the position.

• City Year/Ameri Corps/Peace Corps/National service experience is a plus.
• Proven professional relationships and experience working with/in Detroit Public School Community District or as a contracted provider with DPSCD is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and lead diverse teams of young adults, including experience coaching young people and working with diverse populations to achieve goals.
• Experience using data to inform decisions.

• Team Management:
  Lead, manage, and coach two teams of 18‑25‑year‑olds completing a year of Ameri Corps service to achieve service impact with students and reach their leadership development potential. Monitor performance through consistent check‑ins, clear expectations, and timely feedback to address challenges, balancing accountability with the developmental needs of early‑career adults.
• Serve as an effective talent developer and mentor student success coaches through career exploration and decision‑making, helping them clarify their post‑service goals and build skills and networks to pursue their next step.
• Ensure student success coaches successfully meet Ameri Corps service requirements, including service hours, documentation, and adherence to prohibited activities and program policies.
• Foster a positive, inclusive team culture that supports collaboration and belonging.
• Service Delivery & Impact:
  Lead teams in implementing City Year’s service model, including classroom support, individualized tutoring, school wide initiatives, extended learning time, and other supports aligned to school priorities. Coach team members to deliver differentiated tutoring and coaching for students in English‑Language Arts, math, and interpersonal skills development.
• Use and interpret student‑ and program‑level data to identify trends, guide coaching priorities, and inform decisions with school partners. Ensure accurate and timely collection and entry of service and student data.
• School Partnership…