Managing Director, Policy and State Coalitions

Managing Director, Policy and State Coalitions

The Commit Partnership seeks an outcomes-driven, experienced, and solutions-oriented leader to serve as the Managing Director of our Policy and State Coalitions (PSC) team. This role reports directly to Commit’s Chief State Impact Officer and serves as a member of the organization’s executive leadership team.

The Commit Partnership is the nation’s largest educational collective impact organization, dedicated to increasing educational attainment and access to living-wage careers in Dallas County and across Texas. Through policy development, advocacy, and implementation, Commit works to ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed.

The PSC team has advanced student-centered, data-driven policies at the Texas Legislature that serve students statewide, while prioritizing our North Star goal: increasing the percentage of young adults in Dallas County earning a living wage to 50% by 2040. Our 2025 Legislative Agenda can be viewed here as an example of the bold, strategy-driven policies we champion.

The Managing Director will lead a high-impact team responsible for research, policy development, coalition building, and state-level advocacy. This leader will collaborate with Commit’s senior leadership, state agency staff, and elected officials to advance policy decisions that expand opportunity and improve outcomes for Texas students from early childhood to postsecondary completion. The PSC Managing Director will be a key player in our integrated advocacy strategy that includes the Policy and State Coalition team, the Commit to Students 501(c)(4), and the Texas Impact Network policy implementation arm.

In addition to PSC team members, the Managing Director will have access to contracted lobbyists, an experienced communications team, dedicated data analysts, and a robust fundraising team that support the organization’s efforts.

Salary Range: $150,000-$182,000

• Strategic Department Leadership:
  Develop and execute a multi-year, comprehensive policy and advocacy strategy aligned with The Commit Partnership’s mission and long-term goals
• Collaborative Organization Leadership:
  Shape the organization’s strategic vision and talent strategy to advance progress toward the North Star goal as a member of Commit’s Executive Team
• Policy Development:
  Lead the team in identifying, analyzing, and promoting evidence-based policy solutions that advance student achievement and economic mobility
• Advocacy & Influence:
  Build and maintain trusted relationships with policymakers, education leaders, and key partners to inform and influence decision-making
• Coalition Building:
  Convene stakeholders, including school districts, institutes of higher education, nonprofit organizations, business leaders, and advocacy partners, to drive collective action on shared priorities
• Team Management:
  Manage and develop a team of policy, research, and advocacy professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and impact
• External Representation:
  Serve as a visible spokesperson and thought leader for The Commit Partnership on education policy issues in Dallas County and beyond
• Measurement & Impact:
  Establish and monitor metrics to track progress, ensure accountability, and communicate outcomes to funders and stakeholders

The Managing Director, Policy and State Coalitions is an outcomes-driven, collaborative leader who believes in the power of policy to create scalable, systemic solutions to complex challenges. The Managing Director adapts and pivots with agility while keeping goals in clear focus, harnesses the strengths of team members and coalition partners, and builds trusted relationships across lines of difference.

• Track record of influencing policy outcomes at the state level
• Ability to translate complex policy issues into clear and compelling messages
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to drive decision-making and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, collaborate across departments, and work with senior leadership and external partners
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