Senior Manager of Fellowships

Opportunity 180 Introduction:

In a sentence: Opportunity 180 is seeking to ensure every kid in Nevada graduates from high school and college and career-ready, prepared to live the life they dream. The organization is entering Year 4 of its ambitious 10-year goal to ensure 100,000 more students have access to a high-quality education in their neighborhood, including investing in the great ideas and new learning environments of more than 650 current and future education leaders and bringing $100M into the market to create the conditions for great schools to thrive.

The current landscape: In Nevada, despite a nearly 82% statewide graduation rate, less than 1 in 5 high school students is on grade level in math and less than half are on grade level in English Language Arts . Opportunity 180 seeks to partner with the broader community to lead both practice-based and policy-centered solutions to the State’s persistent educational challenges, and to do so by unifying around a common vision for success based on evidence and data. This requires a coordinated effort to align around a single North Star and deploy sustainable strategies to ensure efforts to meet the educational needs of kids can launch and thrive.

To meet these ambitious goals and build the conditions needed to strengthen and amplify our work, we are seeking a Senior Manager of Fellowships who can ensure the fellowships are flourishing and meeting the communicated outcomes so our local talent is developing towards their personal goals and our north star.

For more information, visit Opportunity180.org.

Role Snapshot:

The Senior Manager of Fellowships serves as Program Lead for Opportunity 180’s Design to EdRupt (ODE) Fellowship and manages the organization’s fellowship portfolio. This role is responsible for executing high-impact leadership development experiences, cultivating a diverse pipeline of education leaders, and ensuring fellowship programs drive measurable outcomes for students and families across Nevada

The role breakdown:

50% Lead Programming & Execution for Design to EdRupt (ODE) Fellowship

35% Educator Impact Talent Strategy & Fellowship Implementation

5% Contractor Management

5% Talent Strategy Support & Organizational Contribution

5% Other Duties

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Lead Programming & Execution for Design to EdRupt (ODE) Fellowship

Collaborate and co-lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the multi-year, multi-phase Design to EdRupt Fellowship with the Manager of Talent Operations

Oversee both phases (Explore and Cultivate), ensuring high-quality programming, coaching, and a strong fellow experience.

Manage recruitment and selection, and develop a diverse cohort of high-potential education leaders.

Provide coaching and support to fellows as they design and launch new schools or education programs.

Monitor outcomes and continuously refine program design to maximize impact.

Educator Impact Talent Strategy & Fellowship Implementation

Execute leadership development initiatives that prioritize underrepresented school and program leaders.

Develop and manage a clear, responsive data and evaluation strategy across all fellowships to ensure measurable impact for students and families.

Collaborate with the program team to audit existing fellowships and recommend improvements or changes.

Build and maintain strong relationships with school leaders, teachers, district leadership, and nonprofit partners across Nevada.

Manage external partners delivering educator development (instructional, operational, coaching, and leadership supports).

Oversee communication with fellows and partners; monitor performance and ensure alignment to outcomes.

Identify and recommend new investment opportunities that strengthen educator leadership and development pathways.

Contractor Management

Provide feedback and input on contractors using equity-centered management practices that balance accountability and development.

Foster strong relationships with partners to ensure high-quality support for fellows.

Lead or assist in feedback cycles and performance management for contractors.

Collaborate with internal team members to maintain accurate records, contracts, and reporting systems (e.g., Airtable, Google Workspace, Box).

Talent Strategy Support & Organizational Contribution

Contribute to the broader educator talent strategy and cross-functional alignment.

Support a team culture rooted in organizational values and ownership of the work that drive outcomes and foster a sense of collaboration and partnership.

Other Duties

Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

What you offer:

Experience developing leaders and preparing individuals for expanded leadership roles.

Strong facilitation skills that drive adult learning, behavior change, and deep understanding.

Ability to execute strategy and manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects in ambiguous, resource-constrained environments.

Knowledge of innovative school models and the education talent landscape (Nevada/Clark County preferred).

Proven ability to build trust, influence others, and drive action across diverse stakeholders.

Track record of building alignment, navigating conflict, and fostering collaboration.

Strong relationship-building skills across lines of difference.

A continuous learning mindset with comfort in start-up, scaling, and evolving environments.

Passion for educational equity and improving K–12 outcomes through leadership and system-level change.

Proactive, self-directed approach with strong problem-solving and project management skills.

Ability to manage up and serve as a bridge between senior leadership and team members.

Commitment to racial and social justice and supporting underrepresented students and communities.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge or accomplishment required to perform this job.

5+ years of experience in education, leadership development, program management, or related field.

Experience managing fellowships or leadership development programs strongly preferred.

Strong communication, organizational, and data analysis skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: A current Nevada State-issued Driver’s License and current automobile insurance coverage, including automobile registration.

Compensation & Benefits:

The salary range for this position starts at $75 - $95K

We offer excellent benefits, including a 401K plan, 100% coverage of medical and dental insurance with 50% coverage for dependents, opportunities for local and national personal and professional development, generous PTO, and relocation if needed

Flexible work culture where we work from the office at least 2 days a week and from home the remainder of the week, with the exception of in-person team meetings and programming.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; on occasion, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to lift, up to 25 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to excessive heat, and wet and/or humid outside conditions. The noise level in the environment is moderate and at times, h