We provide public schools with tools that boost performance through rigorous programs and a commitment to equity.
90 Broad Street, Suite 2101
New York, NY 10004
(212) 867-3060
This is a New York City based hybrid position which requires a blend of onsite work with schools and district teams across NYC, days at Urban Assembly’s central office in Manhattan’s Financial District, and remote work. The current expectation is that employees work in person at least 2 days per week, with the possibility of additional in-person days based on organizational or team needs. Due to the school-facing nature of this role, this position will regularly require additional in-person days to meet school coaching, program, and partnership responsibilities.
Starting Salary: $85,350
Our target start date is October 6, 2026. Special consideration will be given to candidates who apply by September 8, 2026. This position will remain open until filled.
ABOUT US
The Urban Assembly (UA) is a non-profit that promotes social and economic mobility by innovating in public education, both in its 22 New York City schools and in the solutions it offers to school districts nationwide. The Urban Assembly founded more than 20 small, career-themed high schools in New York City since 1997, pioneering career-connected education. Its school design and support enabled the Urban Assembly to develop high-impact learning solutions for schools and districts nationwide.
Under the mission of advancing students’ social and economic mobility by improving public education, the Urban Assembly partners with schools and districts to design and scale solutions that improve social-emotional learning, post-secondary readiness and success, and instructional quality. The UA values the uniqueness of every student, and our work honors the various social and cultural contexts from which they come. We acknowledge the historical barriers created by education systems to perpetuate the social inequities that keep students of color from accessing postsecondary and career opportunities - and commit to dismantling these barriers.
ABOUT THE JOB
Reporting to the Director of Postsecondary Readiness & Success, the Postsecondary Readiness & Success Manager occupies a key role in connecting schools with the information and resources needed to enhance postsecondary success. This role drives career-connected learning expansion, strengthens employer and higher education partnerships, and integrates AI-driven tools like CounselorGPT to support students’ postsecondary planning.
The Manager fosters capacity-building within schools, helping educators scale and implement systemic, sustainable solutions. An entrepreneurial and creative problem-solver, and systems-thinker, the Manager ensures seamless execution of initiatives that yield measurable outcomes, including increased FAFSA completion, dual enrollment, credentialing pathways, and informed postsecondary decision-making using labor market insights and ROI analysis.
Responsibilities
Partnership Development (25%)
Support institutions in cultivating and growing relationships with high-impact partners aligned with strategic school initiatives.
Identify, build, and manage a portfolio of industry, community-based, and higher education partnerships that advance PRS priorities; work with the PRS team and Director to vet opportunities and ensure strategic alignment.
Operationalize partnership strategies to align industry needs with postsecondary readiness goals.
Postsecondary and Career Pathway Development (25%)
Build stakeholder capacity to develop and refine credentialing pathways by embedding in-demand skills, updating curriculum, and incorporating work-based learning opportunities.
Support stakeholders in implementing scaffolded work-based learning models that align experiences with grade-level outcomes.
Expand and strengthen structured pathways into postsecondary education and careers in high-wage, high-demand fields.
Support stakeholders in implementing early college, dual enrollment, and career certification programs.
Lead partnerships that connect students and alumni to scholarship opportunities, internships, and apprenticeships.
School-Based Postsecondary Support (25%)
Coach and support counselors, teachers, and leaders to integrate postsecondary advising into school structures.
Collaborate with teams to ensure consistent adoption and effective implementation of best-practices across participating schools.
Provide cutting-edge research and evidence-based tools for enhancing postsecondary readiness and success systems, practices and outcomes.
Support schools in designing and maintaining systems for tracking postsecondary metrics, including FAFSA completion, enrollment, and persistence.
Conduct continuous data reviews, generate reports, and utilize insights to improve program efficacy.
Lead the adoption and effective utilization of CounselorGPT, developing protocols, curriculum, and best practices to integrate it into advising, classroom instruction, and student career exploration
Design and facilitate onboarding and professional learning for school staff to support high-fidelity tool implementation Develop structured use case frameworks that guide students through the full advising journey—from interest & skill exploration → career discovery → postsecondary pathways
Pilot, refine, and scale implementation models that optimize the impact of CounselorGPT across different educational contexts
Monitor engagement & effectiveness, using data insights to continuously improve how students, counselors, and schools interact with CounselorGPT
Professional Development and Collaboration (5%)
Facilitate Professional Learning Communities, workshops, and webinars to identify and share best practices and innovative strategies across schools
Engage authentically with educators, school staff and other stakeholders to align initiatives with real-world challenges and opportunities.
The core competencies of an Urban Assembly staff member include: Problem-Solving, Collaboration, Communication and Listening, Priority-setting and Time Management, Position Expertise, Professionalism, Commitment to Growth and Community
QUALIFICATIONS
3+ years in postsecondary readiness, career pathways (workforce development), or ed-tech.
Experience developing partnerships with employers, higher education institutions, or community-based organizations.
Expertise in postsecondary pathways, including dual enrollment, credentialing, and alumni engagement.
Experience with postsecondary research and workforce labor market data.
Strong data analysis and postsecondary systems expertise.
Background in educational research, user experience (UX) in edtech, or instructional design.
Experience with technology integration, particularly AI-driven tools for postsecondary advising or career exploration.
Strong ability to train and support educators, counselors, and students in adopting new technology.
Proven ability to create and deliver training sessions, toolkits, and reports for diverse audiences.
Knowledge of NYC public education and equity-driven practices.
Proficiency in Google Workspace and AI-driven platforms.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary of $85,350. The UA also offers an excellent benefits package; including employer-funded healthcare, transit benefits, financial support for professional development, and generous vacation time.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply by visiting our website at Opportunities | The Urban Assembly. No phone calls, please. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Due to a non-compete clause, we are unable to hire staff directly out of NYCPS or central offices, but former NYCPS staff (out of the system for more than 1 year) are encouraged to apply.
OUR INTERVIEW PROCESS
The UA team will review applications on a rolling basis. We use a structured interview process and candidates moving forward in the interview process will be contacted by email regarding a phone screening, interviews and performance tasks.
The UA makes every effort to ensure that its recruitment and employment provide all qualified persons, including persons with disabilities, with full opportunities for employment in all positions. The UA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email our Deputy Chief of Staff at jobs@urbanassembly.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.
The UA is an equal-opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The UA encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex people; women; people with disabilities; protected veterans; and formerly incarcerated individuals are all strongly encouraged to apply.