Network Manager of High School Placement and Readiness

Network Manager of High School Placement and Readiness
Bronx, New York

Seton Education Partners seeks an innovative and proven systems leader to serve as the first Network Manager of High School Placement & Readiness for the Brilla Public Charter Schools Network. This position reports directly to the Managing Director of Student Success.

About Seton Education Partners

Co-founded in 2009 by KIPP pioneer Scott W. Hamilton and Teach for America alumna Stephanie Saroki de García, Seton Education Partners is a response to the dramatic decline of urban Catholic schools which have historically been the greatest equalizing factor for economically underserved children, families and communities in America for decades.

Specifically, Seton expands opportunities for parents in underserved communities to choose an academically excellent, character rich, and—for those who seek it—vibrantly Catholic education for their children. As a national non-profit, Seton partners with (arch)dioceses and others across the country to implement innovative and sustainable new models that bridge the best of Catholic education's rich tradition with new possibilities. Seton was born of the belief that a tremendous opportunity exists to revitalize urban Catholic schools in America and strengthen the education they provide.

About the Brilla Schools Network

Brilla Public Charter Schools is a network of K-8th grade schools that currently serves nearly 1,600 students from Mott Haven, University Heights and Highbridge in the Bronx. The network plans to grow from a current four elementary and two middle schools to four elementary and four middle schools educating some 4,000 students in the Bronx. Core to our mission is that our students become young men and women of good character and spirit and be prepared for excellence in high school, college, and beyond.

About the job of the Network Manager of High School Placement & Readiness

The Network High School Readiness & Placement Manager serves as the strategic and operational leader driving a unified, mission-aligned approach to high school readiness and placement across all Brilla middle schools. This individual will create, manage, and refine systems to ensure that every graduating 8th grader is equipped—academically, socially, and financially—for acceptance into a high-performing high school that aligns with their talents, goals, and family values.

This leader will report directly to the Managing Director of Student Success and will collaborate closely with the Superintendent of Middle Schools, campus principals, and a cohort of High School Placement Counselors whom they will coach and support.

Main Responsibilities

• Design and oversee a unified high school readiness and placement strategy across all Brilla middle schools to ensure alignment, equity, and excellence in outcomes for students and families.
• Provide consistent coaching, support, and professional development to campus-based High School Placement Counselors to strengthen school-based implementation and results.
• Plan and lead Network High School Placement Meetings to align teams on goals, troubleshoot barriers, and share best practices across campuses.
• Develop and manage tools such as the High School Placement Tracker, High School Quality & Contact Sheet, and HEART data system to streamline and elevate placement work.
• Monitor, analyze, and act on student placement and scholarship data to inform strategy adjustments and support accountability at both the campus and network level.
• Collaborate with counselors to design and execute high-quality family workshops, communication plans, and touchpoints throughout the admissions and financial aid processes.
• Build and maintain relationships with high school admissions officers, scholarship foundations, and summer enrichment programs to increase access and opportunity for Brilla graduates.
• Partner with Seton’s Advancement team to engage philanthropic partners and advocate for financial aid support and tuition assistance for Brilla alumni.
• Maintain graduate data systems, support alumni events, and contribute to a long-term vision for tracking and supporting Brilla students beyond 8th grade.
• Serve as a visible, mission-aligned leader who communicates with clarity, leads cross-functional teams with humility and urgency, and represents Brilla and Seton with professionalism and purpose.

Qualifications and Desired Characteristics

• Candidates for the position must possess the following personal characteristics:
• Unquestioned integrity and commitment to Seton’s mission and values.
• Personal responsibility with humility.
• A relentless drive for excellence.
• A strong belief that all children can achieve both moral and academic excellence.
• Proven track record of high school placement, college counseling, or admissions work with historically underserved students.
• At least 3 years of experience with demonstrated success in placing students in selective high schools and/or securing financial aid.
• Strong relationship-building skills with families, school leaders, philanthropic partners, and admissions officers.
• Ability to coach and lead adults across multiple campuses and to drive cross-functional initiatives.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Knowledge of NYC DOE high school admissions, Catholic and independent schools, and scholarship systems (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or certification in counseling, college advising, or educational leadership preferred.
• Ability to travel approximately 10-20% of the time, primarily within the US.

Diversity & Inclusivity

We are building an organization in which talented individuals from all walks of life and past work experiences can join our team and make significant contributions. We are particularly committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences or backgrounds of the students we will serve.

To Apply

Initial application materials include: a cover letter, contact information for three references, and a resume that includes information on your background and leadership experience. Resumes without cover letters will not be reviewed.

Seton Education Partners provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.

The base salary range for this position is $100,000 to $130,000 per year, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, financial, and other benefits. New hires will typically start at the lower end of this range, depending on their relevant experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and internal equity considerations. Compensation is determined based on our salary scales.