ROLE TITLE: Senior Managing Director, Alumni Impact

POSITION REPORTS TO: Robyn Fehrman, Executive Director - North Carolina

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, January 9, 2026, by 11:59 PM ET

Location: North Carolina (Remote; from anywhere in the state)

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Senior Managing Director (SMD), Alumni Impact, sets the vision for and leads the execution of Teach for America North Carolina’s alumni leadership and impact strategy. With more than 2,300 alumni living in nearly every county of North Carolina, the SMD deeply believes that we must accelerate the impact of our alumni network both individually and collectively to realize educational excellence for all.

This new role will develop and execute strategies for alumni engagement, collective leadership, career acceleration, and national-NC integration across the state and within 5 regions: Eastern NC, Triangle, Piedmont Triad, Charlotte, and Western NC. As SMD, Alumni Impact, you will develop and maintain a clear understanding of the educational talent needs of the NC ecosystem and the leadership development needs of our network - using both to develop strategic state-specific partnerships and maximize integration of TFA’s national alumni offerings.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Set Vision & Direction and Manage Team (30%)

• Aligned with our TFA NC 2026 -2030 strategic narrative, set the vision and direction for North Carolina’s alumni leadership & impact across the state and within 5 regions: Eastern NC, Triangle, Piedmont Triad, Charlotte, Western NC.

• Develop and lead the execution of robust strategies for alumni engagement, collective leadership, career acceleration, and national-NC integration.

• Championing a culture of experimentation and learning: piloting new engagement models, assessing effectiveness, and scaling what works while discontinuing what doesn't

• Collaborate across the TFA National Career Center and NC teams to ensure a strong & cohesive experience for alumni aligned to our strategic direction

• Assess and optimize relationships with alumni, including regularly engaging externally to continuously learn how TFA NC best supports their ongoing impact.

• Build and lead a growing, remote team aligned with the new alumni-focused vision & direction.

Alumni Engagement, Connectivity, & Career Acceleration (30%)

• Increase alumni engagement in TFA national Career Center offerings and leverage the national 35th Anniversary Summit (October 2026) to build hope, optimism, & momentum across NC’s statewide alumni community.

• Maximize alumni leadership and career impact in NC classrooms, schools, districts, nonprofit organizations, education technology companies, and policy & advocacy through leveraging NC-specific programs, community resources, and partnerships.

• Lead the expansion of TFA alumni services to Western NC.

• Build thriving & inclusive alumni networks grounded in TFA’s core values and local context across NC.

• Set ambitious goals and track alumni engagement through TFA systems to guide strategy and measure movement-building effectiveness.

Strategic Partnerships (30%)

• In collaboration with the NC Educational Impact team, deepen relationships with existing and new partner school districts to position TFA as a strategic talent partner for attracting, developing, and retaining master teachers, principals, and district leaders

• In collaboration with the NC External Affairs team, establish and maintain successful partnerships with universities, nonprofit organizations, and companies at the state and regional levels that create career acceleration pathways for alumni and support our ability to drive collective impact and elevate alumni impact stories that demonstrate TFA NC's collective progress toward educational excellence goals and inspire continued engagement across the network

• In collaboration with the Development team, cultivate alumni as philanthropic partners and advocates, leveraging their professional and personal networks to advance TFA NC's fundraising goals and community influence

Statewide & Organizational Stewardship (10%)

• Operate as a cultural leader in North Carolina and serve as a proactive member of the NC Leadership team, stewarding a statewide vision for impact and a multi-year plan on the path towards the 2030 goal

• Support and engage in prioritized North Carolina and TFA-wide initiatives. Examples may include participation in:

  • Staff committees, working groups, and task forces

  • Corps member recruitment, selection, matriculation, confirmation, pre-service

  • Regional events and programming

A WEEK IN THE LIFE

Over the course of any week, the SMD will spend time working internally and externally. Activities may include direct conversations with early-career, mid-career, and senior alumni across the state, meetings with partnership organizations, working with direct reports and cross-functional teams to develop & execute strategies, and evaluating alumni engagement data. A typical week may include both time working remotely from a home office or co-working space and time on the road / working in community spaces across the state.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role (minimum qualifications):

• 10+ years of professional experience in adult leadership development, education, program design, or talent strategy

• Excellent strategic planning, project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

• Experience building cross-sector partnerships and managing external relationships

• Deep knowledge of the North Carolina education ecosystem and the TFA alumni network

• Ability to work some weekends and evenings, as necessary

• Ability to travel within North Carolina as necessary (based on need, at least monthly)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

BONUS

• Knowledge of and experience with network strategy and building impact networks

• Proficiency in Salesforce

• Teach For America alum

YOUR FUTURE TEAM

Across the nation, Teach for America has a shared vision: One day all children will have the opportunity to attain an excellent education. When our vision is achieved in collaboration with others, success or struggle in building a life of possibility will not be predictable for any North Carolina child. To accelerate progress toward this vision, Teach for America North Carolina will lead the nation as a talent accelerator for educational impact that catalyzes economic mobility for all young people.

Teach For America’s mission is to find, develop, & support extraordinary leaders to transform education and expand opportunity for all children. In North Carolina, we are cultivating a network of extraordinary leaders, beginning with our Ignite Fellows and corps members and extending to our 2,300+ alumni—who are deeply committed to ensuring that every child has access to an excellent education and the opportunity to thrive.

We will know we are effectively deploying our mission and collectively making progress toward our vision if by 2030:

• Twice as many children in NC communities where we work demonstrate college & career readiness in reading by the end of 3rd grade

• Attendance in the NC districts where we work is above the 50th percentile

The SMD, Alumni Impact, will be a senior leader on our statewide, remote team that includes 25+ staff working in and supporting North Carolina. The SMD, Alumni Impact, will work cross-functionally and lead to a growing alumni function, which currently includes direct management of one Managing Director. North Carolina’s current, unique alumni programs and partnerships include our RISE Fellowship and partnerships with the Center for Creative Leadership and Aspen Executive Seminar.

YOUR COMPENSATION

The applicable salary range for each U.S.-based role is based on where the employee works and is aligned to one of 3 tiers according to a cost-of-labor index in that geographic area. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint, depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role. The expected salary ranges for this role are set forth below. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Tier A Salary: $108,900 - $145,700