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. The challenges are significant, to be sure, but with an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit, much can and should be done, not only to preserve this national treasure but also to build on its foundation for the benefit of thousands of children in America’s most underserved neighborhoods.

Seton has pioneered multiple innovative and high-impact solutions to the shuttering of Catholic schools in underserved communities. Seton is working to take these remarkable achievements to scale by managing a network of schools and programs that ensure that thousands of underserved children whose Catholic schools close—and other local children—have access to an academically excellent, character-building, and, for those who choose it, faith-nurturing education. Seton provides a national model for how other cities facing the shuttering of Catholic schools can continue to serve children and families with limited educational options. For more information on Seton Education Partners, please visit www.SetonPartners.org.

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. Brilla combines a classical approach to education -- an emphasis on virtue formation, Truth, Beauty, and Goodness, and direct instruction of a content-rich curriculum that has stood the test of time -- with co-teaching practices and individualized online learning.* We approach the formation of our students holistically and also set high academic expectations. Ours is a joyful community that honors the dignity of each student, family member and staff. 

About El Camino Network

El Camino, which means “The Way” in Spanish, is an optional, privately-funded Catholic after-school faith formation program that is closely partnered with Brilla charter schools. El Camino helps children, their families and their catechists to know, love and serve Christ and His Church; develop the habits, dispositions and beliefs that are indispensable to human flourishing and happiness; and live as disciples in this world and saints in the next. El Camino honors the teaching authority of the Catholic Church. Since 2013, over 260 children have been baptized through our program. 

El Camino currently serves approximately 40% of Brilla’s students for 90 minutes a day, Monday through Thursday. Children receive homework help from experienced teachers, a nutritious snack, and 30 minutes each of catechism and physical fitness. Additionally, children and families have opportunities for shared and personal prayer and character formation. This video provides a snapshot of El Camino. El Camino will grow to serve children through 8th grade, growing a grade level at a time each year.

About the job of theNetwork 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. The Manager will be responsible for setting the vision and direction for how Brilla prepares students for the next chapter of their educational journey, ensuring this preparation is rigorous, equitable, and deeply connected to Brilla’s commitment to human flourishing.

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. The Manager will serve as a convener of best practices, a thought partner to school leaders, and a driver of performance across campuses. This person must be a strong communicator—both verbally and in writing—who can engage effectively with multiple stakeholders, including senior leaders, school staff, families, and external partners. Additionally, this role requires a leader who can navigate the complexities of NYC’s high school admissions process, build strong relationships with high school admissions officers and scholarship program leaders, and communicate a compelling story of Brilla’s alumni success to philanthropists and community stakeholders.

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 (e.g., SSP, TEAK, Oliver Scholars), 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.
• Other duties as assigned 

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.

*At Brilla, education in the classical tradition is understood to require the education of the whole person - mind, body and spirit - in the service of human flourishing. Cognitive development and character formation are interdependent: People flourish by living out the virtues. A time proven way of learning how to live out the virtues is to learn about, contemplate and discuss how these virtues have been expressed in literature and history and represented in time-tested works. 

Secondarily, a classical education is pedagogically consistent with modern cognitive science. Many current pedagogies are not fully consistent with what we know today about brain development. In contrast, classical pedagogy  (referred to as the Trivium) perfectly corresponds to how the brain develops. It emphasizes patterns, routines, and facts that young brains crave (Grammar stage); it leverages the brain’s orientation to asking “why” in the middle years (Logic stage); and it focuses on communication and persuasion in the high school years (Rhetoric stage).

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.