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Role Description

Do you have a passion for children and education? Would you like to positively impact families in need of help? We want to speak with you!

Step Up For Students empowers families to pursue and engage in the most appropriate learning options for their children. We unite communities to provide scholarships that open doors to a stronger future. With this support, students can choose the right learning environment and access resources to reach their full potential.

Our culture is rooted in two core values:

• Everyone is an asset
• Every event is an improvement opportunity

Regional Managers will lead selected business initiatives, collaborate with others within the organization, and take a leadership role to support the organization’s mission. Each Regional Manager will be responsible for supporting a variety of educational models (schools, hybrids, homeschool, etc.), service providers and families within the respective regions. Support will include but not be limited to:

• School visits
• Training
• Communications
• Advocacy
• Conference and event presentations
• Call projects
• Data collection
• Other activities and tasks deemed necessary by the organizational leadership

Location: Remote (Duval, Clay, St Johns or Alachua, Florida)

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintains a database of all regional educational models for the purpose of communication, school visits, collateral distribution, and other support tasks.
• Delivers training within respected regions to include but not be limited to EMA, Scholarship Overviews, Open Houses, and other stakeholder training and webinars.
• Identifies parent, school and provider advocates as needed by the Policy and Government Services team to support legislative initiatives.
• Maintain relationships with education advocates with consistent contact throughout the year.
• Leads a specific initiative/training for the School & Provider Services team as determined by leadership and individual manager interest and talents.
• Evaluate the success of initiative(s) for process improvement.
• Actively participates in the planning and implementation of Rising Stars and other organizational events.
• Attends and serves at various educational choice conferences and events.
• Other additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Education.
• A minimum of five years of related work experience in education.
• Must be computer literate (MS Word, Power Point, Excel).
• Ability to travel statewide.

Requirements

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and alignment with goals, and delivering quality results.
• Develop project plans, set priorities, and track progress using project management tools.
• Coordinate with teams and stakeholders to organize tasks, meetings, and resources.
• Adapt to changing priorities, resolve issues quickly, and maintain clear communication.
• Keep accurate records and ensure all project documentation is up to date.
• Ability to use existing technology to achieve desired results.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to follow through.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Work well under pressure, professional demeanor, and strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Judgment and decision making; solution-driven problem solving.
• Stay up to date on the latest company policies, procedures, and regulatory guidance.
• Interpersonal skills; negotiating, listening, diplomacy and tact.
• Work may require minor physical exertion and/or physical strain.
• Work will require traveling to a cohort of regional schools as well as statewide travel.
• Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements.

Benefits

• Medical - HSA/FSA - Dental - Vision
• Company Paid Disability - Life Insurance
• 401K Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Time off Policy
• Professional Development

Interview Process

• Veriff Identity Verification
• Recruiter Video Interview
• Video Interview with Panel

Why you’ll love working here:

• Award-Winning Culture: Named one of the Best Companies to Work For four years in a row by Florida Trend and Workforce Research Group.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus HSA, FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Accounts.
• Flexibility & Work-Life Harmony: Remote work options and unique time-off programs.
• Growth & Development: From mentorship programs to management training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive Professional Environment: Dedicated coaching team and employee-led committees.

Working Conditions and Equipment Use:

• Work is performed indoors in a typical office environment.
• Valid driver license with proof of insurance.
• Must be able to lift up to fifteen (15) pounds.
• Frequent use of office machines to include telephone, computer, and printer.

Step Up For Students is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity & inclusion in the workplace.