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  Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Collaborative Action Develop systems, collaborations and targeted strategies focused on driving more equitable outcomes and reducing disparities. Research evidence-based practices, promote the professional learning/sharing and implementation of these practices among partner organizations. Support K12 partners in the development of action plans designed to integrate evidenced-based practices into their daily operations. Facilitate linkages between K12 partners, out-of-school and youth serving organizations, and adjacent sectors (e.g. healthcare, housing) focused on creating more holistic, effective systems for students and families. Build collaborations of diverse partners interested in designing and testing innovative practices focused on changing population-level outcomes. Support the development of funding proposals for the Milwaukee Succeeds Funders Collaborative. Facilitate conversations with parents and families, partners, youth and school staff to ensure alignment with Milwaukee Succeeds’ strategic plan with community interest. Engage in ongoing ideation, strategic planning and organizational improvement sessions as the Milwaukee Succeeds team determines long-term strategy. Convene and facilitate meetings and planning activities with partner organizations designed to build collective action. Continuous Improvement Manage 12-month continuous improvement cohorts of school leadership teams targeting various K12 contributing indicators (e.g. chronic absenteeism). Partner with local and national organizations to implement best practices to improve indicators in K12 schools. Create systems of accountability to be implemented by community partners to ensure fidelity of PDSA cycles and other tools from improvement science. Convene school leaders and teams to engage in ongoing professional development connected to continuous improvement and improved used of data. Project Coordination Collaborate with Deputy Director to develop business and funding plan to bring promising practices to scale; lead execution of this plan. Collaborate with Milwaukee Succeeds leadership to identify and advance improvements in public policies. Work with Funders' Collaborative to develop grant allocation plans and serve as a liaison to grant-funded organizations to set expectations, provide guidance and ensure accurate reporting of progress/outcomes. Assist with the creation of internal and external communications, including newsletters, social media, annual reports, project reports and presentations. Actively participate in the StriveTogether National Network. Develop expertise in K12 content area, project management, public policy and in the continuous improvement process, including participation in professional development activities as requested/needed.     Equal Opportunity Employer