Full Time

Relationship Manager

Relationship & Student Support Manager
Empower students to succeed in the workplace while building meaningful partnerships with employers.

Saint Martin de Porres High School is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and self-driven Relationship & Student Support Manager to join our innovative Corporate Work Study (CWS) team. This role is ideal for a relationship-builder who is passionate about coaching young people, strengthening employer partnerships, and helping students achieve college and career success.

Position Information

School: Saint Martin de Porres High School
Department: Corporate Work Study
Position: Relationship & Student Support Manager
Reports To: Director of CWS Operations, Training & Credentialing
Classification: Exempt
Employment: Full-Time, 12-Month Position (Non-Contract)
Salary Range: $45,000 – $55,000

About Saint Martin de Porres High School

Saint Martin de Porres High School is part of the Cristo Rey Network, a national network of Catholic schools dedicated to serving students of modest means through a unique combination of rigorous college-preparatory academics and real-world work experience.

Through our innovative Corporate Work Study Program, students gain valuable professional experience while preparing for college and lifelong success. Approximately 80% of our students are the first in their extended families to attend college.

Our mission is built upon five pillars:

• Work
• Study
• Serve
• Lead
• Pray

Position Summary

The Relationship & Student Support Manager plays a vital role in the success of the Corporate Work Study Program by managing employer partnerships while supporting students' professional growth and workplace success.

This position serves as a liaison among employer partners, students, families, and school staff to foster strong relationships, proactively address challenges, and create meaningful work experiences. The manager also provides coaching, intervention, and workplace retraining that equips students with the skills needed to succeed professionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Relationship Management & Employer Support
• Serve as the primary relationship manager for an assigned portfolio of Corporate Work Study employer partners.
• Build strong, lasting relationships with workplace supervisors through regular communication and exceptional customer service.
• Provide responsive support to employers, students, and families.
• Address workplace concerns proactively and develop solutions that support long-term success.
• Conduct onboarding for new employer partners, communicating the mission, expectations, and goals of the Corporate Work Study Program.
• Complete a minimum of two annual site visits for each assigned employer partner.
• Support employer retention, contract renewals, and opportunities for expanded partnerships.
• Collaborate with Corporate Work Study colleagues on student performance reviews, workplace coaching, job placement decisions, and daily operational activities.

Student Coaching & Support

• Develop and maintain student intervention plans, coaching resources, performance improvement plans (PIPs), and retraining materials.
• Plan and facilitate workplace retraining programs for students returning to employment following workplace challenges.
• Provide one-on-one and small-group coaching focused on professional skills, accountability, workplace expectations, and career readiness.
• Ensure 100% completion of required Department of Labor training for freshman and sophomore students while maintaining accurate compliance records.
• Support planning and implementation of the Corporate Work Study Lion Pride Institute curriculum, training initiatives, and student development programs.
• Coordinate communication with students, families, workplace supervisors, and school staff regarding workplace performance, coaching plans, retraining expectations, and student progress.

Qualifications
Required

• Bachelor's degree or two years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to coach students while balancing accountability with empathy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Collaborative approach to working with colleagues, students, families, and employer partners.

We're Looking for Someone Who...

• Believes deeply in the potential of every student.
• Enjoys building lasting relationships with employers and community partners.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Is an exceptional communicator and collaborator.
• Brings professionalism, compassion, and accountability to student coaching.
• Is organized, adaptable, and solutions-oriented.
• Is committed to preparing students for success in college, careers, and life.

Our Mission

The successful candidate embraces the mission of Saint Martin de Porres High School and the Cristo Rey Network's Ten Standards for Mission Effectiveness while advancing the school's Five Pillars:

• Work
• Study
• Serve
• Lead
• Pray

This role supports a student-centered environment grounded in coaching, relationship-building, accountability, and real-world learning experiences that prepare students for lifelong success.

Why Join Saint Martin de Porres High School?

• Help students develop the professional skills that will shape their futures.
• Build meaningful partnerships with leading employers throughout Northeast Ohio.
• Join a collaborative, mission-driven team committed to transforming lives through education and work experience.
• Make a lasting impact on students' college, career, and personal success.
• Be part of an innovative Catholic school recognized nationally through the Cristo Rey Network.

How to Apply

All candidates must apply directly through the Saint Martin de Porres High School employment website.

Apply here:
https://stmdphs.bamboohr.com/careers/33

Application: applicationforparishes2.pdf

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