Program Manager, Graduation Systems and Supports

Position Type:

Date Posted:

2026-05-20

Location:Administration or As Assigned

ABOUT CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) is Ohio's third-largest public school system, serving more than 35,000 students.

 CMSD strives to ensure that every child receives a high-quality education, regardless of the provider. To that end, CMSD lets families choose which District schools their children attend, with options that include STEM, the arts, single-gender education, International Baccalaureate, Montessori, and early college.

 Our schools have autonomy over human and financial resources in exchange for accountability for performance. The principal has primary responsibility and accountability for establishing their school as a high-quality, high-expectation academic center focusing on personalized instruction, professional support for teachers, and school-wide practices that lead to measurable results.

 CMSD ensures that students have access to technology and training to prepare them for the future. The District provides a free laptop or tablet for every student and connects every family that needs internet access. Graduating seniors leave commencement with not only a diploma but also a laptop.

 In our pursuit of a more fair, just, and good system of education, we strive to ensure that all of  our learners, both scholars and educators, to be challenged with academically and intellectually complex tasks that are worthy of their efforts and provide them opportunities to demonstrate their best work.

BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES

The Cleveland Board of Education adopted the Building Brighter Futures (BBF) initiative on December 9, 2025. Building Brighter Futures is a strategic and data-driven plan shaped by more than a year of community engagement, information analysis, and thoughtful deliberation. The goal of this plan is to strengthen enrollment and ensure scholars attend a newer school building that offers more educational opportunities, including algebra in the eighth grade, more sports and extracurricular activities, and college credits and college and career pathways in high school. BBF is ensuring academic excellence so every CMSD scholar can thrive.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

 

Location: Administration or As Assigned
Reports to: Director, Career Readiness and Postsecondary Programming
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Band: 7
Compensation: $68,891.00 - $93,003.00

**Internal applicants are required to upload a resume to their application**

As part of the College & Career Readiness Team, the Program Manager, Graduation Systems and Supports is responsible for implementing, monitoring, and improving district-wide college and career readiness initiatives. This role ensures alignment between data systems, CMSD’s school stakeholders, and program execution to support student success in graduation and postsecondary outcomes.

THIS ROLE WILL: 

• Leads the execution of College and Career Readiness initiatives, including FAFSA completion, graduation initiatives, and credit recovery.
• Develops and manages project plans, timelines, and deliverables to ensure successful implementation of key initiatives.
• Oversees districtwide College and Career Readiness programming and ensures alignment with district goals and priorities.
• Monitors student progress toward graduation and College and Career Readiness benchmarks, including FAFSA completion, applications, credentials, and other readiness indicators.
• Maintains accurate data systems and ensures data integrity across College and Career Readiness initiatives.
• Generates reports for district leadership, state reporting requirements such as EMIS, and program evaluation purposes.
• Coordinates communication, guidance, and support for school counselors.
• Develops systems and tools to support graduation tracking, FAFSA completion, and student planning.
• Conducts school visits to monitor implementation, provide support, and strengthen program effectiveness.
• Manages College and Career Readiness platforms, including SchooLinks, WebXam, College Board tools, and other related systems.
• Ensures effective use of platforms and systems through training, technical support, and ongoing guidance.
• Troubleshoots system issues and supports adoption and implementation across schools.
• Uses data to refine programming, inform decision-making, and increase overall effectiveness.
• Collaborates with various departments to develop an annual course catalog that provides students, families, and the community with a clear and concise summary of coursework offered at each middle and high school.
• Collaborates with district admin