Founded in 2011, Relay Graduate School of Education is an innovative, accredited institution dedicated to transforming the field of educator preparation. Relay has built a nationwide network that reaches 4,000 teachers and 1,200 school leaders, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to impact classrooms and communities significantly.
Born from the bold vision of classroom practitioners, Relay partners with public schools and leaders across the country to address educational inequities and set new standards of excellence. Relay’s practice-based, equity-centered programs integrate proven strategies, allowing graduate students and educators to learn and refine their craft in ways that directly benefit their students’ learning and development.
Relay’s collaborative model supports aspiring and experienced educators alike in becoming effective practitioners through immersive, interactive learning. This approach to educator preparation continues to influence broader shifts in education, helping to ensure that students across all communities are supported by highly trained teachers and leaders who believe in equitable outcomes for every child.
The Opportunity
Relay Graduate School of Education seeks a dynamic Chief Growth Officer (CGO) to spearhead sales, business development, and marketing initiatives that increase enrollment and expand the institution’s impact on teacher and leader development nationwide.
Reporting to the President, the CGO will build Relay’s business development function, with a strategic focus on enhancing market presence and revenue. Playing a pivotal part in Relay’s mission to support educators and students across the United States, this role will cultivate new partnerships with schools and districts while strengthening existing relationships.
With substantial responsibility for Relay’s growth strategy and revenue generation, the CGO will oversee a team focused on marketing, communications, and relationship management. In alignment with Relay’s mission and values, the CGO will develop sales and partnership strategies that are responsive to the needs of the education sector, positioning Relay as the top choice in educator preparation and leadership development. Supported by data on the effectiveness of Relay’s programs, the CGO will collaborate with Relay’s leadership to align programming, policy, and innovation, driving a sustainable revenue path toward a goal of exceeding $50 million annually.
This position is ideal for a strategic, mission-driven leader ready to transform Relay’s footprint in a competitive landscape.
