About PowerSchoolAt PowerSchool, we power education for students around the world. As the global leader in cloud-based K-12 software, we support the full education ecosystem—from the central office to the classroom to the home. Joining PowerSchool means being part of a mission-driven team that is transforming K-12 education by helping schools operate more effectively and deliver better outcomes for educators, students, and families.
Team OverviewThe Alliances / Partner team cultivates external relationships with strategic partners that align with the mission of PowerSchool to the benefit of our customers. This high energy team works strategically across the business in support of PowerSchool sales, product, and services teams to source 3rd party vendors that bolster PowerSchool products and solutions.
ResponsibilitiesDescriptionThe Senior Alliances / Partner Executive plays a pivotal role within PowerSchool, focusing on creating partnerships with various types of organizations in support of K-12 education. This position requires an individual who is driven, adaptable, and highly motivated to excel in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong relationship-building skills, a consultative sales approach, and a proactive attitude toward sourcing and securing actionable partnerships. Responsibilities include identifying and pursuing new partnership opportunities, nurturing relationships throughout all phases of the process and ensuring alignment between partner and PowerSchool solutions. Your day-to-day job will consist of:
- Developing and maintaining partnerships that support revenue growth for PowerSchool
- Demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of PowerSchool solutions to accurately identify optimal partnership opportunities.
- Accurately managing deal development reporting for each phase of the contracting cycle in Salesforce CRM
- Serving as a consultative professional, identifying use cases and developing deal structures that maximize value for all stakeholders
- Establishing strong relationships across PowerSchool departments to build alignment on partnership strategy and initiatives.
- Minimum of 5+ years of business experience within the K12 software and services market.
- Track record of success meeting sales or alliances targets with C-Suite decision makers
- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
- Travel occasionally, up to 10-20%
- Be a great teammate
- Have high integrity in all situations
- Take pride in your work and demonstrate meticulous attention to detail
- Thrive through hustle while maintaining a balanced sense of urgency
- Spirited and positive energy that contributes to an enjoyable work environment
- Actively seek solutions
- Independent self-starter that competes to win
PowerSchool offers the following benefits:
- Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy benefits, Life Insurance and AD&D)
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
- Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
- Comprehensive 401(k) plan
- Generous Parental Leave
- Unrestricted paid time off (known as Discretionary Time Off - DTO)
- Wellness Program, including ClassPass & Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Optional Benefits: Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Student Debt Repayment Program and Prepaid Legal coverage
A reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this position is $112,100 - $140,100 USD plus applicable commission. This compensation range is specific to the United States and it incorporates many factors including but not limited to an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience and training; licensures, degrees, and certifications; internal equity; internal pay ranges; and market data/range parameters.
EEO CommitmentEEO CommitmentPowerSchool is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. PowerSchool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers PowerSchoolers to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you have a disability and need an accommodation regarding our recruiting process, please let us know by emailing [email protected].
Skills Required
- 5+ years of business experience within the K-12 software and services market
- Demonstrated success meeting sales or alliances targets with C-suite decision-makers
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience
- Ability to travel occasionally, approximately 10–20%
Powerschool Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Powerschool and has not been reviewed or approved by Powerschool.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision with an HSA option and company HSA match, plus life insurance and short/long‑term disability. Wellness resources such as an Employee Assistance Program and ClassPass are also part of the package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is offered and highlighted across company materials and job postings. Vesting on the match is described as not immediate.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Discretionary Time Off (unlimited PTO) for many U.S. roles and paid holidays are emphasized, with recent postings confirming the DTO approach. Paid parental leave is also cited in company materials.
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What We Do
PowerSchool is a leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America. Its mission is to empower educators, administrators, and families to ensure personalized education for every student journey. PowerSchool offers end-to-end product clouds that connect the central office to the classroom to the home with award-winning products including Schoology Learning and Naviance CCLR, so school districts can securely manage student data, enrollment, attendance, grades, instruction, assessments, human resources, talent, professional development, special education, data analytics and insights, communications, and college and career readiness. PowerSchool supports over 60 million students in more than 90 countries and over 18,000 customers, including more than 90 of the top 100 districts by student enrollment in the United States.
