Senior Director, State Partnerships

Accountabilities: Lead State Education Partnerships: Build and sustain multi-year partnerships with state education agencies, regional centers, and school systems to strengthen instructional leadership and promote lasting system-wide improvement. Develop Strategic Implementation Plans: Collaborate with state leaders to create actionable roadmaps, initiative frameworks, alignment processes, and communication strategies that support shared educational priorities. Shape Research-Informed Resources: Develop publications, diagnostic frameworks, toolkits, and service resources tailored to state education agency needs and designed to support practical implementation. Monitor Partnership Performance: Establish data-informed monitoring, reflection, and accountability systems to evaluate progress, measure impact, and continuously improve partnership outcomes. Lead Strategic Service Development: Refine and integrate state consulting services, transforming pilot initiatives into sustainable, scalable service models aligned with long-term organizational goals. Guide Change and Innovation: Anticipate shifts in the education sector, navigate ambiguity, and adapt consulting approaches to evolving partner needs while supporting long-term service sustainability. Support New Partnerships and Growth: Develop proposals, service outlines, and diagnostic materials; cultivate relationships with senior state officials; and support partnership renewals and expanded collaboration. Provide Executive-Level Advisory Support: Serve as a trusted advisor to state leaders, helping navigate complex policy environments, stakeholder priorities, and system-wide change. Manage and Develop Teams: Coach consultants and team members, build leadership capacity, foster an inclusive and accountable team culture, and align staff development with strategic priorities. Requirements: Relevant Professional Experience: At least 10 years of professional experience in education, including leadership within a state education agency or direct experience supporting senior state officials. State Education Systems Expertise: Strong understanding of state administrative structures, funding mechanisms, policy environments, and governance levers used to support school district improvement. Instructional Leadership Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of effective instructional leadership practices, high-quality instructional materials, and system-wide strategies for improving classroom instruction across content areas. Strategic Planning and Implementation: Proven ability to translate complex strategies into actionable implementation plans, identify systemic gaps, and develop scalable solutions. Executive Partnership Development: Demonstrated success building trusted relationships with senior state officials, navigating political dynamics, and expanding strategic partnerships. Consultative Facilitation Skills: Expertise in facilitating complex discussions and decision-making among diverse state and regional stakeholders while supporting alignment and sustainable change. Service Design and Adult Learning: Experience developing data-informed diagnostic frameworks, adult learning experiences, and adaptable tools that address state agency needs. Leadership and Team Development: Ability to coach and develop professionals, guide cross-functional teams, manage organizational change, and maintain high standards of service delivery. Strategic and Analytical Thinking: Strong judgment, adaptability, and the ability to connect long-term system goals with practical execution and measurable results. Travel Availability: Willingness and ability to travel nationally up to 50% of the time. Benefits: Annual Salary: $143,750. Remote Work: Full-time remote position available anywhere in the contiguous United States. Retirement Planning: Access to private retirement investment options. Paid Time Off: Generous vacation policy. Competitive Benefits: Additional benefits are available; specific coverage and plan details are outlined in the benefits package.