Director, Education (Education)

TL;DR

Director, Education (Education): Providing technical assistance, research, and evaluation services for federal and state clients with an accent on K-12 education policies and capacity-building. Focus on managing large-scale federal grants, leading technical assistance teams, and aligning project activities with federal priorities.

Location: Remote (USA); specifically mentions Tennessee Remote Office and focus on clients in VA, TN, KY, or WV.

Salary: $107,959 - $183,531

Company

hirify.global is a global advisory and technology services provider that combines unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve complex challenges.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain strong, collegial relationships with state education agencies (SEAs) and other clients.
• Conduct needs assessments and deliver tailored technical assistance that addresses client needs.
• Lead and coordinate technical assistance teams to ensure high-quality service provision.
• Monitor and course-correct TA activities and coordinate with project evaluators to curate evidence.
• Develop high-quality technical assistance materials, including information briefs, white papers, and tools.

Requirements

• Doctorate in education, social sciences, public administration, or related subjects.
• 10+ years of experience at the state and/or national level working with K-12 education policies, regulations, and systems.
• 10+ years of experience developing and delivering technical assistance to state and district educators.
• 1+ years of experience working with multiple states in the region (VA, TN, KY, or WV).
• 5+ years of experience directing or managing large-scale federal grants or contracts.
• 3+ years of experience managing teams of up to 40 personnel.

Nice to have

• Experience working with multiple stakeholder groups as a participant or content advisor.
• Content knowledge of assessment, accountability, college and career readiness, or educator development.
• Experience working specifically in VA, TN, KY, or WV.
• Proficiency in MS Office, SharePoint, and Adobe Connect.

Culture & Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer focused on building a workplace where everyone can thrive.
• Empowered environment for sharing expertise and achieving professional goals.
• Availability of reasonable accommodations for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, or religious beliefs.