Associate Director of Technical Assistance

Advance CTE•Silver Spring, MD

6d•$80,000 - $100,000•Remote

About The Position

The Associate Director of Technical Assistance is responsible for managing and advancing Advance CTE’s technical assistance (TA) strategy across the organization. This role ensures high-quality, coherent, and equitable technical assistance by overseeing internal structures and processes, supporting a consistent TA vision, and coordinating the development and delivery of best-in-class tools, resources, and supports for state CTE leaders. The Associate Director will work closely with the Director of Technical Assistance to operationalize and strengthen Advance CTE’s systems for TA delivery, cultivate organizational capacity, and position Advance CTE as a national leader in CTE technical assistance. This position will also provide direct technical assistance to states, lead multi-state or multi-partner projects, and support grant-funded initiatives. About Advance CTE Established in 1920, Advance CTE is the longest-standing CTE-focused national non-profit, representing State Directors and state leaders responsible for secondary, postsecondary, and adult CTE across all 50 states and U.S. territories. Our mission is to support state CTE leadership to advance high-quality CTE policies, programs, and pathways that ensure career and college success for each learner. Our organizational culture and core values are guided by our vision, which is driven by a fierce commitment to serving our members and increasing access and success in high-quality CTE. To achieve this, we are a highly collaborative team dedicated to excellence while prioritizing teamwork, values initiative, and encourages continuous learning. We hold ourselves to high expectations in terms of being content experts who are inquisitive learners, producing best-in-class work, being efficient and productive, and balancing listening and leading. We respect and expect strong communication (written and verbal) and encourage staff to identify improvements and contribute to building solutions. For more information, see www.careertech.org.

Requirements

Deep knowledge of state CTE systems, policy, and implementation.
Demonstrated experience designing and delivering technical assistance, including facilitating small and large groups across varied partner audiences.
Strong project management experience and ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
Demonstrated commitment to equity, including racial equity, and a willingness to continually deepen knowledge and practice.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex ideas for diverse audiences and write persuasively.
Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to develop and maintain positive, productive working relationships with state leaders, staff, partners, and funders.
Strong critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Experience providing supervision, coaching, and mentorship to staff.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently while also contributing to a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in or with a nonprofit, membership organization, or national association.
Experience developing or managing fee-for-service or grant-funded technical assistance.

Responsibilities

Manage and Strengthen Advance CTE’s Technical Assistance Strategy and Systems
Deliver and Manage Technical Assistance Projects and Initiatives
Advance Fee-for-Service and Grant-Funded Technical Assistance
Contribute to Internal and External Learning, Knowledge Sharing, and Field Leadership
May assist with other proposal development and fundraising efforts.
Provide input into the strategic impact and direction of the organization as a whole.
Regularly travel (up to 25%), staying within established spending guidelines, and support flexible work hours as needed for events, meetings, or project demands.
Other duties as assigned.