Executive Director, Multi-State Programs (Upper Midwest)

Avid Center • Saint Paul, MN

308d • $124,080 - $158,202 • Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Director, Multi-State Programs, provides supervision, localized leadership and management of a team within a geographic area ensuring quality implementation outcomes; provides on-going implementation support through strategic site/district visits in partnership with Implementation Strategists; understands and communicates the political/cultural landscapes within their area to inform differentiated area team support; and monitors progress and overall results.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Master's degree in education or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a principal, in a central office role, or other comparable system-level leadership.
• Experience with the AVID College and Career Readiness Systems as an AVID teacher, AVID Coordinator, AVID Administrator, AVID District Director, and/or AVID Staff Developer.
• Ability to work remotely with frequent travel within the assigned territory (about 50%).
• Must be located in Upper Midwest Area (MI, WI, MN, ND, SD, IO, or NE), or be willing to relocate for the role.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a superintendent, assistant superintendent, or other comparable system level leadership.
• Experience in serving nonprofit organizations or educational institutions that prepare students for success in high school, college, and a career, especially students traditionally underrepresented in higher education.
• Experience leading large teams or organizations within the education industry.
• Experience with ELL/ESL and/or multicultural learning environments.
• Subject-matter expertise in areas such as special education, STEM, social and emotional learning, career and technical education, or digital teaching and learning.
• Doctoral degree in school administration, education, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coach Implementation Strategists around the quality implementation actions through bi-weekly 1:1 check-ins and collaborative site/district visits.
• Monitor all AVID impact measures using data to inform implementation strategies and team support.
• Maintain and build relationships with partners to create a system of communication that provides opportunities to engage in quality and fidelity of implementation of AVID through custom and differentiated site/district support.
• Develop and monitor budgets and resource allocations to support quality implementation.
• Ensure the network(s) of Implementation Specialists on their team are functioning effectively as collaborative problem-solving teams.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary with no negotiations.
• Taking Care of You Allowance: $10,000 annually for personal needs.
• 10% salary contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan plus a $5,000 annual contribution to a 457(b) retirement plan after 90 days of full-time employment.
• Flexibility to work 100% remotely when not traveling.
• 27 days of PTO per year, with 12 paid holidays plus a winter break.
• $5,250 per calendar year in tuition reimbursement for qualifying coursework or certification.
• Company-provided equipment including a laptop, dock, and extra monitor.
• Health and Welfare Plans to support well-being.
• Yearly All-Staff gathering for in-person connection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree