Manager, Usable Knowledge

Transcend•New York City, NY

15h•Remote

About The Position

As a Usable Knowledge Manager, you will help us answer some of education’s most complex and pressing questions around topics that are both nascent, like Computer Science and AI, or long-standing, like math and literacy: How can schools help students develop the knowledge, skills, and mindsets they need to thrive? How can that knowledge be translated into meaningful, engaging learning experience? How can schools and systems be designed to deliver them consistently for every learner? You will synthesize knowledge from research, field experts, and real-world practice into actionable resources—supporting schools to create learning where every child's outcomes aren't predicted by their zip code or circumstances. The result of your work will support schools and systems to advance towards more extraordinary for all students. Examples of what this role would create and collaborate on include the Designing for Learning Primer , Current Trend Cards , Blended Learning Primer , and Innovative Models Exchange Entries . In this role, you will develop deep knowledge across the most critical topics shaping the transformation of schools and education systems. You will critically assess the knowledge you surface and work closely with others to determine how to best translate it into resources that are accessible and actionable for school communities. You will actively develop content through writing, visualization, and formatting, working with others for feedback and relying on specialized support (e.g., graphic design, videography) as needed. The work will be deeply collaborative, connecting you with teammates across Transcend—including those supporting our efforts to build capacity and engage in systematic change across the larger education field and those working directly with schools and school systems.

Requirements

A deep commitment to Transcend’s mission of transforming education, and an eagerness to actively contribute to Transcend’s culture and live into our core values
Meaningful experience working in, or alongside, PK–12 education organizations (e.g., as a teacher, school leader, researcher, or member of a school support organization), grounding your work in the realities of schools and systems.
Demonstrated experience in developing rigorous research questions and synthesizing complex academic and practitioner research by critically analyzing disparate information, drawing meaningful conclusions, and constructing cohesive conceptual frameworks to communicate findings to diverse stakeholders.
A talent for translating complex information and ideas (like complex frameworks, academic research, white papers, etc) into clear strategic insights and actionable recommendations , and the ability to communicate them with clarity, simplicity, and strong writing for diverse school and system audiences.
Strong communication skills —written and verbal—applied in human-centered ways that build understanding, trust, and momentum.
Strong project planning and time-management skills that enable you to work independently and effectively in a remote environment.
A commitment to a future where a child’s outcomes aren’t predicted by their zip code or family circumstances , with experience connecting research findings to the systems and conditions that shape opportunity.
A strong sense of curiosity grounded in active listening, empathy, and thoughtful questioning, enabling effective partnership to surface the goals of a client or project.
A nimble orientation and comfort navigating ambiguity , with experience advancing work even when problems, pathways, or outcomes are still taking shape.
A willingness (and enjoyment) in working iteratively , testing ideas, and refining deliverables until goals are met or exceeded.
A collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset and approach , with the ability to partner across roles and projects, contributing positively to shared goals and leading with initiative by bringing forward thoughtful ideas and improvements.

Responsibilities

Research and develop highly informative resources for a variety of projects and purposes.
Operate with strong project management as you drive highly collaborative projects forward.
Collaborate with many teammates to support resource creation, access, and use.
Participate in external engagements and relationship building.