Principal, Advisory and Capacity Building (Remote or Illinois-based)

One Million Degrees • Chicago, IL

69d • $96,700 - $135,000

About The Position

One Million Degrees (OMD) is seeking a visionary, equity-driven leader to serve as Principal of Advisory and Capacity Building (ACB). Reporting to the Executive Director of ACB, the Principal will play a pivotal role in shaping and scaling OMD’s national impact. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead innovative pilot projects, co-create service offerings with diverse partners, and drive systemic change particularly in the dual enrollment/dual credit context but also in community college completion, transfer and workforce transitions. The Principal will steward high-level relationships with colleges, K-12 Districts, intermediaries, and public agencies, while architecting and implementing solutions that improve outcomes for low-income, first-generation students and students of color. Ideal candidates will bring deep expertise in higher education, a track record of strategic leadership, and a passion for educational equity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master or PhD in education, public policy, or related field preferred.
• 12+ years of relevant professional experience in higher education.
• Successful track record managing multi-partner, strategic relationships.
• Content expertise in K-12 education, higher education and/or workforce spaces.
• Deep knowledge of best practices in facilitating successful transfer for community college students.
• Proven track record of developing effective partnerships and collaborations.
• 5+ years of people management experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in consulting and client-management.
• Knowledge of best practices in product development and human-centered design.
• Experience establishing and maintaining operational systems for large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of OMD’s Advisory and Capacity Building consulting projects.
• Oversee and run regular meetings with client community colleges and intermediaries.
• Hold primary responsibility for stewarding partner relationships.
• Drive timely and effective implementation of ACB’s four service offerings.
• Serve as lead consultant on two or three multi-year projects.
• Contribute to sustainability of programming through engagement with leadership.
• Ensure fidelity of implementation of OMD’s evidence-based model at all project sites.
• Lead new dual enrollment service offering and launch inaugural pilot projects.
• Facilitate ongoing collaborative design processes for adapting OMD’s holistic support model.
• Develop framework and corresponding tools to deploy technical assistance to client partners.
• Research and incorporate best practices into product related to propelling degree attainment.
• Support ACB’s largest expansion projects in collaboration with Complete College America.
• Leverage expertise to provide technical assistance to partners for transfer service offering.
• Supervise and foster professional growth of project director.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director to imagine and roll out strategies for growth.
• Engage with program evaluators to ensure effective collection of key performance data.
• Build relationships with prospective clients and secure new partnerships.
• Represent OMD at speaking or media events, partnership meetings, and conferences.

Benefits

• Salary: $96,700-$135,000.
• Full Health Benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Employee assistance program for emotional support and work-life solutions.
• Retirement Benefits with a 401(k) plan and matching contributions up to 4%.
• Generous Paid Time Off Policy with 12 paid holidays and up to 15 days PTO in year one.
• Monthly cell phone and internet reimbursement up to $50/month.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents.
• Professional Learning Opportunities for employee development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees