Senior Project Associate, Project Unicorn

InnovateEDU•New York, NY

6d•Remote

About The Position

InnovateEDU is seeking a proactive, highly organized, and mission-driven Senior Associate to join the Edtech Markets team. The Senior Associate is the key contributor to the development and implementation of the Project Unicorn initiative. This role sits at the intersection of project management, communication, and technical advocacy, supporting our mission to make data interoperability a reality for schools and districts nationwide. You will lead programs including the Emerging Leaders Program, Unicorn Certification, and other program initiatives. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing complex workstreams, and is passionate about the role of technology in closing the educational opportunity gap.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Educational Technology, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
Proven experience managing complex workstreams; proficiency in Asana and HubSpot is highly preferred.
Exceptional writing and editing skills for professional audiences; comfortable with public speaking and presentation design using Canva and Google Slides.
Familiarity with the K-12 EdTech ecosystem. In-depth understanding of data interoperability. Knowledge of data standards (A4L, CEDS, Ed-Fi, and/or 1Edtech) is a significant plus.
Mastery of social media platforms and digital content tools.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (for event-related tasks).

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Asana and HubSpot is highly preferred.
Knowledge of data standards (A4L, CEDS, Ed-Fi, and/or 1Edtech) is a significant plus.

Responsibilities

Deliverable Development, Management, and Tracking: Support the program in executing grant deliverables by creating and managing project plans via Asana. Track project progress, identify and mitigate risks, and proactively address challenges. This is a project management and development tracking.
Operational Support: Manage project documentation, facilitate internal communication channels, and maintain contact databases to streamline collaboration across the Project Unicorn community.
Strategic Support: Assist in developing project strategies and recommend opportunities to increase impact through internal collaborations and external partnerships. This includes tracking and reporting on progress toward set KPIs.
Content Creation: Lead drafting reports, policy briefs, case studies, and presentations to communicate findings to diverse stakeholder groups.
Digital Presence: Manage the Project Unicorn website and social media channels; develop newsletters and multimedia content (slides, webinars, Canva graphics).
External Visibility: Support the development of conference proposals and twelve written thought leadership pieces annually for external publication. Facilitate and host events for the Project Unicorn audience, which is mostly virtual but could include in-person convenings.
Conference Planning: Assist in orchestrating the end-to-end planning of flagship events and in-person conferences, managing materials, vendor relations, and staffing.
Group Facilitation: Plan and host meetings for various Project Unicorn group memberships, including, but not limited to, the Steering Committee and the Technical Advisory Committee.
Advocacy: Serve as a representative for Project Unicorn, staying abreast of trends in the K-12 EdTech landscape and data interoperability standards.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with educators, policymakers, and EdTech developers to ensure milestones are met.