Strategic Education Solutions Dir. (SW / West Region)

HMH • Boulder City, NV

3d • $130,000 - $140,000 • Remote

About The Position

HMH is a learning technology company that provides K–12 core curriculum, supplemental and intervention solutions, and professional learning services. The Strategic Education Solutions Director supports Field Sales by using high-stakes analytics, interpersonal skills, and value-selling strategies to drive integrated solution sales and build relationships with key accounts to identify expansion opportunities. The role is remote within the United States; candidates must live near a major airport, with preference for the Southwest or West Coast, particularly Arizona, Nevada, or California.

The Director facilitates academic discovery meetings, develops and presents customized gap analytics, recommends HMH solutions aligned with district needs, and presents mid-year and end-of-year gains to inform growth opportunities. The role works with sales and implementation personnel to create concept plans based on identified district gaps, supports data-grounded strategic planning with local teams, and maintains customer contact through project execution to promote advocacy, awareness, and potential expansion.

The position also oversees analytic operations and communication. This includes scheduling the Solution Architect team, researching districts using Salesforce and publicly available data to inform sales strategies, and overseeing virtual meeting assignments. The Director provides internal training and onboarding, develops supplemental, experimental, and pilot analytics using advanced tools, and serves as a liaison with Gains and Gap teams. The role establishes processes for communication, documentation, and resource development; oversees the team’s communications across HMH divisions; and develops internal presentations on the team’s work, data-informed integrated sales, and best practices for using the team.

The position requires extensive travel of up to 80%, including frequent overnight stays. Compensation is $130,000–$140,000 plus incentives. The application window is anticipated to close November 5, 2026.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience in a senior-level K–12 school district administrative role, such as Director, Executive Director, Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent, or equivalent leadership position.
• Expertise in district-level leadership, instructional improvement, strategic planning, and organizational effectiveness, including translating district priorities into actionable strategies.
• Demonstrated success establishing, cultivating, and sustaining trusted relationships with superintendents, cabinet-level administrators, and senior district decision-makers.
• Ability to engage district executives in discussions connecting district priorities, student achievement outcomes, and strategic solutions.
• Strong ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate complex educational data to inform district-level decisions and identify improvement opportunities.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written communication, and presentation skills, including the ability to influence and engage senior educational leaders.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives, managing complex projects, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Established relationships and professional credibility within the K–12 educational leadership community.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, data analysis tools, and customer relationship management platforms.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively, up to 80%, to support district leadership engagements and organizational priorities.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Must reside near a major airport.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. or Ed.D.
• Residence in the Southwest or West Coast region, particularly Arizona, Nevada, or California.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate exploratory academic meetings using high-stakes gap analytics.
• Support the development and presentation of custom gap analytics.
• Recommend HMH solutions designed to meet district needs.
• Conduct mid-year and end-of-year gains presentations to support expansion and growth opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with key leadership to facilitate sales in key accounts.
• Work with sales and implementation personnel to develop comprehensive concept plans based on confirmed district gaps.
• Work with local teams, when appropriate, to develop data-grounded strategic plans.
• Maintain customer contact during project execution to support advocacy, awareness, and expansion opportunities.
• Schedule the Solution Architect team to match district needs and oversee assignment of virtual meetings delivered by the team.
• Research districts in Salesforce and combine that insight with public data to develop sales strategies for each district.
• Provide internal training and orientation/onboarding for new Solution Architect team staff.
• Develop supplemental, experimental, and pilot analytics using advanced tools such as SPSS.
• Serve as the Solution Architect team liaison to Gains and Gap teams to streamline processes and create procedures for high-volume seasons.
• Create processes for team communication, documentation, and resource development to maximize efficiency.
• Oversee Solution Architect team communications with other HMH divisions and develop internal presentations about the team’s work, integrated sales through data analytics, and best practices for using the team.

Benefits

• Incentives in addition to the stated salary range.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed