Managing Project Director

Watertown, MA, United States

Company Description

EDC is one of the world's leading nonprofit research and development firms. EDC designs, implements, and evaluates programs to improve education, health, and economic opportunity worldwide. Collaborating with both public and private partners, we strive for a world where all people are empowered to live healthy, productive lives.

EDC has a commitment to promoting equity and access to high quality education and health services that contribute to thriving communities where people from diverse backgrounds learn, live, and work together. EDC expresses its commitment to increasing equity through its strategies, services and products, which contribute to building capacity and transforming lives.

Job Description

The School Improvement Portfolio in EDC's US division has an opening for a part-time (80%) Managing Project Director, reporting to the Principal Research Scientist. This position is open to US-based telecommuter candidates with preference for candidates in Puerto Rico (PR) or U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI).

Strong candidate identified for this role.

The School Improvement portfolio is one of five portfolios of work in the US division, and is focused on understanding, improving and transforming education systems and educational practice through the use of evidence and continuous learning. We do so by conducting research and evaluation and providing technical assistance in K-12 education, higher education, and adult education in both formal and informal settings in partnership with federal and state agencies, schools and school districts, community-based organizations, foundations and other research and non-profit organizations. In particular, the Managing Project Director will lead act as a co-Director for a federally-supported center to support high-quality capacity-building services to State, regional, and local educational agencies and schools that improve educational opportunities and outcomes, close opportunity and achievement gaps, and improve the quality of instruction for all students; also, this role will support other privately and/or federally funded projects at EDC.

You will:

Direct training for project activities, technical and creative production, and review processes

Approve plan revisions, set priorities, and strategies; evaluate progress; explain and report variances from strategic plans

Assign roles and define goals

Determine resource needs and negotiate resource allocation issues; secure consensus about priorities and competing project/workload demands

Present project progress and/or results in public fora and/or publications

Develop policies and procedures to improve project/program management efficiency, quality, consistency, and effectiveness; implement and enforce EDC policies, procedures, and systems

Collaborate closely with other co-director, partners, and project teams to lead, develop, and manage TA activities.

Qualifications

Education : PhD strongly preferred

Master's degree in related discipline

Skills/experience: 12+ years related experience, with 5+ years of complex project management experience, including budget responsibility and staff supervision

Deep knowledge of education system, needs and contexts in PR and USVI, and strong relationships with educators, leaders and partners in the region

Direct experience working with state and local education agencies especially on other federal technical assistance contracts focused on improving education practice and student outcomes, e.g., the Regional Educational Laboratories

Demonstrable leadership skills and excellent interpersonal skills; proven ability to lead and coordinate project teams of varying sizes; a track record of initiating, developing and nurturing strong relationships with clients, including state, district and school leaders, senior managers and leaders at non-profit organizations as well as government agencies

Excellent analytical skills and aptitude for details

Nationally respected in field of expertise

Language: Bilingual in English and Spanish, both oral and written proficiency

Additional Information

EDC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Research shows that individuals from historically marginalized groups find themselves meeting many of the criteria of a job posting, yet doubting if they should apply. At EDC, we value and strive for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Equity and excellence are inseparable. If you meet some of the preferred requirements but not all of them, and feel aligned with our vision and mission, we encourage you to apply.

This position offers an anticipated, full-time equivalent base annual salary is approximately $115,000 - $156,000. Salary offers are made based on market analysis and internal equity.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the EDC job opportunities website as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by e-mailing Liz Christensen or by calling her at 800-225-4276 or 617-618-2329.

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