Director Of Education And Expanded Learning

Scion Executive Search has been retained to identify the incoming Director of Education and Expanded Learning for our incredible client, The National League of Cities, a dynamic organization dedicated to supporting local leaders and their cities, towns, and villages. As a national nonprofit organization, National League of Cities (NLC) is committed to strengthening and advancing local governments by shaping federal policy, inspiring local leadership, and implementing innovative solutions that drive positive change!

Reporting to the Senior Executive and Director for the Center for Leadership, Education, and Development, this full-time opportunity is for immediate hire and is a hybrid position in Washington, D.C.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

NLC seeks a highly strategic and mission-driven Director to drive transformative change on educational issues impacting children, youth, and families and advance primary, secondary, and post-secondary student success. The Director will oversee the development and delivery of technical assistance programs and policy initiative issues impacting after-school programs, college completion, education, and workforce development. In this role, the Director will utilize innovative approaches to facilitate partner engagement at all levels to advance important programmatic goals. This critical work will require strong leadership and management experience and a proven track record of collaborating with partners and constituents to achieve goals and objectives.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES:

NLC is the voice of America's cities, towns, and villages, representing more than 200 million people nationwide. NLC's mission is to relentlessly advocate for the interests of cities by strengthening local leadership, influencing federal policy, and driving innovative solutions.

With close to 100 years of dedication to local governments' strength, health, and advancement, NLC has gained the trust and support of over 2,700 member cities across the nation. The organization works on some of our Country's most challenging and complex issues by working with America's talented and dynamic municipal leaders.

NLC has also made a strong commitment to equity including launching the Race, Equity, and Leadership (REAL) program, which provides training directly to city officials and staff on operationalizing racial equity. Four values serve as the foundation for NLC's work: impact, inclusion, innovation, and influence.

NLC is headquartered on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., and governed by a board of 61 elected leaders and state municipal league directors nationwide.

For additional information, please visit https://www.nlc.org/.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Leadership

• Serve as NLC's thought leader on education issues impacting cities and communities.
• Oversee the development of publications, tools, and resources to support the administration of programs with member cities. Respond to general inquiries and requests for assistance from NLC member cities, state municipal leagues, and other interested organizations.
• Develop and manage the department and ensure deliverables on grant-funded activity are met.
• Participate in developing short- and long-term strategic plans in collaboration with senior leadership.

Grant Management

• Solicit funding for proposals, identify potential funders for proposed programs, and cultivate relationships with key representatives.
• Prepare, provide, and present executive summaries and detailed reports to NLC leadership and grant providers.
• Manage relationships with Foundations that provide program funding.
• Finalize, and submit proposals to funders for approval.
• Develop grant proposals to sustain and expand services for assigned programs in collaboration with the Director.
• Manage the fulfillment of and compliance with grant agreements.

Technical Assistance

• Lead delivery of technical assistance for various program areas, including the execution and management of new business development, projects, and staff.
• Serves as technical/content expert for various programs and facilitates communities of practice around cross-cutting key topics and methods.
• Interact with local government officials, NLC staff, media, and outside researchers to respond to inquiries/requests and to identify and monitor emerging issues reflected in and supported by applied research activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge and proficiency in grant proposal development, submission, and reporting.
• Progressive responsibility for leading a diverse staff team providing mentorship, sponsorship, coaching, and guidance to all team members.
• Experience in developing and monitoring budgets and generating financial reports and records.
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers and other key stakeholders.
• Passion for the NLC mission and commitment to investing in communities through education and expanded learning resources and initiatives.
• Broad knowledge of and expertise in national policy and philanthropy of education and expanded learning, including higher education, K-12, workforce development, and similar programming.
• Ability to execute fundraising plans and strategies that maintain and generate funding streams.
• Ability to communicate effectively in various formats to diverse audiences, national interest groups, and the media.
• Master's degree required in education, public administration, urban affairs, public policy, or a related field.
• Occasional travel will be required, including overnight stays.
• Strong commitment to organizational DEI.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

In addition to caring for the communities it serves, NLC cares for its team members. With a competitive base salary of $185,000 (DOE), NLC provides employees with a generous benefits package with access to robust Health, Vision & Dental Insurance, life insurance, and a retirement plan. Additional benefits include annual cost of living increases and tuition assistance options! Vacation is accrued following the employee start date, reaching 20 days per year, with 13 days of sick leave, 1 personal leave day, and 12 paid holidays yearly!

TO APPLY:

The National League of Cities has retained the services of Scion Executive, a national executive search firm specializing in corporate recruitment, to assist in conducting this important search. For immediate consideration, please apply with your resume and cover letter, formatted in Microsoft Word, via: https://scionstaffing.com/job/9899.

Please address applications to:

Alexandra Martin, Executive Recruiter

Scion Executive Search

(888) 487-8850

Review of applications, nominations, and expressions of interest will begin immediately and continue on a confidential basis until an appointment is made.

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