Vp International, Latin America

Education is ever-evolving. And so are we.

We seek passionate people from diverse backgrounds who are committed to helping improve the work of schools as a trusted partner in advancing learning. By joining the Cognia team, you will be immersed in a community of energetic and resourceful people dedicated to a common vision to impact and inspire education providers to advance and enable pathways of success for all learners. At Cognia we have developed a holistic approach to education that empowers schools to create real outcomes and optimize learning for students of all backgrounds, servicing more than 36,000 institutions, 5 million teachers, and 25 million students in 85 countries. When you join Cognia, you join a team of experts passionate about our mission and embracing our core values in everything we do.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Under the authority of the Chief Global Accreditation Officer and supervision of the Senior VP International Strategy/Development, the Vice President International facilitates and leads the development and implementation of an effective global strategic plan aligned with the overall strategic direction and objectives of Cognia. The Vice President manages global development and expansion in countries outside the United States, especially in the Latin American countries. The Vice President provides leadership as a liaison with ministries of education and other key agencies. The Vice President utilizes current educational knowledge, expertise, and extensive knowledge of Cognia solutions to successfully provide guidance, support, and training to Cognia staff. The Vice President promotes Cognia’s vision, mission, and philosophy.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:

• Identifies and resolves problems and inconsistencies in the Global Division as well as policies, practices, and procedures, and suggests appropriate corrective procedures as needed.
• Works with the Global Division to provide quality assurance on the integrity and fidelity of implementation of all aspects of protocols, policies, and procedures and all work conducted with international institutions.
• Ensures that quarterly and annual goals and priorities are met.
• Provides leadership and guidance to Global Division staff on all aspects of business and training initiatives for institutions.
• Fosters positive and collaborative working relationships within the Global Division and across the organization to accomplish organization-wide goals.
• Develops meaningful relationships and works collaboratively with colleagues across the organization.
• Ensures effective and ongoing training is provided on all Cognia products, services, and solutions, as appropriate, for all staff members in the Global Division.
• Collaborates with global leadership to design, implement and drive a global strategic plan aligned to Cognia’s strategic direction.
• Follows in all respects the Cognia code of ethics.
• Serves as a facilitator on all Cognia products and services for all global institutions.
• Perform duties and fulfill responsibilities that may, from time to time, include related or unrelated tasks.
• Builds and maintains relationships with key leaders in ministries of education and/or other key educational entities outside the United States.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree in education or related field; doctoral degree preferred
• A proven track record of successfully assessing institutions’ needs to improve learning and organizational effectiveness
• Ten (10) years of successful leadership experience in an education-related organization or equivalent education and experience is required
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of education, quality learning environments, curriculum and effective instruction, program development and evaluation, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to school administration and teaching and learning
• Demonstrated expertise in designing, executing and accomplishing strategic plans that substantively contribute to the attainment of the organizations, goals and objectives

Competencies:

• Extensive knowledge of all products, services, and solutions offered by Cognia
• Ability to engage clients in meaningful and long lasting professional and business relations
• Ability to organize, manage and implement multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to develop and maintain high levels of client engagement
• Extensive knowledge base of current issues in international education, accreditation, public and private system and institution improvement, research and evaluation
• Ability to build and maintain connections with educational associations and international agencies and their leaders
• Ability to deliver high quality professional development through oral and written presentations
• Ability to work and communicate effectively using Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint and other software and web-based applications.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and take personal initiative to promote Cognia

Anticipated Travel (may include local, national, and/or international travel):

• Extensive travel (>40%)

At Cognia, we recognize the critical role played by our teams in carrying out the organization’s important educational mission. As a reflection of that recognition our exceptional benefits offerings include generous paid time off and holiday breaks, comprehensive insurance plans, and a 12.5% retirement savings contribution which is immediately vested, all effective on your date of hire. This represents an affirmative commitment by the organization to attract and retain the highest quality workforce – to ensure our continued ability to effectively serve our mission for years to come.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. Cognia is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.