Strada Education Foundation · 5 months ago
Vice President, Quality Coaching - State Initiatives
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$171K/yr - $210K/yrStrada Education Foundation is a nonprofit social impact organization focused on improving lives by connecting education with economic opportunity. They are seeking a Vice President for Quality Coaching - State Initiatives to lead and support strategic coaching initiatives, engage with key education stakeholders, and develop scalable coaching models for students transitioning from high school to careers.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Develop, Prioritize, and Execute Strategic State-Level Coaching Initiatives (30)
Lead the design and implementation of strategic coaching initiatives across states
Provide technical assistance and thought partnership to state leaders
Monitor outcomes and recommend strategies for scaling or adjusting efforts
Ensure initiatives align with best practices, technology tools, and field insights
Build and Manage Partnerships with Core State Stakeholders (30)
Cultivate and manage partnerships with SHEEOs, K-12 leaders, community college systems, policymakers, and nonprofits
Represent Strada in national forums and policy conversations
Develop toolkits, guides, and resources to support scaling of quality coaching models
Collaborate with Strada’s Policy team to support advocacy and funding strategies
Manage Grants, Projects, and Cross-Functional Collaborations (25)
Lead and support grant-making strategies in collaboration with the Director of Quality Coaching – Innovation and Impact
Partner with internal teams, grantees, and third-party consultants to develop and expand tech-enabled coaching tools
Connect Quality Coaching efforts with Strada’s research, policy, and strategic initiatives to maximize impact
Support Team and Organizational Health and DEI (15)
Foster an inclusive, equitable culture both internally and across coaching initiatives
Embed DEI principles into program design and stakeholder engagement
Support Strada’s broader DEI goals through leadership, participation, and policy alignment
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated alignment with Strada's guiding values, commitment to building a strong and healthy workplace culture, and working in a collaborative environment
Adept at operationalizing strategy and effectively communicating strategic endeavors within the organization and in external contexts, both verbally and in writing
Particular skill in designing annual plans, monitoring progress, and refining plans as needed
Adaptable with tolerance for ambiguity
Able to problem-solve and navigate varied viewpoints
Capacity to refine efforts based on evidence that change is needed
Ability to lead efforts to visualize and monitor change
Capability to see and support innovative ideas and opportunities across the organization, and to embed innovation within operational plans
Capabilities in taking the perspective of others and adapting an agenda and approach – toward a shared aim - accordingly
Ability to effectively utilize a hypothesis-driven approach to problem solving, with effective quantitative and communication skills
Ability to take on broad-reaching and sometimes ambiguous questions while working collaboratively and cross-functionally with Strada team members across the organization
Ability to translate innovative, strategic ideas into tangible, actionable steps, as well as to effectively monitor progress and partner with others on identifying improvements during implementation to increase the likelihood of successful execution
Commitment and professional experience advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within an organization, including incorporating stakeholder perspectives in the design, implementation, and evaluation of strategic efforts
Demonstrated ability to cultivate, grow, and manage positive, mutually beneficial relationships at all levels of an organization and with partners outside the organization
Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship management skills—including identifying and working through challenges—underscored by strong judgment and emotional intelligence
Proven collaborator, able to work with colleagues at all levels in the organization
Benefits
Comprehensive employee benefit package
Company
Strada Education Foundation
We’re focused on one goal: helping clear the path between education and work, especially for those with the most standing in their way.
Founded in 2017
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Stephen Moret
President and CEO
Michael Austin
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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