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Education at Work · 6 hours ago

Research and Special Projects Coordinator

Education at Work (E@W) provides programs and services to facilitate a workforce system that supports students and employers. The Research and Special Projects Coordinator will support executive leadership in delivering work-based learning opportunities and expanding E@W's impact through strategic partnerships and program implementation.

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Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with the Chief Growth Officer, CEO and other executives to enhance their presentations, understanding of new partner opportunities and grant funding streams
Support the Operations teams with key deliverables to customers and potential customers
Engage with the marketing and Britebound(R) event staff to support senior leadership attendance at and preparation for conference presentations and booth support, as well as industry events
Support the VP of State Partnerships and Initiatives as they develop and execute comprehensive state-level strategies to expand E@W’s programmatic footprint, emphasizing deep work-based learning integration across high school and post-secondary levels
Conduct research and design presentations to support the design, iteration, and implementation of new, scalable WBL models that align E@W’s offerings with state education and workforce needs and funding streams
Develop presentations, work collaboratively with cross-functional internal teams to enhance the work of E@W executive relationships (both new and developing) with State Education Agencies (SEAs), State Workforce Boards, Higher Education governing bodies, and key philanthropic organizations in priority states
Join teams for writing and submitting proposals for new opportunities
Support senior leaders at meetings (virtual and in-person) through email communication with appropriate follow-up, with insight into program goals and requirements, with a keen focus on the New Mexico High School Summer Enrichment Internship Program
Work collaboratively with Program Staff to plan and support events critical to the success of programs

Qualification

Research skillsPresentation skillsCollaboration skillsGoogle tools proficiencyMicrosoft tools proficiencyProject ManagementCritical thinkingProblem-solvingInterpersonal communicationTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as presentation skills
Outstanding critical thinking ability, including complex problem-solving, intellectual curiosity, prioritization, and research skills
Advanced collaboration skills, including teamwork, interpersonal communication skills, and team leadership, and the ability to work with virtual teams
Functions well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Proficient with Google and Microsoft tools

Preferred

Google Slides and Canva
Project Management capabilities

Company

Education at Work

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Education at Work is an outsourcing company that helps college students to secure their finances by rendering job opportunities.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$4.5M
Key Investors
Salesforce Foundation
2024-01-05Series Unknown· $4M
2023-11-09Grant· $0.5M

Leadership Team

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Jaime Nunez
CEO/President
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Scott Blevins
Senior Vice President, Partnerships and Growth
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