Who We Are
Education Northwest is a nonprofit applied research, evaluation, and technical assistance organization based in Portland, Oregon. We are organized around broad disciplines and capabilities to support continuous improvement of complex educational systems. We customize our services to meet the needs of our clients and learners and we take great pride in working closely with these partners to design the right approach for their context, goals, and strategies.
What You Will Be Doing
This position contributes to Education Northwest (EDNW) by playing a key role in growing a business portfolio focused on college and career pathways, with specific knowledge of federal and state career and technical education policy and practice. Specifically, this position will support the following work: building and sustaining relationships with new and existing clients and funders; identifying business opportunities and partnering opportunities; conducting research and delivering technical assistance; and growing the organization’s national visibility and impact in the college and career pathways and career and technical education fields.
Responsibilities:
Supervisory Responsibility: Yes
- Lead and contribute to the work of project teams conducting applied research and policy studies and delivering technical assistance on career and technical education, postsecondary success, and workforce development
- Conduct analysis and deliver training, coaching, and technical assistance while interfacing directly with clients and funders
- Conduct quality assurance reviews of relevant client-facing materials
- Grow and manage a pipeline of new business opportunities in the college and career pathways area and expand organizational revenue over time
- Lead large-scale proposal development and scoping efforts including budgeting and partner relationships
- Develop and manage key strategic relationships with regional and national stakeholders
- Serve as a thought leader and subject matter expert on college and career pathways, with specialized, nationally recognized expertise in career and technical education (e.g., contribute to blog posts; participate in media interviews; deliver presentations at regional and national meetings; write reports, briefs, journal articles, and other products)
- Support the development and adoption of new and innovative approaches that help meet existing and emerging client needs and promote equitable college and career pathways for all students
- Work collaboratively with teammates, develop strong collegial relationships, and proactively and regularly communicate with colleagues
- Lead significant organizational and program-area-level groups/projects as needed
What You Should Have
- Seven-plus years of senior project leadership experience, with a focus on career and technical education and college and career pathways
- Highly specialized skills and knowledge in applied research and/or technical assistance and consulting approaches
- Demonstrated success in building large-scale applied research and/or technical assistance portfolios through contracts, grants, and other means
- Strong leadership, management, and organizational skills with experience managing proposals and projects using a collaborative, team-building approach
- Demonstrated commitment to client-centered approaches that prioritize stakeholders’ needs and goals
- Demonstrated commitment to equitable outcomes for all students and a track record of advancing this goal through your professional work
- Deep experience and expertise in culturally responsive/sustaining ways of working
- Strong writing, speaking, and listening skills
- Wide experience working with education clients, including schools, districts, state and federal agencies, policymakers, colleges and universities, and businesses and community organizations
- Expertise in career and technical education, postsecondary success, and/or workforce education
- Experience with and enthusiasm for working in a culturally diverse environment
- A Ph.D. degree or equivalent
Other Things to Know
- Occasional travel required
- Portland, Oregon-based office or work remote from a home office in the United States
What You Will Get
- 403(b) with a 13% employer contribution once vested
- Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee with reasonable options for dependent coverage
- 20 days of PTO to start with up to 32 days after three years
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible spending account
- Commuter/Transportation benefits
- Free public transit for Portland-based employees
Education Northwest is an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, and we particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2 community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community—even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications described above.
Interested in being a part of this amazing and diverse team of dedicated individuals? Please submit your resume and cover letter with salary requirements here.