[Remote] Executive Director, Multi-State Programs (AR, IL, KS, MO, OK)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. AVID Center is an organization dedicated to helping students overcome obstacles and succeed in their educational journeys. The Executive Director, Multi-State Programs, is responsible for leading strategic growth and partnerships to ensure effective implementation of AVID programs across multiple states, while supervising a team of Implementation Strategists. Responsibilities • Drive the development and implementation of strategic plans, developing and monitoring budgets and resource allocations to meet departmental and mission goals • Supervise and coach Implementation Strategists to provide team leadership, monitor performance, and ensure accountability for quality implementation actions. This includes conducting bi-weekly 1:1 check-ins, collaborative site/district visits (when necessary), and ensuring the timely and accurate recording of school and district interactions • Monitor implementation data to lead and support continuous improvement efforts within area teams • Actively participate in executive-level professional learning communities to deepen leadership practice, share insights, and contribute to a collective strategy for AVID’s national impact, leveraging data analysis to support data-driven decision-making and needs assessment for the Implementation Strategist team • Engage at the state level by serving as a strategic representative and leader, actively participating in conversations and influencing education agendas • Position AVID as a relevant partner by aligning the organization's goals with state education initiatives and funding priorities • Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure coherent implementation strategies and the integration of AVID within district- and state-level systems • Develop and influence high-level state and education networks through strategic relationship building, advocacy, and collaborative partnership development • Monitor all AVID impact measures using data to inform implementation strategies and team support • Ensure that the network of Implementation Strategists operates as a cohesive, collaborative unit to drive effective problem-solving Skills • Experience as a principal, in a central office role, or other comparable system-level leadership • A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in education or a related field • Comfortable working remotely with an ability for frequent travel within your assigned territory (about 50%) • Must be located in the Heartland Area (AR, IL, KS, MO, OK), or be willing to relocate for the role • Experience as a superintendent, assistant superintendent, or other comparable system-level leadership • Experience in serving nonprofit organizations or educational institutions that prepare students for success in high school, college, and a career, especially students traditionally underrepresented in higher education • Experience leading large teams or organizations within the education industry • Experience with ELL/ESL and/or multicultural learning environments • Subject-matter expertise in areas such as special education, STEM, social and emotional learning, career and technical education, or digital teaching and learning • Masters or better in Educational Leadership Benefits • Taking Care of You Allowance: All full-time AVID Center employees receive an extra $10,000 annually to support them in the most meaningful ways: housing costs, transportation, family expenses— whatever your needs may be. • Retirement Planning: AVID Center provides a 10% salary contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan plus a $5,000 annual contribution to an exclusive 457(b) retirement plan, starting on day one. • Flexibility in Work: This position requires significant travel (approximately 50%) but allows you to work 100% remotely when not travelling, allowing you to live anywhere within the Heartland Area (Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma). • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): This position is eligible for 27 days of PTO per year, with 12 paid holidays plus a winter break in between Christmas and New Year’s Day. • Longevity Awards: Full-time employees receive cash bonuses to celebrate important anniversary milestones, starting at 5 years of service and every 5 years after that. • Continued education opportunities: All full-time employees with at least 1 year of continuous AVID Center service are eligible for $5,250 per calendar year in tuition reimbursement for qualifying coursework or certification. • Company-Provided Equipment: Our home office set-up includes a laptop, dock, and extra monitor, with other amenities available on request. • Health and Welfare Plans to Support Every Aspect of Your Well-Being: AVID Center offers several benefits plans through our provider, Aetna, and greatly subsidizes the cost of these plans. • Connect in Person: A yearly All-Staff gathering will allow you to connect in person with the entire AVID team. Company Overview • Avd Center is an NGO that supports educators in preparing all students for college, careers, and life. It was founded in 1980, and is headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.avid.org/. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job