Director, Frontier Tech Education & Partnerships

The Tech Interactive; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tech Interactive in San Jose, CA, seeks a Senior Director, Center to lead vision, strategy, and execution of emerging technology initiatives. This exempt role drives a 5-year roadmap, engages with tier-1 institutions, and partners with frontier AI sponsors while prioritizing human connection and civic resilience.

Leading multidisciplinary teams and managing a multi-year budget, you will advance research-backed programs, convenings, and impactful collaborations with educators, researchers,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of executive leadership experience across edtech, human-centered technology policy, public research, or related fields.
• Proven track record building and scaling interdisciplinary initiatives at the intersection of technology, human flourishing, and public education.
• Strong fluency in emerging technologies (Generative/Frontier AI, social media dynamics) with grounding in learning sciences.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the Center's vision, 5-year strategy, and long-term roadmap.
• Lead cross-functional teams across research, educational programs, and convenings.
• Manage multi-year budgets and fundraising strategy with major grants and corporate sponsorships.
• Foster partnerships with universities, research institutions, and industry partners.

Skills

Executive leadership

Fundraising

Partnership building

Emerging technologies

Public speaking

Education

Advanced degree (MSc/PhD) in Education / Learning Sciences / HCI / Psychology

Job description

The Tech Interactive in San Jose, CA, seeks a Senior Director, Center to lead vision, strategy, and execution of emerging technology initiatives. This exempt role drives a 5-year roadmap, engages with tier-1 institutions, and partners with frontier AI sponsors while prioritizing human connection and civic resilience.

Leading multidisciplinary teams and managing a multi-year budget, you will advance research-backed programs, convenings, and impactful collaborations with educators, researchers,