Director of Education Engagement

Foundation List; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent organization in Franklin County is seeking a Director of Education Engagement to lead initiatives focused on enhancing school engagement and behavioral health advocacy. This role involves strategic planning, partnership management, and supervision of education-related staff, aimed at addressing community needs across educational institutions.

Benefits

Robust health benefits

Life insurance coverage

11 paid holidays annually

19% employer contribution to OPERS pension plan

Wellness benefits and incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in school-based behavioral health or community engagement.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Established strong relationships with K–12 districts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee education engagement strategic plan.
• Cultivate partnerships with schools and organizations.
• Manage grant initiatives and evaluate program impacts.

Skills

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Public Speaking

Data Interpretation

Coalition Building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Public Health, Human Services

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Where Better Begins.The ADAMH Board of Franklin County provides a pathway to recovery for Franklin County residents needing resources for addiction and mental health. We need you to join our team and help support the work that brings Help, Healing, Health and Hope to our community!ADAMH is currently searching for our next Director of Education Engagement. In this role, you will lead the development, execution, and strategic advancement of ADAMH’s education-based outreach and advocacy efforts, serving as a visible leader and advocate for school and youth engagement within the ADAMH system.What you’ll do:

• Develop and oversee ADAMH’s strategic education engagement plan, aligning initiatives with community needs, organizational priorities, and behavioral health equity goals.
• Cultivate and manage partnerships with K–12 schools, colleges/universities, education coalitions, and youth-serving organizations.
• Represent ADAMH on school district committees, inter-agency coalitions, and youth initiatives, providing expertise and ensuring integration of behavioral health supports.
• Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership on education trends, barriers to access, and opportunities for expanding school-based behavioral health strategies.
• Lead the planning, coordination, and evaluation of education-focused programs, training, campaigns, and events targeting students, educators, and families.
• Partner with public affairs and clinical services to co-develop messaging, materials, and resources tailored for educational audiences.
• Manage education-related grant initiatives, support proposal development, and ensure timely reporting of outcomes.
• Supervise and mentor education engagement staff, interns, or project-specific contractors as assigned.
• Track and report on engagement metrics, school partnership activities, and program impact.
• Identify emerging trends and needs in school-based behavioral health and advise on responsive programming or resource development.
• Support ADAMH participation in education events, community forums, and youth coalitions across Franklin County.
• Participate in agency staff meetings, training, and professional development to maintain expertise in education and behavioral health outreach.
• Table at various advocacy and engagements events.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we’re looking for:Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Public Health, Human Services, or related field.Experience:Minimum 5 years of experience in school-based behavioral health, community engagement, or K–12 systems leadership.At least 2 years of supervisory, team leadership, or project management experience.Established strong working relationships with K–12 school districts, higher education institutions, or youth-serving organizations.Skills:In-depth knowledge of K–12 and higher education structures and affairs.Knowledge of education policy and advocacy environments.Strong organizational, strategic planning, and project management skills.Strong coalition building skills with educational leaders and systems.Excellent public speaking, writing, and interpersonal communication abilities.Proficient in data interpretation and program evaluation techniques.Ability to manage multiple partnerships and represent the agency in high- visibility settings.Skilled in navigating culturally diverse environments and tailoring engagement strategies accordingly.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and virtual collaboration tools.What we offer:

• Robust health benefits for all full-time employees, including comprehensive behavioral health support and coverage.
• Life insurance coverage for all full-time employees.
• Guaranteed 11 paid holidays every year.
• A19% employer contribution to your OPERSpension plan.
• Generous wellness benefits and incentives for employees/spouses enrolled in healthcare plan.

See more information on our competitive benefits programs at:https://bewell.franklincountyohio.gov/