Director, Tech Leadership & Education Programs

Technology Association of Iowa; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with match

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Schedule flexibility

Front-row seat to Iowa’s technology生态

Job summary

The Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) is seeking a Director of Education to lead and grow its leadership development programs, alumni engagement, and executive roundtables for Iowa’s technology community.

This hands-on role translates workforce needs into high‑quality learning experiences, collaborating with executives, subject‑matter experts, facilitators, and partners to deliver meaningful content with measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and delivering leadership programs or cohort-based learning.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills for executive audiences.
• Ability to translate workforce needs into practical, engaging content.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Iowa Technology Leadership Institute and Iowa Tech Connect, ensuring high-quality experiences.
• Develop curriculum, workshop design, and session preparation with internal teams and experts.
• Oversee Alumni Network programs and engagement initiatives.
• Partner with sponsors and stakeholders to secure funding and deliverables for programs.
• Manage program operations, budgeting, scheduling, and logistics to ensure success.

Skills

Leadership

Facilitation

Curriculum design

Public speaking

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Event planning

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

LMS platforms

Video conferencing tools

Job description

The Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) is seeking a Director of Education to lead and grow its leadership development programs, alumni engagement, and executive roundtables for Iowa’s technology community.

This hands-on role translates workforce needs into high‑quality learning experiences, collaborating with executives, subject‑matter experts, facilitators, and partners to deliver meaningful content with measurable outcomes.