Global Ambassador

Cognia; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive insurance plans

12.5% retirement savings contribution

Job summary

Cognia seeks a Global Ambassador to foster and maintain strategic partnerships, advocate for Cognia's mission, and lead initiatives in accreditation and continuous improvement across diverse international contexts.

The role requires a seasoned leader with deep knowledge of K-12 education systems, a global mindset, and strong stakeholder collaboration skills. Travel will be involved to engage schools and ministries worldwide.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, International Relations, or related field required; Doctoral degree preferred
• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in K-12 education, accreditation, and/or global education leadership required
• Demonstrated understanding of international education systems and quality assurance practices required
• Strategic thinker who can align programs with organizational goals
• Strong cultural awareness and ability to work with diverse individuals and perspectives
• Ability to build and maintain strong, productive relationships with stakeholders
• Effective public communicator and advocate for organizational programs
• Proficient in designing and improving programs to meet stakeholder needs
• Ability to mentor colleagues and run structured training activities

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain partnerships with international schools, ministries of education, and global organizations
• Represent Cognia at conferences and events to promote accreditation standards and services
• Meet regularly with Accreditation Services leadership to identify priorities
• Serve as a spokesperson for Cognia's vision in global education communities
• Share insights on trends and innovations in K-12 education and accreditation
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure offerings are relevant to diverse regulatory contexts
• Support ASI leadership and staff in guiding schools seeking accreditation or certification
• Identify emerging international markets and opportunities for Cognia's growth
• Deliver workshops, webinars, and presentations on accreditation processes and standards
• Mentor ASI staff in implementing Cognia frameworks and expansion efforts
• Perform duties that may include related tasks

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Public speaking

Cross-cultural communication

Relationship building

Education

Master's degree in Education/International Relations

Doctoral degree preferred

Job description

Education is ever-evolving. And so are we.

We seek passionate people from diverse backgrounds who are committed to helping improve the work of schools as a trusted partner in advancing learning. By joining the Cognia team, you will be immersed in a community of energetic and resourceful people dedicated to a common vision to impact and inspire education providers to advance and enable pathways of success for all learners. At Cognia we have developed a holistic approach to education that empowers schools to create real outcomes and optimize learning for students of all backgrounds. Serving over 40,000 institutions from early learning through high school in more than 100 countries and territories, Cognia brings universally recognized perspective to advancing teaching and learning. When you join Cognia, you join a team of experts passionate about our mission and embracing our core values in everything we do.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

The Global Ambassador serves as a strategic representative of Cognia, fostering and maintaining relationships with educational institutions, ministries of education, and key stakeholders worldwide. This role promotes Cognia's mission to improve educational opportunities and outcomes through accreditation, certification, and continuous improvement services. The Global Ambassador acts as a thought leader, advocate, and liaison to expand Cognia's global presence and influence in K-12 education.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:

Strategic Outreach & Relationship Building

• Cultivate and maintain partnerships with international schools, education ministries, and global organizations.
• Represent Cognia at conferences, forums, and events to promote accreditation standards and services.
• Meet regularly with Accreditation Services leadership to identify key priorities.

Advocacy & Thought Leadership

• Serve as a spokesperson for Cognia's vision and values in global education communities.
• Share insights on trends, best practices, and innovations in K-12 education and accreditation.

Program Development & Support

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure Cognia's offerings are appropriate for and relevant to diverse cultural and regulatory contexts.
• Support the Accreditation Services International leadership and staff in providing guidance to schools and systems seeking accreditation or certification.
• Identify emerging international markets and opportunities for Cognia's growth.

Training & Capacity Building

• Support the delivery of workshops, webinars, and presentations on accreditation processes, standards, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and support the Accreditation Services International staff in implementing Cognia frameworks, expanding services, and conducting professional development.

Other

• Perform duties and fulfill responsibilities that may, from time to time, include related or unrelated tasks.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

• Master's degree in Education, International Relations, or related field required; Doctoral degree preferred
• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in K-12 education, accreditation, and/or global education leadership required
• Demonstrated understanding of international education systems and quality assurance practices required
• Strategic thinker that can align programs, initiatives, and decisions with organizational goals and priorities
• Strong cultural awareness and ability to work effectively with diverse individuals, communities, and perspectives
• Ability to build and maintain strong, productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Effective communicator in public settings and serves as an advocate for organizational programs and initiatives.
• Proficient in designing, implementing, and improving programs to meet identified needs of stakeholders
• Ability to support the learning and skill development of colleagues through mentoring, knowledge-sharing, and structured training activities

Anticipated Travel (may include local, national, and/or international travel):

• Travel to All Staff Company Meeting required

At Cognia, we recognize the critical role played by our teams in carrying out the organization's important educational mission. As a reflection of that recognition our exceptional benefits offerings include generous paid time off and holiday breaks, comprehensive insurance plans, and a 12.5% retirement savings contribution which is immediately vested, all effective on your date of hire. This represents a strong commitment by the organization to attract and retain the highest quality workforce - to ensure our continued ability to effectively serve our mission for years to come.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. Cognia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.