Senior Programs Lead, South

The AI Education Project; Clifton (TX); Híbrido; USD 125.000 - 135.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible work hours

Flexible location

Paid time off

Parental leave

Home office stipend

401k match

Descripción de la vacante

The AI Education Project (aiEDU) is seeking a Senior Programs Lead, South to advance AI literacy for students by building partnerships with school districts and education agencies across states, especially Texas and Florida. You will serve as the key liaison between aiEDU and partner districts, coordinating with internal teams to tailor offerings to each district’s needs.

You will lead relationship development, advisory services, professional development, and data reporting, reporting to the

Formación

• Significant years of experience in education and/or education technology.
• Experience working at a school district or education agency.
• Ability to source, build and lead district-wide partnerships.
• Strong relationship-building with educators across levels.
• Working knowledge of AI and AI Readiness in schools and districts.
• Ability to facilitate adult learning effectively.
• Proven time and project management skills with delivering outcomes.
• Ability to present information clearly and engagingly.
• Collaborative mindset across teams and departments.
• Knowledge of safe, ethical use of generative AI tools.

Responsabilidades

• Set and lead growth strategy for regional partnerships, starting in TX and FL.
• Develop partnerships with schools, districts, counties, and state entities to foster AI readiness and literacy.
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing partners at multiple levels.
• Lead partnership services including advising, professional development, and communities of practice.
• Coordinate with Learning Team and aiEDU leadership to deliver high-impact services.
• Set goals and measure partnership effectiveness; manage data collection and reporting.

Conocimientos

Education/edtech experience

District/agency partnership

Relationship building

AI literacy knowledge

Adult learning facilitation

Project management

Clear communication

Cross-team collaboration

Generative AI tools knowledge

Innovation mindset

Herramientas

CRM tools

Data reporting tools

Descripción del empleo

About aiEDU

The AI Education Project (aiEDU) is a growing 501(c)(3) non-profit that creates equitable educational experiences to excite and empower learners everywhere with AI literacy. We educate students- especially those disproportionately impacted by artificial intelligence and automation with the conceptual knowledge and skills they need to thrive as future workers, creators, consumers, and citizens. Join us to make a difference in education and help shape a brighter future for today's and tomorrow's learners.

About the Role

As the Senior Programs Lead, South at The AI Education Project (aiEDU), you will advance AI literacy for students by developing and supporting partnerships with school districts and education agencies across multiple states, with a particular focus on Texas and Florida. Your primary focus will be on fostering robust relationships with partners ensuring the effective delivery of our services.

You will be the key liaison between aiEDU and our partner school districts. Your responsibilities include coordinating with internal teams and leadership as well as tailoring our offerings to meet the specific requirements of each district.

As a member of the small aiEDU team, your leadership will be critical to the growth and success of the organization. This role reports to the Chief Programs Officer.

Your Responsibilities (percentages fluctuate during the year and over time):

Partnership Development

• Set and lead growth strategy for regional partnerships grounded in community need, local context, and funding opportunities. Initial focus will be in Texas and Florida.

• Cultivate and develop new partnerships (both from cold and warm leads) with schools, districts, counties and state level entities to support their efforts in becoming AI Ready and developing AI Literacy skills for all students
• Build strong relationships with existing partners at the school, district, county and state levels to support evolving needs in AI Readiness and ensure our services stay relevant and useful
• Manage partnership development tracking and portfolio planning to ensure we reach growth targets

Service Delivery

• Develop strong Senior-level relationships within districts to become a trusted advisor on AI Readiness strategies and AI Literacy approach
• Lead partnership services including senior level advising, conducting professional development trainings, leading working groups, leading PLCs/communities of practice, and providing curriculum support
• Coordinate with Learning Team and aiEDU leadership to deliver highest quality services and ensure aiEDU adds value to each partner
• Set goals and develop metrics to measure effectiveness of partnerships
• Lead data collection and reporting for all partnerships, including for funder or grant reporting tied to partnership delivery

Organizational Leadership

• Collaborate across teams to bring the best of aiEDU to each partner including: Learning Team who designs our materials and professional learning content, External Team who works on communications and engagement of funders, and Operations Team who manages our grant and financial reporting
• Contribute to strengthening the Programs team by leading individual projects designed to support the building of our team and systems
• Represent aiEDU at external conferences and presentations as a leader in AI Literacy and AI Readiness
• Contribute to all aspects of making aiEDU a strong organization as we grow

About You

You might be a great match for this role if you:

• Bring significant years of experience in education and/or education technology
• Have experience working at a school district or education agency
• Have experience sourcing, building and leading district-wide partnerships
• Demonstrate strength in relationship building with educators at all levels
• Have a working knowledge and experience with AI and AI Readiness in school districts and/or state level entities
• Facilitate adult learning in impactful and meaningful ways
• Demonstrate strong time and project management skills with the ability to turn projects into deliverables efficiently.
• Present information in a clear, engaging, and compelling manner.
• Showcase strong collaborative skills, especially the ability to work effectively with a team of peers and across departments.
• Demonstrate knowledge and strong ability to use generative AI tools in a safe, ethical and effective way
• Orient towards innovation and experimentation, especially in the realm of AI
• Demonstrate a knowledge of the opportunities and challenges AI poses for schools, AI Literacy and/or Digital Literacy

Equal Employment Opportunity

The AI Education Project is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that building and empowering a diverse team is a strategic imperative in our work, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification.

• Location: Preference for residing in Texas
• Travel: 30-40% of your time will be spent traveling, depending on home location
• Compensation: The baseline compensation for this role is $125,000-$135,000
• Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including full health, dental, and vision for you and any dependents, plus life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, flexible work hours and location, flexible paid time off, paid parental leave, a generous annual stipend for home office expenses and professional development, and a 401k match of 4% vested immediately. For more details regarding our benefits, visit: aiedu.org/careers
• Start date: We’d like a candidate to start as soon as possible after receiving an offer, though there is some flexibility.