Senior Vice President - District Service and Rural Schools Programs

AASA, The School Superintendents Association; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational leadership organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, is seeking a Senior Vice President to lead District Services and Rural Schools Programs. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of K-12 leadership, particularly in rural education, and will drive strategy, innovation, and sustainable growth. Responsibilities include overseeing program development, fostering partnerships, and representing the organization nationally. This role is pivotal in enhancing district leadership capacity and advancing public education initiatives.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of K-12 leadership and rural education.
• Demonstrated ability to grow programs and cultivate partnerships.
• Experience in business development and program sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for AASA’s District Services and Rural Schools Programs.
• Oversee design and delivery of high-impact services for district leadership.
• Identify opportunities to expand revenue-generating services and partnerships.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture.
• Represent AASA at national events and facilitate professional learning.

Skills

K-12 leadership knowledge

Business acumen

Program development

Collaboration

Innovation

Job description

AASA, the School Superintendents Association, is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking leader to serve as Senior Vice President, Leadership & Learning, responsible for leading AASA’s District Services and Rural Schools Programs.

This leadership role will shape and scale programs that support superintendents and district leadership teams as they work to transform public education and advance the Public Education Promise. The Senior Vice President will drive strategy, innovation, and sustainable growth across a national portfolio of services designed to strengthen district leadership capacity.

The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of K-12 leadership and rural education, combined with strong business acumen and a demonstrated ability to grow programs, cultivate partnerships, and expand organizational impact.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Lead Strategy and Growth

• Provide strategic leadership for AASA’s District Services and Rural Schools Programs, ensuring alignment with AASA’s mission, strategic priorities and member value.
• Lead a portfolio of programs and services with responsibility for strategy, impact, and sustainable growth.

Expand District Services

• Oversee the design and delivery of high-impact services and professional learning opportunities for district leadership teams.
• Guide the development of programs such as consulting services and customized leadership supports.
• Ensure services are responsive to district needs and grounded in research, best practices, and equity-driven leadership.
• Lead initiatives focused on the needs of rural districts and communities, helping rural leaders address challenges related to workforce, resources, innovation, and student opportunity.
• Build relationships with rural superintendents and leaders across the country to inform program design and strengthen AASA’s support network.
• Elevate national awareness of rural education issues and solutions.

Drive Program Sustainability and Business Development

• Oversee program budgets and ensure responsible stewardship of resources.
• Identify opportunities to expand revenue-generating services, partnerships, and grants aligned with AASA’s mission.
• Collaborate with marketing and business development teams to generate leads and grow the pipeline for district services and rural programs.

Lead and Supervise Team Members

• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Support teams in delivering high-quality programs and exceptional experiences for district leaders.

Represent AASA Nationally

• Serve as a national representative for AASA through speaking engagements, conferences, and partnerships.
• Facilitate and lead professional learning experiences with district leadership teams.
• Build strong relationships with districts, state associations, and national organizations to expand AASA’s reach and influence.