Vice President, K-12 Education Policy

Center for American Progress; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 168,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Center for American Progress is seeking a Vice President of K-12 Education Policy to advance pragmatic and progressive education reform in the United States. You will lead a dynamic K-12 Education Policy team, shaping strategy and policy ideas while engaging with policymakers, donors, and partner organizations.

The role requires a Master’s degree and 10+ years in education policy, with strong research, writing, fundraising, and leadership skills to drive impact in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in training and experience.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in education policy or related field.
• Experience managing a team and fundraising.
• Excellence in research, writing, communication, and analysis.
• Deep knowledge of K-12 education policy and federal programs.
• Ability to develop policy ideas promoting educational opportunity and equity.
• Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day management of the K-12 Education Policy team.
• Develop new K-12 education policy ideas.
• Advance the team’s mission by fundraising and cultivating donor relationships.
• Set strategic direction with other senior officials.
• Maintain relationships with other American Progress teams and external groups.
• Represent the team with policymakers, the public, media, and other stakeholders.
• Assist in crafting policy reports and rapid-response documents.
• Keep staff updated on education policy debates in Congress and administration.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Policy analysis

Education policy

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

Reports to: Executive Vice President, External Relations and Programs

Staff reporting to this position: K-12 Education Policy team

Department: Education

Position classification: Exempt, full-time; Nonunion – level 9

Compensation range: $140,000–$168,000 per annum

Work site: On-site (Washington, D.C., office)

Summary

American Progress is seeking a Vice President of K-12 Education Policy to work toward generating pragmatic and progressive new policy ideas advancing K-12 education reform in the United States. Broadly, American Progress’ education policy work focuses on several priority areas, such as promoting college- and career-ready standards and assessments; recruiting, supporting, and retaining effective teachers and principals; improving fiscal equity; and exploring school improvement strategies, including expanded learning time and community schools, for high-poverty schools. The Vice President of K-12 Education Policy will lead a dynamic team to assist in deepening the organization’s education policy work.

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day management of the K-12 Education Policy team, which currently includes senior fellows, directors, research staff, and assistants.
• Develop new K-12 education policy ideas.
• Advance the K-12 Education Policy team’s mission by raising funds and cultivating donor relationships.
• Work with policy teams—along with executive and other senior American Progress officials—to set the strategic direction of the K-12 Education Policy team.
• Maintain relationships between the K-12 Education Policy team and other American Progress teams, including the Executive, Government Affairs, Communications, Development, and Administrative teams.
• Represent and promote American Progress’ K-12 Education Policy team with policy decision-makers, the public, media, and other outside groups and individuals as necessary.
• Assist team members in crafting and timing policy reports and rapid-response documents that maintain relevance to the education policy debate.
• Keep American Progress staff updated on news and events related to education policy debates in Congress and the administration; respond to requests for information from executive and other senior staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements and qualifications:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in training and experience.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in education policy or other relevant field.
• Experience managing a team and fundraising.
• Demonstrated excellence in research, writing, communication, and analysis.
• Demonstrated detailed knowledge and understanding of K-12 education policy, including federal education programs.
• Demonstrated ability to develop new policy ideas that promote educational opportunity and equity.
• Comfort with working under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work on a team.

American Progress offers a full and competitive benefits package. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.