Vice President of Education Innovation and Partnerships

Advanced Education Research and Development Fund (AERDF); Oakland (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AERDF is seeking a Vice President of Education Innovation and Partnerships to develop and lead educator recruitment and R&D efforts within the AugmentED initiative. This role focuses on integrating AI into education and requires visionary leadership and extensive experience in educational technology, along with strong collaboration and strategic thinking skills. The position offers a competitive salary and embraces a remote and flexible working environment, fostering inclusivity and diversity.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Remote and flexible work environment

Competitive compensation package

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in educational technology leadership.
• Experience building and managing multi-functional teams for results.
• Strong project management skills and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead educator recruitment and training efforts.
• Manage cross-disciplinary R&D teams focused on education goals.
• Establish networks and share AI-powered innovative approaches.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Collaboration

Communication

Project Management

Innovation

Data-Driven Decision Making

Education

Master's or higher degree in Education, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, or related field

Job description

Position Summary

AugmentED, an AERDF-supported AI and education initiative, is seeking an education technology leader to serve as its first Vice President of Education Innovation and Partnerships. The individual in this role will be responsible for developing and leading efforts to recruit and train educators for AugmentED’s R&D efforts, build and manage cross-disciplinary R&D teams, establish networks of teams organized around common education goals, and ultimately codify and share with the education field the AI-powered tools and innovative pedagogical approaches the teams and networks create.

This role requires visionary leadership, thoughtful strategy development, exceptional relationship and team building skills, broad and current knowledge of curricula, standards, and instruction, including effective practices in edtech integration, and extensive experience facilitating co-design initiatives that bring together educators, researchers and, technologists to develop solutions that address the strengths and needs of Black, Latinx, and Indigenous learners, and students experiencing poverty.

About AERDF

AERDF (Advanced Education Research & Development Fund) is a national nonprofit organization launched in 2021 that advances scientific discovery & inventions that further learners’ brilliance and transform their PreK-12 futures. AERDF funds ambitious three-to-five-year R&D initiatives (known as programs) to address major teaching and learning challenges and opportunities the public and private sector have historically ignored for Black and Latino learners and learners experiencing poverty in the United States. Learn more about AERDF and our programs at https://aerdf.org.

About AugmentED

Founded in January 2025, AugmentED partners with expert teachers, researchers, and technologists to reimagine education for the AI era. Our mission is to combine the strengths of AI with the strengths of human teachers to transform K-12 education, with the goal of nurturing every student’s potential - especially underserved kids. We believe the best way to do this is to bring educators, engineers, and researchers together to co-design new models of teaching and learning, and AI-powered tools that support these new models.

Grounded in the belief that human instruction and AI each bring unique and complementary strengths, AugmentED works to combine the best of both to improve learning outcomes while making teaching and learning more meaningful, personalized, and relevant to the demands of the 21st century. As a field-building organization, AugmentED also seeks to codify and scale not just tools and practices, but the collaborative processes that enable educators, researchers, and technologists to drive innovation collaboratively. In doing so, AugmentED aims to support a system-wide transformation of education that keeps pace with - and ethically harnesses - the potential of AI.

Core Responsibilities

Vision and Strategy Development

• Co-design and drive a strategy that enables the AugmentED team to achieve its goals related to educator recruitment, engagement, and capacity building
• Embed emerging technologies, research, inclusive design, educational networks, and field-based implementation and iteration as core pillars of the strategic vision
• Co-create a coherent theory of action and logic model with clear strategic priorities and success metrics aligned to program goals and values
• Anticipate and respond to shifts in the education and technology landscapes, particularly related to the ethical integration of AI and emerging tools in learning environments
  
  

Educator Engagement

• Build strong, positive relationships with education leaders in participating schools and districts to create the conditions for equity-focused, AI-powered innovation
• Manage the recruitment and onboarding of classroom educators to engage as members of cross-functional R&D teams
• Partner with team members to provide professional learning and ongoing support to educators to build their AI literacy and foundational skills as well as proficiency in inclusive co-design methodologies and effective implementation of educational technologies
• Design and regularly host team and community building activities to foster cross-team and cross-network relationship building, sharing, and collaborative learning
• Collaborate with research leads to document and share insights about promising uses of AI for teaching and learning, evolving educator roles, and R&D infrastructure
• Develop and disseminate tools and systems that encourage educators to explore and document innovative pedagogical approaches that leverage AI tools to enhance student engagement, personalized learning, and skill development
  
  

Operations and Program Leadership

• Design and operationalize mechanisms for setting, communicating, achieving, and tracking clear goals and metrics at the program level and within and across project teams and networks
• Ensure the quality and timeliness of all project-related deliverables and documentation
• In collaboration with other leads, manage the coordination of data collection, analysis, and reporting
• In collaboration with other leads, manage the project budget including ongoing budget reporting
• Participate in funder meetings and prepare reports and proposals to meet funder requirements and document program performance
• Establish and implement systems for continuous improvement of project activities
  
  

Field Engagement and Thought Leadership

• Serve as a national thought leader on inclusive education R&D
• Advance public understanding of the responsible, human-centered use of AI and emerging technologies in education
• Foster and maintain relationships with nonprofits, technology vendors, research institutions, and industry experts to stay informed about emerging technologies and potential collaboration opportunities
  
  

Qualifications

• Education: A master's or higher degree in Education, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent expertise gained through experience. A background in both education and technology is preferred
• Experience: A minimum of 10 years of experience in a leadership role related to educational technology, ideally with an edtech solution provider, with a proven track record of successfully implementing technology-driven initiatives
• Innovation: Demonstrated ability to envision and lead the adoption of innovative education technologies and practices
• Team Management: 7+ years track record of building and managing multi-functional teams to results, and of coaching and developing direct reports
• Project Management: Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and deliver results on time
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Collaboration: Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams, including educators, designers, developers, and administrators
• Strategic Thinking and Planning: Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop and execute long-term technology integration strategies
• Data-Driven: Experience using data and analytics to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement
• Passion: A deep passion for education, technology, and the potential of their intersection to transform learning experiences
• Leadership: Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire, mentor, and guide a team toward achieving common goals
• Flexibility: Adaptability to evolving technologies and trends in the rapidly changing EdTech landscape
  
  

Compensation and Workplace

We offer a competitive compensation package including base salary and comprehensive benefits. AERDF is a remote and flexible work environment. Our base compensation levels vary depending on location, experience, and qualifications.

We are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. People of all backgrounds and identities, particularly those with the lived experience of the students and communities we serve, are encouraged to apply.

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