Senior Director of Education Initiatives

Reports to: Chief Impact Officer

Salary: $117,575 - $152,850

United Way Equity Definition

We recognize that structural racism and other forms of oppression have contributed to persistent disparities in our region. We must focus our work on the most marginalized groups, and we know that centering race and ethnicity is critical to ending the historical and social inequities that continue to exist in our region.

Purpose of this Role

The Senior Director of Education Initiatives oversees United Way’s current early learning programs as well as other potential education related initiatives. In this role, the Senior Director will play a convening, facilitating, advocacy, and leadership role at a local, regional and state level – building trust and strong relationships with diverse stakeholders; facilitating planning, decisions, and action; fostering constant communication; connecting and aligning strategies and resources; cultivating an environment that measures and makes progress on identified outcomes through the use of shared data, measurement, and accountability; responding to and exploring new education related opportunities and performing other duties as assigned by the Chief Impact Officer. This will require significant and consistent coordination with the Early Learning Multnomah and the Early Learning Washington County Directors.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule with the possibility of some early morning, evening, and

weekend work.

Key Accountabilities

Strategic Alignment of Programs, Strategies, and Resources

• Within identified United Way geographic priority areas, work with the Early Learning Multnomah and Early Learning Washington City Directors as well as other regional stakeholders to develop mutually reinforcing strategies for reaching and impacting key communities by connecting and aligning strategically with all available programs, assets, people, and resources
• Proactively develop and support regionally focused strategies that engage area stakeholders on key issues (e.g., parenting education, workforce development, partnership with Coordinating Care Organizations, etc.).
• Support the creation and implementation of county-wide assessments and action plans (as required by the state and local partnerships) as well as alignment and coordination across county lines.
• Advocate to local, state and federal agencies and organizations for funding, partnerships and policies that will benefit children, youth and families.
• Represent United Way in the implementation of Preschool for All in Multnomah and similar initiatives in Clackamas, Clark and Washington counties.
• Represent United Way in national cohorts with an early childhood policy focus
• Coordinate United Way involvement and representation in advocacy coalitions at national, state and local levels
• Establish an environment of mutual trust and accountability for results by assuring that reliable data is available and used by United Way and partners throughout our work
• Ensure United Way meets all contract specifications and performance standards set by the state
• Work collaboratively with the Community Impact, Marketing, and Resource Development teams
• Communicate the impact of UWCW initiatives to corporate and individual donors as well as the broader community
• Explore, analyze and introduce new programmatic opportunities in early learning and more broadly in education.
  
  

Staff Leadership and Development

• Select, guide, motivate, and participate in the training, professional development, and evaluation of direct reports
• Work with the team to provide goal-setting, visioning, leadership, and strategic direction for all education focused team members
• Ensure that team members are invested in team activities and decisions, and that the team works together to achieve organizational goals
• Responsible for accurate and timely completion and/or approval of organizational documents, including but not limited to performance reviews, professional development plans, goals and objectives, timecards, expense and travel reimbursements, credit card reports, requisitions, and ongoing documentation of performance accomplishments and areas requiring improvement
• Play an “adaptive leadership” role within the Community Impact Department and across collaborative, cross-sector partnerships to establish a shared commitment to the United Way and our community’s vision
• Serves as a member of UWCW’s Senior Leadership Team.
  
  

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all required duties, responsibilities, and skills. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable disabled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

Education, Skills, Experience, And Training Required For This Position

• Minimum 10 years related work experience in the human service field, with program development, administration, and fiscal oversight; BA degree or a comparable combination of experience and education
• 3+ years of supervisory skills and experience
• Existing understanding of and experience working within the early learning community
• Knowledge of the education field including, but not limited to early learning.
• Experience leading a collaborative effort involving a variety of diverse stakeholders
• Experience working on early learning within the four-county region preferred
• Effective oral and written communications skills with an ability to relate with a diverse group of individuals or organizations in an effective manner
• Ability to think strategically with proven, strong ability to execute on plan
• Ability to take initiative and be creative in thinking and solutions
• High-energy individual with a positive outlook
• Manage expectations of internal team members effectively and a strong desire and aptitude to be part of a team environment
• Commitment to excellence and to the mission of United Way
  
  

Please include a cover letter on the application and salary requirements

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all required duties, responsibilities, and skills. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable disabled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

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