Associate Director, Technical Assistance - Remote | WFH - Get It Recruit - Educational Services
Berkeley, CA 94720
About the Job
We are dedicated to building a community that promotes equity of experience and opportunity, ensuring that everyone feels safe, welcome, and included. Our culture of openness, freedom, and belonging makes this a unique place for students, faculty, and staff alike.
As one of the world's premier institutions of higher education, we combine academic and research excellence with a commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding, we have continuously generated unparalleled intellectual, economic, and social value.
We are seeking equity-minded individuals who reflect the full diversity of our community and who demonstrate sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present here. By joining our team, you will be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused environment that views higher education as a matter of social justice, requiring broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and community partners.
In deciding whether to apply, consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our Strategic Plan.
We believe that learning is an integral part of working, and we aim for everyone on our campus to feel supported and equipped to reach their full potential. We actively support this by providing all staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year for professional development activities.
Department Overview
We are on Labor and Employment, conducts innovative research, analysis, and policy solutions focused on the preparation, working conditions, and compensation of the early care and education workforce. Our vision is an effective public early care and education system that secures racial, gender, and economic justice for those whose labor is the linchpin of stable, quality services. Policymakers, educators, advocates, and other stakeholders use research and recommendations to inform policy decisions and reforms.
Application Review Date
The first review date for this position is June 19, 2024.
Responsibilities
Develop, refine, and execute technical assistance strategy, including fund development such as proposal or grant report writing, in consultation with program directors.
Oversee and lead technical assistance to state and local leaders on workforce-related research and policy, including leading learning communities or communities of practice, in consultation with program directors.
Lead the development of external presentations, briefs, and other written materials based on policy analysis and knowledge of policy landscapes.
Build and maintain trusting relationships with ECE leaders, elected officials, advocacy coalition leaders, and other contacts across the U.S. and represent events and other stakeholder engagement opportunities.
Supervise Research & Policy positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Senior levels as well as student employees, as project needs require.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of five years of related experience (ECE, public policy, government relations, etc.).
Experience with relationship building and management with national, state, and local policy leaders inside and outside of government.
A comprehensive understanding of early care and education workforce research.
Ability to understand and apply relevant qualitative and quantitative data.
Demonstrated understanding of the early care and education system and the policy contexts that affect the early education workforce.
Excellent project management and organizational skills, strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills with a proven track record of producing high-quality presentations and written products for diverse audiences.
Ability to quickly learn new topics, multitask effectively, and produce high-quality work under time constraints.
Ability to adapt to changing timelines and circumstances when needed.
Education/Training
Bachelor's degree in early childhood, public policy, education, or an economics-related discipline and/or equivalent experience/training.
Preferred Qualifications
Five years' experience working in early care and education or a related field and 1-2 years of managing multiple and highly complex projects.
Demonstrated deep knowledge of and experience with applying best practices for facilitation and effective adult learning.
Experience working in a state/local and/or child/family-serving agency/setting.
Expertise in individual state policy ecosystems and the differences among state contexts, including an understanding of the state legislative process.
Experience applying for and winning funding to support technical assistance activities.
Proficiency in balancing flexibility and openness to innovation with project objectives and goals.
Experience with project strategy development and benchmarking.
Education/Training
An advanced degree such as an M.A. or M.P.P. in a public policy, education, or economics discipline and/or equivalent experience/training.
Salary & Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered, please visit our Compensation & Benefits website.
We are required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role, considering various factors such as experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The budgeted salary or hourly range for this position is $95,000.00 - $115,000.00.
This is a full-time (40 hours per week), career position that is eligible for full benefits. This position is exempt and paid monthly. This is a remote-friendly position, eligible for up to 100% remote capability.
Join us in shaping the future of early care and education!
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 95,000.00 115,000.00 Per Year
As one of the world's premier institutions of higher education, we combine academic and research excellence with a commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding, we have continuously generated unparalleled intellectual, economic, and social value.
We are seeking equity-minded individuals who reflect the full diversity of our community and who demonstrate sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present here. By joining our team, you will be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused environment that views higher education as a matter of social justice, requiring broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and community partners.
In deciding whether to apply, consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our Strategic Plan.
We believe that learning is an integral part of working, and we aim for everyone on our campus to feel supported and equipped to reach their full potential. We actively support this by providing all staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year for professional development activities.
Department Overview
We are on Labor and Employment, conducts innovative research, analysis, and policy solutions focused on the preparation, working conditions, and compensation of the early care and education workforce. Our vision is an effective public early care and education system that secures racial, gender, and economic justice for those whose labor is the linchpin of stable, quality services. Policymakers, educators, advocates, and other stakeholders use research and recommendations to inform policy decisions and reforms.
Application Review Date
The first review date for this position is June 19, 2024.
Responsibilities
Develop, refine, and execute technical assistance strategy, including fund development such as proposal or grant report writing, in consultation with program directors.
Oversee and lead technical assistance to state and local leaders on workforce-related research and policy, including leading learning communities or communities of practice, in consultation with program directors.
Lead the development of external presentations, briefs, and other written materials based on policy analysis and knowledge of policy landscapes.
Build and maintain trusting relationships with ECE leaders, elected officials, advocacy coalition leaders, and other contacts across the U.S. and represent events and other stakeholder engagement opportunities.
Supervise Research & Policy positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Senior levels as well as student employees, as project needs require.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of five years of related experience (ECE, public policy, government relations, etc.).
Experience with relationship building and management with national, state, and local policy leaders inside and outside of government.
A comprehensive understanding of early care and education workforce research.
Ability to understand and apply relevant qualitative and quantitative data.
Demonstrated understanding of the early care and education system and the policy contexts that affect the early education workforce.
Excellent project management and organizational skills, strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills with a proven track record of producing high-quality presentations and written products for diverse audiences.
Ability to quickly learn new topics, multitask effectively, and produce high-quality work under time constraints.
Ability to adapt to changing timelines and circumstances when needed.
Education/Training
Bachelor's degree in early childhood, public policy, education, or an economics-related discipline and/or equivalent experience/training.
Preferred Qualifications
Five years' experience working in early care and education or a related field and 1-2 years of managing multiple and highly complex projects.
Demonstrated deep knowledge of and experience with applying best practices for facilitation and effective adult learning.
Experience working in a state/local and/or child/family-serving agency/setting.
Expertise in individual state policy ecosystems and the differences among state contexts, including an understanding of the state legislative process.
Experience applying for and winning funding to support technical assistance activities.
Proficiency in balancing flexibility and openness to innovation with project objectives and goals.
Experience with project strategy development and benchmarking.
Education/Training
An advanced degree such as an M.A. or M.P.P. in a public policy, education, or economics discipline and/or equivalent experience/training.
Salary & Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered, please visit our Compensation & Benefits website.
We are required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role, considering various factors such as experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The budgeted salary or hourly range for this position is $95,000.00 - $115,000.00.
This is a full-time (40 hours per week), career position that is eligible for full benefits. This position is exempt and paid monthly. This is a remote-friendly position, eligible for up to 100% remote capability.
Join us in shaping the future of early care and education!
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 95,000.00 115,000.00 Per Year
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