Full-Time

Vice President

Initiatives

Posted on 1/16/2025

Strada Education Foundation

Strada Education Foundation

51-200 employees

Compensation Overview

$130k - $140k/yr

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Not eligible for applicants residing in AK, AL, AR, CT, DE, HI, IA, ME, MO, MS, MT, NE, NV, NH, ND, RI, SC, SD, VT, WV, and WY.

Category
Project Management
Strategy Development
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field required; Master's Degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 7 – 10 years of related and progressively responsible work experience in some combination of: higher education; workforce development programming or leadership; coalition building and partnership development; federal, state, and regional government relations; consulting; local and regional economic development; and education or training.
  • Knowledge and experience collaborating with higher education institutions, education providers, industry, and labor to meet workforce and economic development needs.
  • Ability to communicate and develop rapport with high-level leaders and stakeholders in workforce development, economic development, and allied areas such as community colleges, chambers of commerce, industry associations, and employers.
  • Ability to create and implement a project management program.
  • Ability to coach, lead, and manage a team.
  • Superior written and oral presentation skills.
  • Superior client relationship and organizational skills.
  • Strong listening skills and the ability to identify a range of client needs and synthesize targeted and multi-pronged solutions.
  • Ability to create and manage project budgets and plans.
  • Attention to detail and ability to guide a project from inception to conclusion, including timely submission of final reports.
  • Desire to exceed expectations and show initiative and creativity.
  • Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team including teams comprised of various combinations of CAEL staff, consultants, and client representatives.
  • Ability to innovate, drive change, and lead teams through the change management process.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.
  • Superior knowledge of public workforce investment systems, economic development, higher education, and public sector investment in education and training.
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Proficiency in Gmail, Google Suite Docs, Sheets, and Presentations.
  • Excellent online presentation skills using web conferencing platforms.
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms.
  • Ability to quickly learn new technology platforms.
Responsibilities
  • Drive team success by focusing on our mission, impact, and sustainability. Collaborate with team members to ensure progress toward departmental, organizational, and strategic goals.
  • Provide a high-quality experience for CAEL’s clients and partners while continuously monitoring client satisfaction to improve our services. Work with the team to develop, implement, and document processes and metrics that contribute to client success.
  • Mentor, lead, and coach the Initiatives team while managing distribution projects and workload among team members. Ensure that the Initiatives team can deliver CAEL consulting services in various formats efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.
  • Collaborate with team members to enhance client service, cross-train staff to expand capacity, identify delivery efficiencies, monitor budgets and project scopes, and improve products and services.
  • Lead the development and implementation of processes, training programs, and tools to empower staff to confidently and effectively deliver products and services.
  • Oversee and manage project budgets and internal budget and progress reporting.
  • Oversee the capacity and staffing of the initiatives team for both contracted and grant-related projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to create and implement new products and services, including consultative, research, and technical assistance offerings.
  • Proven track record as an inspiring and galvanizing leader who fosters a positive culture, engages employees, and collaborates effectively with other teams at CAEL.
  • Tracks time and expenses meticulously to manage project costs while overseeing the Support Operations budget, staffing, and resource allocation.
  • Demonstrated ability to devise innovative solutions that meet client needs and interests through consultative, research, and technical assistance offerings.
  • Proven track record of supporting teams with customer service and problem-solving, effectively addressing issues to reach satisfactory resolutions, and delivering complex services to clients whenever possible.
  • Coordinate interactions among all CAEL departments as needed to ensure that Initiatives projects meet client expectations.
  • Assist in the development of concepts, products, and services including corresponding quotes and estimates.
  • Review draft contracts from the Partnerships and Strategy teams.
  • Support Senior Directors in determining staffing needs and project timelines to deliver high-quality services.
  • Create and deliver presentations at local, regional, and national conferences, as well as other meetings.
  • Contribute to thought leadership through internal/external opportunities, blogs, articles, marketing, and sales strategies.
  • Support the creation of job aids, toolkits, and resources.
  • Support research and measurement of the impact of CAEL’s initiatives.
  • Perform additional duties, assignments, and projects as required and projects as required.
  • Manage complex, multiple projects/priorities at a time including high-profile and time-sensitive issues/items.
Strada Education Foundation

Strada Education Foundation

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Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$219.9M

Headquarters

Indianapolis, Indiana

Founded

2017

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased focus on AI-driven career exploration aligns with Strada's mission.
  • Heather McKay's appointment suggests strategic emphasis on workforce readiness.
  • Collaboration with Fortune 500 companies provides valuable work experience for students.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from AI-driven educational platforms like Doowii could challenge Strada.
  • Simulation-driven hiring solutions may disrupt traditional educational pathways.
  • SchooLinks' significant funding could overshadow Strada's initiatives in education.

What makes Strada Education Foundation unique

  • Strada focuses on bridging education and employment through strategic partnerships.
  • The foundation emphasizes future workforce readiness with innovative programs.
  • Strada supports real-world work experiences for students, enhancing employability.

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