Policy Reporter (hybrid)   The American Institute of Physics (AIP) is hiring a Science Policy Reporter to write for FYI, an authoritative and respected source of federal science policy news and analysis. Published by AIP since 1989, FYI is trusted by policymakers and prominent figures in the scientific community nationwide. At FYI, we seek to clarify policy activity and deliver nuanced insight into its impacts on the scientific community.   As a Science Policy Reporter, you will apply your knowledge of policy to write informative news articles for our influential readership of congressional staff, top federal officials, and leading researchers. We are seeking a strong writer with a keen news sense, experience cultivating sources and conducting interviews, and the ability to clarify complex policy information.   How You’ll Make an Impact   You will help expand our reporting capacity at a historic time for science policy, covering the implementation of landmark legislation such as the CHIPS and Science Act and debates over follow-on measures. By reporting on key policy changes that affect the physical sciences, your work will inform national decision makers and scientists on the ground, empowering them to better navigate the policy landscape. Your specific responsibilities will include: - Writing news and analysis articles (~750-1500 words) about legislative activity and science agency initiatives with a focus on physical science programs across DOE, NSF, NASA, DOD, NOAA, NIST, NIH, and USGS. - Distilling takeaways from congressional hearings, federal advisory committee meetings, and other policy events. - Developing relationships with sources in the science policy community and conducting interviews. - Analyzing science budget proposals and outcomes. - Identifying emerging policy topics to take our reporting in new directions.   Work Environment, Salary, and Benefits   - AIP embraces a flexible hybrid work environment to balance in-person collaborative work with remote work. At present, the FYI team has weekly in-office editorial meetings at our College Park, MD, location and remote work is permitted for the remainder of the week. Employees are required to reside in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, DC. - The budgeted salary range for this position is $58K – $70K with a comprehensive benefits package, including 25 days of PTO, medical/dental/vision coverage, an annual retirement contribution of 10% of base pay, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and more.   Qualifications   - A bachelor’s degree is required with two or more years of experience in policy reporting or policy analysis, preferably in a related field. - Demonstrated ability to write content on tight deadlines. - Experience cultivating sources and conducting interviews. - Strong understanding of how federal agencies and Congress develop policies. - Familiarity with multiple science agencies is preferred.   About Us   The American Institute of Physics is a 501(c)(3) membership corporation of scientific societies. Our mission is to advance, promote, and serve the physical sciences for the benefit of humanity. We operate as a center of excellence using policy analysis, social science, and historical research to promote future progress in the physical sciences.   To Apply   We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position description; we will consider people from a variety of backgrounds and career experiences.   Use the "Apply" button on this page or simply email your resume to Lilly Khan at resumes@staffingadvisors.com with “AIP – Policy Reporter #2023-2781 SA” as the subject of the email.   Job responsiblities are similar to the following positions: Policy Analyst, Policy Journalist, Science Writer.   Staffing Advisors is committed to reducing bias in every aspect of the hiring process. We have long recommended a competency-driven approach to hiring. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.   Internally this position title is Science Policy Reporter   IND123

Program Coordinator (hybrid)   As a Program Coordinator for Excelencia in Education, you will be responsible for the overall execution of the administrative functions of the Institutional Programs team. At Excelencia, you will be an integral member of the Institutional Programs team, joining a movement to enable higher education institutions to accelerate Latino student success through our programs, Examples of Excelencia, Growing What Works, and theProgram for Latino Student Success (P4LSS).   Reporting to the Vice President for Institutional Programs, you will work closely with a team of four and play a vital role in program operations, keeping everyone informed, organized, and on track to deliver our goals. Acting as the essential connection point between our constituents and the Institutional Programs team, you will be responsible for providing clear and timely information and keeping our team updated on shifting needs and relevant interactions. Additionally, you will leverage your natural ability to see the whole project and keep all the smaller tasks organized, recognizing when the team has overlapping priorities and helping identify potential issues early so they can be addressed as a team.   About Us   Launched in 2004 in the nation’s capital, we accelerate Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analyses to inform educational policies, and advancing institutional practices while collaborating with those committed and ready to close the equity gap in Latino college completion. We are a growing, fast-paced nonprofit organization with a dynamic team deeply committed to its mission and community. We are building a powerful and wide-sweeping movement to accelerate Latino student success in higher education, which in turn addresses the U.S. economy’s need for a highly educated workforce and civic leadership.   How You’ll Make an Impact   - Primarily, you will be responsible for the administrative duties associated with our evidence-based practices portfolio and related events that support identifying and scaling efforts that demonstrate a positive impact on Latino student success. - You will own the documentation of our work, such as debriefs, our team calendar of events, meeting agendas and notes, etc., ensuring timely, accurate communication to constituents and collaborating closely with the team to update timelines and keep everyone informed of changes as they occur. - You will collect and organize the data from our events, ensuring information is indexed accurately and entered correctly into our databases. Your role in managing the integrity of our data is essential to our success.   Work Environment, Salary, and Benefits   - You’ll enjoy a flexible work environment collaborating twice a week in our Washington, DC, office and working from your home office three days a week. - The budgeted salary range for this role is $55K - $65K annually, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance; paid annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays; time off between Christmas and New Year’s; and a retirement plan with employer contribution. - You will join a high-performing team passionate about accelerating Latino student success in higher education by supporting transformational change at institutions to SERVE (not just enroll) Latino students. Your colleagues are eager to offer help, figure things out together, celebrate our wins, and reflect on our processes.   Responsibilities   - Collaborate with team members on the high-quality implementation of our programs. This includes supporting the administrative functions of the annual recognition cycle, updating content across online platforms, and tracking program documentation. - Coordinate and support webinars, convenings, events, and other types of engagement by supporting the project management of key processes and developing and disseminating forms, communication, and tools to facilitate the delivery of services to practitioners. - Collect and organize data to inform the evaluation of program activity and engagement. - Engage with Excelencia’s network of affiliates and constituents to support the organization’s curated programs, events, and activities. This includes coordinating interactions with the Institutional Program Team and providing resources that maintain the organization’s high-touch, trust-building approach. - Review, draft, edit, and proofread communication to constituents on program opportunities and services. - Support the refinement of team processes and protocols. This includes reviewing existing tools and resources to determine areas of improvement. - Work collaboratively across the organization to support the delivery of services with the highest degree of quality and standards.   Qualifications   - Associate degree required. A bachelor’s degree is preferred, with 2+ years of related professional experience in an office setting with a proven track record of complex project management and administrative support for a team of three or more. - Proficiency with technology, particularly Mac computers, Microsoft products, Zoom, Dropbox, and web-based software. Familiarity with Asana or other project management software is a plus. - Professional communication and relational skills. Able to interact with institutional stakeholders at all levels, graciously recognize their perspectives, and understand how to be a resource to them. - Team and results-oriented, professional, and committed to high standards of excellence in all deliverables. Able to work both independently and collaboratively. - Professional experience in a higher education setting or similar context and an understanding of Latino students are preferred.   To Apply   We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position description; we will consider people from a variety of backgrounds and career experiences.   Use the "Apply" button on this page or simply email your resume to Lilly Khan at resumes@staffingadvisors.com with “Excelencia - Program Coordinator #2023-2782 SA” as the subject of the email.     Job responsibilities are similar to the following positions: Program Associate, Project Coordinator, Program Specialist.   Staffing Advisors is committed to reducing bias in every aspect of the hiring process. We have long recommended a competency-driven approach to hiring. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.     Internally this position is titled: Institutional Programs Coordinator   IND123  

Manager, Industry Grant Programs (remote)   The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions(SCAI) represents more than 4,500 members across 70 countries dedicated to medical advancement and lifesaving care for adults and children with cardiovascular disease, the number one cause of death in the U.S. and worldwide. As Manager, Industry Grant Programs, you will play a key role in securing funding opportunities to advance our mission of leading the global interventional cardiovascular community through education, advocacy, research, and quality patient care. Reporting to the VP of Industry & Global Partnerships and working closely with the VP of Education, Publications & Quality, you will manage and improve our project development and grant proposal processes. This is a highly engaged role where you will regularly meet with corporate funders (primarily medical device and pharmaceutical companies), assess their needs, and develop custom projects from SCAI’s existing portfolio of research and educational products. Our portfolio includes webinars, in-person education programs, grand rounds presentation resources, ebooks, advisory boards, and more. You will scope and manage the lifecycle of each project and determine impact in alignment with SCAI’s strategic priorities. Interventional cardiology is a rapidly evolving field with many funding opportunities—your work will have enormous potential to drive growth for the Society. Your ability to synthesize complex scientific information, determine alignment between funders’ interests and SCAI’s expertise, and work across departments to ensure projects comply with grant terms and conditions will be essential to your success.   How You’ll Make an Impact   We have enjoyed year-over-year success in grants and look to your expertise to help us grow our grant revenue from $3M to $5-6M within five years and potentially expand our funder base to include private foundations whose interests align with our mission. Your primary focus will be to: - Engage members as appropriate for subject matter expertise and collaborate with corporate funders to turn ideas into written grant requests (12 comprehensive projects per year). Actively participate in ideation conversations and use your knowledge of SCAI’s portfolio to create menus of options that match funders’ interests and priorities. Seek feedback and support from SCAI senior leadership and staff to move projects forward. - Ensure grant proposals are thoroughly researched, accurate, and submitted on time, ultimately increasing the amount of funding we can secure each year. Draft needs assessments, develop effective project timelines, goals, and budgets, evaluate strategies to measure results, and determine the return on investment for SCAI and other stakeholders.   Work Environment, Salary, and Benefits   - You’ll enjoy a flexible, fully remote work environment with the option of a four-day workweek. You will be supported by smart, collaborative, energetic, hard-working colleagues committed to delivering a solid work product. - The budgeted salary range for this position is $70-85k* with an outstanding benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending account; tuition reimbursement; generous PTO (vacation, holiday, sick); retirement plan with 10% employer contribution; short-term and long-term disability insurance; transportation reimbursement, and more.         *Senior manager level candidates will be considered, salary will be commensurate with experience. - Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of SCAI’s mission to increase access to quality interventional cardiovascular care by cultivating a specialty and society that is representative of every community.   Responsibilities   - Work closely with physician leaders, industry partners, and other stakeholders to implement the production, distribution, and enhancement of SCAI's products and programs. - Manage the entire grant proposal process, including developing proposals and budgets, tracking letters of agreement and grant requests, submitting grant applications, and overseeing grant reconciliations. Ensure efficient and timely development of proposals, programs, and associated products. - Conduct research for grant submissions (market research, needs assessment, best practices, etc.) to develop compelling and evidence-based proposals that align with funders’ priorities and requirements. - Lead capabilities presentations with funders to establish trust and demonstrate SCAI’s ability to deliver results. - After implementation, monitor relevant metrics and generate reports on outcomes for stakeholders, using engagement analytics and client evaluation data. - Improve existing grant templates and processes to streamline workflows and improve quality. - Represent SCAI at meetings and programs.   Qualifications   - Experience in a medical, clinical, or scientific organization; proficiency in understanding scientific content. Content production or research in the medical space is a plus. - Experience engaging in member discussions around new programs. Comfortable participating in discussions with funders and other stakeholders. - Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and working with a team to set and enforce deadlines, track outcomes, and ensure on-time delivery every time. - Impeccable writing skills with the ability to synthesize complex scientific information. - Experience conducting research for relevant project outcomes, such as citing previous examples of similar projects and other sources.   About Us   SCAI has experienced tremendous growth over the past 10 years and today represents more than 5,200 members across 80 countries. Interventional cardiology is a tremendously interesting, important, and constantly changing field where you will be working with world premiere experts. SCAI transforms lifesaving innovation into lifesaving action by providing cutting-edge, high-quality education for interventionalists and their teams.   In the United States, about 40,000 newborns are born with congenital heart defects every year. More than 2 million infants, children, adolescents, and adults are living with congenital heart defects. There are approximately 3 million cardiovascular interventions performed annually in individuals of all ages. Our mission is to lead the global interventional cardiovascular community through education, advocacy, research, and quality patient care. Focus areas for SCAI include establishing standards and guidelines for all aspects of cardiac catheterization and angiography, training, credentialing, safety, and quality assurance for cardiovascular procedures.   To Apply   We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position description; we will consider people from a variety of backgrounds and career experiences.   Job responsibilities are similar to the following positions: Grants Program Manager, Grants Development Manager, Program Manager, Industry Relations, Grants and Education Program Manager, Senior Programs Manager, Industry Relations, Manager, Grants and Engagement.   Use the "Apply" button on this page or simply email your resume to Aileen Hedden at resumes@staffingadvisors.com with “SCAI – Manager, Grant Development & Outcome Reporting #2023-2779 SA” as the subject of the email.     Staffing Advisors is committed to reducing bias in every aspect of the hiring process. We have long recommended a competency-driven approach to hiring. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.   Internally this position title is: Manager, Grant Development and Outcomes Reporting   IND123  

Executive Vice President Financial Products and Services (remote/hybrid)   As Civic Builders’ EVP of Financial Products and Services, you will oversee all aspects of the Facilities Investment Fund (FIF), a groundbreaking partnership with the Walton Family Foundation, bringing over $300 million in affordable loan capital to finance facilities for high-performing, under-resourced public charter schools and networks nationwide. Civic Builders’ portfolio represents $1.45 billion invested into economically distressed communities to ensure all students have access to safe, positive, and student-centered learning environments. We have supported the growth of 73 schools educating more than 39,000 students annually with a 90% graduation rate.   We are seeking an experienced, creative leader with an in-depth understanding of the lending process, experience with structuring funds for mission-driven organizations, and expertise in leading teams to develop financial products and services that meet the specific needs of underserved and marginalized communities. In a volatile market where many lenders are hesitant to take on risk, our partnership with the Walton Family Foundation allows us to lean into the challenge of creating innovative facilities funding solutions for school leaders so they can focus on helping their students thrive.   Reporting directly to the CEO, you will supervise three department leaders and their teams (Originations & Partnerships, Lending, and Compliance) to optimize the performance of our rapidly growing lending program. How You’ll Make an Impact You will provide the strategic direction and vision to help Civic Builders better serve school leaders, expand lending capabilities, and design and steward innovative loan products to make a real difference in students' lives and revitalize communities nationwide. As a highly engaged senior leader, you will direct all business operations, manage staff relations, drive product development, and oversee capital management. You will be seen as a thought leader in the charter schools lending sector, acting as the face of FIF with external stakeholders (nonprofit developers and lenders, intermediary organizations, funders, etc.) and our Board. Work Environment, Salary, and Benefits    - You’ll enjoy a purpose-driven hybrid work environment at our New York, NY office, meeting in person to collaborate with senior leadership. This includes monthly travel if you live out of the NYC area or two days on-site weekly for local team members. Our full staff also meets quarterly for a week in NYC. We are flexible to accommodate the needs of any candidate with the right match of skills and experience. - The budgeted range for this position is $225k - 275k with bonus eligibility. The salary offered will be commensurate with experience and location. Our benefits package includes healthcare insurance (medical, dental, and vision); flexible spending/health savings accounts; generous PTO (holidays, vacation, and sick days); 401k retirement plan (Roth and traditional) with employer match; disability and life insurance; 12 weeks of paid parental/family leave; a commuter benefits program; learning and professional development resources and reimbursement; social and educational team outings; cell phone plan reimbursement and equipment replacement; and a stipend for home office setup. - Civic Builders believes that diversity, in all its forms, enriches society and our organization. When our staff, Board, and partners reflect, value, and embrace the voices and perspectives of those most impacted by what we do, we have a deeper understanding and connection to their needs and more effectively achieve our aspiration of improving lives, revitalizing communities, and helping children receive the education they deserve. Responsibilities   Strategic Leadership and Stakeholder Management - Seek out and develop relationships with capital providers (commercial banks and foundations) while maintaining connections with existing partners. - Develop and shape Civic Builders’ messaging and vision to connect with external stakeholders and develop new partnerships. - Oversee content development, creation, and dissemination to demonstrate our continued impact to partners and key stakeholders. - Serve as an expert advisor to the Board and senior leaders by analyzing complex financial information to assist data-driven decision-making. Product Development - Evaluate the charter school facilities financing landscape to identify current and future market needs and spearhead the development of new lending products to maximize reach and impact. - Respond to concerns or challenges with the current lending offering and implement changes to strengthen the structure of FIF. Business Operations - Work across Originations & Partnerships, Lending, Lending Compliance, and other teams that support FP&S to assess needs and implement ongoing business process and systems improvements that foster efficient, scalable practices and standardize the work. - Establish clear staffing plans to support the full scope of business operations, ensuring staff resources and responsibilities are allocated to provide the most strategic value. - Delegate and manage day-to-day business processes and workflows and ad-hoc strategic projects. - Manage staff performance and provide ongoing training and development opportunities to nurture professional growth and support high productivity. Capital Management - Stay abreast of capital available to 1) drive product improvement, 2) strengthen the financial sustainability of FIF’s operations, and 3) manage risks associated with the FIF portfolio. - Secure and add new sources of capital from banks, foundations, and through grant applications to capitalize the lending business at Civic. - Oversee business operations of the Originations and Partnerships team, including monitoring and growing the pipeline of new business, the intake process for prospective borrowers, and identifying trends. - Oversee business operations of the Lending team, including credit policy, the loan approval process, and improving and refining the product offering. - Oversee the Lending Compliance team to ensure capital is well managed and monitored per all lending and grant agreements, ensure lending business is financially sustainable, and produce appropriate reporting to confirm all. Qualifications   - 15-20 years of facilities lending experience at a CDFI or a similar institution providing financial services to underserved communities; familiar with credit, lending compliance, loan origination, real estate lending structures, cash management, and fund structuring. Experience with charter schools is a plus. - 8+ years of hands-on experience leading a team of 3-8 people, including onboarding, professional development, developing workplace culture, etc. Experience working with distributed teams is a plus. - A proven record of successful business management practices to support financial performance and profitability. - Bachelor’s degree is required, MBA or master’s degree in a related field is preferred. - A strong commitment to Civic’s mission to create paths for affordable access to permanent facilities for high-performing charter schools that deliver excellent education to students in communities where the need is greatest. About Us   Civic Builders was established in 2002 to address the immediate need for charter school facilities support. By assuming development and lending needs such as financing, design, and construction, Civic Builders helps new charter schools open and growing charter schools reach more students. Since completing the first school building opening in 2004, Civic Builders has partnered with the best educators to build or finance inspiring schools in under-resourced neighborhoods nationwide. Civic Builders works with small, independent charter schools, as well as large charter networks. To Apply   We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position description; we will consider people from a variety of backgrounds and career experiences.   Use the "Apply" button on this page or simply email your resume to Aileen Hedden at resumes@staffingadvisors.com with “Civic Builders - EVP Financial Products and Services #2023-2777 SA” as the subject of the email.   Job responsibilities are similar to the following positions: Senior Vice President, Vice President of Lending and Development, Vice President, Head of Credit.     Staffing Advisors is committed to reducing bias in every aspect of the hiring process. We have long recommended a competency-driven approach to hiring. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.   IND123    

Director – Institutional Programs (hybrid)   For nearly 20 years, Excelencia in Education has been charting a course for innovative, collaborative, and actionable efforts to accelerate Latino student success in higher education throughout the United States. Invoking a unique confianza approach, Excelencia functions as a facilitator, guide, and catalyst for colleges and universities, large and small, to cultivate the conditions necessary for transformative change that helps more Latino students achieve their aspirations. As part of this mission, the Institutional Programs Team identifies, aggregates, and promotes evidence-based practices that intentionally serve Latino students through Examples of Excelencia and the Growing What Works Database. The team supports practitioners in sharing their impact to help sustain and scale their efforts on campus and in their communities.   Reporting to and working closely with the Vice President of Institutional Programs, you will lead a team of three and oversee day-to-day operations of three national programs (Examples of Excelencia, Growing What Works, and Program for Latino Student Success while implementing a strategy to advance and scale each, starting with Growing What Works. We will look to your expertise to evaluate and maximize processes to ensure each program runs smoothly and efficiently while managing staff resources and responsibilities to provide the most value as we continue to grow. You will also work across the organization, collaborating with your peer directors to support cross-functional team dynamics.   Excelencia is a fast-paced and quickly evolving nonprofit organization with a passionate team deeply committed to its mission and community. We are seeking a results-oriented and collaborative program director with experience in staff leadership and process improvement to build on our strong foundation and advance the mission of accelerating Latino student success in higher education.   How You’ll Make an Impact - Direct the Examples of Excelencia process on an annual basis supporting the managers by evaluating and improving current processes and tools for effective implementation of the annual awards cycle. Determine how to strategically modify and update resources and events to meet the broader needs of programs and practices to more intentionally serve Latino students. Direct the Growing What Works efforts, in partnership with the manager, to promote and scale evidence-based programs accelerating Latino student success. - Facilitate the development and growth of a practitioner network leading evidence-based practices working for Latino students. Work collaboratively with Excelencia colleagues to develop engagement efforts in response to collective program needs. Establish and facilitate clear guidance to programs on how to incorporate and implement tools and resources to help scale their practices. Coordinate convenings and other engagement opportunities to generate and nurture practitioner connections. - Coordinate and support the Institutional Practices team. In coordination with the VP, develop and assist the team to execute the needs of the portfolio, ensuring timely and quality deliverables for all efforts. Provide feedback to promote individual growth and development to advance the organization. Spearhead work that analyzes progress, efficiency, productivity, and achievements. - Contribute to and propel the broader institutional efforts implemented by Excelencia. Work collaboratively and strategically with other portfolios, teams, and individuals to support transformation efforts. Capture, share, and utilize learning from across the network to develop different types of communication that compels the participation and engagement of institutional partners in evidence-based practices efforts.   Work Environment, Salary, and Benefits   - You’ll enjoy a flexible work environment, collaborating twice a week in our Washington, DC office and working from your home office three days a week. - The budgeted salary range for this role is $80-90K annually, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance; paid annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays; time off between Christmas and New Year’s; a retirement plan with employer contribution, tuition reimbursement, and support for professional development. - You will join a high-performing team, passionate about accelerating Latino student success in higher-education by supporting transformational change at institutions to SERVE (not just enroll) Latino students. Your colleagues are eager to offer help, figure things out together, celebrate our wins, and reflect on our processes.   Responsibilities   - Strengthen programs, policy, and events. Working in partnership with the VP and organization leadership, help shape the thinking and direction for each of the programs, spur innovation, and align programmatic goals to support our mission. Work closely with colleagues across the organization to achieve results. Support and inform events and related planning. Ensure all deliverables, from publications to activities to events, follow appropriate timelines and adhere to high standards of quality. - Promote organizational culture and communication. Contribute to and support coordination and communication across the organization. Create space for discussion, learning, and divergent views. Bridge gaps between stakeholders. Help build and reinforce a strong culture of rigor, innovation, transparency, and positive engagement. - Facilitate teams. Support collaboration across teams. Leverage tools, structures, and resources to ensure each team and/or individual can meet and exceed their goals. Collaborate with peer directors to coordinate projects across the organization. - Guide staff development. Lead, coach, and supervise staff. Support their professional growth and help them to develop skills to excel in their roles. Create an environment that is supportive and accountable. - Enhance external efforts. Assist with external partnerships. Support relationships with funders and supporters of our work. Serve as a representative for Excelencia’s work and role in the field with all stakeholders.   Qualifications   - 6+ years of program management experience, preferably in a nonprofit or capacity building organization, overseeing a portfolio of programs or events, assessing impact, and creating a team culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. - Demonstrated success in leading teams, supporting staff development, and implementing processes that support team success and goal attainment. - Proficiency with technology, particularly Mac computers, Microsoft products, and web-based software. Familiarity with Asana, or other project management software is a plus. - Professional communication and relational skills. Able to interact with institutional stakeholders at all levels, graciously recognize their perspectives, and understand how to be a resource to them.   About Us   Launched in 2004 in the nation’s capital, Excelencia in Education accelerates Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analyses to inform education policies, advancing evidence-based practices, and collaborating with those committed and ready to close equity gaps in degree completion. We are building a powerful and wide-sweeping movement to accelerate Latino student success in higher education, which in turn addresses the U.S. economy’s need for a highly educated workforce and civic leadership.     To Apply   We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position description; we will consider people from a variety of backgrounds and career experiences.   Simply email your resume to Lilly Khan at resumes@staffingadvisors.com with “Excelencia – Director, Institutional Programs#2023-2778 SA” as the subject of the email.   Staffing Advisors is committed to reducing bias in every aspect of the hiring process. We have long recommended a competency-driven approach to hiring. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.   IND123  

Industry Program Director (remote/hybrid) In this high-profile role as the Industry Program Director at the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), you will lead a team of 7 and shape our research and policy agenda in the industrial sector, leading new initiatives ­including electrifying industrial process heat, decarbonizing construction materials (concrete, cement, steel, aluminum), and decarbonizing chemicals. As the industry program leader, you will inspire your team to deliver high-quality, credible, relevant research relied on by policymakers, business and industry decision makers, consumers, media, and other energy professionals. Your team’s research will form the policy foundation that leads to greater economic prosperity, energy equity, and environmental protection for all people. You will also guide your team on implementing a variety of market transformation strategies and activities. With unprecedented federal investment in energy and climate and growing interest from industrial companies, this position will enable you to make a significant impact; you will be well-supported to advance the goals identified in our Call to Action. ACEEE conducts independent analysis and develops transformative policies to build a vibrant and equitable economy that uses energy more productively, protects the environment, and promotes health, safety, and well-being for all. With industry accounting for more than one-fourth of US greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, its decarbonization is essential for combating climate change. Our key target is to halve domestic energy use and associated GHG emissions by 2050 through industry decarbonization and other energy efficiency solutions. We are looking for a persuasive leader to translate our vision into action. We can only achieve these aims by building on the decarbonization pillars of energy and resource efficiency, electrification, low-carbon fuels, and carbon capture. Industrial decarbonization will reduce costs, boost US competitiveness, and protect and grow the nation’s 20 million industry jobs. How You’ll Make an Impact   - Your work will help shape policy in the energy and industrial sectors on a global scale, accelerating the development of low-carbon technologies, improving energy efficiency, and creating a just transition for employees as economies shift into more sustainable production methods and products. - You will engage with other organizations and lead the development of industry-focused conference programs and stakeholder convenings, which includes ACEEE’s Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Industry, the premier conference on industrial energy efficiency policy and programs. - You and your team will lead projects and advise international, federal, state, and local leaders in identifying the best areas of opportunity and steps to accelerate market transformation. With support from the Senior Director for Research, your team’s work will empower people, establish policy, enhance processes, and enable action toward a sustainable industrial future.   Work Environment, Salary, and Benefits   - We may consider full-time remote work for the right match of skills and experience, but candidates who live near DC may enjoy a hybrid work environment at our DC office. ACEEE will provide dedicated office space to employees who come in three or more days a week and offers hoteling options. - The budgeted salary range for this role is $116K - $165K. - ACEEE offers competitive compensation, based on qualifications and experience, with opportunities for career development. Benefits include ACEEE’s generous health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage; a 403(b) retirement plan; transportation and bike share benefits; three weeks of vacation in the first year and four weeks thereafter.   About Us ACEEE is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion while weaving equity into our research and policy work. In the industrial sector, we are leaders in strategic energy management, smart manufacturing, utility efficiency program best practices, efficient motors, and motor-driven equipment, combined heat and power systems, and supporting research and development for emerging industrial processes. We recently played a leadership role in developing the newly published DOE Industrial Decarbonization Roadmap. And we refocused our efforts on the need to reduce planet-warming emissions five years ago, releasing an overview report and launching a Decarbonize Industry Initiative in 2020.  We will measure the success of our industry program over the next three years by tracking progress in the United States toward the numbers of pilots and demonstrations of low-carbon technology, regional clusters pursuing decarbonization projects, states and cities adopting procurement specifications favoring low-embodied-carbon products, large US companies using strategic energy management and setting science-based targets that use efficiency, engagements with minority-serving institutions, and the increase in the number of individuals trained to be energy managers (including underrepresented minorities).   Responsibilities   - Develop, articulate, and implement a strategic vision and work plan for the ACEEE Industry Program. - Lead and oversee research on industrial energy topics focusing on technologies, policies, and program opportunities to improve energy efficiency and productivity and reduce greenhouse gases, leading to equitable outcomes. - Build and cultivate relationships with companies, trade associations, labor, policymakers, program implementers, community-based organizations, researchers, and other stakeholders on issues relating to industrial energy efficiency, productivity, and greenhouse gas reduction programs and policies; lead technical assistance for these groups. - Represent ACEEE in external discussions on program and policy issues through speaking roles at conferences, roundtable discussions, and legislative and regulatory hearings. - Further ACEEE’s reputation as a credible and authoritative voice on industrial technologies, markets, programs, and policies through outreach, presenting ACEEE research, writing memos, submitting formal comments, and engagement with media. - Supervise Industry Program team members; mentor staff in their research and career development; coach them to achieve program goals in a timely way. - Fundraise in support of the research agenda and work of the Industry Program in close coordination with the director of development and ACEEE executive team. - Oversee large research and outreach projects ensuring project deliverables stay on schedule and within budget; administrate the industry program, including budget and schedule management.   Qualifications   - An advanced degree in a relevant field (Ph.D. a plus); a degree or relevant experience in engineering, sciences, or public policy is preferred. - Ten years of experience working in or with industry in a technical and policymaking capacity preferred, with demonstrated ability to translate research findings into policy action. Experience with manufacturing technologies, energy management, and industrial analysis is strongly preferred. Experience in non-manufacturing industries is a plus. - Superb organization and project management skills, with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups of people. - Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, coaching, fundraising, and relationship management experience, including strong demonstrated success managing key external relationships. - Strong convening and collaboration skills with proven meeting leadership and facilitation abilities. - Strong written and verbal communication skills, with extensive experience in public presentations, testimony, and interaction with the press strongly preferred. - Knowledge of corporate management, finance, and/or industrial project financing is a plus.   To Apply We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position description; we will consider people from a variety of backgrounds and career experiences. Simply email your resume to Aileen Hedden at resumes@staffingadvisors.com with “ACEEE – Industry Program Director #2022-2741 SA” as the subject of the email.   Job responsibilities are similar to the following positions: Energy Efficiency Engineer, Industry Portfolio Director, Director of Energy Management, Corporate Energy Director, Director, Industrial Policy.    Please note: The budgeted salary range for this position is $116K - $165K   Staffing Advisors is committed to reducing bias in every aspect of the hiring process. We have long recommended an evidence-based approach to hiring. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.       

Program Officer, Implementation Science Under the direction of the Program Director, Dissemination and Implementation (D&I), as a Program Officer (D&I) at the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), you will be responsible for high-level program planning, management, and monitoring of a program portfolio and program activities (e.g., advisory panels, workgroup meetings) in the area of implementation science and related fields. PCORI is the leading funder of patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research in the US.   Advancing our research agenda and the National Priorities for Health, your primary focus will be to support program development and provide scientific oversight for funded research awards, development of funding announcements, and evaluation and implementation of program activities to further the strategic direction of the program.   It often takes years for new evidence from clinical research to influence health care. Many times, these findings never reach patients and families who could benefit from the information. The D&I program is the home of PCORI’s initiatives to promote the awareness, uptake, and integration of evidence from PCORI-funded studies into real-world practice. We are committed to improving the quality and relevance of evidence available to help patients, caregivers, clinicians, and others make better-informed health decisions.   How You’ll Make an Impact - You will take a leading role in PCORI’s growing focus on Implementation Science. With a deep understanding of the field and where it’s going, you’ll think creatively to identify areas where we can make progress and contribute to the science in ways that promote PCORI’s goals of improving patient-centered care. - You will assist the Associate Director, Program Director, and PCORI leadership in identifying and implementing strategic objectives to advance the Science of Dissemination, Implementation, and Health Communication. - You will launch a research program and set priorities impacting millions of dollars in research funding. This is an incredible opportunity to move the field forward with innovative thought leadership and the action to make it happen.   Work Environment and Benefits - You’ll enjoy a purpose-driven hybrid work environment collaborating with your team 1-2 days per week in our Washington, DC office, with the option to telework the rest of the week. We may consider full-time remote work for the right match of skills and experience. - We are securely funded and offer an excellent compensation package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; long-term and short-term disability; 401(a) plan; life insurance; and more. - You are joining a team of dedicated, mission-driven professionals who are smart, dedicated, hardworking, friendly, and genuinely interested in helping each other succeed. Your efforts will be appreciated.   Responsibilities   General Program Management - Collaborate with staff from the D&I program and PCORI Science programs, as well as staff in Contracts Management and other departments, in the conduct of program activities. - Work closely with a team of PCORI staff in managing research awards.    Portfolio Management - Identify and manage activities related to developing program-specific PCORI funding announcements (e.g., convening workgroup and advisory panel meetings, working with external organizations including government organizations). - Develop, in collaboration with other PCORI staff, program-specific PCORI funding announcements. Focus areas may include the effectiveness and comparative effectiveness of implementation strategies, effective approaches to dissemination, health communications science, and methods in implementation science. - Advise potential applicants regarding their applications and the application process. - Actively engage in PCORI’s processes for reviewing and awarding applications received through the PCORI funding announcement process. - Advise awardees on the execution of their contracts. - Engage in active portfolio management by monitoring awardees’ attainment of contract milestones and overall study progress. - Collaborate with contract management staff to assess the status of projects. - Evaluate the program’s portfolio to ensure balance and identify needs for modifying strategic funding directions and opportunities.    Organizational Responsibilities and Contributions - Represent PCORI publicly regarding program direction, funding, the application process, and award results.  - Participate in conferences, seminars, and other professional development activities to maintain and enhance expertise and professional status. - Lead, contribute to, and participate in internal groups and teams and cross-cutting initiatives.  - Keep Program Director and team apprised of developments and occurrences in the field that are likely to affect program decision-making, strategies, and/or award decision-making.   Qualifications   - Demonstrated expertise in study design, execution and oversight, and research methods, which may be reflected by prior success in publishing first-authored scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals. - Preference for topical expertise in implementation research that assesses both implementation outcomes (reach, fidelity, adoption) and effectiveness outcomes (healthcare and health impacts). - Familiarity with barriers and facilitators to practice change in healthcare settings. - Specific credentials in Implementation Science are desirable but not required. However, relevant expertise, familiarity with relevant study designs (e.g., hybrid studies, stepped wedge designs, cluster-randomized trials) and standard observational and experimental designs, and a willingness to gain additional expertise are essential. - Doctoral degree and 2+ years of experience in a research discipline relevant to patient-centered outcomes research (e.g., clinical epidemiology, health services research, sociology, psychology, health policy, biostatistics, economics, bioinformatics, data science, education or health education) OR a master’s degree in relevant field (e.g., MPH, MPA, MPP; or MBA) and 7+ years of experience. - Proven track record and leadership in research; extensive experience or scientific leadership in implementation science; extensive experience plus proven leadership in a funding research agency/organization; and/or extensive experience and proven leadership in research program and staff management.   - Ability to handle and manage multiple priorities effectively; must be adept at organizing time efficiently; high tolerance for ambiguity; ability to understand and work effectively with PCORI staff members. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Able to synthesize material and focus quickly on the essence of an issue; to identify major opportunities in a specific area; to see the big picture. - Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills; collegial, energetic, and able to develop productive relationships with colleagues, awardees, consultants, external funders, and others who contribute to program development and management. - Sound judgment and maturity, exemplified by consistent professionalism in dealing with individuals at all levels, both internally and externally. - Ability to make decisions, justify recommendations, and is responsive and clear with funding announcement applicants. - Ability to travel, as required, including for site visits and representing PCORI at external meetings. - Ability to link organizational goals to individual department mission and activities.   Senior Program Officer   In addition to the aforementioned duties, responsibilities, and skill set, candidates with a doctoral degree plus a minimum of ten (10) years of work experience in a research discipline relevant to patient-centered outcomes research and/or extensive experience plus proven leadership in a funding research agency/organization may be considered for a Senior Program Officer role.   About Us   The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is an independent nonprofit organization authorized by Congress in 2010 and reauthorized in 2019. Its mission is to fund research that will provide patients, their caregivers, and clinicians with the evidence-based information needed to make better-informed healthcare decisions. PCORI seeks input from a broad range of stakeholders to guide its work.   To Apply   We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position description; we will consider people from a variety of backgrounds and career experiences.   Simply email your resume to Aileen Hedden at resumes@staffingadvisors.com with “PCORI – Program Officer, Implementation Science #2023-2756 SA” in the subject of the email.   Job responsibilities are similar to the following positions: Research Investigator, Implementation Scientist, Associate Director.   Staffing Advisors is committed to reducing bias in every aspect of the hiring process. We have long recommended an evidence-based approach to hiring. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.      

Finance Manager    The Finance Manager will be an essential player in building internal capacity for the team and supporting Excelencia’s efforts in fiscal modernization and management. This is a hands-on role, reporting to the Director of Finance, with daily responsibility for invoicing, AR/AP, financial reporting, and responding to affiliate inquiries. Excelencia has an annual budget of $4.2M provided through 25+ funding sources. The work of our Finance team has a manageable and predictable flow, with a variety of financial and accounting activities throughout the year. Beginning in Q1, your efforts will be heavily directed at supporting our affiliates with invoicing and accounts receivable, Q2 and Q3 have a focus on finance and more strategic elements, such as supporting preparation for the annual audit, and Q4 will revolve around accounts payable, supporting our events.   Building on your financial management experience, you will help us modernize our systems and improve processes to increase efficiencies and ensure accuracy in our reporting. You will work with the Director of Finance and collaborate with other personnel, including the Grants Manager and Operations Manager, to provide financial reporting to support organization and program goals. As Excelencia continues to build on our success and evolve, you will have an opportunity to not only leverage your existing skills but grow with us and see first-hand how to scale and modernize financial best practices in a nonprofit.   Work Environment, Salary, and Benefits   - You’ll enjoy a flexible work environment. Employees local to our Washington, DC office work a hybrid schedule, collaborating twice a week at the office and working from their home office for three days a week. If you are not local, you will work from your home office and join us 2-3 times a year for all staff events in DC. - The budgeted salary range for this position is $60k—$75k with a competitive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance; paid leave, sick time, and holidays; time off between Christmas and New Year’s; a retirement plan with employer contribution; and more.     Responsibilities   Daily management of finance activities - Conduct daily operations required to maintain the accounting cycle and financial reporting following all laws, accounting standards and practices, and Excelencia’s Accounting and Financial Manual, policies and procedures, and the Director’s guidance. - Support production of timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports; responsible for presenting reports to the Director. - Collaborate with the preparation of the annual audit, including producing audit schedules and coordinating with the external auditor. - Ensure that all accounting and finance activities (e.g., data entry, processing of payments, coding, reconciling of bank accounts) are implemented in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner. Financial planning - During the year, support the Director by assisting with accurate forecasts, cash flow reports, and relevant financial analyses. Assist with the preparation of the annual budget. Fiscal modernization - Work with the Director to implement fiscal modernization plans by learning new systems, technologies, and methods; manage the development and continuous improvement of Excelencia manuals and policies and procedures; and assist other staff, as needed. Oversight for grants management and consultants - Support management of contracts with consultants and vendors through reporting, invoicing, balance sheets, payments, and deliverables in coordination with other staff, as appropriate. - Produce the finance reports for grants, including timely and frequent feedback, as well as work and deliverables of consultants for the portfolio. Affiliate & constituent support - Respond to affiliate financial inquiries and requests. Document and share requests to support learning from across the network. - Serve as a representative for Excelencia with all stakeholders. Be an inclusive connector who finds relevant points of affinity within the network and Excelencia.   Qualifications   - Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field preferred. - At least 2 years of practical experience in cost-center accounting, performing AR/AP, invoicing, reconciliation, and report generation. - Demonstrated knowledge of Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB’s) generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and statements and opinions by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). - Experience in working with multiple, diverse sources of funding; restricted grant experience is preferred. - Proficiency with QuickBooks, Excel (including PivotTables), and other Microsoft products. Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) and project management software is preferred.     About Us   Excelencia in Education. Launched in 2004 in the nation’s capital, Excelencia in Education accelerates Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analyses to inform educational policies, and advancing institutional practices while collaborating with those committed and ready to close the equity gap in Latino college completion. Excelencia is a growing, fast-paced nonprofit organization with a small and dynamic team deeply committed to its mission and community. We are building a powerful and wide-sweeping movement to accelerate Latino student success in higher education, which in turn addresses the U.S. economy’s need for a highly educated workforce and civic leadership.   To Apply   We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position description; we will consider people from a variety of backgrounds and career experiences.   Use the "Apply" button on this page or simply email your resume to Lilly Khan at resumes@staffingadvisors.com with “Excelencia – Financial Manager #2023-2758 SA” as the subject of the email.   Job responsibilities are similar to the following positions: Finance Associate, Finance Specialist, Financial Analyst, Budget Analyst, Accounting Assistant.   Staffing Advisors is committed to reducing bias in every aspect of the hiring process. We have long recommended a competency-driven approach to hiring. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.   IND123  

Vice President, Development (remote)   Decarbonization and the transition to clean energy are critical for addressing climate change, improving public health, enhancing energy security, and promoting economic growth. Electric utilities are one of the most significant leverage points in accelerating this transition.   With 1,100+ members, including 700+ utilities representing 72% of US electric consumers (and growing), the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) helps utilities (investor-owned, public power, and electric cooperatives), technology companies, state and federal energy regulators, and other energy stakeholders solve their unique clean energy challenges with support for electrification, grid integration, and regulatory and business innovation while ensuring equitable access for all. We are seeking a Vice President of Development experienced in successfully building and leading a new division within an organization and a proven record of securing funding from diverse sources.   In this highly visible role, you will be a key member of the Executive Team and report directly to the CEO. You will design and execute a strategic engagement strategy that focuses on long-term, multiyear funding growth at SEPA through private foundations; federal, state, and local grants; and other mission-aligned funding sources. We will look to you to cultivate new relationships with grantor partners and bring existing contacts within the governmental grant arenas and private foundations working in the energy and climate change space. SEPA’s areas of expertise are: - Research and analysis - Education - Stakeholder convening and facilitation - Content and programming - Technical subject matter expertise Examples of our work include the Utility Transformation Challenge, Utility Carbon Reduction Tracker, Benchmarking Equitable Transportation Electrification report, the Renovate Initiative to promote innovation through an improved regulatory process, our work with Puerto Rico to build a resilient and sustainable power sector, and research on managed electric vehicle charging programs and impacts on the power grid.   Your ability to seek and nurture strategic partnerships, determine alignment between funders’ interests and SEPA’s expertise, propose solutions that get results, and build an effective team will be critical to success in the role. This is a unique opportunity to create an impactful development strategy and shape your division from the ground up.   How You’ll Make an Impact You will position SEPA as a trusted facilitator that brings energy stakeholders together for dialogue leading to actionable solutions and generates the revenue we need to support and accelerate our nation’s transformation to a carbon-free energy system. With a deep understanding of SEPA’s work, you will translate our expertise into large-scale funding opportunities upwards of $250K each. - Propose and secure funding to grow our federal grant revenue from $400K - 500K to $1M within the first 2 years. You will evaluate the clean energy landscape to identify opportunities to proactively engage with government agencies (DOE, DOD, DOT, FEMA), positioning SEPA as a prime recipient for pass-through funding. - Propose and secure funding to grow private funding revenue to $5M by 2030. You will research private foundations that align with SEPA’s mission and goals to identify potential funding sources, build relationships with foundation staff, and cultivate partnership opportunities that leverage SEPA’s expertise in support of foundation funding priorities.   Work Environment, Salary, and Benefits     - This role offers a remote working environment with the option of a Washington, DC co-working space. Travel is required 1-2 times per month on average for SEPA events/meetings and meetings with external stakeholders. - The budgeted salary range for this position is $200K - 220K. We offer an outstanding benefits package, including fully paid health, dental, vision, and HRA; Flexible Spending Account; fully paid short & long-term disability; life insurance; 24 days of PTO; travel assistance; 401(k) with 4% employer match; telecommuting reimbursement; professional development reimbursement; employee assistance program; health and wellness reimbursement; and pet insurance discounts. - You will enjoy working in a collaborative and highly supportive work environment with a great team of trustworthy and approachable colleagues. You will experience a culture driven by adaptability, innovation, camaraderie, humility, ownership, and transparency. - Creating diversity in the energy industry is just as important to SEPA as diversity in our workforce. We have aggressive recruitment targets for our Board of Directors (gender parity and 40% membership from underrepresented communities, including people of color, low-income, native populations, LGBTQ, etc.) as well as our employees (to match the ethnic composition of the US workforce). Our goal is to ensure our workforce reflects the organizations we serve and that our staff is engaged.   Responsibilities   Development - Serve as the primary executive responsible for obtaining philanthropic and governmental funding for the organization. - Meet or exceed specific and measurable key performance indicators (KPIs) around revenue, engagement, and pipeline to ensure success. - Create a proposed annual development budget, including staffing requirements, and deliver KPIs within the approved annual budget. - Work with SEPA staff, board members, and partners in their respective areas of expertise to support development efforts. - Serve as an advocate and ambassador for SEPA and its mission. - Draft letters, grant proposals, grant responses, and other communications to support the engagement, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of prospects and donors. - Oversee a calendar of grant applications, deadlines, submissions, acceptances/rejections, and reporting requirements for all government, foundation, and corporate grants, reporting on status monthly. - Oversee all federal and state government grants, foundation correspondence, and opportunity pipelines in Salesforce. - Prepare acknowledgment letters for the Executive Team and mail in a timely manner. Prepare and distribute reports on revenue and activities. - Maintain existing and establish new long-term relationships with existing and potential funders from government agencies and foundations. Organizational Strategy and Leadership - Key participant in the SEPA executive team’s ongoing strategic planning process and contributes to developing SEPA’s strategic goals and objectives. - Contribute to the creation and revision of SEPA’s vision and mission. - Translate SEPA Board and executive strategy into short and long-term actionable planning ideas and items for the team. Set annual organizational performance metrics and KPIs. - Leverage existing resources, tools, and processes to streamline service delivery and create efficiencies. Secure additional resources, where needed, taking into account budgets and return on investment (ROI). Manage the budget, carefully evaluating ROI from staff time and expenses. - Coach, mentor, and provide professional development opportunities for staff. - Manage special projects aligned with SEPA’s mission to advance clean energy and grid modernization solutions. - Accountable for portions of annual organizational revenue. - Represent SEPA’s executive leadership at industry events.   Qualifications   - 10+ years of relevant work experience, including at least five years of fundraising ($250K+) experience with private foundation grant funders. - Proven success in winning government grants. - Experience interacting and presenting to a C-Suite and Board of Directors and possess existing senior executive and C-Suite relationships within the energy sector. - Entrepreneurial ability to develop alliances and coordinate shared interests of all parties. - Experience setting, managing, and monitoring budgets. - Experience managing development projects, including problem analysis and critical thinking, with strong operational, analytical, and management skills.   About Us   The Smart Electric Power Alliance is dedicated to helping all electric power stakeholders accelerate the transformation to a carbon-free electricity system. To maximize impact, SEPA focuses across three pathways: Regulatory and Business Innovation, Grid Integration, and Electrification. Through educational content, working groups, peer-to-peer engagements, and custom projects, SEPA facilitates collaboration, develops innovative strategies, and raises awareness of actionable solutions for our members and partner organizations.   To Apply   We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position description; we will consider people from a variety of backgrounds and career experiences.   Use the "Apply" button on this page or simply email your resume to Aileen Hedden at resumes@staffingadvisors.com with “SEPA – VP Development #2023-2774 SA” as the subject of the email.   Please note: The budgeted salary range for this position is $200K - 220K.   Job responsibilities are similar to the following positions: Senior Director of Development, Director of Development, Chief Development Officer.   Staffing Advisors is committed to reducing bias in every aspect of the hiring process. We have long recommended a competency-driven approach to hiring. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.          

Meeting Manager (hybrid)   The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) is the world's largest and most respected international organization devoted to advancing research in vision and ophthalmology. The ARVO Annual Meeting is the premier gathering for eye and vision scientists at all career stages, students, and those in affiliated fields to share the latest research findings and collaborate on innovative solutions. In this role, your primary focus will be on the Annual Meeting (a city-wide meeting with 10k attendees from around the world, 16+ concurrent sessions, and special events over 5+ days). You will manage several core components of planning the meeting and provide operational support on-site. You will oversee all Ancillary Events, manage ARVO-sponsored social events, and oversee speaker management. You will also support the Imaging in the Eye Conference and provide additional administrative assistance to the program team. Efficiently managing multiple tasks and complex timelines with accuracy will be critical to success. This role will provide you with an opportunity to take your organizational, communication, and project management skills to the next level.   ARVO is a fast-paced and collaborative environment where you will be proud of the work you do and like the people you work with. This role works across the organization and requires a great deal of accuracy and coordination, good judgment, and the ability to see multiple projects through to completion with minimal or no errors. Reporting to the Chief Officer of Meetings and Community Engagement and working closely with the Director of Programming you will ensure ARVO's events meet our high standards of excellence while continually evaluating procedures to improve future conferences. We regularly review our offerings to ensure they are reflective of our community’s needs. As the Meeting Manager, you will collaborate with the team to support new offerings as they arise. Your ability to keep processes running smoothly will have a vital impact on not only the success of the Annual Meeting but the broader dissemination of key research and knowledge in vision and ophthalmology and enable us to pursue our common goals of improving people's vision and lives.   A Snapshot of the Work You’ll Do - Within the first two years, you will play a key role in the logistics of the Meeting and support the administration of the program. This includes preparing timelines and maintaining the internal Teamwork project plan; managing invited session proposals and speaker management; ensuring internal staff and external partners are updated on timelines/deadlines, and coordinating supplies and shipments. You will manage all staff needs and travel arrangements, manage shipment and supply orders, and support marketing and communications efforts with accurate event-related information. - Working closely with the Chief Officer of Meetings and Engagement while you come up to speed, you will own the complex Ancillary Event process. This includes creating the portal for and organizing initial requests and implementing and enforcing policies. You will work closely with up to 400 meeting organizers and hotel partners and are responsible for, scheduling and all other communications for the Ancillary Events. - You will lead all aspects of planning and execution for ARVO-sponsored social events held in conjunction with the Annual Meeting. - You will coordinate with event organizers for ARVO’s Imaging in the Eye Conference. This includes setting up timelines/deadlines and keeping the organizers on track, assisting with abstract management, and other support as needed. - During off-cycle times of the year, you will manage the invited component of the meeting, including setting up proposal submissions, tracking confirmed speakers, facilitating imports to our presentation database and monitoring submissions.   Work Environment, Salary, and Benefits   - You’ll enjoy a flexible hybrid work environment, including two days collaborating with colleagues in our Rockville, MD, office and three days working remotely. Some domestic travel is required, including 7-10 days at the ARVO Annual Meeting. - The budgeted salary range for this position is $65-75K. We offer an outstanding benefits package including comprehensive medical insurance, employer-paid vision, dental, life, and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical and childcare expenses, matching retirement savings, employer-paid parking or monthly contribution for public transportation, generous PTO (12 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation increasing to 18 during 2nd year, and 10 days of sick leave), and tuition reimbursement for professional development. - We recognize the value of our employees and strive to create an environment that is both flexible and conducive to a high-performing organization. Your colleagues are collegial, collaborative, and eager to help each other succeed.   Responsibilities   Annual Conference Support - Manage the Ancillary Events (200-400 per year). Review each request and apply policies to determine handling and create comprehensive trackers to keep the team organized and informed. Additionally, you will be responsible for informing organizers of ARVO policies for the events and ensuring compliance. - Take ownership of the social event planning including recommending venues, arranging entertainment and managing the catering. Working with destination marketing organizations (DMOs) or convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs) to source venues within budget and organize engaging events for 2-3K attendees. - Collaborate with ARVO communications staff to provide specific event-related information for inclusion in print, digital, e-mail, and social media campaigns. Annual Conference Logistics - Work with the team to coordinate conference logistics including meeting room assignments for educational programs, committee meetings, and any ancillary events. - Oversee the supplies and shipments for the conference. You will own the process of ensuring shipments and supplies are organized and delivered to the appropriate spaces. Annual Conference Program Development & Speaker Management - Support the Director of Programming on the invited speaker content by setting up the proposal submission site; tracking the confirmed presenters and their submissions, and sending reminders. - Manage speaker needs/requirements (e.g., registration, housing, and travel expenses as appropriate).   Qualifications   - 3-5 years of experience in event/conference management and logistics coordination for large-scale events (2-10K+ attendees) at an association. - Demonstrated experience in event project management, including creating schedules and timelines, complex data collection and tracking, managing deadlines for multiple stakeholders, ensuring compliance with organization regulations, facilitating material submissions, approvals, and follow-up, and identifying and resolving logistical issues that may arise before and during the event. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required. Familiarity with other relevant software such as Open Water, ScholarOne, ATIV (or another mobile conference app), TeamWork (or another project management system), and Optimizely (or similar CMS) is preferred but not required. - Professional certification such as a certified meeting professional (CMP) is a plus but not required.   About Us   The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) is the largest and most respected eye and vision research organization in the world. Our members include nearly 12,000 eye and vision researchers from over 75 countries. Our mission is to advance research worldwide into understanding the visual system and preventing, treating, and curing its disorders.     To Apply   We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position description; we will consider people from a variety of backgrounds and career experiences.   Use the "Apply" button on this page or simply email your resume to Lilly Khan at resumes@staffingadvisors.com with “ARVO – Meeting Manager#2023-2771 SA” as the subject of the email.   Job responsibilities are similar to the following positions: Meeting Planner, Meeting Coordinator, Meeting Operations Manager, Events and Programming Associate.   Staffing Advisors is committed to reducing bias in every aspect of the hiring process. We have long recommended a competency-driven approach to hiring. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.        

Chief Executive Officer   In our increasingly interconnected world, reducing the risk and impact of tropical diseases is essential to the health of our global community. The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) is the largest international scientific organization of experts dedicated to reducing the worldwide burden of tropical disease and improving global health. We do this through generating and sharing scientific evidence, informing health policies and practices, fostering career development, recognizing excellence, and advocating for investment in tropical medicine/global health research. Our incredible membership, leadership, and staff are wholly committed to finding answers to the world’s most pressing problems. We are seeking a results-focused, mission-driven servant leader to champion ASTMH’s shared vision for the future: a world free of tropical diseases.   As Chief Executive Officer, you will lead a 15-person team (in-person and remote) and oversee an annual budget of $5+ million with investments of approximately $12.5 million for a Society with approximately 4,000 members. As we explore new opportunities to fuel our growth amid the changing landscape of US and global health, you will play a lead role in government relations and public relations, elevating the Society in a broad range of circles that can help advance our mission, vision, and goals. Working alongside the ASTMH President and Board (volunteer positions elected by the members), you will oversee all aspects of the Society, including the Annual Meeting (widely considered the premier meeting in tropical medicine), the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, the CTropMed® certification program, and a portfolio of activities that includes awards and research opportunities, policy development, and more.   You will guide the Board and collaborate with senior leadership on key strategic initiatives to strengthen the Society. Your ability to communicate effectively, inspire internal and external stakeholders, build consensus, and drive action will be central to your success in this role.   Key Focus Areas: How You’ll Make an Impact Strategic Planning and Governance - Counsel the Board and senior leadership on the direction and value proposition of ASTMH for its members and the broader global health field to drive strategic planning. Forecast the impact of introducing new programs and strategies to ensure ASTMH meets the evolving needs of its members and the global health community while being fiscally sound. - Leverage the expertise of the Board to prioritize and develop strategies for overall organizational growth, helping build consensus toward measured iterative action. Offer direct and specific guidance to the President and the Chairs of key committees to help ensure the successful execution of their responsibilities and a satisfying experience in their respective roles. Building Financial Resilience - Ensure financial resilience in the face of change so ASTMH can continue to carry out its mission and advance the field of global health. Strengthen the organization’s finances by evaluating all aspects of the business model, including expanding non-dues revenue. Streamline internal operations to find efficiencies and cost savings and focus staff efforts on strategic initiatives that yield the greatest value for the organization. - Apply a creative and intentional approach to securing philanthropic partnerships with multiple mission-aligned sources, effectively communicating how ASTMH’s work supports the interests of funding organizations. Tropical Medicine/Global Health Advocacy - Maintain and strengthen ASTMH’s position as the leading advocate for funding and policies that promote global health, leveraging your in-depth knowledge of the US and global health biomedical research and development ecosystem, including the US Congress and appropriations committees, the World Health Organization, and non-governmental organizations. Serve as ASTMH’s media spokesperson on matters related to US funding and maintain familiarity with non-US global health policy and funding. - Develop an integrated strategy to proactively engage with traditional and social media, raise awareness, broaden our reach, and build on our long history as a trusted source of information and resources on tropical medicine and global health policy. Oversee and collaborate with ASTMH’s Senior Manager of Communications and an external public relations firm contracted by the Society. Stakeholder Engagement - Nurture existing partnerships with global health organizations and government agencies, including the National Institutes of Health, Fogarty International Center, US President’s Malaria Initiative, Centers for Disease Control, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Naval Medical Research Command, Pan American Health Organization, World Health Organization, Center for Strategic and International Studies, and others, while continuously cultivating new relationships. - Lead and serve on coalitions. Speak at the Annual Meeting and conferences that include the academic and government institutions of ASTMH members and stakeholders such as the Global Health Technologies Coalition, UN Foundation’s United to Beat Malaria, Consortium of Universities for Global Health, and a broader range of partners that can include Women Leaders in Global Health, WomenLift Health, Coalition for Operational Research on Neglected Tropical Diseases, Task Force for Global Health, and for-profit companies. Act as a trusted confidant and advisor with awareness of potential sensitivities between and among stakeholder groups. Evolution of Events and Meeting - Working with the Board, develop the future vision of ASTMH’s Annual Meeting and other convenings to continue to deliver high-quality science while meeting the evolving “soft skill” needs of attendees (e.g., leadership development, networking skills building). Guide senior leadership in evolving our events to meet and exceed the needs of attendees, ensuring ASTMH’s continued position as the go-to source for information sharing among our community of tropical medicine/global health experts. Membership Growth and Retention - Advance and evolve our services and programs to better align with current and future member needs while maintaining the integrity of our mission. Translate valuable data from our recent business model and strategy assessment (conducted by an outside consulting firm) into actions to meet our goals. - Cultivate a deep understanding of the different intersectional segments of our membership (clinicians, researchers, US-based, international, etc.), listen and respond to their needs, and create an inclusive environment that values their contributions. Evaluate the landscape of global health to predict the future needs of members, in particular attracting younger members to develop lifelong connections to the Society. Management and Staff Leadership - Empower staff to make decisions independently in support of the organization's strategic direction within a supportive work environment. Build upon existing structures and procedures to clearly define staff roles. Listen to staff and volunteers and incorporate their perspectives appropriately. Lead by example to cultivate a collective spirit of humility, foster teamwork, and motivate others to work productively together. - Oversee the continued implementation of recent upgrades in technology and system improvements. Monitor and evaluate to ensure gains in efficiency over time.   Work Environment and Benefits - You will enjoy a hybrid work environment, averaging at least three days each week in our Arlington, VA office, depending upon the needs of staff (some who are Arlington-based and others working remotely) and meetings with Washington, DC-based stakeholders, with some flexibility for telework. - This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous PTO (holiday, personal, sick, and bereavement leave), medical, dental, and vision plans, life and disability insurance, and a 401k with a 6% percent employer match contribution. - As a Society, we are committed to the open exchange of ideas, freedom of thought and expression, and productive scientific debate that are central to our mission. We affirm the key principles of inclusion, diversity, and respect for all people.   Responsibilities - Identify, assess, and inform the Board of internal and external conditions and issues that affect the Society and propose strategic responses. Develop policies, procedures, and guidelines as necessary to implement the strategic plan and other decisions by the Board. - Maintain a working knowledge of significant policy and funding matters that impact the field of tropical medicine research and clinical practice/global health. - Serve as an ex-officio member of the Executive Committee, the de facto VP of Communications and Media Strategy, and the de facto VP of Membership. - Maintain regular interactions with the government relations consultant to identify and create opportunities for ASTMH to engage with policymakers, staff and key influencers on matters of interest to the Society and its mission. Represent ASTMH as appropriate at Capitol Hill events. - Working with the government relations consultant and ASTMH leaders, plan and execute an annual event to engage our malaria partners in Washington, DC on or around World Malaria Day. - Promote and work to further ASTMH’s commitment to inclusion and respect with the goal of continuing to make ASTMH a more vibrant and welcoming space for all. - Oversee ASTMH’s finances in accordance with Board-adopted financial plans, policies, and guidelines. Propose initiatives to increase the financial resources available to support the Society. Working with the Chief Operating Officer and Secretary-Treasurer, oversee the preparation and submission of the annual operating budget. - Serve in an oversight role for grants funded to ASTMH, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Travel Awards grant, the B&MGF $2.5 million Alan Magill grant, the Burroughs Wellcome Fund grant, and the proposed MOSAIC grant submitted to NIH. - Oversee the successful implementation of the Society’s programs, including the Annual Meeting, American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Pre-Meeting Courses, Update Course, GoTropMEd, and webinars. - Determine staffing requirements and oversee all human resources activities in accordance with relevant statutes, government regulations and association policies, and Board directives and policies. - Oversee the management of task forces and committees, assuring appropriate staffing, ongoing relevance, current scopes of work, consistent terms, member turnover, and diverse representation. - Employ and oversee the work of external contractors, consultants, service providers, and advisers to implement the programs and activities of ASTMH as consistent with Board directives.   Qualifications - A minimum of 10 total years of experience with nonprofit executive administration and global health advocacy at the senior level. - Significant experience in strategic planning and tactical implementation with the ability to conceptualize and execute forward-thinking solutions. - Demonstrated experience working with a volunteer board and implementing an inclusive leadership approach across all levels of an organization. A commitment to putting our core values of inclusion, diversity, and respect for all people into practice throughout each aspect of the work. Experience working cross-culturally with a diverse constituency. - A successful track record of successfully adapting to change (e.g., widespread and unexpected shifts due to the pandemic), managing a budget, developing strategic relationships, and securing funding, including grants, fundraising, and philanthropic partnerships.   About Us The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, founded in 1903, is a nonprofit international society committed to equity and global impact through the treatment and prevention of tropical diseases. Our diverse membership comes from more than 115 countries and engages with an enormous array of infectious diseases, cultures, ethnicities, and countries. We come from academia, research institutes, implementation programs, industry, multilateral organizations, foundations, and governments, gathering annually to exchange data, share learning, and honor contributions from the field and the lab. Our goals include advancing research in tropical diseases; supporting career development in tropical medicine/global health; fostering international scientific collaboration; educating medical professionals, policymakers, and the public about tropical medicine/global health; recognizing exceptional achievement in tropical medicine/global health; and promoting science-based policy regarding tropical medicine/global health.   To Apply We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position description; we will consider people from a variety of backgrounds and career experiences.   Use the "Apply" button on this page or simply email your resume to Bob Corlett at resumes@staffingadvisors.com with “ASTMH - CEO #2023-2762 SA” as the subject of the email.   Staffing Advisors is committed to reducing bias in every aspect of the hiring process. We have long recommended a competency-driven approach to hiring. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.  

Program Manager – Institutional Practices (Hybrid)   Excelencia in Education’s Growing What Works Database was developed from the Examples of Excelencia program and is the nation’s only online directory of evidence-based practices that accelerate Latino students’ success in higher education. At Excelencia, you will be an integral member of the Institutional Programs team, joining a movement to enable higher education institutions to accelerate Latino student success by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analyses to inform educational policies, and advancing institutional practices while collaborating with those committed and ready to close the equity gap in Latino college completion.   Reporting to and working closely with the Vice President for Institutional Programs, you will manage Growing What Works by promoting and connecting programs shown to work for Latino students to help scale or replicate these evidence-based practices in institutions across the US. You will develop and implement a process to review and assess off-cycle program submissions, evaluate the impact of program efforts, design methods for consistent and accurate data collection, and own all aspects of maintaining and updating content for the 200 (and growing) programs in the database.   Additionally, you will curate content from the database to support compelling storytelling by our communications team to further increase program visibility. Your work will amplify Excelencia’s impact by ensuring practitioners, institutional leaders, funders, and policymakers can easily access practices proven to accelerate Latino students’ success and support institutional transformation.   A Snapshot of the Work You’ll Do - The Growing What Works Database houses just over 200 programs; we aim to increase that number to 400 by 2026. As part of that growth, you will develop a process to review and assess programs among the Excelencia network to determine inclusion in the database based on consistent and fair analysis of metrics. - Through developing deep familiarity with programs in the database, you will identify trends, patterns, and insights that can be used to create narratives about Latino student success. This will help our communications team uncover and share stories of Excelencia’s - You will develop a system and process to routinely engage practitioners and program managers to provide updates on programs in the web-based database. Attention to detail and proficiency with HTML editors is critical to ensure that page content is accurate and consistent with our brand. - Provide support to practitioners and program managers at institutions to build capacity for institutional transformation through successful and sustainable programs. This includes researching and providing prompt and thoughtful responses to requests for information or assistance; ongoing communication with partners via various channels to support their activities and goals; and documenting and sharing learnings and exemplary practices from the field.   Work Environment, Salary, and Benefits   - You’ll enjoy a flexible work environment, collaborating twice a week in our Washington, DC office and working from your home office three days a week. - The budgeted salary range for this role is $70K - 80K annually, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance; paid annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays; time off between Christmas and New Year’s; a retirement plan with employer contribution, tuition reimbursement, and support for professional development. - You will join a high-performing team, passionate about accelerating Latino student success in higher-education by supporting transformational change at institutions to SERVE (not just enroll) Latino students. Your colleagues are eager to offer help, figure things out together, celebrate our wins, and reflect on our processes.   Responsibilities   - Manage the Growing What Works Database through system strategies, digital innovation, and updates through direct dialogue with programs. - Working with your colleagues on the Institutional Programs team, support the Examples of Excelencia process annually by reviewing and editing program profiles for public engagement. - Serve as liaison for programs and practitioners implementing strategies for Latino student success. This includes coordinating communication efforts based on a good understanding of programs in the Growing What Works Database and Examples portfolio. - Engage with Excelencia’s network of affiliates and constituents to support change in practice and strategies. This includes interactions and sharing resources with a solid understanding of how programs function and the role of key stakeholder groups.   Qualifications   - 4 to 6 years of program management experience, preferably in education or a nonprofit, overseeing data collection and analysis, developing and updating resources, assessing impact, creating and improving operating processes, and providing technical assistance. - Proficiency with technology, particularly Mac computers, Microsoft products, and web-based software required. Familiarity with Asana or other project management software and basic HTML knowledge is a plus. - Demonstrated professional communication skills to interact with institutional stakeholders at all levels confidently, graciously recognize their perspectives, and understand how to be a resource to them.   About Us   Launched in 2004 in the nation’s capital, Excelencia in Education accelerates Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analyses to inform educational policies, and advancing institutional practices while collaborating with those committed and ready to close the equity gap in Latino college completion. Invoking a unique confianza approach, we function as a facilitator, guide, and catalyst for colleges and universities, large and small, to cultivate the conditions necessary for transformative change that helps more Latino students achieve their aspirations. Excelencia is a growing, fast-paced nonprofit organization with a dynamic team deeply committed to its mission and community. We are building a powerful and wide-sweeping movement to accelerate Latino student success in higher education, which in turn addresses the U.S. economy’s need for a highly educated workforce and civic leadership.   To Apply   We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position description; we will consider people from a variety of backgrounds and career experiences.   Use the "Apply" button on this page or simply email your resume to Lilly Khan at resumes@staffingadvisors.com with “Excelencia – Program Manager #2023-2772 SA” as the subject of the email.   Job responsiblities are similar to the following positions: Senior Program Associate, Program Specialist, Lead Program Analyst.   Staffing Advisors is committed to reducing bias in every aspect of the hiring process. We have long recommended a competency-driven approach to hiring. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.      

Policy and Advocacy Director, Science & Technology    Research!America is the nation’s leading nonprofit membership alliance advocating for science, discovery, and innovation to achieve better health for all. As Policy and Advocacy Director, Science & Technology, reporting to the Vice President of Advocacy Programs and Initiatives, your primary focus will be managing our non-partisan Science and Technology Action Committee (STAC) to help shape and implement the committee’s agenda. Committee members are drawn from the highest echelon of nonprofit, academic, foundation, and corporate institutions to advocate for significant increases in U.S. investment in science and technology that will secure U.S. global leadership in scientific innovation. As an expert on the intersection of politics, policy, and advocacy with deep knowledge of the legislative and executive branches of government, particularly the appropriations cycle, you will develop and drive initiatives to build on this agenda and advance STAC’s goals.   Enactment of legislation, including the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the CHIPS and Science Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act in 2021 and 2022, has presented us with the opportunity to build on these accomplishments by working to secure federal appropriations to fully fund the legislation as well as help ensure successful implementation. The ability to work independently and skillfully network with top-level executives on the STAC Committee and advocate effectively with national and state leaders will be central to your success in this role.   You will also ensure the committee runs smoothly; provide timely briefing and follow-up for all meetings, making sure relevant information is shared;  work with STAC co-chairs and consultants to get buy-in and approvals; coordinate competing schedules; communicate differences in policy and points of view; and identify areas where the committee can harness and utilize capabilities to respond to political developments quickly.   With the U.S. engaged in fierce competition with China for world leadership in science, technology, and innovation, our leadership in the global economic arena can no longer be taken for granted. To address urgent national challenges, including public health and health care, environment and climate change, food and water security, and energy production, utilization and storage, STAC is driving an advocacy agenda to double federal investments in S&T research relative to U.S. GDP, elevate scientific leadership to the highest levels of the government, and increase coordination on S&T policy across federal agencies.   How You’ll Make an Impact - You’ll bring the expertise to STAC that we have previously secured from an outside consultant. Your work will help shape the future of science and technology policy by working to secure federal funding and expand STAC’s base of support to make further progress amid potential political fluctuations, and build capacity with operational support for STAC and the entire Research!America team. - You will work with communications and government relations consultants and the VP for Advocacy Programs to develop effective high-impact advocacy campaigns to execute STAC’s strategy, assessing the political landscape to identify challenges to get ahead of and opportunities we can run with. - You will translate advocacy, legislative, and communications work into cohesive plans that combat counternarratives from opposing or skeptical groups, such as working with consultants to use our upcoming State of Science in America report to raise STAC’s profile, enhance our agenda, and demonstrate our impact.   Work Environment, Salary, and Benefits  - You’ll enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule, with telework 2-3 days per week and opportunities to collaborate with our team in our office in the Washington, DC metro area. - The budgeted salary range for this position is $115,000 to $130,000, with an outstanding benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; long- and short-term disability insurance; a 403(b) retirement plan (after one year of service); and parking or Metro benefits. The position has a one-year term with the potential for an extended term if funding is secured. - You’ll join a warm, welcoming, and active team that functions much like an office on the Hill. We are passionate about making an impact on issues critical to the health of our nation and society. We value innovation, flexibility, and adaptability in working together and in our outward-facing roles.   Responsibilities - Under the direction of the VP of Advocacy Programs and Initiatives, coordinate and drive the development and execution of STAC strategy working with STAC co-chairs and other committee members, consultants, and other staff. - Manage the contracts of consultants engaged in providing communications and government relations support to best leverage their expertise and services. - Review and provide input into consultant content (op-eds, press releases, LTEs, etc.) to ensure their output reflects the intention and opinion of STAC. - Maintain regular contact with STAC members and endorsing organizations through written and verbal updates, action alerts, and other means. - Assist with grants and reports to funders. - Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned in support of the organization’s goals and objectives.   Qualifications - An undergraduate degree in science, public policy, government, or a relevant field. - A minimum of seven years’ congressional, federal government, or other policy and advocacy experience, ideally on science and technology issues. - An understanding of public and private science and technology organizations and entities. - An ability to work successfully on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines and goals. - Excellent oral and written communication skills. - Exceptional internal and external interpersonal skills.   About Us Research!America is a nonprofit medical and health research advocacy alliance that advocates for science, discovery, and innovation to achieve better health for all. Together with our member organizations that represent a vast array of medical, health, and scientific fields, our goals are: (1) Achieve funding for medical and health research from the public and private sectors at a level warranted by scientific opportunity and supported by public opinion. (2) Better inform the public of the benefits of medical and health research and the institutions that perform research. (3) Motivate the public to actively support medical and health research and the complementary sciences that make advances possible. (4) Promote and empower a more active public and political life by individual members of the research community on behalf of medical and health research, public health, and science overall.   To Apply We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position description; we will consider people from a variety of backgrounds and career experiences.   Use the "Apply" button on this page or simply email your resume to Aileen Hedden at resumes@staffingadvisors.com with “Research!America – Policy and Advocacy Director, Science & Technology #2023-2767 SA” as the subject of the email.   Job responsibilities are similar to the following positions: Director of Government Affairs, Director of Policy and Advocacy, Director of Federal Advocacy, Senior Associate, Legislative Director.   Staffing Advisors is committed to reducing bias in every aspect of the hiring process. We have long recommended a competency-driven approach to hiring. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.   Internally this position title is: Director of Science and Technology Initiatives    

Director, Learning and Professional Development (remote) As the Director of Learning and Professional Development for the Association of College and University Housing Officers- International (ACUHO-I) you will lead a team of three and provide strategic direction for our extensive portfolio of training and credentialing programs, enhance existing products in support of ACUHO-I’s strategic plan, and oversee the development and implementation for new education and programming products. We are the leading organization for campus housing and residence life professionals and home to more than 17,000 members representing 3.2 million on-campus students. Our education offerings are focused on relevant and timely topics, developed with subject matter experts, and delivered to our members in engaging formats that foster lasting connections, advance their careers, and build credibility in their profession.   Initially, you will have two key priorities, driving the rollout of our newest credentialing program for Student Affairs (a collaboration with NASPA) and working with your team to evaluate our current offerings to identify and prioritize enhancements. With a focus on translating the needs of campus housing and residence life professionals worldwide into impactful learning opportunities, your work will contribute to building much-needed workforce sustainability in the field. Our current portfolio includes 10-15 in-person and virtual educational events and several online learning opportunities including weekly webinars and roundtables and 11 online courses and certificates. You will be an integral part of the organization’s thought leadership, owning the development of new and effective educational offerings and creating a results-focused culture among a team of diverse and talented individuals.   How You’ll Make an Impact   - Reporting to and working closely with the Senior Director of Business Operations and Chief of Staff, you will lead the new Student Affairs Certification Program in partnership with NASPA and other higher education institutions, get stakeholder buy-in, garner financial support, and increase participation to ensure the program provides a steady revenue stream at full implementation. - Collaborating with senior team members to assess program viability and develop business models to support educational and revenue goals, you’ll leverage a holistic view of our programming to ensure that we are relevant and competitive in the market. You’ll ensure our full slate of programs directly address member needs, from developing financial acumen and advocacy strategies around issues that affect students to understanding the impact of legislation like the Fair Labor Standards Act and resident assistant unionization. - Leveraging your experience leading teams through transition you will implement consistent processes and enhance performance to ensure our programs run smoothly and consistently. You’ll lead your team to drive participation in our in-person events (ranging from 50-1500 attendees) including our annual conference and expo and our suite of online courses and certificate programs.   Work Environment, Salary, and Benefits   - You’ll enjoy a primarily remote work environment with up to 25% travel, including monthly visits to our Columbus, Ohio home office, site visits, and conferences. Our core working hours are 9-5 (East Coast), with occasional mandatory meetings, but we are flexible to meet the needs of our team. - The target salary for this position is $85K – $114K annually with an outstanding benefits package including up to 14% employer match 401k, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and generous PTO. All ACUHO-I staff are The Ohio State University employees and eligible for university benefits, including tuition remission. - You will like who you work with. Our members are fantastic and your colleagues are supportive and care deeply about education and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our members.   Responsibilities   Strategic Program Design - Develop, implement, evaluate, and modify the educational strategy to align with organizational goals and mission; leverage industry best practices and technology and stay informed about new trends to evolve and continuously improve learning and professional development programs. - Based on member needs, design, create, and execute professional development experiences, products, and certification/certificate programs. - Provide insight and feedback to enhance and redesign existing workshops and programs in collaboration with department team members. - Work with subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop new educational program content utilizing relevant, innovative educational access media (e.g., in-person and virtual training courses, digital learning, interactive learner engagement, etc.). Team Management - Support and guide colleagues who administer webinars, certification programs, digital badging initiatives, and the learning management system, including developing curriculum and creating engaging and successful programs. - Establish processes and systems for the team to increase efficiency, standardize processes, and develop consistent benchmarks for success and accountability. - Collaborate with and support the team in administering a comprehensive education and events program. - Supervise staff and contractors to accomplish work. Volunteer Management - Cultivate, expand, and support a portfolio of subject matter experts in developing and delivering leading practice content via in-person and virtual sessions and webinars. - Support member volunteers serving on committees, taskforces, and affinity groups, as needed.   Qualifications   - A bachelor’s degree in education or a related field and 10 years of experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience) in adult education instruction, preferably in an association environment with curriculum design, coaching, and facilitation expertise are required. BCC certification is preferred. - Proven record of accomplishment in developing and delivering educational experiences and programs using inclusive and equitable approaches for in-person, virtual, and hybrid settings. - Experience collaborating and supporting volunteer content providers and subject matter experts. - Demonstrated ability to develop and manage certification programs. - Familiarity with learning management system administration and digital badging.   About Us   The Association of College and University Housing Officers-International is a professional association that serves a global membership of higher education institutions representing all types and sizes. We enhance our membership’s work to continuously optimize on-campus student living environments.   With credible benchmarking data, research, and talking points, ACUHO-I demonstrates the positive impact that campus housing and residence life has on student recruitment, retention, growth, and achievement—helping to further elevate the profile of our members’ departments, prioritize their needs, and inform decisions that boost the reputation of their institutions.   We invest significant resources in the development of research products, leadership tools, and training programs that members can use to persuade influencers, perform better, and produce exceptional campus housing and residence life solutions.   To Apply   We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position description; we will consider people from a variety of backgrounds and career experiences.   Simply email your resume to Lilly Khan at resumes@staffingadvisors.com with “ACUHO-I – Director of Learning & Professional Development #2023-2761 SA” as the subject of the email.   Job responsibilities are similar to: Director of Education, Director of Training and Education.     Staffing Advisors is committed to reducing bias in every aspect of the hiring process. We have long recommended an evidence-based approach to hiring. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. This position may require pre-employment screening potentially including a criminal background check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and/or verification of work history.      

Chief Finance and Administration Officer (remote)   The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) is seeking a strategic, results-oriented leader skilled in leading business process improvements. As Chief Finance and Administration Officer, you will report to the Executive Director and serve as an integral member of the Senior Leadership Team. You will oversee an $18MM budget, including all investments, forecasting, financial reporting, accounting, and compliance with financial guidelines and regulations. You will lead five direct reports with a total staff of 19, providing strategic and operational direction for our finance, facilities, customer service, membership, and information technology departments. We will look to you to strengthen the organization by carefully evaluating all aspects of the business model, streamlining operations to find efficiencies and cost savings, and helping to focus staff efforts on strategic initiatives that yield the greatest value.   Science literacy and education are vital to the future of our society. NSTA is a dedicated and passionate community of professionals committed to transforming science education to benefit all through professional learning, partnerships, and advocacy. We are in a period of revitalization with a new strategic plan targeting sustainable business practices to build organizational capacity as a key goal, exciting developments in our professional learning and publications portfolios, record numbers at our National Conference on Science Education in March, and an upward trajectory of financial growth with solid reserves. You will play a critical role in the transformation already underway, partnering with the Executive Director and the Senior Leadership Team to manage change in our administrative and financial functions as we map the road ahead.   How You’ll Make an Impact  You will plan and implement organizational changes to support continuous improvement across the Association: - Evaluate and update our business office and customer service systems and processes, automate where possible, and improve our ability to make data-driven decisions by forecasting the impact of new initiatives and exploring new business models. You will ensure staff gets the work done on time and provides accurate and relevant data to safeguard financial stability and strengthen our capacity to enhance state-of-the-art science learning. - Evaluate, manage, and improve our IT infrastructure, working closely with senior leadership to define the role of IT operations in organization-wide objectives to support our strategic goals. - With a data-driven approach, develop strategies and implementation plans to grow and retain our membership, ensuring that NSTA programs and services align with our members' needs now and into the future. Redefine the value proposition of membership for all stakeholder groups. - Provide financial leadership and management to ensure financial stability. You will partner with members to guide the financial resources of the Association, set strategic priorities, identify issues for consideration by senior leadership, and ensure collaboration on issue identification, development, and prioritization. You will develop regular financial reporting for the board that is useful, timely, and supports strategic decision-making.   Work Environment, Salary, and Benefits   - We are a remote-first organization. You will enjoy a flexible, fully remote work environment leading distributed teams with core hours from 10-3 ET. - The budgeted salary for this position is $200-225k with an outstanding benefits package including generous PTO (annual, sick, and personal leave), medical, dental, and vision plans through CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield, flexible spending account, life and disability insurance, employee assistance program, and a 403b plan with 11% employer contribution based on a minimum employee contribution of 4.5%.   Responsibilities   Strategy - Monitor the progress on implementing our strategic plan through analytics and insights with particular attention to finance and administration and advise the Executive Director, Senior Leadership Team, and Board of Directors on progress. Establish and maintain relationships with consultants and strategic partners; maintain relationships with peers in other organizations. - Work collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team to guide business operations, implement/operationalize strategic priorities for the organization, and identify strategic issues for consideration by the Senior Management Team. - Provide content for and planning assistance for Board meetings and All-Staff meetings, helping plan and manage goal setting and budgeting.   - Work with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to develop and refine tactical plans for achieving Association objectives and ensuring accountability of team members. - In collaboration with the Chief Human Resources Officer, create a performance management strategy for staff that aligns strategic plan goals to the department and individual goals. Financial Oversight  - Supervise the development and administration of financial policies and plans. This includes business planning, budgeting, accounting, forecasting, financial reporting, treasury, banking relationships, Board financial relations, and performance measurement. - Maintain, implement, and develop cost-effective financial and office services systems and management tools which support the Association’s operations and contribute to improved quality and productivity.  - Supervise and direct the budgeting, auditing, tax, accounting, and investment functions of the Association and set financial policy and practices. - Appraise the organization’s financial position and issue periodic reports on the organization’s financial stability, liquidity, and growth. - Represent the Association to organizations, NSTA committees, and other groups and/or individuals as directed by the Executive Director and in matters related to the financial affairs of NSTA.  This assignment may involve attending meetings, conferences, workshops, conventions, and other gatherings. Frequently such representation requires presentations and the preparation of oral and/or written materials. - Establish and maintain contacts with financial institutions.   Qualifications   - 10-15+ years of nonprofit financial, accounting, and operational experience with supervisory experience over finance, information technology, and facilities management functions. - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business administration or another industry-related field is required; MBA is preferred. - A high degree of business judgment and a fiscally disciplined yet balanced perspective on complex financial, human resource, information technology, and operational issues. - A comprehensive understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and familiarity with operational policies and procedures. - A demonstrated strategic approach to solving problems, leading teams through change, and inspiring collaboration through professional and clear communication. - A high degree of integrity, diplomacy, and independence.   About Us   The National Science Teaching Association is a vibrant community of 40,000 members — science educators and professionals committed to best practices in teaching science and STEM and its impact on student learning. Our mission is to transform science education to benefit all through professional learning, partnerships, and advocacy.   To Apply   We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position description; we will consider people from a variety of backgrounds and career experiences.   Simply email your resume to Aileen Hedden at resumes@staffingadvisors.com with “NSTA - CFAO #2023-2770 SA” as the subject of the email.   Job responsibilities are similar to the following positions: Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, COO, CFO, Chief Administrative Officer, Deputy Executive Director, Vice President of Finance, Vice President of Finance and Operations, SVP of Finance and Administration.   Staffing Advisors is committed to reducing bias in every aspect of the hiring process. We have long recommended a competency-driven approach to hiring. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.      

Director of Development (hybrid)   The ARVO Foundation for Eye Research is a global catalyst for innovation, workforce development, and collaboration, supporting scientists worldwide engaged in sight-saving research across all aspects of vision and conditions of the eye. The Foundation funds the novel research, education, and outreach initiatives of ARVO (the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology). Of the $1.3 million we cultivated last year, unrestricted individual giving accounted for about one-tenth of our portfolio and another third was made from larger gifts that were partly dedicated to awards. We will look to you to increase annual giving year after year while maintaining and developing strong relationships with corporate and industry partners, which account for about half of annual contributions. Funds raised through the Foundation illustrate ARVO’s commitment to supporting early-career researchers advancing the future of eye and vision research worldwide. In 2022 we awarded $437K in research grants and fellowships, $77K to recognize and encourage innovative research, and invested $53K in career development programs to support junior researchers.   As Director of Development, you will own the strategy and execution of our US and international fundraising initiatives, including corporate and industry partnerships, individual funders, grants, events, and annual campaigns. This is a highly-visible position working across ARVO to leverage the support of several teams, including meeting and logistics, marketing and communications, finance, and awards and grants to ensure fundraising efforts are successful. As the main point of contact for donors, you will create all donor communications, from outreach and recognition to developing recipient stories for the Foundation’s website and refining our case for support. Reporting to and working in coordination with the Chief Operating and Financial Officer, you will develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising program to expand, strengthen, and diversify our donor portfolio, allowing us to amplify ARVO’s impact on the future of eye and vision research.   How You’ll Make an Impact   - Within the first year, you will increase the individual donor pipeline by 10%, driving member participation and philanthropy at every giving level. Additionally, you will engage our Board of Governors and senior leadership to identify and connect with new prospects building an organization-wide culture of philanthropy. - Design and implement a comprehensive fundraising program to increase participation across every segment of our donor portfolio. You will research and connect with new prospects to diversify our portfolio to support researchers across a broad range of issues in eye research and establish reporting workflows and systems to monitor and evaluate levels of engagement. - By building our core asset, you will increase our ability to support researchers needing longer-term support with larger award payouts and expand the reach of our award programs to provide much-needed funding for mid-career researchers and potentially develop a translational award opportunity.   Work Environment, Salary, and Benefits   - You’ll enjoy a flexible hybrid work environment, including two days collaborating with colleagues in our Rockville, MD, office and three days of your choice working remotely. Some domestic travel is required, including a week at the ARVO Annual Meeting, a few days at other industry meetings, and limited travel to visit donors as needed. - The budgeted salary range for this position is $110K-$140K. - We offer with an outstanding benefits package including: - Comprehensive medical insurance through Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield - Employer paid vision, dental, life, and disability insurance - Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and childcare expenses - Matching retirement savings - Employer paid parking or monthly contribution for public transportation - 12 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation (increasing to 18 during 2nd year), and 10 days of sick leave - Your colleagues are collegial, collaborative, and eager to help each other succeed. The Foundation invests time and resources in developing a positive and supportive work culture, including social events and professional development opportunities.   Responsibilities   General/Governance - Contribute to Foundation Board and committee governance content, including developing support materials and maintaining key governance documents. - Assist Board and committee in exploring new Foundation funding opportunities. - Manage and implement Foundation fundraising plans. - Provide Foundation communications to internal and external stakeholders on fundraising targets and opportunities aligned with ARVO needs. - Work with awards & grants staff to ensure all awards and grants meet donors' intentions; ensure all awards are recognized appropriately. Fundraising/Donor Relations - Identify and cultivate prospective donors. Develop a balanced funding mix of donor sources and solicitation programs tailored to the needs of the Foundation that will attract, retain, and motivate donors. - Manage all existing donor relationships by tracking funding status, interests, communications, and opportunities. - Serve as primary contact to manage donors, including the Dowling Society, Legacy Society, and other giving groups/levels. - Manage all aspects of fundraising campaigns and grant-seeking processes. - Research potential individual donors and corporate/industry partnerships. - Serve on the team leading annual fundraising event preparation and logistics. Communication - Partner with mar/comm staff to implement year-round marketing and communications plans, including special campaigns and initiatives, and update website content. Foundation Administration/Operations - Maintain the infrastructure and support functions, including overseeing the donor database and recognition process, establishing fundraising targets, monitoring and evaluating results, and providing regular revenue and cash flow updates on projections versus results. - Work with other staff to ensure proper gift processing, data entry, and reconciliation administration. - Write and maintain up-to-date standard operating procedures (SOPs).   Qualifications   - 7+ years of successful nonprofit fundraising experience, including donor prospecting, cultivation, and stewardship for corporate, foundation, and individual relationships, with a proven track record in conceptualizing, designing, and implementing a variety of fundraising initiatives. - Experience supporting a Board of Governors and senior leadership to maintain and establish new donors. - Comfortable working within a small team environment, you will have the support of ARVO resources, but this position does not have back-office support. - Familiarity with the academic research environment and working with international customers are a plus.   About Us   The ARVO Foundation for Eye Research, established in 2001, funds novel research, education and outreach initiatives of ARVO. Our mission is to serve as a global catalyst for innovation, workforce development and collaboration in the field of vision research. We raise funds through corporate grants, fundraising events and the generosity of ARVO members who are eager to support the next generation of eye and vision researchers.   To Apply   We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position description; we will consider people from a variety of backgrounds and career experiences.   Use the "Apply" button on this page or simply email your resume to Lilly Khan at resumes@staffingadvisors.com with “ARVO – Director of Development #2023-2768 SA” as the subject of the email.   Job responsibilities are similar to the following positions: Director of Philanthropy.   Staffing Advisors is committed to reducing bias in every aspect of the hiring process. We have long recommended a competency-driven approach to hiring. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.      

Executive Director (remote)   At the intersection of art and science, industrial design is a catalyst for commerce and innovation worldwide, ensuring that products, services, and systems we use every day are both functional and beautiful, from consumer products and packaging to medical devices, transportation systems, and the environment. The profession is rapidly evolving as designers grow increasingly multi-faceted with roles that often overlap with user experience design, interaction design, and visual communication. The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) offers continuing education, a robust professional network, leadership opportunities, and career advancement support for our membership of 2,500+ designers. We advocate for the interests of our membership and the profession of industrial design at large, working with policymakers to promote legislation and regulations that support the profession, communicating the value of design to business and general public sectors, taking action to protect the intellectual property of designers, and serving as a trusted resource for accurate information about the profession. In this role, you will ensure that IDSA is a leader in advocating for industrial design and attracts members and partners by offering high-quality educational services and information, a community of support, and relevant programs.   As Executive Director, reporting to the IDSA Board of Directors, you will lead a 15-person multidisciplinary team and manage an annual budget of $2.5MM (with financial reserves over $1MM). You will oversee all facets of IDSA and our charitable arm, the Design Foundation, to ensure a focus on key strategic initiatives to strengthen the association, including board governance, membership retention and growth, strategic planning, strategic partnerships, team leadership, and financial stewardship.   IDSA gives members a voice in shaping the industry's future as it evolves with emerging technologies and changing societal needs, including sustainability, accessibility, inclusivity and diversity, humanity-centered design, and more. Through our collective efforts under your leadership, we believe we can advance the value of industrial design as a professional practice and solidify our 50-year legacy through the positive impact of industrial design on millions of people in the US and worldwide.   Key Focus Areas: How You’ll Make an Impact - Board alignment. Evaluate, identify, and execute changes in organizational dynamics to help the Board of Directors more strategically and decisively allocate resources and develop, evaluate, and implement strategies for membership, financial growth, and overall organizational health. Improve the Board's ability to maintain consistent alignment around strategy, build consensus with a bias toward action, and follow through. Offer guidance to each Board member to help ensure the successful execution of their responsibilities and a satisfying experience in their respective roles. - Creating value and growing membership. We want our members to experience a culture where they feel appreciated and empowered to contribute to our collective success. With a data-driven approach, research the future of the profession to develop a compelling value proposition to attract and retain members. Evaluate the market to identify future membership segments and align our programs and services with what design professionals need now and into the future. Set and track key metrics to measure progress on membership growth, retention, and engagement. - Strategic planning and prioritizing. Work with the Board to adopt and execute an iterative strategic plan to ensure IDSA's future growth, including a system to track key metrics toward progress. Apply a matrixed approach across all functions and Board roles to execute the strategy, from vision and core objectives to staffing and contracting, to ensure all initiatives align with IDSA's vision and positioning within the field. - Strategic partnerships. Nurture relationships with national and international investors, sponsors, and corporate partners to raise funds. Develop opportunities to cocreate with external partners on value-based programs that work toward solving issues in industrial design. Leverage partnerships with foundations and government entities to secure grants, utilize board connections to help with fundraising, and oversee all partnership-related communications to external audiences to ensure alignment with IDSA's vision. - Team leadership. Determine the right organizational structure for IDSA staff to ensure teams are properly resourced and equipped to support the organization's strategic direction within a positive and supportive work environment. Evaluate staff to determine strengths and areas for improvement and develop processes to support their growth. Build the team with the skills for future programmatic needs and embrace technology to make programs more effective. - Financial stewardship. Strengthen the organization's finances by carefully evaluating all aspects of the business model and making calculated investments to support growth over time. Increase revenue by determining the proper pricing structure for membership, expanding corporate partnerships, exploring other non-dues revenue possibilities, and forecasting the impact of developing or updating programs. Streamline internal operations to find efficiencies and cost savings and focus staff efforts on strategic initiatives that yield the greatest value for the organization.   Work Environment, Salary, and Benefits   - You’ll enjoy a fully remote work environment, leading a distributed team eager to shape the organization for the future of industrial design. Monthly travel is required to meet with key stakeholders to establish and develop strategic partnerships. - The budgeted compensation range for this position is $200–250K base salary plus bonus opportunity. - This position offers an outstanding benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401K options, flex time, reimbursement for professional development, and more.   Responsibilities   - Develop and curate the strategic vision and generate the business plan that drives the supporting marketing, financial planning, and resourcing activities. - Provide leadership in planning, tracking, and implementing key initiatives that support the strategic vision. - Guide the Board of Directors and Committees to work within proper governance and administration guidelines. - Manage the IDSA headquarters staff; foster a positive and collaborative team culture; empower team members to achieve their best. - Ensure the Society's compliance with all applicable laws and legal requirements.    - Build and maintain strong partnerships with other business and design-related organizations that can support IDSA’s mission. - Increase membership growth, retention, and engagement. - Increase the relevance of IDSA within the local and global design community. - Ensure the success of all core annual programming, including Chapters, Sections, Deep Dives, International Design Conference (IDC), Education Symposium, International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), Student Merit Awards, IDSA Awards, National Industrial Design Day, and Membership. - Ensure the success of all core publications and content distribution, including INNOVATION magazine, email campaigns and outreach, social media, and website content. - Ensure timely and meaningful communication with our membership, the design community, the business community, sponsors, etc. - Ensure coherence with BOD through timely communications, collaboration, and information sharing. - Build public awareness and advocacy for industrial design and IDSA in the design, academic, and business communities. - Oversee the annual fundraising campaign for the Design Foundation.   Qualifications   - Significant experience in strategic planning and tactical implementation with the ability to conceptualize and execute visionary solutions and a successful track record in developing strategic partnerships. - The capacity to advocate for design professionals and persuasively communicate about the future of design and IDSA with the desire to build knowledge about the profession and its history. - Strong business acumen with a proven record of business innovation and successful revenue generation working with budgets over $2MM. - Experience managing, motivating, and bringing out the best in a 10 – 15-person multidisciplinary team in a distributed/remote setting. - Ability to manage professional and program engagement both in-person and virtually. - Familiarity with emerging tools of the profession and a strong understanding of how technology is changing the landscape of design and can improve internal systems and programming.   About Us   Founded in 1965, IDSA’s roots stretch to the beginning of the profession and our members are some of the most celebrated industrial designers in history. We are a future-focused, dynamic organization that is focused on enriching our membership, advocating and promoting industrial design, strengthening industrial design education, and leading the most compelling design conversations, events, conferences, competitions, and awards in the world.   Industrial design is a growing profession with specialization in service design, UX design, experience design, education, and design research. We currently have 2,500+ members, and our annual revenues are $2.5MM. With close to 30,000 practicing industrial designers in the US alone, we envision an opportunity for organizational growth.   The Design Foundation was founded by IDSA in 2001 as our charitable arm, focused on increasing access to industrial design education and creating opportunities for young designers who are beginning their journey into the field. Through its focus on education as the starting point for a successful career in industrial design, the Design Foundation has distributed over $120,000 in collegiate tuition assistance over the last 20 years.    The two organizations are separate legal entities; however, they often work together and share commonalities with their programming and purpose. The Design Foundation focuses its efforts on K-12 through collegiate-level communities. IDSA supports aspiring designers' transition from higher education to professional practice and beyond.    To Apply   Please submit your application by May 19th. We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position description; we will consider people from a variety of backgrounds and career experiences. Use the "Apply" button on this page or simply email your resume to Bob Corlett at resumes@staffingadvisors.com with “IDSA – Executive Director #2023-2764 SA” as the subject of the email. Please note: The budgeted compensation range for this position is $200–250K base salary plus bonus opportunity. Staffing Advisors is committed to reducing bias in every aspect of the hiring process. We have long recommended a competency-driven approach to hiring. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.  

Head of Public Policy   Actuaries play a critical role in developing effective and sustainable policy that balances the interests of different stakeholders for programs that touch the lives of the public including social security, health care and insurance affordability, auto and flood coverage, and more. As Head of Public Policy for the American Academy of Actuaries, leading three direct reports and a total team of 16, you will own the strategy and execution for all public policy initiatives, including all activity of the public policy committees, staff, and fellows of the American Academy of Actuaries, in support of its goals and objectives.   This is a high-profile position using your depth of experience in legislative and regulatory public policy to work with senior leaders, staff, and volunteer committees to ensure alignment on strategic direction while building and maintaining relationships with federal, state, and association stakeholders. We will look to you to increase the Academy’s involvement and visibility in public policy for each member practice area (casualty, health, life, pension, and risk management and financial reporting), positioning the Academy as the primary trusted resource for actuarial guidance among policymakers and our members.   How You’ll Make an Impact - Develop and implement the Academy’s overall public policy strategy in line with our strategic plan. This requires planning for and setting a direction in collaboration with staff, fellows, and volunteers based on input and approval from the Executive Director and Board of Directors. - Oversee the development and implementation of action plans for each practice area in direct collaboration with other Academy leaders, policy directors, analysts, and fellows. This requires stakeholder relationship development and consensus-building for specific projects and initiatives from the membership and staff. It also requires working with the Executive Director, Vice-Presidents, Executive Committee, and the Board of Directors to establish priorities and provide status reports. Team management and staff coordination are vital components of this area of work. - Provide counsel and support to Communications staff to achieve significant visibility for the Academy on public policy issues while maintaining a high standard of credibility. Work closely with the Communications staff to find opportunities within the trade and popular media and build interest within the broader policy community regarding the role and work of the Academy. - Guide the strategy on how to develop, nurture and maintain relationships with and include lobbyists, consumer groups, policy researchers, and academics in Academy public policy projects. Guide a similar strategy for Members of Congress and their staff, White House officials and their staff, federal and state agency and regulatory staff, state elected officials, and global supranational organizations when applicable. - Provide senior staff leadership for the department and team of professionals, including developing a departmental budget, meeting budget goals, promoting team management of projects, training and professional development, and ensuring that the incumbent staff lives the culture of the organization and supports teaming and collaboration with all others in the Academy. Enhance the performance and productivity of the Public Policy staff through process improvement, coaching, and leadership support. - Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of the issues and interests central to the profession to identify public policy needs and/or opportunities and recommend effective courses of action or projects.   Work Environment and Benefits   - You’ll enjoy a flexible hybrid work environment, including two days in our Washington, DC office and three days of telework. - This position offers an outstanding benefits package including generous PTO (holiday, sick, annual, and personal leave); medical, dental, and vision plans; flexible savings account; 401(k) with employer contribution; Life, STD, LTD, and AD&D insurance; commuter benefits; tuition reimbursement; employee assistance program; pension plan; and referral program.   Responsibilities   - Set priorities for the public policy program; monitor and coordinate the staff’s workload. - Initiate Academy projects to meet the needs of elected officials and legislative and regulatory staff while maintaining an appropriate format for objective, independent actuarial input/analysis. - Oversee quality review of monographs, issue briefs, testimony, and other public statements on Academy public policy issues. - Ensure that public statements are drafted in accordance with Academy policies and procedures and approved by Executive Director (or that proper approval is obtained). - Guide and contribute to the Academy’s response to outside inquiries for public policy information and comment, collaborating with the Communications team and other staff to ensure that such requests are responded to efficiently and appropriately. - Oversee the monitoring and reporting of legislative and regulatory developments at all levels. - Stay abreast of policy developments and guides awareness of such developments with the team in all practice areas as well as when legislation/regulation includes actuarial content; work with policy analysts to brainstorm ideas and opportunities for potential Committee work projects. - Develop and guide specific strategies for ensuring that public policy committee and task force products and volunteers have access to appropriate audiences and coordinate such strategies with the Executive Director and Communications staff. - Represent the Academy in policy forums and meetings, Congressional interaction, contact with trade associations, including making appropriate presentations at such meetings. - Maintain coordination between Academy projects and those outside the profession, including trade associations, academics, and government. - Serve as staff liaison on select Academy committees, task forces, and work groups. - Serve as primary relationship liaison to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), including assisting the Executive Director at all relevant Academy/NAIC meetings. - Oversee the involvement of Academy representatives in public hearings, Academy-sponsored meetings related to public policy initiatives, and other events.   Qualifications   - Bachelor’s degree with coursework in government, political science, economics, or related subjects. A minimum of ten years of experience in public policy (either at the state or federal level) that required extensive interaction with elected officials, regulatory and legislative staff, and responsibility for stakeholder relationship development. This includes five years or more at a leadership level managing a team of professionals and with direct association experience. An advanced degree is preferred and required in a related field if years of experience requirements are not met. Interaction with and exposure to a Board of Directors is required. - In-depth knowledge of how Congress functions formally and informally; have a deep working knowledge of the legislative and regulatory processes, as well as the politics involved in both. Proven relationship development experience and acumen, working across diverse stakeholder groups at all levels of government. - Strong organizational skills with an ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects; coordinate and actively work on several projects at once while working under strict deadlines. - Excellent communications skills; writing skills to produce accurate and succinct public statements; public speaking skills for both internal and external presentations. - Excellent interpersonal skills to manage diverse staff and to work effectively on technical content with other staff, outside parties, Academy leadership, committee volunteers, and the general membership. Positive work ethic that creates an environment and culture of inclusion, cooperation, teamwork, and productivity. - Ability to effectively coach, train and supervise employees and monitor their progress; ability to manage and motivate diverse staff, including effecting delegation and empowerment, to achieve successful and sustained career growth and performance.   About Us   The American Academy of Actuaries is a D.C.-based 19,500+ member professional association whose mission is to serve the public and the U.S. actuarial profession. Through our public policy work, we seek to address pressing issues that require or would benefit by the sound application of actuarial principles. The Academy provides unbiased actuarial expertise and advice to public policy decision makers and stakeholders at the state, federal and international levels in all areas of actuarial qualifications. It also advocates on behalf of the profession and promotes the use of actuaries in non-traditional areas.   To Apply   We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position description; we will consider people from a variety of backgrounds and career experiences.   Use the "Apply" button on this page or simply email your resume to Aileen Hedden at resumes@staffingadvisors.com with “The Academy – Head of Public Policy #2023-2769 SA” as the subject of the email.   Job responsibilities are similar to the following positions: Director, Federal Advocacy, VP of Policy and Advocacy, Vice President of Federal Affairs, Senior Director of Government Affairs, Director, Policy and Regulatory Affairs.   Please note: An independent compensation consultant will evaluate this position to determine the most equitable salary.   Staffing Advisors is committed to reducing bias in every aspect of the hiring process. We have long recommended a competency-driven approach to hiring. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.   Internally this position title is: Senior Director, Public Policy    

Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer (Alexandria, VA) Our nation’s 100,000 dedicated 9-1-1 professionals, serving communities large and small 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, deserve innovative and advanced tools to perform their lifesaving work. As Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International (APCO), you willadvocate for, empower, and educate public safety communications professionals who are working in 4,500+ emergency communication centers across our nation. In this role, you will develop strong working relationships with volunteer leaders, coalitions of public safety leaders, regulators, and legislators to continue APCO’s proud tradition of always doing what is right for public safety. You will ensure that APCO takes a leading role in complex issues like interoperability, cybersecurity, telematics, priority access to the communications spectrum, and Next Generation 9-1-1. Founded in 1935, APCO is the world’s oldest and largest organization of public safety communications professionals. APCO’s 35,000+ membership includes those who manage, operate, build, and support public safety communications systems for law enforcement, fire, emergency medical, and other public safety agencies. The association supports its members – and the general public – by providing industry expertise, professional development, technical assistance, advocacy, and outreach. APCO’s 64-person professional staff is unparalleled in their commitment, work ethic, and productivity. Our incredible staff expertly leads a diverse portfolio of responsibilities, from advocating for public safety at the federal level and delivering high-quality training curriculum to planning and executing the premier public safety communications conferences and events in the country – while always aligning their exceptional service ethic to our long-range strategic plan and goals.   Key Focus Areas   - Business model innovation. Scan the horizon for unmet member needs, risks, and opportunities to better serve APCO members. Launch vital initiatives (including spectrum management, standards development, consulting services, and forward-looking AI tools like IntelliComm) that address unmet marketplace needs, advance public safety, and improve APCO’s financial strength. Provide strategic guidance to volunteer leaders and staff, including developing business model forecasts and financial projections to frame the impact of potential innovations. APCO is financially strong, with revenue growth from $11.3M to $13.5M in the past five years and more than six months of operating reserves. - Education, training, and standards. Lead the development of innovative new education courses, certifications, standards, and programs – ensuring public safety professionals are well-versed in emerging technologies and prepared for future challenges. - Events and conferences. APCO’s Annual Conference & Expo is the premier event for public safety communications officials, from frontline telecommunicators and comm center managers to public safety communications equipment and services vendors. Serve as emcee, and oversee the planning, development, and flawless execution of our events and conferences. - Governance. Serve and support the Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and Executive Council; oversee a related foundation, Public Safety Foundation of America; partner with executive leadership to develop strategic plans; evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range planning, the introduction of new programs and strategies, and regulatory and legislative action. - Government affairs. Develop deep and trusting relationships with members of federal legislative and regulatory bodies. Lead, participate in, and support coalitions that are working to improve public safety communications. - Marketing and communications. Thanks to our keen focus on creating value at every member touchpoint, APCO has nearly doubled our membership in the past 10 years. In this role, you will help to ensure that our messaging continues to be crisp and effective, whether the goal is to persuade new members to join or to advocate for regulatory or legislative changes that advance public safety.    - Staff leadership. APCO enjoys a strong culture of transparency, trust, and accountability. Our long success with a balanced scorecard approach helps everyone see exactly how their work advances the organization's mission. As CEO, your role is to ensure that our people have the resources and support to achieve even more than they thought possible. Lead the association staff's management, recruitment, employment, compensation, professional development, motivation, performance, and discipline. Mentor department heads to set clear goals and achieve progress toward objectives. Foster teamwork and motivate others to work productively together.   Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in business management, public administration, political science, government and legislative affairs, or another related field. A master’s degree is highly desirable. - Significant experience with public safety, including executive-level management experience. - Loyalty to APCO’s mission and the best interests of public safety while remaining empathetic to the needs and desires of members, elected officers, and staff. - A visionary leader who embraces opportunities for growth and development and employs innovative approaches to bolster APCO’s national and international presence. - A lifelong learner who continually looks for ways to grow professionally and personally. The ability to immerse oneself in getting to know APCO staff and elected officials personally while embracing APCO’s unique brand and culture. - Decisive with the ability to cut through irrelevant information to quickly assess a situation, identify the best course of action, and implement prudent decisions. - Ability to work primarily from our executive office in Alexandria, Virginia, with regular travel to our headquarters in Daytona Beach, Florida.   What’s Attractive to the Right Candidate? - APCO has a worldwide reputation as the gold standard in public safety communications, earning respect from regulators, legislators, and the entire public safety profession. In this role, you will have an enormous impact on the future of the field and the members we serve. - Our members save lives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. - The APCO staff are dedicated to doing what is right, every time, for the safety of the public. - We are financially sound with a solid business model and strong reserves, so you can focus your attention on evolving to what is new on the horizon. - You will enjoy working with dedicated, passionate, mission-oriented elected leaders who share a passion for public service and are committed to making a difference in the world. - We offer a robust benefits package that includes generous PTO, medical/dental/vision insurance, retirement contribution, and more.   To Apply Please submit your application by April 21st. We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position description; we will consider people from a variety of backgrounds and career experiences. Use the "Apply" button on this page or simply email your resume to Bob Corlett at resumes@staffingadvisors.com with “APCO - CEO #2023-2763 SA” as the subject of the email. Staffing Advisors is committed to reducing bias in every aspect of the hiring process. We have long recommended an evidence-based approach to hiring. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.    

Digital Products Manager As the Digital Products Manager for Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), you will develop and execute roadmaps to enhance and expand our digital portfolio, translate user feedback into actionable product enhancements, and ensure our digital properties run efficiently and effectively. Working across RIF and in partnership with children’s literacy experts you will create strategies to ensure we have a diverse, engaging, stable, and sustainable digital portfolio. The current portfolio is comprised of four products and is a mix of successful and well-established web-based products and applications (RIF.org and Skybrary) and emerging open-access resources (Literacy Central and Literacy Network).   RIF is a collaborative and passionate team dedicated to creating a literate America. Here, you will leverage your deep understanding of the K-12 education landscape and innovation in edtech to enhance and design digital products that provide measurable value for educators, children, and families, are easy and fun to use, engage children to find the joy in reading, and evolve to support learners with equitable access to high-quality and engaging content anytime, anywhere.   Work Environment and Benefits    - You’ll enjoy a hybrid work schedule that balances the flexibility of working from home with the synergy of working alongside your co-workers in our convenient Washington, DC office located across the street from Union Station. - RIF offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental & vision plans, generous annual leave, a 403(b) plan with 5% company contribution after 1 year, access to professional development courses, and more. The Work You’ll Do - With a user-centered approach, evaluate the current digital portfolio to identify and prioritize needed feature enhancements; develop and implement product roadmaps; manage product enhancements; and create future capabilities, for example, scaling up to support middle school learners. - Establish systems to gather qualitative and quantitative user feedback, conduct market trend analysis, and analyze relevant site data to develop high-quality integrated digital experiences that meet our users’ needs and stakeholder requirements. - Manage enhancements to our content management system (Drupal) that supports the majority of the digital portfolio. - Manage vendor relationships, including external developers, to ensure our digital portfolio remains relevant and adapts to the rapidly changing digital environment. Qualifications   - 7+ years of experience in digital product development with at least 3 years of supervisory or cross-functional team leadership experience. - Bachelor’s degree and experience in K-12 education or consumer-based children’s digital products are required. - Proven track record of successful digital product management for web-based and interactive applications. - Demonstrated success with project management, project budgeting, and vendor relations. - Experience working with key stakeholders to define product requirements based on business objectives and stakeholder input. - Understanding of content management systems; Drupal is preferred.   What’s Attractive to the Right Candidate?   - You will own the strategy for our entire suite of digital products, build from our strong network of active and engaged users, and usher our organization into the next era of what educators and children need to succeed through reading. - You’ll work alongside an innovative team of professionals passionate about reaching learners to support a culture of literacy and deliver collective impact nationwide. - Throughout our 55-year history, RIF has been a champion of racial justice and equity through literacy. Your work will ensure that our products support reducing the gap in reading performance among underrepresented student populations.   About Reading is Fundamental   Reading Is Fundamental is committed to a literate America by inspiring a passion for reading among all children, providing quality content to make an impact and engaging communities in the solution to give every child the fundamentals for success. We believe every child deserves an opportunity to own books, learn how to read, and obtain the fundamental building blocks to achieve their highest potential. Literacy opens doors and enables every child the chance to live their own journey. Through partnerships with book publishers, volunteers, community groups, organizations, and like-minded corporations, we have distributed more than 420 million books and impacted the lives of more than 72 million children in all 50 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico.   To Apply We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position description; we will consider people from a variety of backgrounds and career experiences.   Use the "Apply" button on this page or simply email your resume to Lilly Khan at resumes@staffingadvisors.com with “RIF – Digital Products Manager #2022-2743 SA” as the subject.   Job responsibilities are similar to the following positions: Lead Product Owner,  Senior Product Manager , Product Owner.   Staffing Advisors is committed to reducing bias in every aspect of the hiring process. We have long recommended an evidence-based approach to hiring. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.       

Research Analyst    Research is the foundation of our work at Excelencia in Education, enabling us to grow into a vital source of information for policymakers and institutions and a change agent to benefit Latinos in higher education and the workforce. As a Research Analyst, reporting to the Director of Research, you will collect and interpret data with a focus on storytelling and visualization through both qualitative and quantitative analysis that furthers Excelencia’s portfolio of policies and programs to accelerate Latino student success in higher education and beyond.   Working alongside our Senior Research Analyst, Senior Manager of Data Systems, Policy Analyst, and Research Fellow, you will dig into the data and research that shapes our policies and informs our practices. You will leverage your technical skills to produce compelling analyses, including visualizations and briefs for institutional leaders, practitioners, and policymakers. Our policy agenda includes research in four critical areas: affordability (ensuring Latino students have equitable access to resources), institutional capacity (addressing inequities that exist for Latino students and the institutions that enroll them), retention and transfer (improving pathways to college completion), and workforce (ensuring institutions prepare Latino students to enter the workforce with a degree and succeed as competitive candidates). Each year, our team works on grant-funded and content-based projects, including analyses of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (including emerging and graduate level), impact analysis of our SEAL certification program, analyses of conditions influencing institutional resilience, and more. Our deliverables span in size and complexity from fact sheets, infographics, and issue briefs to data profile reports and mixed methods analyses. Although it varies from year to year, we typically produce and distribute 3-5 more extensive publications and 3-5 shorter reports.   Work Environment, Salary, and Benefits   - Employees local to our Washington, DC office work a hybrid schedule, collaborating at least twice a week at the office and working from their home office up to three days a week. If you are not local, you will work primarily from your home office with occasional domestic travel for events and staff retreats. - The budgeted salary range for this role is $65-75K annually, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance; paid annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays; time off between Christmas and New Year’s; and a retirement plan with employer contribution. - You will join a high-performing, innovative, collaborative, and supportive team; your colleagues are eager to offer help, figure things out together, celebrate our wins, and reflect on our processes. We strive for a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.   How You’ll Make an Impact     You will play an active role in supporting a process to enable more higher education institutions to accelerate Latino student success more intentionally. Within the first year: - You will collaborate on data collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination for one major research project using storytelling to inform institutions and decision makers on how to more intentionally support Latino students. You’ll produce content that informs and compels action and impacts Latino student success. - You will provide team support and feedback for 2-3 major research projects and ensure all smaller internal and external data requests are met promptly in accordance with Excelencia’s style, tone, and vision. You will also provide ongoing data collection and analysis support for events, ensuring presenters have engaging, accurate, and persuasive materials telling our impact and mission story. - Working with our communications team, you will write compelling, data-driven copy for social media, our website, and e-blasts to ensure our research reaches the right audience, inspiring constituents and decision makers to learn more and take action.   Responsibilities   - Summarize and analyze quantitative and qualitative data and explain research findings and their implications for a national audience. - Review and summarize published research. - Write publications for internal and external audiences. - Monitor external research and policy developments. - Collaborate with colleagues on the research team and across the organization, providing feedback and supporting program initiatives. - Serve as a representative for Excelencia with stakeholders. Be an inclusive connector who finds relevant points of affinity within the network and Excelencia.   Qualifications   - Bachelor’s degree with at least 1-3 years of experience with policy and research; graduate education preferred in relevant discipline. - Deep understanding of higher education issues with a focus on underrepresented populations and educational equity. - Demonstrated ability to comprehend, translate, and communicate data in terms of relevance and impact in a range of formats and to a range of audiences. - Excellent analytical research skills and experience in qualitative and quantitative research. Expertise with Excel and familiarity with Tableau and R are preferred. - Demonstrated capability in managing multiple projects simultaneously and under the pressure of deadlines.   About Us   Excelencia in Education accelerates Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies, and advancing institutional practices while collaborating with those committed and ready to meet the mission. Launched in 2004 in the nation’s capital, Excelencia is building a network of results-oriented educators and policymakers to address the U.S. economy’s need for a highly educated workforce and engaged civic leadership. Excelencia is a growing, fast-paced nonprofit organization with a small and dynamic team deeply committed to its mission. With headquarters in Washington, DC and led by two co-founders, the President and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Excelencia is now expanding its organizational structure to increase its capacity to meet its mission and accelerate Latino student success in higher education.     To Apply   We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position description; we will consider people from a variety of backgrounds and career experiences.   Use the apply button on this page or simply email your resume to Lilly Khan at resumes@staffingadvisors.com with “Excelencia – Research Analyst #2023-2760 SA” as the subject of the email.   Job responsibilities are similar to the following positions: Research Associate, Policy Fellow, Data Analyst, Education Policy Researcher.   Staffing Advisors is committed to reducing bias in every aspect of the hiring process. We have long recommended a competency-driven approach to hiring. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.