We are currently accepting applications for the following positions:

• Intern, Performance Analysis
• Intern, Program
• K-12 Engagement Manager

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Intern, Performance Analysis

Primary Location

Washington, DC

Position Summary

The performance analysis intern will work closely with EDI’s engagement managers, who provide direct support on the delivery approach to our partner state K-12 education agencies and state systems of higher education, to help those systems evaluate past and present performance and understand drivers of performance. To do so, the intern will analyze state, district, and campus-level data and produce reports to further guide the implementation work in those systems. The intern will join the EDI team for approximately 10 weeks this summer and will receive compensation of $15/hour for master’s-level students and $17/hour for doctorate-level.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing findings from annual performance data (e.g., state assessment, AP, ACT/SAT, NAEP, and graduation rate data in K-12 and enrollment, retention, graduation rate, and degrees conferred data for higher education) to increase EDI’s understanding of our partners’ performance and to develop insights to further our ability to support their reform efforts
• Working with EDI engagement managers and our system partners on special data analysis projects in order to supplement and enhance our partners’ use of data to understand and drive their performance
• Developing reports on EDI’s impact for audiences such as EDI leadership, board and funders
• Designing workshops and professional development to teach others within EDI and our partner state agencies how to effectively use data

Candidate Profile

Candidates should have an expressed interest and past experience in public education, management, or policy.  We are looking for candidates with strong management, analytical, research, and communication skills.  The candidate should be working on a graduate degree.  Suitable graduate degrees include but are not limited to EdD, MPA, MPP, MBA, MPH, and JD.

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualities Required

• Understanding of relevant policies and practices in K-12 and/or higher education
• Strong orientation toward results; entrepreneurial spirit; self-motivated
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with a broad base of stakeholders
• Strong strategic thinking and data analysis capabilities
• Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills
• Adaptable to growing, fast-paced, diverse, results-oriented culture
• Experience effectively presenting data to a variety of audiences
• Ability to manage work both independently and collaboratively
• Fluent in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Application Process

Provide a cover letter and resume to be considered for this position. Please send both documents with “performance analysis intern” in the title to the attention of Program Director Nick Rodriguez at info@deliveryinstitute.org.

 

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Intern, Program

Primary Location

Washington, DC

Position Summary

EDI’s program office is responsible for supporting EDI engagement managers, who provide direct support on the delivery approach to our K-12 and higher education partner systems, and EDI partner systems by developing delivery curriculum and fostering the sharing of key resources and tools. The intern will join the EDI team for approximately 10 weeks this summer and will receive compensation of $15/hour for master’s-level students and $17/hour for doctorate-level.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Continuing to develop the delivery curriculum through the creation of relevant tools to support partner systems.
• Collaborating with EDI engagement managers to document the delivery work occurring in the field, including lessons learned, successes, and improvements to the delivery approach.
• Maintaining EDI’s online presence through regular updates to the public website and partners-only learning community.
• Participating in the preparation and facilitation of EDI network events for senior-level K-12 and higher education system leaders.

Candidate Profile

Candidates should have an expressed interest and past experience in the education field or education policy. We are looking for candidates with strong management, analytical, research, and communication skills. The candidate should be working on a graduate degree. Suitable graduate degrees include but are not limited to EdD, MPA, MPP, MBA, MPH, and JD.

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualities Required:

• Understanding of relevant policies and practices in K-12 and/or higher education
• Strong orientation toward results; entrepreneurial spirit; self-motivated
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with a broad base of stakeholders
• Strong strategic thinking capabilities
• Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills
• Adaptable to growing, fast-paced, diverse, results-oriented culture
• Ability to manage work both independently and collaboratively
• Fluent in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Application Process

Provide a cover letter and resume to be considered for this position.  Please send both documents with the subject heading of “program intern” to the attention of Program Director Nick Rodriguez at info@deliveryinstitute.org.

 

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 K-12 Engagement Manager

Primary Location       

Washington, DC

Position Summary

This is a full-time position.  The K-12 Engagement Manager leads state engagements and serves as a dedicated coach, problem-solver, and relationship manager with senior leaders of participating systems.  He/she will use proven delivery techniques to support system leaders’ implementation efforts.

The EDI Approach

EDI utilizes a proven performance-management framework for implementation.  Specific knowledge of these methods is not a perquisite, although contextual knowledge is expected.  EDI will provide in-depth training and technical support to ensure the individual is well-versed in the art of delivery.

The K-12 Engagement Managers will use three strategies to support the work of higher education system leaders:

• Direct Support.  Each participating system is assigned a team from EDI that will provide in-depth, on-the-ground assistance for a sustained period of time (e.g., 12-18 months).  During this time, EDI will work to build the capacity of partner systems by coaching system leaders on how to apply delivery tools, develop and execute core routines, and build a delivery culture in the broader system.
• Network Support. Quarterly network meetings and monthly webinars reinforce delivery concepts to partner states through a combination of presentations and interactive exercises to equip state leaders to implement delivery strategies in their own context.
• Additional Resources.  Finally, all participating systems have access to EDI’s online learning community and our print resources, such as Deliverology 101: A Field Guide for Educational Leaders.

Position Responsibilities

Successful candidates will have strong leadership, coaching and interpersonal skills, as well as in-depth understanding of details on key education policies, practices, and data issues.  This work requires individuals who are highly credible with system leaders and are able to quickly build counseling relationships.

The K-12 Engagement Manager position is expected to educate systems as they undertake the five stages of delivery in support of system goals.  To do this, he/she must build the in-state capacity of system leaders to eventually operate independently of outside support.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Aiding K-12 education systems to set the foundation for the work (e.g., working with system leaders to define their aspirations and review existing delivery capacity).
• Helping the system to design and build a group focused on driving achievement of system aspirations, appropriate for the organization’s mission.
• Building the capacity of the delivery unit through formal training, feedback, and role modeling.
• Helping the delivery unit and system leaders to establish metrics, set targets, and measure performance against benchmarks, as well as providing guidance on data analysis and presentation.
• Working with the delivery unit and system leaders to set trajectories for success and write implementation plans to reach established goals.  This work also includes helping individual actors understand their contribution to reaching the system’s broader goals.
• Working with the delivery unit to analyze the efficacy of system activities and identify potential improvements.
• Establishing routines that allow state leaders to identify and address problems early.
• Cultivating relationships and alliances with key stakeholders at all levels of the system.
• Communicating the importance of the work to state and district leaders, community members, and other relevant stakeholders.

Candidate Profile

Candidates should have substantial, relevant post-graduate work experience, knowledge of K-12 issues, and public education governance structures, and an understanding of the federal and state policy landscape.  Candidates with public education management and/or private sector strategy consulting experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are looking for candidates with strong management, coaching, analytical, and communication skills, and knowledge of major data sources on children and education.  The individual is expected to travel at least 40 percent of the time.

Experience

• Advanced degree required. Suitable graduate degrees include but are not limited to EdD, MPA, MBA, MEd, and JD. Senior public sector experience may substitute for a graduate degree.
• At least seven years of full-time work experience in relevant settings (e.g., a state education agency, school district, governor’s education advisor). Experience in relevant fields relating to the improvement of education outcomes for low-income and minority students is desirable.      
• Demonstrated history of managing teams to achieve high-performance targets and experience building strong relationships with broad base of stakeholders. 

Knowledge, Skills & Qualities

• Highly motivated leader with a strong orientation towards results and outstanding communication skills.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships, both as a coach and as a leader, across all levels of an organization.
• Strong strategic thinking capabilities, including the ability to disaggregate problems and structure complex issues.  Must have a facility with data, as evidenced by ability to develop hypotheses and recommendations on the basis of data sets. 
• Able to provide clear structure when faced with ambiguous environments.
• Deep understanding of relevant policies and practices in K-12 education—at both the state and local level.
• Exceptional organizational skills, as evidenced by an ability to juggle and appropriately prioritize multiple competing priorities, with an eye toward timely follow-up and deadlines.
• Proven managerial experience including providing clear expectations and offering coaching and feedback to develop clients and colleagues.
• Strong orientation towards results; entrepreneurial spirit; self-motivated.
• Adaptable to growing, fast-paced, diverse, results-oriented culture.
• Demonstrated ability to function in an environment characterized by ambiguity and change.
• Proficient at Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Benefits & Salary

Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included.

Application Process

Provide a cover letter and resume to be considered for this position. Please send both documents to the attention of Rebecca Martin, EDI Deputy Director, at info@deliveryinstitute.org.  Position will be open until filled. Review of all applications will begin on September 21, 2011.  

EDI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity in all facets of the organization’s work.