Vice President, K-12 Education Policy

Vice President, K-12 Education PolicyAmerican Progress is seeking a Vice President of K-12 Education Policy to work toward generating pragmatic and progressive new policy ideas advancing K-12 education reform in the United States. Broadly, American Progress' education policy work focuses on several priority areas, such as promoting college- and career-ready standards and assessments; recruiting, supporting, and retaining effective teachers and principals; improving fiscal equity; and exploring school improvement strategies, including expanded learning time and community schools, for high-poverty schools. The Vice President of K-12 Education Policy will lead a dynamic team to assist in deepening the organization's education policy work.Responsibilities:Provide day-to-day management of the K-12 Education Policy team, which currently includes senior fellows, directors, research staff, and assistants.Develop new K-12 education policy ideas.Advance the K-12 Education Policy team's mission by raising funds and cultivating donor relationships.Work with policy teamsalong with executive and other senior American Progress officialsto set the strategic direction of the K-12 Education Policy team.Maintain relationships between the K-12 Education Policy team and other American Progress teams, including the Executive, Government Affairs, Communications, Development, and Administrative teams.Represent and promote American Progress' K-12 Education Policy team with policy decision-makers, the public, media, and other outside groups and individuals as necessary.Assist team members in crafting and timing policy reports and rapid-response documents that maintain relevance to the education policy debate.Keep American Progress staff updated on news and events related to education policy debates in Congress and the administration; respond to requests for information from executive and other senior staff.Perform other duties as assigned.Requirements and qualifications:Master's degree or equivalent in training and experience.At least 10 years of professional experience in education policy or other relevant field.Experience managing a team and fundraising.Demonstrated excellence in research, writing, communication, and analysis.Demonstrated detailed knowledge and understanding of K-12 education policy, including federal education programs.Demonstrated ability to develop new policy ideas that promote educational opportunity and equity.Comfort with working under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Ability to multitask and prioritize.Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work on a team.American Progress offers a full and competitive benefits package. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.