Director Non-Public Services

Education is ever-evolving. And so are we.

We seek passionate people from diverse backgrounds who are committed to helping improve the work of schools as a trusted partner in advancing learning. By joining the Cognia team, you will be immersed in a community of energetic and resourceful people dedicated to a common vision to impact and inspire education providers to advance and enable pathways of success for all learners. At Cognia we have developed a holistic approach to education that empowers schools to create real outcomes and optimize learning for students of all backgrounds. Serving over 40,000 institutions from early learning through high school in more than 100 countries and territories, Cognia brings universally recognized perspective to advancing teaching and learning. When you join Cognia, you join a team of experts passionate about our mission and embracing our core values in everything we do.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Under the leadership of the Senior VP Accreditation Strategy & Partnerships, the Director serves as an expert in Non-Public Services. This role will lead organization-wide oversight and administration of Non-Public Services aligned with strategic priorities to develop centralized, systemic, and formalized processes and supports to non-public institutions. In collaboration and coordination with both internal and external stakeholders, the Director leads the support, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of Non-Public products and services to expand the integration of those products and services and to grow the Cognia network. The Director provides thought leadership and utilizes current knowledge and expertise of non-public education industries to enhance Cognia's impact on non-public education providers and continuous improvement.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:

• Supports the vision, mission, and values of Cognia to ensure Cognia remains the respected authority on accreditation and continuous school improvement for non-public education providers.
• Supports the execution of the strategic vision and goals of the office.
• Collaborates in the development of strategies and initiatives to expand partnerships and increase membership in the non-public sector.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining relationships with high-profile non-public clients.
• Manages the Synchronized Accreditation Program .
• Conducts research and analysis to identify market trends, needs, and opportunities in the non-public education sector.
• Maintains knowledge of current non-public education program regulations, requirements, best practices, and future trends in order to effectively support and inform Cognia services and solutions.
• Develops training and other intellectual properties associated with non-public accreditation and continuous improvement.
• Utilizes data to support, implement, and monitor the performance and impact of the office.
• Provides regular reports and recommendations for improvement, assisting with the preparation of documents and/or information for the division.
• Conducts presentations and attends meetings, conferences, and events in support of the office's strategic goals.
• Plans for the annual Non-Public Schools Leadership Conference in collaboration with the SVP
• Fosters positive and collaborative working relationships within the
• Accreditation and Certification Division and across the organization to accomplish organization-wide goals.
• Supports regional staff in their interactions with non-public schools, providing guidance and expertise on the non-public education context.
• Collaborates with regional staff to conduct outreach and engagement activities, foster connections, and share relevant Cognia resources with non-public schools.
• Serves as a liaison between regional staff and contacts in the non-public education space and supports opportunities for collaboration and partnership between non-public schools and other institutions in their regions.
• Communicates with stakeholders to problem-solve, promote continuous improvement, and offer data-based solutions, products, and services.
• Works independently with minimal supervision and oversight to produce high-quality products and services.
• Performs duties and fulfills responsibilities that may, from time to time, include related or unrelated tasks.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

• Master's degree in education and/or business development required
• 5 years of related experience required; experience to include extensive knowledge of strategic planning for non-public schools and school systems where alignment to a set of quality assurance standards is the desired outcome
• Experience leading teams of people as a non-public school leader, corporate project manager, or immediate supervisor or director required

Competencies:

• Critical thinking and problem-solving: uses sound judgment to come up with appropriate solutions to problems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Teamwork and communication: collaborates effectively with others to work towards common organizational goals, policies, and procedures
• Work standards and integrity: pays close attention to detail, accuracy, and high standards in meeting commitments and organizational effectiveness
• Motivation, reliability, and adaptability: maintains a high level of self-direction and effort and can readily adapt to change
• Planning and organizing: allocates and uses resources properly, sets priorities, and achieves organizational objectives
• Extensive knowledge of all products, services, and solutions offered by Cognia
• Extensive knowledge of current issues in non-public education, especially strategic planning, continuous improvement, and accreditation
• Ability to deliver high quality oral and written presentations through a variety of digital tools
• Ability to build and maintain connections and relationships with leaders of educational associations and agencies
• Ability to work and communicate effectively using all Microsoft applications and other web-based presentation applications
• Perform with high levels of integrity, initiative and tenacity
• Ability to effectively train, motivate, supervise, and evaluate personnel

Anticipated Travel (may include local, national, and/or international travel):

• Occasional travel (10%-20%)
• Travel to All Staff Company Meeting required
• Travel to Department Meeting required

At Cognia, we recognize the critical role played by our teams in carrying out the organization's important educational mission. As a reflection of that recognition our exceptional benefits offerings include generous paid time off and holiday breaks, comprehensive insurance plans, and a 12.5% retirement savings contribution which is immediately vested, all effective on your date of hire. This represents a strong commitment by the organization to attract and retain the highest quality workforce - to ensure our continued ability to effectively serve our mission for years to come.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. Cognia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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