Director, CSD Learns

Overview

Description
The Director of CSD Learns is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational oversight, and program development of CSD's educational initiatives, including K-12 curriculum programs and adult certificate programs such as Teaching Kitchen Academy. This role drives business strategy for program and revenue growth while ensuring high-quality, accessible educational opportunities that empower the deaf and hard-of-hearing community with enhanced knowledge and skills needed to participate competitively in the global economy.

The Director of CSD Learns reports directly to the Vice President of Program Impact and works collaboratively with the Program Impact team to enhance and carry out the mission of CSD.

• Develops and executes comprehensive business strategies for program expansion and revenue growth, identifying new market opportunities and revenue streams to support program sustainability
• Establishes, strengthens, and maintains relationships with community organizations, businesses, K-12 educational institutions, and industry partners to enhance program offerings and create pathways for students
• Represents CSD Learns at community events, conferences, industry gatherings, and other relevant forums, serving as a key ambassador for the organization
• Establishes, strengthens, and maintains K-12 education curriculum and adult certificate programs, including Teaching Kitchen Academy, ensuring alignment with educational standards, licensing requirements, and student needs
• Leads the overall directionality of CSD Learns and development of strategic approaches for the integration of technology in an online educational environment designed around the needs of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community, in alignment with organizational objectives and intended outcomes
• Identifies and pursues broad opportunities to expand CSD Learns services, training platforms, and economic development opportunities that address educational and career discrepancies in the deaf community
• Oversees the development and operational functions of CSD Learns including the direct management of support staff, independent contractors, and CSD Learns support platforms
• Provides oversight to all grant- and contract-based projects associated with CSD Learns, serving as main point of communication to external parties on project-based progress and outcomes
• Provides writing and editing support to Program Impact units with proposals and RFPs
• Manages data collection and reporting within CSD Learns in ensuring project outcomes are met, including the organization of data and evaluation of the effectiveness of CSD Learns' deliverables through the establishment of baseline data and utilization of assessment instruments
• Provides ongoing support in the compilation of project reports on progress, and provides insight to CSD's grant-writing and other development initiatives to expand programmatic offerings
• Creates and maintains the budget for CSD Learns, ensures that operations are within budget, and develops financial projections to support strategic planning
• Maintains awareness of issues affecting the global deaf and hard-of-hearing education community and engages internal and external resources in affecting positive change and expanded service opportunities
• Other duties as assigned

To perform the essential functions of this position successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Strong business acumen with demonstrated ability to develop strategic plans, achieve financial goals, and drive revenue growth
• Excellent partnership development, stakeholder management, and community relations skills
• Deep understanding of curriculum design, instructional methodologies, and educational program development for both K-12 and adult learners
• Extensive skills in educational technology, learning management software, and technical writing
• Excellent knowledge of learning theories, curriculum, and instructional design models, and evaluation techniques
• Familiarity with web design, online learning management systems, video editing software, and visual design applications
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent supervisory, administrative, communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Excellent organizational skills, the ability to multitask, and most importantly, the ability to work well and collaboratively in a dynamic, yet remote team and workforce
• Ability to present complex information clearly; strong attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; and effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors
• Demonstrated organizational skills in handling and directing multiple and complex assignments and projects
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills for representing CSD Learns at external events
• Knowledge of accessibility standards, universal design principles, and inclusive…