Senior Director of Education

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Arizona PBS, a service of Arizona State University, seeks an experienced and visionary Senior Director of Education to lead our comprehensive education initiatives. This leadership role oversees grant management, educational programming, community partnerships, and a dynamic team delivering PBS educational content and resources across Arizona and tribal communities. The position reports to the general manager of Arizona PBS, is a vital part of the executive management team for the organization and is responsible for the station’s primary mission outside of broadcasting.

Position Salary Range: $100,000 - $128,000 per year; DOE

• Develop and articulate a comprehensive strategic vision for Arizona PBS education initiatives that addresses the diverse needs of children, families, and educators across Arizona
• Assess educational challenges and opportunities in Arizona, particularly in underserved communities, rural areas, and tribal nations
• Navigate and adapt to a rapidly changing funding landscape, identifying sustainable models for long‑term program growth and impact
• Align education department priorities with Arizona PBS's mission, ASU's strategic goals, and PBS national education standards
• Create innovative approaches to leverage technology, partnerships, and resources to maximize reach and effectiveness in a state with significant educational needs
• Lead the department in responding to emerging educational trends, policy changes, and community priorities
• Foster a culture of innovation, equity, and excellence within the education team
• Establish measurable goals and outcomes that demonstrate Arizona PBS's impact on educational equity and achievement across the state

• Lead and mentor the education leadership team, including three Assistant Directors with distinct grant and station responsibilities
• Conduct weekly education leadership team meetings and individual one‑on‑one check‑ins with leadership team members
• Provide strategic direction for 12 or more education staff members including Program Managers, Program Coordinator Seniors, and PRN educators/ambassadors
• Oversee community programs including camps, professional development workshops, and special events
• Create budgets and allocate resources effectively across programs and personnel

• Provide strategic oversight for PBS Learning Media content promotion and ingestion with internal and external partners
• Monitor content ingestion following PBS national editorial standards and processes
• Oversee content development for multiple programs including Trail Mix’d, What Happened in AZ, Switch On, Resolve to Solve, Wild Arizona, and Arizona Game & Fish productions
• Collaborate with engineering team on PBS Learning Media promotions, QR code integration, and Spanish/ASL Secondary Audio Programming (SAP) for PBS KIDS properties
• Manage Healthy Smile Learning initiative including content creation, professional development, and analytics
• Oversee Lantern (formerly Bright By Text) local messaging platform with zip code and age‑specific content
• Mentor staff and interns on content development and recruit subject‑matter educators for curriculum content

• Identify and pursue new funding opportunities, collaborating with internal and external partners to develop competitive grant applications
• Serve as Principal Investigator for awarded grants, working with ASU's Research Administration Services (RAS) and Office of Research & Sponsored Projects Administration (ORSPA)
• Develop grant budgets, secure necessary approvals including Tribal Affairs coordination, and manage all fiscal aspects of education grants
• Write and submit compelling grant proposals and renewals, incorporating input from stakeholders across the station
• Present to potential funders independently and in partnership with the development team
• Provide fiscal oversight including monthly budget reconciliation, expense approvals, and alignment with deliverable schedules
• Prepare and submit quarterly and monthly narrative reports,…