For more information on .## Senior Director of Education* ## 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* ## 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, collecting and analyzing data from staff and community stakeholders* ## Build and maintain collaborative relationships with diverse partners including Navajo Nation Department of Education, Navajo Nation Public Libraries, First Things First, Phoenix Public Libraries, PBS SoCal, and numerous educational and cultural institutions* ## Coordinate trans-creation projects, workshop delivery, and train-the-trainer initiatives with tribal and community partners* ## Design and implement special events in partnership with organizations such as Fred Rogers Productions, WETA, GBH, Heard Museum, and regional PBS stations* ## Manage event logistics including budgets, materials, mascot coordination, volunteer staffing, and post-event evaluation* ## Oversee Super Why and STEM camp delivery including site recruitment, training, and community celebrations* ## Promote Little Free STEM Library partnerships and coordinate book delivery to community locations* ## Collect and report community outreach data for grant funders and station reporting* ## Serve as the primary spokesperson for Arizona PBS education initiatives to media, policymakers, funders, and the public* ## Articulate a compelling vision for Arizona PBS's role in improving education outcomes across the state, including early childhood development, K-12 achievement, and lifelong learning* ## Advocate for education funding before state and national governmental agencies, legislative bodies, and policy leaders* ## Present Arizona PBS's education impact and needs to foundation leaders, corporate partners, and philanthropic organizations* ## Build relationships with key stakeholders including state education officials, tribal leadership, legislative representatives, and community advocates* ## Communicate education program successes, data, and outcomes through presentations, media interviews, and public forums* ## Position Arizona PBS as a thought leader in educational equity, access, and innovation within Arizona and nationally* ## Represent the organization's education mission and values in alignment with ASU and PBS national standards* ## Serve on PBS KIDS and PBS Education national leadership councils and attend monthly community of practice meetings* ## Participate in the State Pyramid Leadership Team with representatives from Arizona Department of Education, DHS, DES, and Head Start* ## Conduct…
