Senior Director, Educator Experiences

Responsibilities

• Leads the creation, refinement, and strategic management of high-impact immersive experiences that engage educators in our mission and lead then to cultivate an Explorer Mindset in themselves and their learners
• Focuses on programs designed specifically for educators, including professional learning, leadership capacity building, and resource creation
• Develops multi-year plans, goals, metrics and budgets to support educator initiatives and is accountable for performance and results
• Develops strong working relationships with other National Geographic Society divisions, National Geographic partners and collaborators, and representatives of outside funders/entities to maximize program impact and reach
• Oversees the development and implementation of the Educator Experience strategy
• Provides oversight over innovative, large-scale educator initiatives to meet and achieve outputs, outcomes, and impacts within stated time frames and budgets
• Utilizes data and research findings to continuously improve existing programs and inform the design of new ones
• Establishes rigorous quality standards and procedures for all program and content delivery methods to ensure fairness and maintain brand integrity
• Manages a high-functioning team tasked with executing high-impact programs and projects
• Supports efforts to raise revenue through philanthropy, grants, and other revenue-generating activities

• Master’s degree required and Ph.D. degree preferred
• Content knowledge in Social Studies, History, Geography, Environmental Science, Earth Science, or English Language Arts desired
• 10+ related experience in any of the following: K-12 education, professional development, educational program design and implementation, adult education, learning science, instructional design, educator engagement
• 3+ years of management experience
• Deep knowledge and/or experience working with K-12 educators, adult learners, designing and implementing educator-facing learning experiences, engaging educator leaders, and co-designing with educators
• Deep understanding of current K-12 and/or Higher Education pedagogical approaches and evidence-based practices
• Experience and excellence in leadership and management in complex, matrixed organizations
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills and ability to work with individuals and groups at all levels
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and deliver high-quality programs on time and within budget
• Ability to work on multiple projects, under deadlines, with changing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced, environment
• A creative, solutions-oriented approach to building mutually beneficial partnerships
• 5+ years of experience in education or management by objective program design
• Ability to plan strategically and creatively, set and articulate goals, and report on performance
• Experience working with digital learning platforms and educational technology (EdTech)

Demonstrates expertise in developing and managing high-impact educator programs, utilizing data-driven strategies to enhance learning experiences while ensuring quality and brand integrity. Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex projects, and foster partnerships within educational environments.

• K-12 Education Experience
• Educational Program Design
• Leadership and Management
• Strategic Planning
• Digital Learning Platforms

• Program Design
• Project Management
• Data Analysis
• Budget Management
• Instructional Design
• Adult Education
• Learning Science
• Pedagogical Approaches
• Quality Standards Development
• Performance Metrics

• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Team Leadership
• Creative Problem Solving
• Relationship Building

• Master’s Degree
• Ph.D. Degree (Preferred)

• Educator Engagement
• Professional Development
• K-12 Education
• Higher Education
• Learning Experiences

• Educational Technology
• Digital Learning Platforms
• Data Management Systems