Credentialing and Learning Pathways Senior Manager
Credentialing and Learning Pathways Senior Manager
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$ 80000 - 95000
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Job Description
Who We Are
business and educationincluding several Nobel laureatesthe Alliance believes that better decisions lead to better lives and a better society.
As a field builder the Alliance partners with teachers academic and business leaders families and community members to raise awareness and lead the growing call to have Decision Education taught in schools across the country. The Alliance is committed to an inclusive supportive and collaborative culture. Our diverse team comprises educators researchers subject matter experts and other professionals dedicated to our mission. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
What We Offer
The Alliance offers a comprehensive total rewards package inclusive of competitive compensation:
Annual Salary:
- $80000 - $95000 per year*
Benefits:
- Medical Dental and Vision insurance (100% employer paid)
- Basic Life Insurance and AD&D (100% employer paid)
- Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% employer paid)
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) Plan with up to a 5% employer match
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care)
- Up to 20 days of Paid Time Off per calendar year (prorated the first year based on your hire date
- Unlimited Paid Sick Time
- Hybrid work schedule
- Paid lunch stipend while working on-site
Job Overview
The Credentialing and Learning Pathways Senior Manager will lead the development and implementation of credentialing certification and digital badging frameworks for Decision Education ensuring seamless decision-making skill acquisition from K-12 classrooms to higher education and the workforce. This role will collaborate with K-12 schools educational institutions institutions of higher education employers and technology partners to create transparent portable and equitable pathways for learners related to Decision Education.
This role will report to the Deputy Director of Education as part of the Education Department which is responsible for advancing Decision Education through innovative programs and partnerships.
Location and Schedule
This full-time role requires an 8-hour day and a 40-hour work week. It is an Exempt position under the FLSA meaning it is not eligible for overtime pay.
This position is open to both local candidates and remote candidates. Local team members are expected to follow a hybrid schedule working onsite at our headquarters in Bala Cynwyd PA on Tuesdays and Wednesdays with remote work permitted on other business days. Fully remote employees are expected to maintain a productive home-based work environment and remain actively engaged with team operations. Additionally the role requires 3040% travel which may include stakeholder engagements events and internal team meetings.
Job Responsibilities
- Design launch and manage credentialing and certification frameworks including microcredentials and digital badges aligned with K-12 higher education and workforce requirements.
- Collaborate with school districts higher education institutions and industry partners to identify skill gaps related to Decision Education and co-create transition programs.
- Develop policies processes and standards for credential validation assessment and quality assurance.
- Advocate for the value of skill-based credentials with stakeholders including educators employers and policymakers.
- Oversee data management privacy and interoperability standards for digital credentials.
- Track outcomes analyze data and report on impact and opportunities for improvement in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Represent the organization at conferences working groups and in public forums on credentialing and digital learning pathways.
- Contribute to grant proposals and reporting to secure funding for scaling initiatives.
- Collaborate with the Deputy Director of Education to develop essential documents for national scaling of Decision Education including but not limited to implementation guidelines and standards crosswalks.
- These responsibilities may change or expand over time consistent with the organizations needs and initiatives.
Job Qualifications
- Minimum Requirements:
- 8 years of experience with digital learning platforms credentialing systems and/or dual enrollment programs between high school and higher education
- Project management experience with extensive collaboration on and across teams to take projects and products from start to finish.
- Comfort managing relationships and leading strategic conversations meetings and learning sessions with different stakeholders including but not limited to educators district and state leaders internal leadership and organizational partners
- Extensive knowledge of and experience with standards and frameworks for certification and credentials.
- Extensive knowledge of and experience with workforce readiness solutions
- Extensive knowledge of and experience with overseeing development and scaling of digital learning solutions
- Extensive knowledge of and experience with external technology or software development teams
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in K-16 education
- Knowledge and experience working with Learning and Employment Records (LERs).
- Knowledge of decision science behavioral science social psychology or related fields.
- Experience developing content for educators writing grants and/or literature reviews
- Knowledge of or experience with Decision Education or related fields
Attributes and Characteristics
- Excellent writing communication and interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
- Management skills
- Respectful collaborative and collegial
- Intellectually humble open-minded innovative strategic and adaptable
- Growth-minded and intellectually curious
- Diligent professional productive reliable organized and efficient
- Takes initiative and is committed to individual and organizational success
- Passionate about the work and dedicated to the organizations goals
- Reflects the Alliances core values and standards:
- Humanism: valuing others as human beings
- Rationality: thinking and skills to help answer what is true and what to do
- Education: growth mindset; dedication to developing knowledge and skills
- Conscientiousness: diligent work ethic; professionalism; high-quality work
- Initiative: owners and founders mentality; leadership skills
- Mission Alignment: dedication to the organizations mission and goals
- Successful completion of the pre-employment screening process.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Understand and consistently demonstrate safe work practices to ensure a safe work environment at all times.
- Complete special projects and other duties as assigned by management.
Physical and Environmental Demands
- Sitting: Most of the time is spent sitting at a desk or workstation
- Occasional mobility within the workplace and/or at external engagements
- Occasional lifting and carrying up to 10 lbs
- Hand and Finger Dexterity: Constant use of hands for tasks such as typing writing or handling small objects.
- Visual and auditory requirements: Applicants must be able to access and process written and auditory information to perform job duties effectively.
- The Alliance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to fulfill essential functions including using assistive technologies such as screen readers captioning amplified phones and speech-to-text software.
The position is based in the United States.
* The posted salary range represents our good-faith estimate and may vary based on candidate qualifications and experience. The salary and benefits mentioned may be revised at the companys discretion.
The Alliance for Decision Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.
Employment at the Alliance for Decision Education is on an at-will basis. This means that the employee or the company can terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause or notice.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
