Senior Technical Assistance Consultant, Postsecondary Education – Workforce Development

🕒 August 27

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $127k - $140k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

📚 Learning and Development

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American Institutes for Research

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1946

🏥 Healthcare

💼 Consulting

📚 Education

💰 Grant on 2017-11

Healthcare • Consulting • Education

American Institutes for Research is dedicated to advancing evidence and improving lives through rigorous research and evaluation. The organization focuses on education, health, human services, and international initiatives, providing technical assistance and data science capabilities to address critical social issues. With a mission to generate evidence that contributes to a better and more equitable world, AIR collaborates with communities, policymakers, and researchers to support evidence-based solutions across various sectors.

📋 Description

• Lead cross-sector technical assistance efforts aligning postsecondary institutions, workforce systems, and community-based organizations to expand career pathways and work-based learning for community college students • Serve as a subject matter expert on work-based learning and apprenticeships • Develop tools and resources for program design and adaptation to incorporate work-based learning • Advise on non-degree credentials and professional certifications in community college settings • Support data collection practices concerning student experiences, outcomes, and employment outcomes • Support higher education in prison through program design, implementation, and delivery resources • Conduct policy and program analysis of postsecondary education and workforce systems • Translate research into actionable briefs, toolkits, training materials, tools, and guidance • Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment supporting professional growth • Identify and pursue new business opportunities with federal, state, and foundation clients

🎯 Requirements

• Ph.D. with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; Master’s degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience; or Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience in a related field • Experience delivering technical assistance to public agencies, nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, or higher education institutions • Experience managing projects and leading cross-functional teams • Experience working directly with community colleges or within a community college setting to lead initiatives, implement programs, or support institutional change efforts • Demonstrated knowledge of postsecondary education, workforce development, and career pathways, particularly within community college environments • Established networks within the higher education and workforce development fields and willingness to cultivate relationships on behalf of AIR • Strong business development, proposal writing, and client relationship management skills • Ability to interpret and apply quantitative and qualitative data • Knowledge of work-based learning, including apprenticeships, and related policies, practices, and partnerships • Understanding of systems-level challenges related to postsecondary access, student success, career readiness, and workforce development • Familiarity with federal funding streams and policy frameworks related to Pell Grant reinstatement, WIOA, Registered Apprenticeships, Perkins V, and Second Chance Pell • Strong facilitation, coaching, stakeholder engagement, professional development, and capacity-building skills • Ability to translate research, policy, and data into practical tools, guidance, training materials, briefs, and resources • Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities • Must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis • Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available • May need to meet certain residency requirements depending on project work • Reference and background checks required for selected candidates

🏖️ Benefits

• AIR’s Total Rewards Program • Competitive compensation • Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer • Reasonable accommodation during the employment process • Reference and background checks • Drug-free work environment