Associate Director, Implementation and Improvement

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🐎 Kentucky – Remote

🐎 Kentucky – Remote

⏰ Full Time

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👔 Director

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Partners for Rural Impact

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201 - 500 employees

📚 Education

🌍 Social Impact

🤝 Non-profit

Education • Social Impact • Non-profit

Partners for Rural Impact is an organization focused on improving outcomes for children and youth in rural America through its Cradle to Career Partnerships. The organization works to increase access to high-quality programs and supports, strengthen civic infrastructure, and advocate for policy changes to drive resources and investment in rural communities. Partners for Rural Impact organizes initiatives such as the Rural Summit for Cradle to Career Success and the Rural Library Network to empower rural communities and collaborate on effective practices. Their goal is to accelerate educational and upward mobility outcomes for rural youth, aiming to impact an additional 1 million children by 2030.

📋 Description

• Translate strategic priorities into actionable implementation plans • Design and manage implementation systems aligned to collaborative improvement practices, including planning cycles, progress monitoring, and feedback loops • Facilitate results-based planning processes, including defining outcomes, indicators, and strategies aligned to organizational goals • Monitor performance data and implementation fidelity, using insights to support continuous improvement and course correction • Partners with internal teams and external stakeholders to align efforts, remove barriers, and ensure coordinated execution • Establish and support implementation rhythms led by the Director of Collaborative Improvement (e.g., strategy reviews, progress check-ins, learning cycles) • Build capacity of staff and partners in strategy execution, continuous improvement, and data-informed decision-making • Identify risks to implementation and elevate insights and recommendations to the Director of Collaborative Improvement • Support the integration of evidence-based practices and continuous improvement methodologies across initiatives • Document progress, outcomes, and lessons learned to inform organizational learning and future strategy development • Maintain a professional relationship with students, families, and teachers, always operating in an ethical manner

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, education, organizational or related field required • Master’s degree in public administration, education, organizational leadership, or related field preferred • At least 5 years of experience in strategy implementation, program management, continuous improvement, or related work • At least 1 year of supervisory or team leadership experience required • Demonstrated experience translating strategy into execution with measurable outcomes • Strong facilitation skills, including leading cross-functional groups and structured planning processes • Experience using data to inform decision-making and improve performance • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. • Flexible spending accounts, plus an employee assistance program. • Life and long-term disability insurance and retirement plan. • Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, and annual holidays, in addition to paid parental leave. • Tuition assistance and professional development for employees.