Director Non-Public Services

NATURE AND SCOPE

Under the leadership of the Senior VP Accreditation Strategy & Partnerships, the Director serves as an expert in Non-Public Services. This role will lead organization-wide oversight and administration of Non-Public Services aligned with strategic priorities to develop centralized, systemic, and formalized processes and supports to non-public institutions. In collaboration and coordination with both internal and external stakeholders, the Director leads the support, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of Non-Public products and services to expand the integration of those products and services and to grow the Cognia network. The Director provides thought leadership and utilizes current knowledge and expertise of non-public education industries to enhance Cognia’s impact on non-public education providers and continuous improvement.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

• Supports the vision, mission, and values of Cognia to ensure Cognia remains the respected authority on accreditation and continuous school improvement for non-public education providers.
• Supports the execution of the strategic vision and goals of the office.
• Collaborates in the development of strategies and initiatives to expand partnerships and increase membership in the non-public sector.
• Affords assistance in establishing and maintaining relationships with high-profile non-public clients.
• Manages the Synchronized Accreditation Program.
• Conducts research and analysis to identify market trends, needs, and opportunities in the non-public education sector.
• Maintains knowledge of current non-public education program regulations, requirements, best practices, and future trends in order to effectively support and inform Cognia services and solutions.
• Develops training and other intellectual properties associated with non-public accreditation and continuous improvement.
• Utilizes data to support, implement, and monitor the performance and impact of the office.
• Provides regular reports and recommendations for improvement, assisting with the preparation of documents and/or information for the division.
• Conducts presentations and attends meetings, conferences, and events in support of the office’s strategic goals.
• Plans for the annual Non-Public Schools Leadership Conference in collaboration with the SVP.
• Fosters positive and collaborative working relationships within the Accreditation and Certification Division and across the organization to accomplish organization-wide goals.
• Serves as a liaison between regional staff and contacts in the non-public education space and supports opportunities for collaboration and partnership between non-public schools and other institutions in their regions.
• Communicates with stakeholders to problem-solve, promote continuous improvement, and offer data-based solutions, products, and services.
• Works independently with minimal supervision and oversight to produce high-quality products and services.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education & Experience: Master’s degree in education and/or business development required; 5 years of related experience required, including extensive knowledge of strategic planning for non-public schools and school systems where alignment to a set of quality assurance standards is the desired outcome. Experience leading teams of people as a non-public school leader, corporate project manager, or immediate supervisor or director required.
• Competencies: Critical thinking and problem-solving, excellent verbal and written communication skills, teamwork and communication, work standards and integrity, motivation, reliability, and adaptability, planning and organizing, extensive knowledge of all products, services, and solutions offered by Cognia, extensive knowledge of current issues in non-public education, especially strategic planning, continuous improvement, and accreditation, ability to deliver high quality oral and written presentations through a variety of digital tools, ability to build and maintain connections and relationships with leaders of educational associations and agencies, ability to work and communicate effectively using all Microsoft applications and other web-based presentation applications, performs with high levels of integrity, initiative and tenacity, ability to effectively train, motivate, supervise, and evaluate personnel, anticipated travel (may include local, national, and/or international travel): occasional travel (10%-20%), travel to All Staff Company Meeting required, travel to Department Meeting required.
• Benefits: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. Cognia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.