Director of Higher Education Policy – The Education Trust
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR OF HIGHER EDUCATION POLICY ROLE
The responsibilities and objectives for this role include, but are not limited, to the following:
- Collaborate to set the long-term vision and direction for the Higher Ed Policy team, overall Higher Education policy function, and translating that vision into short and long-term goals with relevant work plans
- Serve as a member of the Ed Trust – West Leadership Team (LT) including collaboration around the annual work plan and budget, monitoring progress towards team and team members’ goals, coordinating team professional development
- Lead a dynamic team by identifying and retaining diverse talent, coaching and developing direct reports, and managing and assessing performance
- Oversee the day-to-day work of the team, allocating resources, and supporting prioritization
- Elevate ETW’s higher ed policy priorities by representing the organization in external meetings and developing relationships with key external stakeholders, peer organizations, policymakers, leaders, funders, and other advocates
