Program Manager

The Program Manager oversees the development, implementation, and management of programs related to Rodel’s priority area of Amplifying Educator Impact. This role is critical to strategically build out Rodel’s technical assistance capacity on high-quality, human-centered projects that align with our organization’s equity commitment and benefit educators, students, and schools. The Program Manager brings demonstrated experience designing, building, and implementing complex initiatives at both the school and systems levels, working directly alongside partners to drive meaningful change. They are skilled at navigating difficult conversations with candor and care, always in service of what is best for students and educators. This role requires a strong combination of leadership, project management, public education expertise, and collaboration skills to ensure the success of initiatives with partners across the state. While we value candidates with expertise across a broad range of educator workforce issues, we are specifically prioritizing candidates with significant experience in teacher leadership and educator workforce strategy. This role will serve as a key driver of our Amplifying Educator Impact agenda, advancing efforts to elevate educator voice, expand leadership opportunities for teachers, and strengthen the conditions that enable educators to thrive and maximize their impact on students. The role will also lead and support high-priority initiatives focused on building a more diverse, culturally responsive, and effective educator workforce, including efforts to attract, prepare, hire, grow, and retain educators—particularly educators of color. Additional areas of focus may include strategic staffing models, educator recruitment and retention strategies, and initiatives designed to increase the representation, success, and long-term retention of educators of color. What You Will Do: Build Student- and Educator-Centered Programs In collaboration with Program Director contribute to development, design, and sustainability of program strategy, implementation, and evaluation; Support the Program Director in building out Rodel’s technical assistance capacity to support the creative implementation and design of initiatives across the state. Develop and actively manage comprehensive project plans that advance equity and student achievement and align to programmatic vision. Monitor project progress and assess outcomes using data-driven and human-centered approaches, making necessary adjustments to achieve the collective vision, mission, and desired results. Research and analyze emerging trends, research, and developments in public education to create innovative program ideas and enhance existing projects. In partnership with the Program Director, identify and manage outside contractors and coaches, as needed, to support the successful implementation of projects. Develop the capacity of partners to sustain and own work beyond the life of Rodel’s support. Foster Relationships with Partners Center work on the needs of students and educators. Thoughtfully design and facilitate human-centered one-on-one, small group, and large group meetings with a culture of inclusivity and belonging that embraces the contributions of partners. Collaborate with internal and external partners, including but not limited to educators, students, and school leaders, to co-design initiatives and provide critical thought partnership. Identify potential new partnerships and areas of work in service of Rodel’s mission and to grow our impact across the state. Funding and Resource Management Work with the Program Director to develop and manage program budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to achieve program goals. Identify funding opportunities and support grant writing and fundraising efforts to sustain and expand educational initiatives. Education and Experience: Experience working in schools and/or classroom settings is strongly preferred, with a demonstrated understanding of the opportunities and challenges educators face across the educator pipeline; Expertise in teacher leadership and educator career pathways, including creating opportunities for educators to lead, grow professionally, and advance within the profession while remaining connected to teaching and learning; Commitment to centering the needs of students and educators with an unwavering focus on student achievement as the bottom line; Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through continuous growth, intentional efforts to identify and mitigate bias, and the cultivation of inclusive cultures that leverage and celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences; Skilled facilitator with experience designing and leading meetings, workshops, and collaborative processes with diverse stakeholders; Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans; Experience working in and building partnerships, with partners across education and government to co-design, implement, and improve programs from conception to execution; Exceptional project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and deliver results; A desire to self-reflect, give and receive feedback, and continuously improve; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse partners and translate education jargon into clear stories of impact; Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and thrive in a fast-paced environment; A passion for public education, innovation, and a commitment to educational equity. A Bachelor’s Degree is required for this role. Preference will be given to candidates with a graduate degree, or work towards an advanced degree. Experience in public education is preferred. A knowledge of state and national education systems is preferred. At least 3 to 5 years of experience coordinating and managing complex projects is also preferred. Pay: $70,000.00 - $98,000.00 per year Benefits: 403(b) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wilmington, DE 19801 #J-18808-Ljbffr