EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER (EDC)

EDC is one of the world’s leading nonprofit research and development firms.  EDC designs, implements, and evaluates programs to improve education, health, and economic opportunity worldwide. Collaborating with both public and private partners, we strive for a world where all people are empowered to live healthy, productive lives.

EDC’s approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion is grounded in EDC’s commitment to respect the dignity of each individual. EDC has a commitment to promoting equity and access to high quality education and health services that contribute to thriving communities where people from diverse backgrounds learn, live, and work together. EDC expresses its commitment to increasing equity through its strategies, services and products, which contribute to building capacity and transforming lives.

STRONG CANDIDATE IDENTIFIED

The HRSA Legislative Change Projects has an opening for a Senior Project Director, reporting to the Maternal and Child Health Director within the Early Childhood Portfolio contingent upon award. The goal of this project is to support HRSA in operationalizing the new requirements included in the MIECHV reauthorization CAA by providing subject matter expertise around the new requirements, conducting background research to inform policy development, support expert and partner engagement, develop recommendations and resource materials for the implementation of the statutorily required changes, develop standard operating procedures to assist federal staff in monitoring compliance with these requirements, and provide recommendations for technical assistance and training needed by MIECHV awardees to implement these requirements. In addition, this project will provide contractual support for convening and facilitating meetings to bring together broad groups of interested parties with expertise in these areas to help inform HRSA’s future direction for this work. This position will also facilitate workgroups composed of federal staff who are tasked with developing policy guidance in these areas for MIECHV awardees.

You will:

• oversee programmatic/technical success as well as for administrative/business/financial viability of the project
• manage the workplan, timeliness and quality of deliverables
• approve plan revisions, set priorities & strategies; evaluate progress
• manage resource needs; arrange appropriate internal or subcontracted services
• oversee internal & external communications, project documentation, financial management, staff selection and placement, subcontractor and partner relationships, administrative support
• present project progress and/or results in public fora and/or publications

This position requires educational achievement; excellent writing skills; demonstrable initiative, creativity, and flexibility; ability to work independently and effectively in groups; and strong interpersonal & organizational skills.

Education:

• Master’s degree or equivalent combination of training & experience required in a related discipline

Skills & Experience: 

•  5+ years related experience, with 3–6 years of complex project management experience, including budget responsibility and staff supervision 
• Demonstrable leadership skills
• Excellent analytical skills and aptitude for details

Preferred Skills & Experience: 

• Nationally known in field of expertise

This position is contingent upon EDC being awarded funding.

EDC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Research shows that individuals from historically marginalized groups find themselves meeting many of the criteria of a job posting, yet doubting if they should apply. At EDC, we value and strive for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.  Equity and excellence are inseparable.  If you meet some of the preferred requirements but not all of them, and feel aligned with our vision and mission, we encourage you to apply.

TOTAL REWARDS:

EDC offers the following comprehensive benefits package for all eligible employees:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous vacation benefits for full- and part-time employees
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition and transportation reimbursement
• Robust retirement plan with TIAA/CREF (Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association/College Retirement Equities Fund)
• Paid sick time and up to 16 hours of personal time annually
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program

Salary offers are made based on market analysis and internal equity.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the EDC job opportunities website as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by e-mailing Liz Christensen or by calling her at 800-225-4276 or 617-618-2329.