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Arizona State University is hiring a Senior Director. This role leads comprehensive education initiatives for Arizona PBS, overseeing grant management, educational programming, community partnerships, and a team delivering PBS educational content across Arizona and tribal communities. The Senior Director drives strategic vision, manages staff, fosters partnerships, and serves as the primary spokesperson for educational outreach.

Highlights

Develop and articulate strategic vision for statewide education initiatives addressing diverse community needs.
Lead and mentor an education leadership team and manage over 12 education staff members.
Oversee educational programming, including PBS LearningMedia content and multiple specialized programs.
Manage grant development, serve as Principal Investigator, and handle fiscal oversight and reporting.
Build and maintain partnerships with tribal, educational, and cultural organizations across Arizona.
Serve as primary public spokesperson and advocate for education funding and program impact.
Participate in executive leadership and coordinate with various station departments.
Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree with 9 years of relevant experience (5 managerial), preferably a Master's degree, and strong grant writing and leadership skills.
Experience with PBS educational standards, public media content, and working with diverse communities including tribal nations is essential.
Annual salary ranges from $100,000 to $128,000 depending on experience; position involves hybrid work and travel within Arizona.

Senior Director Full Description

Job Profile:Creative Services Manager 4

Job Family:Creative Services

Time Type:Full time

Max Pay - Depends on experience:$128,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and nine (9) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including five (5) years managerial experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary:
Develops and executes complex media engagement programs and outreach activities to actively engage with media outlets, secure impactful coverage, and promote the university's stories, achievements, and expertise.

Job Description:

Arizona PBS, a service of Arizona State University, seeks an experienced and visionary Senior Director of Education to lead our comprehensive education initiatives. This leadership role oversees grant management, educational programming, community partnerships, and a dynamic team delivering PBS educational content and resources across Arizona and tribal communities. The position reports to the general manager of Arizona PBS, is a vital part of the executive management team for the organization and is responsible for the station's primary mission outside of broadcasting.

Position Salary Range:

$100,000 - $128,000 per year; DOE

Essential Duties:

Strategic Vision & Organizational Leadership

Develop and articulate a comprehensive strategic vision for Arizona PBS education initiatives that addresses the diverse needs of children, families, and educators across Arizona
Assess educational challenges and opportunities in Arizona, particularly in underserved communities, rural areas, and tribal nations
Navigate and adapt to a rapidly changing funding landscape, identifying sustainable models for long-term program growth and impact
Align education department priorities with Arizona PBS's mission, ASU's strategic goals, and PBS national education standards
Create innovative approaches to leverage technology, partnerships, and resources to maximize reach and effectiveness in a state with significant educational needs
Lead the department in responding to emerging educational trends, policy changes, and community priorities
Foster a culture of innovation, equity, and excellence within the education team
Establish measurable goals and outcomes that demonstrate Arizona PBS's impact on educational equity and achievement across the state
- Lead and mentor the education leadership team, including three Assistant Directors with distinct grant and station responsibilities
- Conduct weekly education leadership team meetings and individual one-on-one check-ins with leadership team members
- Provide strategic direction for 12 or more education staff members including Program Managers, Program Coordinator Seniors, and PRN educators/ambassadors
- Oversee community programs including camps, professional development workshops, and special events
- Create budgets and allocate resources effectively across programs and personnel

Team Leadership & Staff Development

Educational Programming & Content

Provide strategic oversight for PBS LearningMedia content promotion and ingestion with internal and external partners
Monitor content ingestion following PBS national editorial standards and processes
Oversee content development for multiple programs including Trail Mix'd, What Happened in AZ, Switch On, Resolve to Solve, Wild Arizona, and Arizona Game & Fish productions
Collaborate with engineering team on PBS LearningMedia promotions, QR code integration, and Spanish/ASL Secondary Audio Programming (SAP) for PBS KIDS properties
Manage Healthy Smile Learning initiative including content creation, professional development, and analytics
Oversee Lantern (formerly Bright By Text) local messaging platform with zip code and age-specific content
Mentor staff and interns on content development and recruit subject matter educators for curriculum content

Grant Management & Development

Identify and pursue new funding opportunities, collaborating with internal and external partners to develop competitive grant applications
Serve as Principal Investigator for awarded grants, working with ASU's Research Administration Services (RAS) and Office of Research & Sponsored Projects Administration (ORSPA)
Develop grant budgets, secure necessary approvals including Tribal Affairs coordination, and manage all fiscal aspects of education grants
Write and submit compelling grant proposals and renewals, incorporating input from stakeholders across the station
Present to potential funders independently and in partnership with the development team
Provide fiscal oversight including monthly budget reconciliation, expense approvals, and alignment with deliverable schedules
Prepare and submit quarterly and monthly narrative reports, collecting and analyzing data from staff and community stakeholders

Community Partnerships & Outreach

Build and maintain collaborative relationships with diverse partners including Navajo Nation Department of Education, Navajo Nation Public Libraries, First Things First, Phoenix Public Libraries, PBS SoCal, and numerous educational and cultural institutions
Coordinate trans-creation projects, workshop delivery, and train-the-trainer initiatives with tribal and community partners
Design and implement special events in partnership with organizations such as Fred Rogers Productions, WETA, GBH, Heard Museum, and regional PBS stations
Manage event logistics including budgets, materials, mascot coordination, volunteer staffing, and post-event evaluation
Oversee Super Why and STEM camp delivery including site recruitment, training, and community celebrations
Promote Little Free STEM Library partnerships and coordinate book delivery to community locations
Collect and report community outreach data for grant funders and station reporting

Public Representation & Advocacy

Serve as the primary spokesperson for Arizona PBS education initiatives to media, policymakers, funders, and the public
Articulate a compelling vision for Arizona PBS's role in improving education outcomes across the state, including early childhood development, K-12 achievement, and lifelong learning
Advocate for education funding before state and national governmental agencies, legislative bodies, and policy leaders
Present Arizona PBS's education impact and needs to foundation leaders, corporate partners, and philanthropic organizations
Build relationships with key stakeholders including state education officials, tribal leadership, legislative representatives, and community advocates
Communicate education program successes, data, and outcomes through presentations, media interviews, and public forums
Position Arizona PBS as a thought leader in educational equity, access, and innovation within Arizona and nationally
Represent the organization's education mission and values in alignment with ASU and PBS national standards
Serve on PBS KIDS and PBS Education national leadership councils and attend monthly community of practice meetings
Participate in the State Pyramid Leadership Team with representatives from Arizona Department of Education, DHS, DES, and Head Start
Conduct station tours for families, educators, and community partners
Support donor events, screenings, and station promotional activities

Station Leadership & Strategic Coordination

Take an active role as member of the executive leadership team and contribute to station strategic decisions
Collaborate bi-weekly with Senior Director of Content and Production on PBS LearningMedia projects and promotional activities
Partner regularly with Executive Director of Development on grant deliverables and funding opportunities
Coordinate with sales, traffic, operations, programming, and web teams on educational initiatives

Desired Qualifications:

Master's degree in education, public administration, communications, or related field
Minimum 7-10 years of progressive leadership experience in educational programming, nonprofit management, or public media
Proven track record in grant writing, management, and principal investigator responsibilities
Demonstrated success in team leadership and staff development
Strong fiscal management skills including budget development and oversight
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience managing complex, multi-partner projects and initiatives
Commitment to serving diverse communities including tribal nations
Knowledge of PBS educational standards and public media content
Experience working within higher education or university settings
Familiarity with ASU systems including RAS/ORSPA processes
Background in early childhood education and K-12 educational programming
Established relationships with Arizona educational and community organizations
Experience with educational assessment and program evaluation

Competencies

Strategic thinking and visionary leadership
Grant development and fundraising expertise
Cross-cultural competency and partnership building
Project management and organizational skills
Data-driven decision making
Public speaking and presentation abilities
Collaborative and inclusive leadership style
Adaptability and creative problem-solving

Working Environment:

This position requires regular interaction with diverse stakeholders including funders, community partners, educators, and ASU leadership. Travel throughout Arizona and to tribal communities is required. Occasional evening and weekend work for events and community programs. Hybrid work environment with both remote and on-site responsibilities at Arizona PBS facilities.

Department Statement:

Arizona PBS specializes in the education of children, in-depth news and public affairs, lifelong learning, and the celebration of arts and culture — utilizing the power of noncommercial television, the Internet, educational outreach services, and community-based initiatives. Arizona PBS began broadcasting from the campus of Arizona State University on January 30, 1961. Now more than 80 percent of Arizonans receive the signal through a network of translators, cable and satellite systems. With more than 1 million viewers each week, Arizona PBS consistently ranks among the most-viewed public television stations per capita in the country. Arizonans provide more than 60 percent of the station's annual budget.

Driving Requirement:This position may require driving. Employee must possess a valid US Driver's license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.

Location:Campus: Downtown Phoenix

Funding:No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current Employees and Students should apply directly within Workdayusing the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO:

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$17841.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

Cover letter
Resume/CV

Note: Multiple documents can be submitted into the attachment box. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position. Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position. NOTE: GA and Intern positions are counted as .5 for job experience (ie. 1 year equals 6 months experience equivalency). Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

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ASU Statement:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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Employment Verification Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

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