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American Institutes for Research · 6 hours ago

Senior Technical Assistance Consultant, Career Pathways (Part-Time)

United States

Part-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$58/hr - $78/hr

3+ years exp

American Institutes for Research is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution dedicated to solving urgent challenges through research and technical assistance. They are seeking a Part-Time Senior Technical Assistance Consultant to support project teams in advancing career and technical education for K–12 students, focusing on program design, implementation, and evaluation.

EducationNon Profit

Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deliver TA and training in various formats (virtual, in-person, hybrid)

Create TA and capacity building materials such as toolkits, guides, fact sheets, and web-based resources

Provide subject matter expertise on topics such as CTE program design; supporting states to align CTE programs with best practices and industry labor market needs; career exploration and navigation; work-based learning, dual enrollment, and industry-recognized credentials; and industry partnership and engagement

Facilitate meetings, communities of practice, and stakeholder engagement sessions

Conduct needs sensing and synthesize needs to generate actionable implementation plans

Support research activities related to CTE and career pathways, including data collection, analysis, and reporting

Contribute to reports and presentations that describe and interpret findings for clients, partners, and stakeholders, with a focus on CTE and career readiness

Collaborate on project teams and manage/lead projects or tasks as assigned

Qualification

CTE program designTechnical assistanceTrainingCoachingEvidence-based practicesStakeholder engagementInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Ph.D. or Ed.D. with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree with a minimum of 7 years; or Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 9 years of experience in CTE or career pathways

Knowledge of evidence-based practices for designing and improving CTE and career pathway programs and educator professional development

Experience providing direct training, coaching, or technical assistance to CTE educators or administrators

Experience collaborating with CTE and career pathway service providers, curriculum developers, CTSOs, industry leaders or industry associations, researchers, or professional associations

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working with stakeholders at various levels and from a range of backgrounds

High attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy and quality

Ability to lead and collaborate effectively in both in-person and virtual environments

Ability to facilitate engagement across multiple/various stakeholders to make meaning of information generate actionable next steps

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environment

Willingness and ability to travel locally and nationally

Ability to travel up to 15% of the time

This position is open to U.S. citizens only

Upon hire, incumbent will be required to obtain clearance through the Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP) system

Preferred

Previous experience working in a related state agency (e.g. secondary or postsecondary education, workforce, etc.) or regional intermediary with a related focus