Education Department Relations Manager - East

Location: USA, Remote

Job Overview

The Regional Manager of Education Department Relations will be the primary liaison for, and ensure productive organizational relationships with, the key state Department of Education stakeholders/policy actors with direct authority and/or indirect influence over education policy, functions/programs, and resource allocations.

This role will be responsible for the design and execution of strategic plans intended to raise the visibility of Lexia Learning within target states. Anticipation and identification of educational challenges and opportunities are critical. We are looking for someone who has a positive can-do attitude, is highly motivated, and is a creative thinker that can provide practical approaches to support a quickly changing organization.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales and internal divisions to develop strategic plans and State Solutions approach;
• Leverage existing networks and/or cultivate relationships with key state Department of Education officials to secure meetings and presentations;
• Support and act as the primary conduit between Sales and state Departments of Education;
• Play an integral role in conference strategy;
• Consult with state department leaders at a broad level about state literacy initiatives;
• Assist in the successful pursuit of state-level contracts;
• Work with Sales to identify state Department of Education policies that negatively impact sales and develop and execute a strategy to improve them;
• Share best practices on literacy and language policy;
• Represent Lexia Learning at conference and partner events;
• Assist in the development of messaging and positioning;
• Support government relations activities by working with state DOE officials on policy implementations.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Advanced Degree in Education or Policy preferred.
• Knowledge and expertise in Education policy and state government operations.
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in a senior leadership role with a state Department of Education, highly preferred.
• Experience leading or managing initiatives connected to state policy, funding, and guidance preferred.
• Established networks with state Department of Education focus preferred.
• Experience and proven ability to work and thrive in a cross-functional role, with success in aligning goals and objectives, and balancing competing interests and priorities.
• Proven track record of interpreting relevant insights from various resources to spot trends.
• Exceptional organization, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence and ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic team environment.
• Good customer focus, attitude, verbal and written communication skills.
  
  

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