Education Growth Initiatives Manager

Who We Are

The Alliance for Decision Education (the Alliance) is a national nonprofit and field builder with the mission of improving lives by empowering students with essential skills and dispositions for making better decisions. Founded in 2014 and backed by experts in decision sciences, business, and education—including several Nobel laureates—the Alliance believes that better decisions lead to better lives and a better society. As a field builder, the Alliance partners with teachers, academic and business leaders, families, and community members to raise awareness and lead the growing call to have Decision Education taught in schools across the country. The Alliance is committed to an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative culture. Our diverse team comprises educators, researchers, subject matter experts, and other professionals dedicated to our mission. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

What We Offer

The Alliance offers a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of competitive compensation:

Annual Salary:

• $60,000 - $75,000 per year*

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (100% employer paid)
• Basic Life Insurance and AD&D (100% employer paid)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% employer paid)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Plan with up to a 5% employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care)
• Up to 20 days of Paid Time Off per calendar year (prorated the first year based on your hire date
• Unlimited Paid Sick Time
• Hybrid work schedule
• Paid lunch stipend while working on-site

Job Overview

The Education Growth Initiatives Manager will collaborate closely with internal teams—including Research, Public Policy and Partnerships, and Development—to build awareness of Decision Education, support scaling of new educational models, and contribute to key education initiatives to extend the Alliance’s reach and impact. The role will also focus heavily on external collaboration, engaging with educators, schools, districts, and education organizations to help shape the future of Decision Education in schools. The role will report to the Deputy Director of Education as part of the Education Department, which is responsible for advancing Decision Education through innovative programs and partnerships.

Location and Schedule

This full-time role requires an 8-hour day and a 40-hour work week. It is an Exempt position under the FLSA, meaning it is not eligible for overtime pay. This position is open to both local candidates and remote candidates. Local team members are expected to follow a hybrid schedule, working onsite at our headquarters in Bala Cynwyd, PA on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with remote work permitted on other business days. Fully remote employees are expected to maintain a productive home-based work environment and remain actively engaged with team operations. Additionally, the role requires 30–40% travel, which may include stakeholder engagements, events, and internal team meetings.

Job Responsibilities

• Foster and maintain long-term relationships with partner teachers, schools, and districts to ensure sustainable implementation of Decision Education, building an active pipeline of engaged educators and administrators through recruitment, training, and retention strategies.
• Foster and maintain relationships with other stakeholders, including educational organizations and advocates, to fuel awareness of Decision Education and extend our impact through high-leverage partnerships.
• Collaborate with Public Policy and Partnerships, Development, Research, and Communications to build broad awareness of Decision Education implementation and its impact on school communities, including but not limited to:
  • Meeting with diverse stakeholders to build interest in and support the implementation of Decision Education.
  • Attending conferences, school site visits, and other events to share learning and best practices.
• Contribute to grant proposals and reporting to secure funding for scaling initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Deputy Director of Education to support national scaling of Decision Education through the development of implementation guidelines, standards crosswalks, and other field guides for teachers, schools, and districts.
• These responsibilities may change or expand over time, consistent with the organization’s needs and initiatives.

Job Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience in K-12 education or related education field, with  2+ years in roles involving leadership, coordination, or stakeholder engagement (e.g., instructional coach, school administrator).
  • Project management experience with extensive collaboration on and across teams to take projects and products from start to finish.
  • Extensive knowledge of and experience with K-12 learning standards and frameworks for teaching and learning.
  • Comfort managing relationships and leading strategic conversations, meetings, and learning sessions with diverse stakeholders, including but not limited to educators, district and state leaders, and organizational partners.

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience developing content for educators, writing grants, and/or literature reviews
  • Knowledge of or experience with Decision Education or related fields

Attributes and Characteristics

• Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Management skills
• Respectful, collaborative, and collegial
• Intellectually humble, open-minded, innovative, strategic, and adaptable
• Growth-minded and intellectually curious
• Diligent, professional, productive, reliable, organized, and efficient
• Takes initiative and is committed to individual and organizational success
• Passionate about the work and dedicated to the organization’s goals
• Reflects the Alliance’s core values and standards:
  • Humanism: valuing others as human beings
  • Rationality: thinking and skills to help answer “what is true?” and “what to do?”
  • Education: growth mindset; dedication to developing knowledge and skills
  • Conscientiousness: diligent work ethic; professionalism; high-quality work
  • Initiative: owner’s and founder’s mentality; leadership skills
  • Mission Alignment: dedication to the organization’s mission and goals
• Successful completion of the pre-employment screening process.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Understand and consistently demonstrate safe work practices to ensure a safe work environment at all times.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Sitting: Most of the time is spent sitting at a desk or workstation
• Occasional mobility within the workplace and/or at external engagements
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 10 lbs
• Hand and Finger Dexterity: Constant use of hands for tasks such as typing, writing or handling small objects.
• Visual and auditory requirements: Applicants must be able to access and process written and auditory information to perform job duties effectively.
• The Alliance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to fulfill essential functions, including using assistive technologies such as screen readers, captioning, amplified phones, and speech-to-text software.

The position is based in the United States.

*The posted salary range represents our good-faith estimate and may vary based on candidate qualifications and experience. The salary and benefits mentioned may be revised at the company's discretion.

The Alliance for Decision Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Employment at the Alliance for Decision Education is on an at-will basis. This means that the employee or the company can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.