JOB SUMMARY The Director will lead projects and activities associated with the AACTE core values of innovation and inquiry; diversity, equity, and inclusion; quality and impact. The Director will seek external funding opportunities in the form of grants, contracts, and proposals to support and augment AACTE programs and professional learning activities. The Director will develop and support the dissemination of original research, as well as research activities in collaboration with strategic partners, to support the AACTE strategic priorities. In addition, the Director will support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, revenue development, program management of grant deliverables, and administration of budgets. The Director will support the content development for the Annual Meeting and other professional development opportunities as assigned. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Grant, Proposal, and Contract Development: Develop successful grants, proposals, and contracts aligned with the AACTE strategic priorities Define and communicate a compelling member value proposition for each external funding activity in conjunction with the Director or Membership Foster collaboration between departments to share information and manage grants and contracts Research and Dissemination: Maintain expertise in the field through deep knowledge of trends and needs Design research studies using a variety of methodologies Incorporate data and benchmarks into projects Lead the collection of data independently as well as in collaboration with PPL team, consultants, and strategic partners Lead the analysis of data using a variety of statistical, transcription, and other data analysis platforms Support presentation of outcomes during external convenings, meetings, and conferences Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Lead the development of research activities in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion to produce issue briefs, topical papers, and annual reports Support initiatives focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion as assigned Support initiatives focused on social emotional learning as assigned Revenue Development: Proactively identify and develop external relationships, in conjunction with other AACTE departments where appropriate. Support the PPL team in achieving revenue goals through research and grant activity Program Management & Administration: Provide Program and Grant Management Oversight Identify deliverables and develop timelines for programs and professional learning initiatives Create and implement processes for monitoring project tasks Ensure deliverables and project goals are reached Coordinate with the finance department to oversee invoicing process for grant funds, contracts, and consultants supporting the PPL team Monitor grant budgets in collaboration with Finance and Administration Respond to program related requests and Staff Liaison for AACTE Standing Committees Coordinate with committee Chair and members to plan content for AACTE's annual meeting and other professional development opportunities as needed Serve as staff contact for the AACTE awards programs where applicable Support committee members in identifying opportunities, partnerships, and research areas that inform and advance the work of the PPL team Support the delivery of AACTE's Annual Meeting Identify and coordinate content for sessions with PPL team and other members of AACTE staff Engage and present to AACTE members on initiatives/work of the PPL team Perform other duties as assigned PandoLogic. Keywords: Budget Director, Location: Washington, DC - 20005