Managing Director

About edInno
edInno is THE learning community for edtech innovators. edinno provides educational content and resources to edtech companies directly and through leading accelerator programs, including LearnLaunch Accelerator.

edInno’s mission is to democratize access to information and social capital, making founding an edtech company more accessible to all. edinno is both a community and resource center. Read more about edinno at www.edinno.com.

The Managing Director Role
edinno is seeking a Managing Director to lead the company through the next chapter of growth. The Managing Director will be in charge of defining edInno’s strategic vision and overseeing its operations.

The ideal candidate will combine a passion for education and workforce innovation with the desire to grow and lead an organization. Your responsibilities will include strategy development, fundraising, operations, establishing culture, and partnership development.

The Managing Director will serve as the head of the organization, closely collaborating with the Board and managing the team of program managers.

Position Location: Boston, MA (blended or remote work is possible)
Salary: $90,000 - 100,000, benefits
Reports to: Edinno Board (Founders), supported by an Advisory Committee

Responsibilities
Organizational Strategy & Development

• In collaboration with the Advisory Committee, define and communicate edinno’s strategy for growth and sustainability
• Manage implementation and evaluation of organizational strategy
• Lead the development and formalization of partner relationships (e.g. instructors, sponsors, program partners etc.)
• Analyze and assess potential business opportunities for feasibility and mission alignment

Culture and Personnel Management

• Direct and oversee staff responsible for program services, development & marketing
• Nurture a collaborative team culture

Operations and Program Oversight

• Ensure execution of daily operations of the organization
• Lead the development of an overarching program plan, working in collaboration with program managers
• Regularly convene team and individual meetings to assess progress and support staff with goal setting and execution of activities
• Provide direction in prioritization and management of ongoing projects, including helping staff problem-solve
• Identify new and innovative ways to provide services, improving efficiency and effectiveness and responding to community needs

Fiscal Management and Governance

• Draft and oversee edinno’s annual budget
• Prepare and lead board and advisory committee meetings
• Align staff around strategy

Desired Skills & Competencies

• You are an entrepreneurial leader with experience growing an organization or sizable department
• You are enthusiastic about edInno’s mission to democratize access to resources that aid edtech entrepreneurs
• You are an effective communicator who is proactive, thorough, and builds trusted relationships.
• You are a developer of people who can recruit and train a team of program managers
• You are an analytical problem-solver who will implement data-driven decision making and strive for continuous improvement

Preferred:

• Prior familiarity and experience with the edtech and workforce edtech community
• Partnership development experience
• Program development and management experience

Applying for the Position
Please submit your cover letter (optional, but preferred), resume, and supporting information to [email protected]. In your cover letter, please specify:

• What about edinno’s mission motivates you?
• What does a positive team culture mean to you?

You may ask questions at [email protected] with any questions.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
edinno is committed to sustaining a diverse community with a work environment that is welcoming, respectful, and encouraging to all. We work to be an equal opportunity that celebrates and cultivates diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.