Partners for Rural Impact’s (PRI) ultimate goal is for an America where all kids are successful, regardless of zip code, income, background, or ability. At PRI, our focus is on ensuring that all children in rural places achieve success. Partners for Rural Impact was born out of our place-based partnership in Appalachia, where we’ve worked for 25 years to create student opportunity and success.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Programs, the Associate Director (AD) works to launch new programs, preserve existing grants, and assist in the close-out of ending grants. The Associate Director will maintain a working knowledge of programs and grants within the Director's portfolio by monitoring each project's staffing structure, programming strategies, budgets, assessment measures, and risk management procedures. Through collaboration with the Director, the AD will work to ensure Project Directors have the capacity, knowledge, skills, and resources to direct the programs and/or grants, and ensure compliance within all human resources, financial, data collection, and operational business protocols; and build a culture of results-based accountability within the team and within each grant. Reporting to the Vice President of Strategic Impact, the AVP will lead out organization’s policy development and advocacy efforts. The AVP of Policy is instrumental in shaping PRI's approach and advocacy on critical issues impacting the success of rural youth in America. The position leads and operates with the goal that All Rural Students Succeed.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements of the position are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required, with regular and predictable attendance essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Collaborate with the Director of Programs to assist in the launch of new programs, preserve existing programs, and assist in the close-out of ending grants
• Maintain knowledge of all programs and grants within the Director of Programs' portfolio; provide budget monitoring, record-keeping, reporting, and assessment measures
• Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of programs and offices
• Collaborate with each Project Director and Program Associate to provide capacity, knowledge, and resources for effective program/grant management
• Assist with staff training and development initiatives
• Collaborate with the Place-Based-Partnership Innovation & Excellence division to support and maintain program alignment, continuous improvement, and the use of evidence-based strategies and practices

• Other roles/duties will be assigned as necessary to assist and support in the attainment of our mission, All Rural Students Succeed

Position Location & Schedule

The position will be considered for hybrid/remote work in Kentucky with local, state, and sometimes national travel required.

Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET with in-office, hybrid and/or remote work a possibility. Because of the nature of the responsibility to schools, partners, funders, and to the service region, individual offices or departments may have operating hours that extend beyond this period and may include evening and/or weekend hours.

Minimum Qualifications

Education required to ensure success in this position:

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred

Experience required to ensure success in this position:

• Experience in federal grant management, budget management, supervision, and managing daily operations of grant programs
• Experience with results-based framework for program implementation

Special skills, knowledge and abilities:

• Proficiency in data collection, analysis and planning
• Capacity to multi-task and achieve deadlines
• Familiarity with the full-services community school model
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with the financial management of grant funds
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications, including data processing and financial spreadsheets
• A commitment to students from diverse economic, social, and cultural backgrounds

License, certification, or registration necessary:

• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to successfully complete pre-employment background check

Physical requirements:

• Ability to work in a high energy office
• Ability to accurately communicate and exchange information with partners, stakeholders, and/or meeting participants
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and computer software programs
• Ability to operate motor vehicle
• Ability to travel independently by car and plane to eastern Kentucky, statewide sites, and nationally

Environmental conditions:

• Work in a fast-paced setting with frequent interruptions and shifting priorities

Additional Company Information 

PRI offers a wide array of benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, and health needs of you and your family.

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts, plus an employee assistance program.
• Life and long-term disability insurance and retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, and annual holidays, in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition assistance and professional development for employees.

Partners for Rural Impact is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.