The Associate Director (AD) will be in charge of operations, finances, and communications for the National Center for Education Access and Choice (REACH), which is also the umbrella organization for the Education Research Alliance for New Orleans. The AD will be responsible for day-to-day management; building a strong and supportive organizational culture; coordinating activities with the director and associate director(s); facilitating strategic planning; ensuring wise use of financial resources; managing and forecasting budgets; supervising support staff; and assisting the director in all aspects of organizational operations. The Associate Director will ensure that projects meet key deadlines and that the organization functions efficiently. While less central than the above roles, the AD will be involved in all organizational communications. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Deep understanding of financial management and budgeting

• Proven track record of ability to support and engage a team

• Ability to organize and facilitate a large number of tasks and see the connections between them

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; highly organized with concern for detail and a commitment to rigor.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, and computer skills.

• Strong skills in Microsoft Office suite, project management software

• Strong time management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Required Education and/or Experience • Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field

• Five (5) years professional experience in a leadership position that includes budgeting and financial management, project management, and staff/team management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in external relations, communications, and event planning.

• Experience in education sector.

• Masters Degree in a relevant field.