Senior Technical Assistance Consultant, Postsecondary Education and Workforce Development

Education, Knowledge, and Experience Ph.D. with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; Master’s degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience; or Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience in a related field.

delivering technical assistance to public agencies, nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, or higher education institutions.

managing projects and leading cross-functional teams.

working directly with community colleges or within a community college setting to lead initiatives, implement programs, or support institutional change efforts.

Demonstrated knowledge of postsecondary education, workforce development, and career pathways, particularly within community college environments.

Established networks within the higher education and workforce development fields and a willingness to cultivate relationships on behalf of AIR.

Prior experience in a mission-driven nonprofit, philanthropic, academic, or research organization preferred.

Strong business development, proposal writing, and client relationship management skills.

Ability to interpret and apply quantitative and qualitative data to inform technical assistance strategies and recommendations.

Knowledge of work-based learning, including apprenticeships, and the policies, practices, and partnerships that support implementation in higher education settings.

Understanding of systems-level challenges and opportunities related to postsecondary access, student success, career readiness, and workforce development.

Familiarity with federal funding streams and policy frameworks related to Pell Grant reinstatement, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Registered Apprenticeships, the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V), and Second Chance Pell.

Strong facilitation, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience leading professional development and capacity-building initiatives.

Ability to translate research, policy, and data into practical tools, guidance, training materials, briefs, and other resources for practitioners and decision-makers.

Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse stakeholder groups and organizational teams.

Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities independently and collaboratively.

Disclosures: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.

Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position.

Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.

American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles.

All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks.

AIR maintains a drug-free work environment.

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This position offers the anticipated annual salary as listed.

offers are made based on internal equity within the institution and external equity with competitive markets.

Please note this is the annual salary range for candidates that are based in the United States.

Anticipated Annual Salary Range $127,000 — $140,000 USD