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Associate Director of Language and Literacy

Employer
Manhattan Strategy Group
Location
Bethesda, Maryland

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Manhattan Strategy Group is a rapidly growing government contractor and is seeking an Associate Director of Language and Literacy.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and lead a portfolio of work centered on Language and Literacy for a growing government contract company.
  • Serve as the Director of a federal contract that oversees the enhancement of a national online clearinghouse that collects, analyzes, synthesizes, and disseminates information about language instruction educational programs for English learners (EL), NCELA. Working closely with an assigned project manager, the project director (PD) will:
    • Maintain fidelity to the contract and execute deliverables on-time and on-budget;
    • Coordinate with and report to Federal staff and leadership;
    • Coordinate with and report to MSG leadership; and
    • Oversee a dedicated project team, subcontractors, and consultants.
  • Oversee the IT team to ensure successful management of the website and knowledge management system which includes continuous improvements to the website and communicating improvements to the client.
  • Manage the execution of conferences and events. This will include working with experienced meeting planners on logistics and with communication specialists to promote these and related events.
  • Lead the development of technical assistance events (e.g., listening and professional development sessions, webinars, YouTube videos, etc.) that focus on policy and/or practice in EL programs and services that targets SEA and LEA personnel. The PD will help identify and work with subject matter experts (SMEs) as needed to assist in crafting and delivering these events.
  • Provide editorial leadership in the development and review of papers, circulars, fact sheets, toolkits, and digital media content.
  • Prepare the Title III Biennial Report to Congress.
  • Oversee the delivery of virtual technical assistance via webinars to grantees. This includes the development of a technical assistance plan and management of the SMEs contributing to content and delivery.
  • Participate in business development activities that lead to the growth and expansion of work in English Language Acquisition.

 

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in the field of English Language Acquisition research, policy, and/or
  • Master’s required, but Ph.D. degree or pursuing a Ph.D. degree in bilingualism or second language acquisition, or related field preferred.
  • Expertise in EL program policy at the local, state and federal levels.
  • A strong understanding of language instruction educational programs for ELs, research related to the education of ELs, and EL-related accountability systems,
  • Knowledge of Title III and the needs of Title III grantees is desired.
  • Experience in managing projects and teams.
  • An understanding of and comfort level using IT functions that will comprise the clearinghouse (i.e., website functionality, instructional management systems, online communities, and e-learning tools).
  • Excellent research, writing, and oral communication skills.
  • Oversee the implementation of the project’s quality control plan, facilitate quarterly meetings, and will prepare reports for Congress.

 MSG is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants can learn more about the company's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster at EEOPost.pdf Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Religion/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender/Sexual Orientation

Employment will be contingent on the outcome of a background investigation and reference checks. While all applications are appreciated, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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