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Cognia, a global leader in education improvement, is seeking a strategic Chief Improvement Officer to lead and enhance their Evaluation & Improvement Services, supporting clients across more than 90 countries.

Responsibilities: The Chief Improvement Officer will develop and execute strategies to improve services in accreditation, professional learning, and evaluation, manage the business unit's P&L, and engage with stakeholders, including the Board of Directors.

Skills: Candidates should possess extensive educational leadership experience, a strong track record in strategic development, and collaborative skills at all management levels.

Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include a Master's in Education, with a Ph.D. or Ed.D. being a plus, and significant experience in educational leadership and systems change management.

Location: The position is remote within the U.S., with significant time spent in Alpharetta, GA, and requires 20-40% travel.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $120,000 - $200,000.

Are you a strategic education leader interested in a Chief Improvement Officer opportunity for the global leader in accreditation, certification, assessment, and improvement services?

Congia is a nonprofit improvement organization dedicated to helping institutions and other education providers grow learners, teachers, and leaders. Serving 40,000 public and private institutions from early learning through high school in more than 90 countries, Cognia brings a global perspective to advancing teaching and learning. They seek a Chief Improvement Officer to develop and execute ongoing strategies to improve Evaluation & Improvement Services in support of their clients throughout the global network.

The Chief Improvement Officer reports to the President/CEO and holds a strategic role within the organization, working with the C-Suite and with other leaders and staff members across Cognia in implementing Board approved strategies, policies, and operational procedures for developing and delivering Evaluation and Improvement Services to Cognia clients on a global scale.

This critical position is responsible for a comprehensive business unit P&L and oversees ongoing development and execution of Cognia’s educational services and solutions in the areas of Accreditation Services, Professional Learning, Diagnostic Services, and Evaluation and Policy Development.

Major Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the President/CEO and in collaboration with the executive leadership team, develop and execute ongoing strategies to improve Evaluation & Improvement Services in support of its clients throughout the global network.
• Provide leadership and manage the Evaluation & Improvement Services business unit P&L and budget to retain, grow and manage Cognia’s business portfolio in the areas of Accreditation, Professional Learning, Diagnostic Services, and Evaluation and Policy Development.
• Grow partnerships, as appropriate, with other revenue generating business units, while expanding Cognia’s reach and impact in educational markets globally.
• Present to Cognia’s Board of Directors regarding the health of the client relationships, effectiveness and impact of Evaluation & Improvement Services, and priorities aligned with the strategic direction of the organization.
• Serve as the leader of the Evaluation & Improvement Services leadership team responsible for overseeing the effective and efficient execution and implementation of division programs and initiatives.
• Provide general oversight and leadership across all activities of Evaluation & Improvement Services, effectively supporting the growth, development, engagement and retention of division leadership, team members, and clients.
• Engage in various global and national forums and groups to remain involved in the education field and represent Cognia as a thought leader and partner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive educational leadership experience at scale, including overseeing Accreditation, Evaluation, Policy, and/or Improvement Services
• Demonstratable leadership track record, including developing strategy and leading an entire business unit responsible for P&L, development, management and delivery of services, and budgets
• Proven ability to improve outcomes through systems change
• Strategic thinker who can dissect complex issues and make thoughtful recommendations and action plans
• Proven ability to persuade, build consensus and work on a collaborative team basis with all levels of management, internally and externally
• Master’s in Education or related field; Ph.D. or Ed.D. a plus
• Remote in U.S. with significant time spent in, or relocation to, Alpharetta, GA
• Travel 20-40% (may include local, national, and/or international travel)

Cognia is a forward-thinking nonprofit improvement organization committed to serving schools and other education providers. They offer accreditation and certification, assessment, improvement services, and professional learning within an evaluation and continuous improvement framework. Cognia brings a universally recognized perspective to advancing teaching and learning.

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