Executive Director, Strategy, People & Special Projects

A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 15 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.

Amplify is seeking a full-time Executive Director of Strategy, People, and Special Projects (ED, Strategy) for the Technical & Support Services Team. This role is ideal for someone who’s passionate about supporting high-performing executives and leadership teams, leading cross-department projects, and helping teams grow and succeed on a larger scale. The ideal candidate is someone who is a seasoned professional, with wisdom, integrity, and a keen ability to manage relationships.

The Executive Director of Strategy, People, and Special Projects (ED, Strategy) will work closely with the Vice President of the Technical Onboarding & Support Teams (TOAST) to help shape the core strategies for the department. You'll make sure the team has the right people, structures, and resources to achieve ambitious business goals while adapting to the evolving needs of our education clients. In this role, you’ll support and guide TOAST leadership on strategic direction, lead team development and performance management, and help streamline inter- and intra-departmental projects to ensure everything runs smoothly.

As an organized self-starter with a strong focus on culture, systems-level thinking, and team management, you’ll be crucial to anticipating problems, fostering collaboration, and maintaining high standards of excellence. You'll also bring business acumen, relationship-building skills, and emotional intelligence to influence outcomes and help the team thrive. By constantly innovating and evolving the way the team works, you'll ensure that TOAST is staying ahead in the dynamic education landscape. You’ll also help communicate our impact and position Amplify for success.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong organizational, critical thinking, communication, and relationship-building skills to make a big impact on Amplify’s Technical & Support Services team. The ED, Strategy, People & Special Projects will report to the Vice President of the Technical Onboarding & Support Teams.

Essential Responsibilities:

Chief of Staff Responsibilities; Strategy & Executive Support (~30%)

• Be a trusted advisor to the VP of the Technical Onboarding & Support Teams (VP, TOAST), offering operational support and insights to help achieve the department’s goals. You’ll assist with executing the department’s vision and strategic priorities, tracking progress, and managing operational plans to ensure we stay on target.

• You’ll work closely with the VP to set clear annual and quarterly goals, overseeing the implementation of key strategies. This includes coordinating resources, managing timelines, and ensuring everything runs smoothly with the right governance in place.

• You’ll also manage and develop the department’s commercial offerings, taking a thoughtful and strategic approach to designing and refining them. Collaborating with the VP and other key stakeholders, you’ll help with meeting preparation, follow-up, and logistics for both in-person and virtual events.Additionally, you’ll develop the team’s communication strategy, making sure the right messages get to the right people at the right time.

• In this role, you’ll be a flexible “jack/jill of all trades,” jumping in wherever needed to get things done at a high level, especially when urgent needs arise.

Business Analyst, Presentation Designer (~30%)

• You will design and develop visually compelling presentations for internal and external use, including decks, executive briefings, leadership decks, product release and update decks, and conference/meeting presentations.

• You will translate complex data, concepts, and messages into clear and engaging visual stories.

• You will work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, ensure alignment with branding guidelines, and tailor presentations to different audiences.

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