National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)

The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) partners with educators, students, families, and young adults to advance innovative research and advocate for equitable policies that address systemic barriers in schools, workplaces, and communities.

Program Associate or Program Manager

Location

United States

Posted

8 days ago

Salary

$70K - $85K / year

Seniority

Lead

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

Program Associate or Program Manager

National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)

Role Description The Program Associate/Program Manager position is responsible for coordinating the implementation of two grant-funded initiatives designed to improve educational outcomes for students with learning disabilities. This position oversees project planning, partner engagement, resource development, and day-to-day implementation to ensure project goals, timelines, and deliverables are achieved successfully and on schedule. - Approximately 75% of this role will support a multi-state Career Connected Learning (CCL) initiative focused on advancing systems change and expanding CCL opportunities for students with learning disabilities. - The remaining 25% will support a statewide Wyoming initiative aimed at strengthening AI literacy and educator capacity for the responsible use of artificial intelligence in special education, with a focus on improving the development and quality of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). - This position requires approximately 40% travel during 2026–2027. - This is a two-year, grant-funded position with the possibility of extension contingent upon future funding. Qualifications - Program Associate: 1–3 years of project coordination, project management, program management, or related experience. - Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience. - Program Manager: 3+ years of project management, program management, or related experience. - Demonstrated success leading projects or programs from planning and implementation through completion, including responsibility for achieving goals, deliverables, and outcomes. - Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience. Requirements - Coordinate the implementation of two grant-funded initiatives, ensuring project milestones, deliverables, reporting requirements, and grant objectives are completed on time and with high quality. - Manage project plans, timelines, meetings, and communications across internal teams and external partners to support successful project execution. - Build and maintain collaborative relationships with state agencies, educators, nonprofit organizations, and other stakeholders to advance project goals and strengthen partnerships. - Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Career Connected Learning (CCL) pilot programs across multiple states. - Develop, review, and disseminate high-quality resources, guidance documents, presentations, tools, and other project materials. - Coordinate stakeholder meetings, trainings, and communities of practice to foster collaboration, learning, and knowledge sharing. - Monitor project activities and outcomes, track progress toward goals, and support data collection, evaluation, and grant reporting efforts. - Collaborate with cross-functional staff to ensure alignment across organizational priorities, strategic initiatives, and grant-funded projects. - Perform other duties as assigned in support of program and organizational objectives. - Additional Responsibilities for the Program Manager Role: - Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, work plans, and implementation timelines to ensure successful project delivery. - Lead the development of program logic models, implementation frameworks, and overall program strategy. - Support the development, monitoring, and oversight of project budgets to ensure effective use of grant resources. - Present or co-present project content, findings, and lessons learned to funders, partners, conference audiences, and other stakeholder groups. Benefits - Compensation: $70,000 - $75,000 for Program Associate; $80,000 - $85,000 for Program Manager. Company Description The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) partners with educators, students, families, and young adults to advance innovative research and advocate for equitable policies that address systemic barriers in schools, workplaces, and communities.

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