3DE Director/Senior Director

The 3DE Director/Senior Director leads the school-based teams to ensure the effective implementation of the 3DE model in partnership with school leadership. This role involves managing 3DE school implementation managers, providing consistent feedback and support, and ensuring resources are available for model fidelity. The 3DE Director/Senior Director supports school implementation managers in achieving operational targets, building a positive school culture, and aligning strategic priorities. As a key member of the local education team, the 3DE Director/Senior Director uses data and feedback to inform strategy and build a strong local 3DE product team. The 3DE Director/Senior Director serves as a thought partner for the school implementation team, providing support to proactively address challenges and strengthen local relationships.

Title: 3DE Director/Senior Director

Area: JA of Central Iowa

Status: Full-Time, Salaried

Salary: $63,000 - $83,000

Impact

About Junior Achievement of Central Iowa® (JA)
Junior Achievement is education for what's next. As a strategic partner working in collaboration with educators, employers, investors, leaders, and the communities they serve, we are dedicated to helping students achieve academically today and economically tomorrow. As a local leader in experiential learning backed by a national network and a century of experience, we are driving toward lasting change. This means ensuring a generation of students has the transferable skills and competencies needed to navigate a rapidly changing world. By delivering career-connected learning, we are invested in accelerating economic mobility through education. By helping students become confident, capable, and connected today, we can ensure they have access to opportunity-filled futures tomorrow. Junior Achievement of Central Iowa reaches more than 43,000 students annually across 200 schools and is part of JA USA, which serves 4.6 million students annually across nearly 100 U.S. markets. Learn more at www.jacentraliowa.org.

About 3DE by Junior Achievement
3DE by Junior Achievement is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming high school education. 3DE was designed and implemented in partnership with school districts to make high school more relevant, experiential, and connected to the real world through project-based learning, case methodology, and competency development. Our goal is to prepare students for the demands of tomorrow's economy, providing them with the opportunity for a choice-filled life. Learn more at www.3DEschools.org.

Primary Responsibilities:

Core Responsibilities

Leadership & Management:
Supervise and evaluate school implementation managers, providing regular coaching and guidance.
Be present on-site at schools to build credibility and promote understanding of the 3DE model.
Support the development of a culture focused on collaboration, problem-solving, and celebrating success.
Collaboratively plan with school leadership and teammates to identify school goals, align priorities, and develop action plans.
Attend and participate in the 3DE network and professional development training and calls.
Model Implementation:
Work with schools to develop systems to build teacher awareness and capacity to integrate and own their success.
Support schools in building student outreach/enrollment processes and partner with the school team to meet target enrollment numbers.
Work with the 3DE team and school administration to proactively schedule and prepare for community/business partner engagement.
Strategic Planning & Improvement:
Monitor quality assurance data to inform planning and continuous improvement.
Identify opportunities to further integrate school team to streamline resources
Serve as a liaison between the schools, JA leadership, and the district, ensuring critical infrastructure supports effective implementation.

Qualifications (required)

Desired Experience

Education:
Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree in a relevant field preferred.
Leadership Experience:
Prior experience in educational leadership or a related field. (e.g., administration, department chair).
Data-Driven Decision Making:
Experience using data to inform strategic planning and decision-making.
Relationship Building:
Proven track record of successful relationship building and management with a variety of stakeholders.
Time Management:
Experience organizing multiple projects and competing priorities while effectively managing time