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    "description": "<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://partnersrural.org/our-work/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span><span>Partners for Rural Impact’s (PRI)</span></span></a><span><span> </span><span>goal</span><span> is for an America where all kids are successful, regardless of zip code, income, </span><span>background, or ability. At PRI, our focus is on ensuring that all children in rural areas succeed. Partners for Rural Impact </span><span>was born out of our place-based partnership in Appalachia, where </span><span>we’ve</span><span> worked for 25 years to create opportunities and success for students.</span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Position Summary</span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span><span>The Associate Director of Implementation and Improvement is a full-time employee who will report to the Director of Collaborative Improvement. The role will serve as a cross-functional adaptive leader, supporting the strategic implementation and improvement of grants and initiatives. The role will </span><span>be responsible for</span><span> training support, </span><span>implementation</span><span> science, and continuous improvement processes. The role will work cross-functionally, engaging key stakeholders across departments, communities, and sectors to align efforts on strategy implementation and improvement. The primary function of this role is to translate organizational strategies into coordinated and measurable actions that are transferable across rural communities. The position leads and </span><span>operates</span><span> with the goal that </span></span><span><span><em>All Rural Students Succeed</em>.</span></span><span> <br></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Primary Duties and Responsibilities</span> </span></p>\n<p><span><span>To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfy each primary duty.</span><span> The requirements of the position are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability </span><span>required</span><span>, with regular and predictable attendance essential. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Translate strategic priorities into actionable implementation plans </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Design and manage implementation systems aligned to collaborative improvement practices, including planning cycles, progress monitoring, and feedback loops </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Facilitate results-based planning processes, including defining outcomes, indicators, and strategies aligned to organizational goals </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Monitor performance data and implementation fidelity, using insights to support continuous improvement and course correction </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Partners with internal teams and external stakeholders to align efforts, remove barriers, and ensure coordinated execution </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Establish and support implementation rhythms led by the Director of Collaborative Improvement (e.g., strategy reviews, progress check-ins, learning cycles) </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Build capacity of staff and partners in strategy execution, continuous improvement, and data-informed </span><span>decision-making</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Identify</span><span> risks to implementation and elevate insights and recommendations to the Director of Collaborative Improvement</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Support the integration of evidence-based practices and continuous improvement methodologies across initiatives </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Document progress, outcomes, and lessons learned to inform organizational learning and future strategy development </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Maintain a professional relationship with students, families, and teachers, always </span><span>operating</span><span> in an ethical manner </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Other roles/duties assigned to </span><span>assist</span><span> PRI in support of the organizational mission, </span></span><em>All Rural Students Succeed</em><span> <br></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Position Location &amp; Schedule</span> </span></p>\n<p><span><span>The position will be considered for remote work with local, state, and sometimes national travel </span><span>required</span><span>. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Because of the nature of responsibility to schools, partners, funders, and the service region, individual offices or departments may have operating hours that extend beyond this period and may include evening and/or weekend hours.</span></span><span> <br></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Minimum Qualifications</span></span><span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"> </span><br></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Education required to ensure success in this position:</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Bachelor’s degree in public administration, education, organizational or related field </span><span>required</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Master’s degree in public administration</span><span>, education, organizational leadership, or related field preferred</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Experience required to ensure success in this position:</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>At least 5 years of experience in strategy implementation, program management, continuous improvement, or related work </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>At least 1 year of supervisory or team leadership experience </span><span>required</span></span><span> <br></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Special skills</span><span>, </span><span>knowledge</span><span> and abilities:</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Demonstrated experience translating strategy into execution with measurable outcomes </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Strong facilitation skills, including leading cross-functional groups and structured planning processes </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Experience using data to inform decision-making and improve performance </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Excellent communication and relationship-building skills</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Preferred Experience:</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Experience with results-based frameworks (e.g., Results-Based Accountability, collective impact)</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Familiarity with implementation science and continuous improvement methodologies </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Experience working in cross-sector or community-based 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participants </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Ability to occasionally </span><span>lift up</span><span> to 25 lbs. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Ability to travel independently by car and plane regionally and nationally </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Ability to </span><span>operate</span><span> standard office equipment</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Environmental conditions:</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Work in a fast-paced setting with frequent interruptions and shifting priorities</span></span><span> <br></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Additional Company Information</span></span></p>\n<p><span><span>PRI offers a wide array of benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, and health 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