Area Director - Northern California & Wyoming

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a nationally recognized, nonprofit organization that is dedicated to closing the opportunity, expectation, and achievement gaps in education by partnering with schools all over the country to prepare students for college, careers, and life.

FLSA Status:        

Exempt

Report to:            

Sr. Region Director/Associate Sr. Region Director

Location:              

Remote: Must work/live in Northern California

Supervises:           

Yes

Compensation:

$135,000 - $146,000 per year/DOE and Location

AVID Center is currently looking for an experienced, motivated, and influential educational leader to join their Western Region team in the role of Area Director. This high-level position offers the ability to make a huge impact on schools, students, and families in the communities it serves. Area Directors provide overarching support to AVID Program Managers, who work directly with AVID district leadership, site/school leaders, and other key stakeholders to implement, manage, and grow their AVID College and Career Readiness System. Area Directors must have a thorough understanding of the ever-changing educational landscape, including the nuances of each state and the districts they serve, to ensure the best solutions and systems of support. Area Directors need to be comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels, from communicating with a principal on a school campus, to meeting with superintendents, to presenting information to state legislators and partnering with other organizations for funding opportunities. Their ability to easily transition to accommodate a variety of audiences is key. At a time when the resources of teachers, schools, and districts are more stretched than ever, AVID is dedicated to providing a solution for support and success, and the Area Directors are at the forefront of that mission.   

What we are looking for in the role of Area Director:    

• Experience with the AVID College and Career Readiness System as well as a passion for AVID’s mission   
• Preferred: At least three (3) years of administrative (school or district) experience, including direct supervision of staff, with proven success leading effective teams  
• Highly effective relationship builder  
• Candidates must live in Northern California OR Southern California
• Excellent communicator, both written and oral  
• The ability to listen to individual needs and successfully align them with products, services, and strategies for improvement   
• Frequent use of data to inform their work and comfort with pulling information from multiple state and national sources  
• Excellent organization, time-management, and problem-solving skills  
• Comfortable working remotely, with ability and motivation for frequent travel  
• Able to prioritize responsibilities to fit the needs of both internal and external partnerships  
• Innovative leader who understands entrepreneurship     

Why Work with Us?

• Competitive salary: the salary range for this role is $135,000 - $146,000 annually depending on experience and location.
• Taking Care of You Allowance: All AVID employees (that’s right, ALL employees) receive an extra $10,000 annually to provide support to employees in the most meaningful ways: housing costs, transportation, family expenses – whatever your needs are.
• Retirement planning: AVID Center provides a 10% salary contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan with an additional contribution of $5,000 to an exclusive 457(b) retirement plan for Director-level positions and above.
• Flexibility in work location: This position may work 100% remote in any of the four time zones in the continental U.S. with an option for hybrid work in our San Diego HQ.
• Generous Paid Time Off: This position is eligible for 27 days of PTO per year, with 12 paid holidays.
• Health and Welfare Plans to support every aspect of your wellbeing: AVID offers several benefits plans through our provider, Cigna, of which the cost is greatly subsidized by AVID Center.
• Yearly All-Staff Meetings to connect in-person with the entire AVID team.
• The opportunity to be a part of an organization that is impacting the lives of youth and young adults throughout the country.

AVID Center is committed to complying with federal, state and local law on employee vaccinations and candidates and employees should be aware that full vaccination against COVID-19 may be required in the future. Due to some district requirements, AVID Center may not assign employees to an in-person event in schools or districts unless they are fully up-to-date will all recommended COVID-19 vaccinations.  AVID Center is an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodation to those unable to be vaccinated where it is not an undue hardship to the company to do so as provided under federal, state, and local law.

AVID employs over 1,100 part- and full-time employees that rally behind our five core values—Service, Authenticity, Excellence, Ownership, and Potential—which we demonstrate in all we do.

AVID Center prides itself on the diversity of our workplace and is continuously seeking to recruit individuals who will enhance this diversity and, ultimately, the effectiveness of our organization. To demonstrate this commitment, we encourage all who are truly excited about this role to apply, even if you feel you don't meet every requirement. We believe that people who are passionate about what they do can succeed in this role or in other roles within our organization.

Come be a part of the AVID Center legacy — join our team! And be sure to check our Job Board for the absolute latest openings in your area!