Job Description
32411BR
Achievement & Assessment Inst
Position Overview The
Achievement & Assessment Institute (AAI) is looking for a director for the Center for Evaluation and
Educational Leadership (CEEL). The mission of CEEL is to support district and building level leaders to lead, organize, and implement
the most effective and equitable learning environments for all students. As each school district and community is different, so are the
resources educational leaders need to ensure student and educator success.
Representatives of CEEL meet with school district
leadership staff to develop and implement strategic plans that lead to educational success and ensure all student populations have access to
high quality supports, and services.
In addition to working with school district leaders, the CEEL representatives will use the
leadership model and customize for any type of business or organization outside of education that is in need of a facilitated strategic
planning or needs assessment process.
The director will identify new business opportunities, build and maintain client relationships,
and drive center growth. Incumbent is responsible for overseeing the creation and implementation of comprehensive needs assessments to
school districts and buildings to improve student and staff performance. This will involve:
- Promoting CEEL services to educational
organizations, including school districts, KU, AAI, service providers, the Kansas State Department of Education, etc.
- Recruiting
internal and external staff to work with school districts.
- Working with CEEL representatives to provide recommendations to school
districts for improvement plans.
- Connecting school leaders to appropriate technical assistance to accomplish local improvement
plans.
- Ensuring CEEL representatives provide follow-up services to school districts to ensure fidelity and accountability to the
plan.
- Looking for ways to continue expanding the services of CEEL to the mission of AAI and KU.
Job
Description 60% - Development of CEEL
- Research and identify new business opportunities through various channels,
including networking and market analysis. Seize opportunities to stay connected with educational leaders in Kansas, and across the nation;
build and maintain relationships with prospective clients, understanding their needs and presenting products or services as
solutions.
- Look for additional opportunities to connect new CEEL projects to the mission of AAI and KU
- Develop, write,
submit, and implement proposals for grant and/or contract continuation.
- Negotiate and finalize contracts and agreements with
clients, ensuring terms are favorable for both parties.
- Design and develop materials, content, programs and/or activities
that bring in funds to support center growth.
- Oversee the successful delivery of activities and services; ensuring programs are
implemented per agreement SOW.
- Organize and conduct overall recruitment strategy of eligible participants that will work with school
districts.
- Support CEEL representatives in their work with school district leaders on developing a Comprehensive Needs Assessment
that leads to recommendations and supports for student success.
- Provide leadership and collaboration with affiliate
partners.
30% - Planning, budgeting, and other administrative functions
- Develop and execute strategic plans to meet and
exceed financial/growth targets and objectives.
- Create and monitor budgets for the center.
- Complete all departmental
administrative requirements related to managing the financial and human resources of the center.
- Collaborate with internal AAI
Centers and Central Office teams, including Grants Management, Finance, HR, and Communications as necessary.
- Provide work direction,
technical assistance, training, and supervision to center representatives (which include subject matter experts (SMEs), consultants, regular
and temporary employees, such as, GRAs, student hourlies, and volunteers).
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local
laws, regulations, and university policies.
- Maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively and appropriately
accomplish goals and objectives; oversee recruitment, training, supervision, professional development, and evaluation of assigned
personnel.
10% - Other Duties as Assigned
- Special projects and other duties as assigned.
Position
Requirements This position will be a hybrid position with a flexible start date for next academic year, but the successful
candidate will be expected to work on the Lawrence campus or at the AAI offices located at the St. Andrews Office Facility at least several
days a week.
Required Qualifications - Master's degree and five (5) years of related experience or
Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of related experience in the field.
- Five (5) years of progressive leadership responsibility
and supervisory experience.
- Experience working at the building and/or district leadership positions at public K-12 school
districts.
- Familiarity with school building and district leaders in Kansas.
- Experience in educational leadership and
strategic planning.
- Understanding of, and a relationship with, a variety of support services that are available for school districts
to access as evidenced by application materials.
- Understanding of the Kansas Education Systems Accreditation (KESA) process and
related technical assistance available as evidenced by application materials.
- Experience and knowledge with local and state
educational policy and statutes.
- Exceptional written and interpersonal communication skills as demonstrated in application
materials.
This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced
knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly
recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains
competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and
programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations. Preferred Qualifications - Ph.D. in
related field
- Prior experience with project management.
- Previous experience that required the ability to work independently
and comply with program guidelines as evidenced by application materials.
Contact Information to Applicants Bart Swartz, bartswartz@ku.edu
Additional Candidate Instruction A
complete application includes:
- University of Kansas online application
- CV or resume
- Cover letter detailing your
professional experiences that align with the required and preferred qualifications.
- Contact information for three (3) professional
references.
Only complete applications will be considered. Application review begins Tuesday, April 14th. For
consideration, please apply no later than Monday, April 13th.
Advertised Salary Range: $175,000.00
Application Review Begins: 14-Apr-2026
Anticipated Start Date: 01-Jul-2026
Primary Campus University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
FTE: 1.0
Reg/Temp: Regular
FLSA Status Executive
Employee Class: U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Work Schedule M-F, 8 am-5 pm CST
Job
Family Administrative/Management-KUL
Conditions of Employment Contingent on Funding
Work Location Assignment Hybrid
Disclaimer The University of Kansas prohibits
discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran,
sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's
programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries
regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the
Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu , Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center,
1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.
Job Tags
Contract work, Temporary work, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours