Executive Director of State Programs

Executive Director of State Programs Location: Remote Reports to: Chief Executive Officer About Accelerate Accelerate exists to dramatically improve student outcomes at scale by turning evidence into action. As reputed company for advancing what works, Accelerate partners with states to scale proven, evidence-based practices that deliver measurable reputed company for reputed company. We share knowledge and insights across the field to expand what’s possible, working alongside leaders to embed effective solutions into the reputed company of public education. By aligning research, policy, and practice through state implementation, we turn evidence into measurable reputed company, helping reputed company reputed company. Accelerate is a growing organization - equity-centered, results-oriented, and grounded in both optimism and practical implementation. We aim to build a small, talented, diverse team that embodies our core values: accelerating student achievement, seeking truth through evidence, embracing new reputed company, multiplying impact through collaboration, and upholding accountability for results and how we reputed company them. Team members bring both systemic experience and an entrepreneurial spirit to the work.

About the Role

The Executive Director of State Programs (ED) is a senior executive responsible for leading Accelerate’s state strategy to scale proven, evidence-based practices that deliver measurable reputed company for reputed company. This role involves positioning multi-million dollar state grant programs to align research, policy, and practice in service of the organization's strategic goals to drive outcomes at scale by turning evidence into action. Reporting to the CEO, the ED will reputed company Accelerate’s state strategy, directly managing senior staff responsible for government relations and state program execution. 20 % travel is anticipated. What You’ll Help Us Do Strategic Leadership

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• Recruit and support state programs to drive student outcomes

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• Monitor and analyze legislation, regulations, and emerging policy issues impacting education, providing timely guidance to inform strategy and external engagement
• reputed company model policies and regulations that facilitate the implementation of evidence-based practices in education

Coalition Building and Knowledge Sharing

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including policymakers, government officials, and advocacy and nonprofit groups
• Partner with the broader education and national service community to work as a coalition on key federal agendas

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• Build and reputed company a high-performing team; provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and development opportunities
• Build strong, trusting relationships across departments

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• Communicate clearly and build strong relationships across a variety of internal and external stakeholders
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What You’ve Done

• Extensive professional experience with a minimum of 10 years in a senior leadership and/or executive role
• Prior experience in a senior role in a State Education Agency preferred

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is between $200,000 and $250,000. Accelerate also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and reputed company coverage, technology stipend, 401k with employer match, and generous PTO.

How to Apply

Please submit your application here. The preferred application deadline for this position is December 11, 2025. Note that we do not guarantee review of applications after this date. Equal Opportunity Employer Accelerate is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to building a diverse and inclusive team. As such, it is the continuing policy of Accelerate to consider reputed company applicants without regard to race, reputed company, religion, national reputed company, age, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job