Opportunities may be available with universities, colleges, community colleges and education-focused organizations. The exact title and scope vary by organization.

Compare the responsibilities, reporting relationship, authority, resources, location requirements and measures of success rather than relying on the title alone.

Use a clear title, explain the mission and priorities, publish compensation and location expectations, and describe what successful work will look like.

Responsibilities vary by organization, but the work usually combines the core function named in the title with collaboration across leadership, programs, operations, finance, communications, or other teams that support the mission.

Employers often look for directly relevant experience, strong communication, sound judgment, organization, and role-specific technical knowledge. Requirements vary by seniority, organization type, and the scope of the position.

Candidates are stronger when they can show how they solved relevant problems, worked with stakeholders, managed priorities, used appropriate systems or tools, and produced results connected to the responsibilities in the posting.