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Who We Are

The Alliance for Decision Education (the Alliance) is a national nonprofit and field builder with the mission of improving lives by empowering K-12 students with essential skills and dispositions for making better decisions. Founded in 2014 and backed by experts in decision sciences, business, and educationincluding several Nobel laureatesthe Alliance believes that better decisions lead to better lives and a better society.

As a field builder, the Alliance partners with teachers, academic and business leaders, families, and community members to raise awareness and lead the growing call to have Decision Education taught in schools across the country.

The Alliance is committed to an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative culture. Our diverse team comprises educators, researchers, subject matter experts, and other professionals dedicated to our mission. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

What We Offer

The Alliance offers a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of competitive compensation.

Annual Salary

• $60,000 - $70,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications*

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% employer paid)
• Basic life insurance and AD&D (100% employer paid)
• Long-term disability insurance (100% employer paid)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 5% employer match (100% vested)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
• Up to 20 days of Paid Time Off per calendar year (prorated the first year based on hire date)
• Unlimited paid sick time
• Hybrid work schedule
• Paid lunch stipend while working on-site

*Salary range is a good-faith estimate based on external benchmarking and the industry standards, and may vary based on qualifications and experience. Benefits are subject to change at the organizations discretion.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Education Programs Coordinator drives the operational excellence of our education partnerships and internal systems. This role blends program operations, contract and vendor management, and lightweight product management to ensure seamless execution across teacher development, school partnerships, technology prototyping, and pilot initiatives. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented systems thinker and builder who enjoys experimenting with tools, improving processes, and creating practical tools to ambiguous operational challenges. This person can translate big-picture goals into repeatable, well-documented workflows and tools.

The Education Programs Coordinator will report to the Director of Education as a part of the Education department, which is responsible for leading content development and driving implementation and scale of Decision Education in schools.

LOCATION AND SCHEDULE

This full-time role requires an 8-hour day and a 40-hour work week. It is an exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), meaning it is not eligible for overtime pay.

This position is open to both local candidates and remote candidates. Local team members are expected to follow a hybrid schedule, working onsite at our headquarters in Bala Cynwyd, PA on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with remote work permitted on other business days. Fully remote employees are expected to maintain a productive home-based work environment and remain actively engaged with team operations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Product & Pilot Support

• Serve as an operational bridge between partner schools and the internal product/development team, capturing feature requests and feedback from pilots.
• Support testing, documentation, and rollout processes for new tools or features.

Create Tools

• Support the development and maintenance of custom AI tools and GPTs to enhance workflow efficiency and facilitate organizational knowledge sharing.
• Develop creative, resourceful solutions for project management, data management, and pilot tracking finding the right tool for the job, even when it doesn't exist yet.
• Collaborate with our Research & Development teams to monitor and improve data and information sharing across systems, including dashboards for school, teacher, and student reach.

Program & Operational Management

• Design, document, and operationalize key program workflowsincluding teacher stipends, pilot support processes, and school recruitment cycles.
• Coordinate across internal teams to ensure program milestones and deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Support the relationship management of school and district partners, coordinating agreements, data privacy requirements, and other operational issues.

Contract & Vendor Management

• Develop, route, and track all partner contracts, MOUs, and statements of work (SOWs).
• Manage vendor RFPs, onboarding, compliance, and renewals, ensuring deliverables align with project scopes.
• Collaborate with the finance team to confirm stipends and vendor invoices are accurate and paid promptly.

• In partnership with our Project Management & Operations team, maintain key internal systems (e.g., Salesforce, Wrike) to support team operations, workflow automation, and reporting.

These responsibilities may change or expand over time, consistent with the organizations needs and initiatives.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in operations, program management, or related roles (education, edtech, or nonprofit preferred)
• Ability to implement and improve systems and workflows across cross-functional teams
• Strong understanding of contract management processes and vendor coordination.
• Familiarity with data dashboards, CRM systems (Salesforce), and project management tools (Wrike, Asana, or similar)
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in K-12 education
• Experience managing or supporting program pilots, product launches, or custom technology tools
• Demonstrated curiosity and experimentation mindset; enjoys tinkering with tools, systems, workflows, or AI technologies to solve operational problems

ATTRIBUTES WE VALUE

• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently with high initiative and ownership
• Detail-oriented and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to work efficiently with a high level of independence and initiative, self-motivated
• Be a proactive, good problem solver, and possess excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management skills and a commitment to meeting tight deadlines
• Reflects the Alliances core values and standards:
  • Humanism: valuing others as human beings
  • Rationality: thinking and skills to help answer what is true? and what to do?
  • Education: growth mindset; dedication to developing knowledge and skills
  • Conscientiousness: diligent work ethic; professionalism; high-quality work
  • Initiative: owners and founders mentality; leadership skills
  • Mission Alignment: dedication to the organizations mission and goals

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Successful completion of the pre-employment screening process
• Comply with all company policies and procedures
• Understand and demonstrate safe work practices to ensure a safe work environment
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned by management

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Primarily desk-based work involving sitting at a workstation
• Occasional walking, standing, or lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs
• Constant hand/finger dexterity for typing, writing, or handling objects
• Good vision and hearing for reading, computer work, and communication
• The Alliance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, including the use of assistive technologies.

The position is based in the United States.

The Alliance for Decision Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Employment with the Alliance for Decision Education is at will. This means that the employee or the company can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.