Development Manager - Fixed-Term Hire
Salary $96,722 – $124,000
[Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to local labor market conditions, educational background, work experience, and relevant certifications]
Job Type: Fixed-Term hire till October 2026 with possibility of extension
Location: IB (International Baccalaureate®) Washington DC
Hybrid working opportunity #1 of days in office / Remote
ResponsibilitiesDevelopment Managers start the journey with clients in becoming IBWS. DMs work with superintendents, district staff, principals, teachers, governing board members, and any school stakeholder learning about the IB, opening an application for candidacy, and starting the IB journey as an IB candidate school. In this way, DMs are instrumental in supporting schools and districts in making initial paradigm shifts, often transitioning from traditional to inquiry-based paradigms of teaching and learning and implementing new educational systems grounded in research-based best practices. DMs are highly knowledgeable about school and schooling, the IB, and how to support significant change processes.
- Current territory includes the United States
- Develop and deliver annual growth plan for the CP in the United States
- Develop action plans for approval by Head of Educational Initiatives & Partnership
- Work toward a target of outreach events, school/district supports and schools joining our network, therefore contribute to making a profound educational experience for students
- Initiate and nurture relationships with state elected and appointed authorities that fund and create policy for state-wide education initiatives related to the CP and CTE education
- Work with Community, Partnership and Development team to develop and deliver annual calendar of promotional activities for the Career related programme
- Work with Head of US Educational Initiatives and Partnerships to build annual budget based on standard or new ideas on how to tell the IB story and support schools wanting to become IB World Schools or districts looking to add CP programmes
- Serve as liaison with regional marketing and sub-regional CP&DHeads to maximize impact of marketing efforts
- Creates and presents content at professional conferences – This content includes promotional IB and thought leadership pieces as appropriate for each venue
About You
- Minimum advanced degree, doctorate preferred
- Significant experience with implementing and managing the Career-related programme
- Extensive experience supporting schools, leading targeted campaigns, doing outreach events, or sales/presentations
- Relevant experience creating multiple strategic initiatives to increase performance & growth
- Demonstrated ability to identify and assess market segments/needs for the CP and develop strategies to enhance service and revenue
- Demonstrated skills as a collaborator and team leader
- Demonstrated competency in being stakeholder focused
- Demonstrated project management skills
- Active involvement and knowledge regarding educational philosophies, pedagogy, professional development, research, policy and trends, particularly in the Career and Technical
In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including:
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Voluntary Benefits, Pet Insurance, FSA, etc.
• Annual Leave, plus 14 Public holidays
• Retirement 401k Plan, 10% contribution
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life assurance 4x annual salary
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent continuous professional development
• Health and wellness schemes
• Flexible work arrangements
• Additional IB sponsored perks
The IB is an equal opportunity employer. It provides employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, ethnicity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic status, or status in any group protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This job is offered on local terms and conditions and is at will.
About UsThe International Baccalaureate provides world-class educational services to over 5500 schools across 159 countries. A career at IB is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to work with an innovative world leader of education services and contribute to our 50-year mission of creating a better and more peaceful world. Apply now to join our global organization where we empower our employees to thrive and make a difference.
What We Do
The International Baccalaureate® (IB) is a non-profit educational foundation, motivated by its mission, focused on the student. Our four programmes for students aged 3 to 19 help develop the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalizing world. Founded in 1968, we currently work with over 5400 schools in 158 countries to develop and offer four challenging programmes to over a million students aged 3 to 19. Office Locations: Geneva | Washington, DC | The Hague | Singapore | Cardiff IB Foundation Office Rue du Pré-de-la-Bichette 1 1202 Genève Switzerland IB Global Centre, Washington DC 3950 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20016 USA IB Africa/Europe/Middle East Global Centre Churchillplein 6 Den Haag, South Holland 2517 JW Netherlands IB Asia-Pacific Global Centre 600 North Bridge Road #21-01 Parkview Square Singapore, 188778 Singapore IB Global Centre Cardiff Peterson House Malthouse Avenue Cardiff, Wales CF23 8GL United Kingdom
