
The EdVenture Group, Inc. - Director of Future Readiness at Generation West Virginia. Position-Type:. Full-Time. Hours:. Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm ET. Location:. Remote. Travel:. up to 10% domestic travel including overnight stays. Position Overview:. The Director of Future Readiness at the EdVenture Group is responsible for overseeing. and directing the advancement of educational programs that prepare students and. communities for success in education, career, and life. This position bridges innovation,. career technical education (CTE), entrepreneurship, and readiness initiatives to the. forefront of the organization’s professional offerings, helping learners and families thrive. in a rapidly changing world.. The Director oversees programs, manages complex federal grants, and cultivates. partnerships with education, industry, and community stakeholders. The role. emphasizes both big-picture strategy and hands-on project management, with an. outward-facing presence that requires relationship-building, and the ability to translate. ideas into action.. Key Responsibilities:. . Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of. education and readiness initiatives with a focus on innovation, CTE, and. entrepreneurship.. . Manage multiple federal grants, including compliance, procurement, contracting,. reporting, and budget oversight.. . Engage with high-level external stakeholders, nurturing existing and developing. new partnerships for innovative organizational growth.. . Supervise and mentor team members to ensure effective delivery of programs.. . Engage schools, community partners, and employers in building pathways that. support student success and future readiness.. . Stay informed on economic and education trends nationally, regionally across. Appalachia, and within West Virginia to ensure alignment between organizational. strategy and school-community needs.. . Serve as a subject matter expert in CTE policy, workforce, and entrepreneurship. education, supporting both internal teams and external partners.. . Represent the organization with professionalism and presence at state, regional,. and national levels.. . Lead and contribute to innovation strategy in development of educational. programming and new opportunities.. . Manage program budgets, including tracking expenses and ensuring fiscal. responsibility.. . Seek and secure funding opportunities through grant writing and other sources.. . Travel as needed, including occasional airline travel and overnight stays to support program delivery and maintain project deliverables.. . Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, county, state, and federal regulations, and other identified requirements.. . Maintain a remote working environment that incorporates best practices for personal safety and organizational productivity and complies with company policies.. . Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:. Preferred Expertise Areas. . Career Technical Education (CTE). . Education and Workforce Readiness. . CTE Policy and Practice. . Industry and Employer Engagement. . Entrepreneurship Education. . Innovation Strategy. . West Virginia’s Economic Landscape. . Preferred Technical Skills. . Federal Grant Management. . Federal Procurement and Contracting. . Federal Grant Compliance. . Federal Grant Reporting. . Qualifications. . Master’s degree in education, public policy, workforce development, or related. field preferred; equivalent experience considered.. . 6–10 years of progressive experience in education, workforce readiness, and/or. related fields.. . Demonstrated success developing and managing grants, budgets, and. compliance requirements.. . Experience supervising and mentoring program staff.. . Strong track record of partnership development across education, business, and. community stakeholders.. . Excellent communication, facilitation, and public speaking skills; personable,. professional and polished in diverse settings.. . Strong project management skills and ability to balance strategy with execution.. . Knowledge of West Virginia’s education and economic context strongly preferred.. . Company Location: United States.