Innovation Consultant – Position Description
We are seeking a forward-thinking and creative Innovation Consultant to help drive organizational growth through fresh ideas, strategic problem-solving, and innovative project development. This role is designed for an individual who can identify opportunities for improvement, propose impactful solutions, and contribute innovative concepts that support long-term success in terms of curriculum, instruction, and other large-scale projects.
The Innovation Consultant will collaborate with others to generate and present new ideas, processes, programs, and initiatives that enhance efficiency, strengthen client effectiveness, and promote growth. The ideal candidate is highly creative, analytical, adaptable, and passionate about transforming ideas into actionable strategies. Previous experience as an administrator is a plus.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, organizational skills, and a passion for developing impactful programs that support growth, success, and innovation within the organization and community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research, identify, and implement emerging trends, tools, and innovative practices relevant to client districts
- Develop and submit creative ideas, strategies, and solutions to support NCOESC growth and improvement.
- Implement various innovative programs (e.g. Drive to Succeed Program, Math Fluency Tool, etc.)
- Collaborate with departments and leadership teams on innovative projects and strategic initiatives.
- Support grant projects
- Assist in planning, developing, and implementing innovation-focused projects.
- Support change management efforts and help foster a culture of creativity and continuous improvement.
- Analyze project outcomes and provide recommendations for future innovation opportunities.
- Build partnerships and explore external resources that can support innovation and growth initiatives.
- Write, coordinate, execute, and evaluate grant-funded programs and initiatives to ensure successful outcomes, compliance with funding requirements, and alignment with organizational and/or client goals.
- Serve as a liaison between the organization, grant partners, and community stakeholders to ensure strong communication and program visibility.
Qualifications:
- Strong creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Master’s degree in an education-related field
- Ability to think strategically and develop practical solutions.
- Self-motivated and highly organized.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Passion for growth, innovation, and organizational excellence.
- Experience in project planning, organizational development, or initiatives preferred.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
- Knowledge of emerging trends, technology, and process improvement strategies is a plus.
- Former experience as a K-12 administrator (central office experience a plus, but not required)
Part-time or full-time. Remote with some on-premise work based on district need.
Grant funded position that may turn into paid for by ESC.
In addition to applying, please fill out this survey that asks three questions; you will be allowed to submit evidence in this survey.
- Describe an innovative project, initiative, or improvement you have led (or would like to lead). What problem did it address? How would you move the project from idea to implementation, and how would you measure its success?
- Review our website; what innovative projects would you bring or develop for our partner districts and beyond?
- Looking ahead five years, what do you believe will be the greatest opportunities or challenges facing school districts? How should an educational service center position itself to help districts prepare for and respond to those changes?