Company Profile
Deans for Impact
Company Overview
Deans for Impact is a national nonprofit organization representing leaders in educator preparation who are committed to transforming the field and elevating the teaching profession for the purpose of improving student learning outcomes. We believe the United States should have the greatest system of educator preparation in the world, one where we consistently prepare teachers to be good on day one, and great over time. Our member deans are united by a shared belief:
Change will occur by design, not by accident. We, as leaders of educator preparation programs, must take responsibility for transforming how we prepare teachers.
Staff at Deans for Impact serve as stewards to this vision. We support a diverse set of member-led institutions — private research universities, former land grant colleges, historically black and Hispanic-serving institutions, and new, practice-focused programs. (You can find a complete list of our members here.)
More specifically, through program support, we build the capacity of individuals and organizations to increase the impact of their programs. Through policy leadership and advocacy, we create the conditions for data-informed improvement, accountability, and research. And through internal and external communications, we develop and lead a broad coalition that shares a collective vision of what excellent educator preparation should entail.
Benefits
Our Culture and Who We Are Looking For
We believe that a great workplace is one where you are inspired by your colleagues and deeply engaged in your work every day. We bring the values of start-up culture into our work with higher-education leaders by moving nimbly, iterating quickly to improve, and collaborating constantly.
As we grow, we seek new team members who possess the following core characteristics:
You are committed to continuous learning and growth.
You want to co-create and be a part of a high-functioning team.
You draw insight from complexity.
You are able to engage others in pursuit of our mission.
You thrive in an entrepreneurial environment.
You approach work as a dedicated and self-driven professional.