Senior Technical Assistance Consultant, Postsecondary Education and Workforce Development in New York at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Technical Assistance Consultant, Postsecondary Education and Workforce Development based in the United States.

This is a senior consulting opportunity focused on strengthening postsecondary education and workforce development systems.
You will lead strategic technical assistance initiatives designed to improve outcomes for community college students, particularly underserved and disconnected populations.
The role combines expertise in higher education, workforce development, career pathways, work-based learning, and institutional change.
You will work across colleges, public agencies, workforce organizations, employers, and community-based partners to develop practical solutions.
Your work will translate research, policy, and data into actionable tools, training, guidance, and implementation strategies.
The position also offers opportunities to shape new projects, cultivate client relationships, and contribute to business development.
It is well suited to an experienced, collaborative consultant who wants to influence systems and expand access to meaningful education and career opportunities

• Lead cross-sector technical assistance projects that strengthen alignment among community colleges, workforce systems, employers, and community-based organizations.
• Design and support initiatives that expand access to career pathways, work-based learning, apprenticeships, and other employment-connected opportunities.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on work-based learning and apprenticeships, helping institutions design new programs or adapt existing programs to incorporate effective work-based learning models.
• Advise on non-degree credentials and professional certifications, including program development and employer engagement to ensure alignment with workforce needs.
• Provide expertise on student experience and outcome data collection across credit-bearing and non-credit programs, including approaches for better understanding employment outcomes.
• Support higher education in prison and reentry initiatives through program design, implementation guidance, tools, and resources.
• Conduct policy and program analysis to identify opportunities to strengthen postsecondary and workforce systems, funding approaches, service models, and institutional practices.
• Translate research, quantitative and qualitative data, and policy insights into practical briefs, toolkits, training materials, and guidance for practitioners and decision-makers.
• Facilitate professional development, coaching, stakeholder engagement, and capacity-building activities across diverse organizations and audiences.
• Manage projects and cross-functional teams, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining strong client relationships and high-quality deliverables.
• Cultivate relationships across higher education and workforce development networks and represent the organization with external partners and stakeholders.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with federal, state, nonprofit, philanthropic, and foundation clients, contributing to proposals and business development activities.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative working environment that values diverse perspectives, continuous learning, and professional growth.

• Ph.D. with at least 3 years of relevant experience, a Master’s degree with at least 7 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 9 years of relevant experience in a related field.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with community colleges or within postsecondary education environments to lead initiatives, implement programs, or support institutional change.
• Strong professional knowledge of postsecondary education, workforce development, career pathways, and student success, particularly in community college settings.
• Experience delivering technical assistance, consulting, coaching, capacity-building, or implementation support to public agencies, nonprofits, community organizations, or higher education institutions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of work-based learning and apprenticeships, including the policies, partnerships, and practices required for successful implementation.
• Experience managing complex projects and leading cross-functional teams involving multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret and apply quantitative and qualitative data to develop technical assistance strategies and practical recommendations.
• Familiarity with federal policy frameworks and funding streams such as Pell Grant reinstatement, WIOA, Registered Apprenticeships, Perkins V, and Second Chance Pell.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, presentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent writing skills and the ability to transform research, policy, and data into accessible tools, briefs, training materials, and practitioner guidance.
• Strong business development, proposal writing, and client relationship management capabilities.
• Established networks within higher education and workforce development, with the ability and willingness to cultivate new relationships.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities independently and collaboratively.
• Preferred: experience in a mission-driven nonprofit, philanthropic, academic, or research organization.

• Anticipated annual salary range of $127,000–$140,000 USD.
• Remote work within the United States or the option to work from a U.S. office location, subject to project requirements and residency considerations.
• Comprehensive total rewards program designed to provide competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities to work on mission-driven projects that expand educational access, career readiness, and workforce opportunities.
• Professional growth and development through work with experienced researchers, consultants, and subject matter experts.
• Collaborative environment emphasizing evidence, practical impact, diverse perspectives, and continuous learning.
• Opportunities to engage with federal, state, philanthropic, nonprofit, workforce, and higher education partners.
• Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the U.S.; employment-based visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Depending on project assignments, certain residency requirements may apply.
• Equal employment opportunity and accessibility support throughout the employment process.