5+ years in senior-level K-12 administrative roles
Proven expertise in instructional improvement and strategic planning
Successful relationship-building with district decision-makers
Strong data analysis and interpretation skills
Exceptional communication and presentation abilities
Experience in leading cross-functional initiatives
Responsibilities
Facilitate academic meetings using gap analytics
Develop and present custom gap analytics
Recommend tailored HMH solutions for districts
Conduct presentations to drive expansion opportunities
Build and maintain relationships with district leadership
Collaborate with sales teams to create comprehensive plans
Oversee scheduling and research for district sales strategies
Benefits
Remote work flexibility
Extensive travel opportunities
Professional development and training
Engagement with senior educational leaders
Opportunity to influence district-level decisions
Full Job Description
Strategic Education Solutions Director
Location: Remote - U.S. (must reside near a major airport - Ideally looking for candidates residing in the SW or West Coast region, particularly AZ, NV, or CA)
What you'll do:
The Strategic Education Solutions Director / Solution Architect Director will Support Field Sales by leveraging the use of high-stakes analytics, strong interpersonal skills, and value-selling exploratory strategies to drive integrated solution sales, as well as build and sustain key relationships with key accounts in order to improve upon expansion opportunities.
The Solution Architect Director will be responsible for the following primary duties:
Facilitate exploratory academic meetings by leveraging high stake gap analytics.
Support in the development and presentation of custom gap analytics
Support in the recommendation of HMH solutions designed to best meet the needs of the district.
Conduct mid-year, and end of year, gains presentations to help drive and direct expansion and growth opportunities.
Build and maintain relationships with key leadership to help facilitate the selling process of key accounts
Work with multiple sales and implementation personnel to develop a comprehensive concept plan, based on the confirmed identified gaps of the district.
When appropriate, work with local teams in the development of a strategic plan grounded on data information
Maintain ongoing contact with the customers through the execution of the project to help ensure advocacy, awareness, and the possibility for expansion.
Analytic Operations & Communication:
Scheduling: Schedule SA team to match needs within the district. In addition, this person will conduct Salesforce Research on a district and couple this insight with publicly available data to create a sales strategy for each district. Oversee the assignment of virtual meetings delivered by the SA team.
Training: Provide internal training to other departments plus orientation onboarding of new staff to the SA team.
Analytic Development: Develop supplemental, experimental, and pilot analytics with advanced tools such as SPSS.
Communication and Operational Liaison: Serve as SA team liaison to Gains and Gap teams to streamline processes and create procedures for high volume seasons. Create processes for communication, documentation, and resource development to maximize efficiency of SA team. Oversee SA team communications with other divisions of HMH. These include, but are not limited to, the development of internal presentations to communicate the work of the SA team, describe role of integrated sales through data analytics, and communicate best practices for utilizing SA team.
What you'll need:
Education: Ph.D. or Ed.D. (preferred)
Senior-Level District Leadership: Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a senior-level K-12 school district administrative role, such as Director, Executive Director, Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent, or equivalent leadership position, required.
Demonstrated Professional Competence: Proven expertise in district-level leadership, instructional improvement, strategic planning, organizational effectiveness, and the ability to translate district priorities into actionable strategies.
Executive Relationship Building: Demonstrated success in establishing, cultivating, and sustaining trusted relationships with superintendents, cabinet-level administrators, and senior district decision-makers.
Strategic Leadership: Ability to engage district executives in meaningful conversations that connect district priorities, student achievement outcomes, and strategic solutions.
Data Analysis and Interpretation: Strong ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate complex educational data to inform district-level decisions and identify opportunities for improvement.
Executive Communication: Exceptional interpersonal, written communication, and presentation skills, with demonstrated ability to influence and engage senior educational leaders.
Collaboration and Project Management: Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives, managing complex projects, and collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Professional Network: Established relationships and professional credibility within the K-12 educational leadership community.
Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, data analysis tools, and customer relationship management platforms.
Travel: Willingness and ability to travel extensively up to 80% to support district leadership engagements and organizational priorities. Acceptable driving record.
Physical Requirements:
Might be in a stationary position for a considerable time (sitting and/or standing).
Heavy travel required (80%) with frequent overnight stays.
Salary Range - $130,000 to $140,000 + incentives
Application Deadline:
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Nov. 5th, 2026. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date but is not guaranteed.
About Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is a leading educational and trade publisher in the United States. The company was founded in 1832 and has since grown to become one of the largest publishers in the country. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt publishes a wide range of books, including textbooks, fiction and non-fiction titles, and children's books. The company also provides educational technology solutions and services to schools and other educational institutions.
