Application Guide

How to Apply for Director of Growth and District Success (West)

at New Tech Network

🏢 About New Tech Network

New Tech Network stands out as a mission-driven organization that empowers educators through actionable professional learning tools combined with meaningful support, creating more engaged schools. Unlike generic education consultancies, they focus on sustained progress through creativity and team strengthening, making them ideal for professionals passionate about systemic educational transformation.

About This Role

This Director role leads regional growth strategy and sales in the Western US while managing existing district partnerships, directly impacting school innovation through New Tech Network's services. It combines business development with educational leadership, requiring someone who can both generate new business and nurture long-term district relationships to reimagine teaching and learning.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve morning strategy sessions on Western region growth targets, followed by virtual meetings with prospective district leaders in California or Oregon, and afternoon work on existing partner success plans. This could alternate with travel days visiting school sites, presenting at district leadership meetings, or attending regional education conferences to build network connections.

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🎯 Who New Tech Network Is Looking For

  • Has 10+ years specifically in education innovation, non-profit sales to schools/districts, or state education agency work with Western US experience
  • Demonstrates proven expertise in at least three areas: outbound lead generation in education, district central office strategy, school innovation implementation, state/federal education policy, or foundation program development
  • Possesses exceptional public speaking skills for presenting to district leaders and can travel up to 50% across Western states
  • Can balance strategic growth planning with hands-on account management for existing network partners

📝 Tips for Applying to New Tech Network

1

Quantify your experience with Western US education markets - mention specific states, districts, or initiatives you've worked with

2

Highlight any experience with New Tech Network's specific methodologies or similar project-based learning networks

3

Demonstrate how you've balanced outbound lead generation with relationship management in previous roles

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Include examples of working with both district central offices AND individual school leadership teams

5

Show understanding of the unique challenges facing Western US schools (rural/urban mix, specific state policies, etc.)

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with Western US education markets and stakeholders', 'Examples of successfully developing and executing regional growth strategies in education/non-profit sectors', "How you've managed the full cycle from lead generation to implementation support", 'Your philosophy on balancing business development with educational mission impact']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → New Tech Network's specific school transformation model and their current Western US partners
  • → Recent education initiatives and funding opportunities in Western states (CA, OR, WA, CO, etc.)
  • → The organization's annual impact reports and case studies of successful implementations
  • → Key leadership team members and their backgrounds in educational innovation
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe your approach to developing a regional growth strategy for the Western US education market
2 How would you engage a skeptical district superintendent about New Tech Network's value proposition?
3 Share an example where you managed both new business development and existing account relationships simultaneously
4 What specific challenges do you anticipate in selling educational innovation services in Western states?
5 How would you measure success in this role beyond just revenue targets?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic sales experience without education/non-profit context
  • Focusing only on lead generation without demonstrating relationship management skills
  • Not showing understanding of the difference between selling to districts versus individual schools
  • Failing to address the 50% travel requirement or Western US focus

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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