Director of Special Programs, VCEE

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The Virginia Council on Economic Education (VCEE) is a nonprofit organization housed in the VCU School of Business dedicated to providing Virginia’s K-12 students with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed financial, economic, and career decisions. By equipping educators and engaging communities, VCEE builds a foundation for long-term student success in a rapidly changing global economy.

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Position Summary:

The Virginia Council on Economic Education (VCEE) seeks a highly motivated and qualified Director of Special programs.

The Director of Special Programs will lead and manage the strategic expansion of programs that equip the next generation of Virginians with critical economic and financial literacy skills-no matter where they live or go to school. These programs include:

• Mini-Economy Market Day
  
• Reading Makes Cents
  
• The Stock Market Game™
  
• The Virginia Challenges in Economics & Personal Finance
  
• Virginia Economic Educator Awards
  
• Virginia Personal Finance Teacher Fellowship Program
  

This is a unique opportunity for a former classroom teacher or instructional leader with a passion for curriculum design, student engagement, and economic education experience to scale statewide programs that prepare Virginia’s K-12 students for lifelong financial and economic success. This position is ideal for a creative problem solver and instructional designer who can translate big ideas into meaningful programs that meet classroom needs and inspire students from all backgrounds. The Director of Special Programs will work across Virginia to ensure teachers are supported and students are engaged-especially those in underrepresented regions or underserved schools.

Typical Responsibilities:

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  Strategic Leadership & Program Growth
  
  
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    Design and lead strategic initiatives to scale each program’s reach across all regions of Virginia, especially targeting underrepresented communities and underserved school divisions.
    
    
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    Collaborate with senior leadership to set statewide participation goals and identify barriers to access, then implement solutions through policy, outreach, or program design.
    
    
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    Use data and educator feedback to inform strategic decisions and continuously improve program effectiveness and equity of access.
    
    
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    Align each program’s growth strategy with VCEE’s organizational priorities, funding opportunities, and the broader landscape of K-12 education in Virginia.
    
    
    
    
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  Professional Development & Educator Support
  
  
  • Work alongside the Sr. Director of Professional Development to develop and deliver dynamic professional learning experiences to help teachers implement programs effectively.
    
  • Coach and support educators before, during, and after program implementation, both in-person and virtually.
    
  • Ensure all program materials are educator-friendly, standards-aligned, and engaging for diverse learners.
    
    
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  Project Management
  
  
  • Oversee the full lifecycle of each program-from recruitment through execution and evaluation.
    
  • Manage timelines, deliverables, and budgets to ensure high-quality and on-time delivery.
    
  • Analyze data and generate reports to assess program impact and recommend improvements.
    
  • Develop efficient systems and processes for tracking participation and managing communications.
    
    
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  Stakeholder Engagement & Outreach
  
  
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for teachers, school divisions, regional university-based Centers for Economic Education, and program partners.
    
  • Strategically grow participation across the state, with a focus on underrepresented schools and communities.
    
  • Represent VCEE at conferences, school events, and professional association meetings.
    
    
• Work on special projects and initiatives as needed to support the School of Business