Lead Professional Development Advisor

Job no: 514215

Position type: Staff

Location: New York

Categories: Hybrid

Posting Summary:
The Center for Professional Education of Teachers (CPET; tc.edu/cpet) is seeking a full-time Lead Professional Development Advisor.

Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Center for Professional Education of Teachers (CPET; tc.edu/cpet) is seeking a full-time Lead Professional Development Advisor. Reporting to the Center Director, the incumbent will be responsible for the establishment and implementation of professional development plans with schools and coaches.



CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:



Professional development coaching:

• Independently manage schedule & communicate with partner schools; establishing
  professional development (PD) plans with schools & coaches
• Plan & implement professional development coaching & workshops
• Prepare monthly project documentation
• Engage in purposeful planning for professional development (PD)
• Document & archive professional development (PD) services
• Participate in the CPET coaching community and monthly coaches’ meetings, utilizing CPET resources, and maintaining consistent communication with partner schools.

Center contributions:

• Participate in CPET's Core Team
• Engage in critical reflection and community-building activities to increase collaboration
  and professional effectiveness
• Manage internal communication, systems, and structures established within the Center.
• Serve as a member of CPET's coaching leadership team.
• Collaborate with coaching leaders to design and facilitate professional development
  meetings for CPET coaches.
• Develop a project that supports the cultivation of the Center's core principles

Leading & mentoring:

• Mentor professional development (PD) Coaches, Lead PD Coaches, and Senior PD Coaches
• Act as small group reflection leader at coaches meetings
• Co-plan or collaborate on professional development (PD) workshops, conferences, and on-site coaching.
• Support coaches through critical inquiry, office hours, and the development of digital coaching content
• Coordinate projects with multiple coaches to organize coaching schedules, documentation, and ensure alignment with project goals
• Develop original professional development (PD) content, materials, and resources to share within the coaching community
• Write, record, or capture reflective articles for CPET's website
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• MA in Education or related field
• 5+ years teaching experience
• 3+ years professional development (PD) experience
• Experience in NYC public schools
• Proficient in communication, organization, and collaboration skills
• Experience leading a team responsible for critical deliverables

Preferred Qualifications:

• EdD or PhD in Education or related field
• 5-7 years professional development (PD) experience
• Professional experience as an educator in New York City, nationally and internationally
• Experience in management or mentoring

Salary Range:

$74,000 - $76,000

Work Modality:

Hybrid

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

The salary range reflects the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for the position at the time of the job posting. Salary decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to market and organizational considerations, experience, and qualifications of a selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.

Our benefits contribute significantly to the total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance plans; flexible and hybrid work schedules; tuition remission; life insurance; short and long-term disability insurance; an exceptional employer retirement matching program; health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, and a robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Hybrid/Remote

Teachers College maintains a hybrid work environment, which provides employees with flexible work arrangements while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person college-campus culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite or in a hybrid model (a combination of in-office and virtual days). Employees are expected to live within a 150-mile radius of the College.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Teachers College is committed to fostering an inclusive academic community and to providing equal opportunity in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.

If you would like to discuss any disability-related accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, or a similar law, related to applying for employment at Teachers College, Columbia University, please email the Office of Access and Services for Individuals with Disabilities: [email protected]

Advertised: May 12, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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