Senior Advisor

Resilience, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to improving the mental health of students, as well as reducing mass shootings, suicide, and depression. Resilience, Inc also works to combat declining test scores, low student engagement, and a slew of other social issues.

Our organization focuses on offering Social Emotional Learning tools to enable K-12 schools to teach emotional intelligence through five core topics; self-awareness, self-control, social awareness, relationship management, goal setting, and effective decision-making. Resilience, Inc. also provides tools for acquiring and maintaining inspiration, hope, and overall well-being.

Our mission is to teach SEL at every school in the country. It is a tough challenge, but we know “No Challenge, No Change.” If you are also concerned about children’s mental health and social being, join us! Become a member of Resilience, Inc, and help change the way schools approach mental health.

Position Overview

Senior Advisors support one department based on their expertise. They serve as strategic partners, offering high-level guidance, reviewing projects, and helping teams align their work with organizational goals.

1. Information Technology
   • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies.
   • Advise on IT project planning and execution.
   • Identify cybersecurity, privacy, and compliance risks.
   • Support development of IT governance frameworks.
2. Game Development
   • Guide game development strategy, concepts, and direction.
   • Oversee project timelines, quality standards, and team coordination.
   • Provide technical or creative expertise in engines, programming, art, or design.
   • Establish quality assurance best practices.
3. Human Resources & Administration
   • Advise on recruitment strategies and talent pipelines.
   • Support training program development and performance management systems.
   • Ensure HR practices align with labor laws and nonprofit compliance.
   • Provide guidance on policy development and organizational culture.
4. Application Development
   • Shape app development strategy and user experience direction.
   • Oversee project timelines and cross-functional development teams.
   • Provide technical leadership in mobile or web app development.
   • Offer guidance on UI/UX design and usability.
5. Self-Governance & Compliance
   • Ensure alignment with laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
   • Identify organizational risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
   • Support policy development and compliance training.
   • Promote a culture of integrity and accountability.
6. Finance & Accounting
   • Advise on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
   • Support financial reporting and audit preparation.
   • Identify financial risks and recommend controls.
   • Provide guidance on tax compliance and financial strategy.
7. Website Development
   • Provide strategic direction for website structure, content, and user experience.
   • Advise on accessibility, navigation, and design improvements.
   • Support integration of new features or tools.
   • Ensure website aligns with branding and organizational goals.
8. Research & Development
   • Shape research strategy and innovation priorities.
   • Oversee R&D project execution and resource allocation.
   • Evaluate emerging technologies and trends.
   • Identify external research partnerships.
9. Artificial Intelligence
   • Advise on AI strategy, tools, and ethical implementation.
   • Support development of AI-driven features or research initiatives.
   • Evaluate emerging AI technologies and their potential impact.
   • Promote responsible and transparent AI practices.
10. Marketing & Advertising
    • Guide marketing strategy and brand development.
    • Support market research and audience analysis.
    • Advise on advertising campaigns and content strategy.
    • Ensure messaging aligns with organizational goals.
11. Training & Leadership Development
    • Design training programs and leadership development initiatives.
    • Conduct needs assessments to identify skill gaps.
    • Deliver workshops, coaching, or mentoring sessions.
    • Support development of organizational learning systems.
12. Cybersecurity
    • Identify cybersecurity risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
    • Advise on data protection, privacy, and security best practices.
    • Support development of cybersecurity policies and incident response plans.
    • Ensure alignment with industry standards and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• • Professional experience in one or more of the listed departments.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to provide strategic guidance and constructive feedback.
  • Commitment to Resilience, Inc.’s mission and values.
  • Prior leadership or advisory experience is a plus.