Chief Executive Officer

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Chief Executive Officer

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Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy CountiesJob DescriptionJob Title: Chief Executive OfficerSalary Range: $135,000 - $150,000FLSA Status: ExemptReports to: Learning Community Coordinating CouncilUpdated: January 2020Please click "APPLY" to be redirected to our website where you can learn more and apply today!General Description:The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will provide direction and leadership to achieve the Learning Community's mission, strategic goals and tactical objectives. The CEO advises the Learning Community Coordinating Council (the "Council") and its Achievement Subcouncils (the "Subcouncils") to ensure full compliance with all applicable statutes, including the Nebraska Open Meetings Act. The CEO is responsible for the management of staff to facilitate the Council's and Subcouncils' accomplishment of their objectives in a timely and efficient manner. The CEO also ensures that Council members, Superintendents, School Boards, and other community stakeholders are kept informed about the Learning Community's activities and accomplishments.The CEO is an active advocate in the community supporting successful efforts and developing innovative approaches to break down barriers to achievement for all students within the Learning Community and actively works toward collaboration with community stakeholders to meet this priority. The position performs any other duties as assigned by the Council to meet the mission and vision of the Learning Community.Essential Job Duties:Council Administration and Support• Oversees the timely administration of the Council's and Subcouncils' activities, including the scheduling of meetings, and the development of plans, timelines, reports and agendas that assist the Council and Subcouncils in the conduct of their duties. Maintains accurate records of Council and Achievement Subcouncil activities. Organizes meetings with the Superintendents Advisory Committee. Advises Council members of pertinent matters and facilitates communications between Council, Subcouncils, Superintendents and staff.• Works with the Council to develop and implement strategic direction and annual operating plans.• Prepares and presents reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes, and rulings and other items affecting business or program services.• Attends pertinent meetings and represents the Learning Community at functions as assigned.Diversity:• Shows respect and sensitivity to cultural differences; educates Learning Community staff on the value of diversity.Financial and Facilities Management:• Works in collaboration with appropriate Council, Subcouncil, and Subcommittee members to develop and recommend a yearly budget. Manages the Council's resources within those budget guidelines.• Oversees audit process.• Responsible for strategic financial management and planning to enhance capacity to effectuate the Learning community's mission, including the leveraging of available public resources and participation in the development of private resources for the Learning Community Foundation of Douglas and Sarpy Counties (the "Foundation").• Manages all facilities needs of the Council and staff, including coordination with the Executive Director of Elementary Learning Centers on ELC-related facilities issues.• Serves as an ex-officio non-voting member of the Foundation.Human Resources Management:• Plans, directs and coordinates human resource management activities to maximize the strategic use of personnel.Compliance:• Ensures that the Council and other related working bodies comply with all applicable laws, rules and requirements, including the Nebraska Open Meetings Act and equal employment opportunity laws, and promotes a harassment-free environment.Community and Public Relations:• Ensures that the public and interested stakeholders are kept well informed about the Learning Community, its activities and accomplishments through proactive communications, including the use of its website. Supports the Council and Subcouncils in the conduct of public hearings. Cultivates and maintains constructive relationships with stakeholders across the Learning Community. Ensures that the Learning Community and its mission, programs, and services are consistently presented in a strong, positive image to stake holders and the public.• Functions as the spokesperson for the Learning Community. Prepares written materials for effective press releases and information for media kits.Elementary Learning Centers:• Manages the executive team of the Elementary Learning Centers, who oversee the design, development, marketing, promotion, delivery, effectiveness and quality of programs and services provided at Elementary Learning Centers.Management:• The CEO is responsible for the management of staff and contracted services in order to facilitate the Council's and Subcouncils' accomplishments of their objectives in a timely and efficient manner.Grants/RFPs:• Designs and manages the development of grants, RFPs and other funding criteria that include both funding allocated and funding sought by the Learning Community in collaboration with Subcommittees, Task Forces, Subcouncils, staff and consultants.Desired Qualities:• Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments.• Communicates ideas well orally and in writing.• Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that engages others' attention.• Displays ability to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; is inclusive in his/her leadership style and involves appropriate individuals in the decision-making process; makes timely decisions.• Is adaptable to changing circumstances and able to lead in times of uncertainty and change.• Is results-focused and data-driven in planning and accomplishing the strategic goals and tactical objectives of the Council.• Is skilled at building consensus and facilitating collaboration.• Promotes the vision of how the Council can accomplish its strategic goals and tactical objectives.• Sets a strong example of integrity, dedication, transparency and fairness.• Understands and supports the mission of the Learning Community and its work with children and families in poverty.• Ability to work effectively with elected officials, lobbyists and Learning Community partners such as the Buffett Early Childhood Institute, the eleven school districts, higher education institutions and community organizations.Physical Demands:• This position primarily operates in a professional office environment. The CEO routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and photocopiers. While performing the duties of this job, the CEO is regularly required to talk and communicate sufficiently to exchange accurate information, move about the office and out of the office to various indoor and outdoor locations.Qualifications:• Minimum of a Master's Degree; preferred in Education, Public Administration, or equivalent with at least five years of experience.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer recblid 8jqrsi4po7ulhnqhgfonks0t2i9648

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