Young Women's Leadership Academy, Las Vegas, Executive Director
Edgility
- Las Vegas, NV
- $130,000-160,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead the charter school compliance processes in concert with the principal and in accordance with authorizer regulations.
- Ensure that the school facility is a safe and inspiring learning environment for students and staff.
- Conduct fund-raising efforts to ensure the financial viability of the school.
- Represent and communicate on behalf of the school to its authorizing sponsor, local school district, local and state government agencies, and business partners, as directed by the Board.
- Maintain a visible and accessible presence to the school's families and the local community.
- Ensure legal, financial and ethical integrity in the school.
- Supervise and direct the school's day-to-day activities and affairs.
- Recruit, manage, evaluate, provide leadership to, and inspire the Principal.
- Stay current on best practices in girls' education, instructional programs, and charter school operations.
- Execute all decisions approved by the Board. Understand that authority resides with the Board, corporate by-laws, Articles of Incorporation, charter agreements, state and federal law.
- Oversee all school operations including budgeting, accounting, human resources, contract management, security and compliance.
- Create initial school branding and marketing plans.
- Oversee grant compliance.
- Work with the Board to set economic objectives, financial and accounting policies. Implement the corporate Financial Policy and Procedure Manual, and recommend updates, as necessary.
- Manage facility acquisition, maintenance and renovation efforts.
- Provide financial reports to the Board, county, state, and other agencies, as required.
- Provide direction for maintaining and seeking new funding sources.
- Provide responsive and anticipatory communication with transparency, trust, and integrity.
- Provide the Board with regular updates of the school's activities regarding board directives and fiscal matters.
- Provide timely communication to stakeholders, including the Board, staff, school families, the local community, state and federal agencies.
- Provide direction and oversight to marketing, PR and development team(s).
- Oversee the development and execution of consistent and fair personnel policies and procedures, including grievance procedures.
- Oversee Principal in the development of hiring and training practices.
- Oversee Principal in development of evaluation protocols for all teachers and school-based employees.
- Collaborate with the Leadership Team to strategize, develop, and implement plans for staff development.
- Work with the Board and Leadership Team to create, refine, and implement a strategic plan that develops a stable, sustainable school.
- Assist the Board President in the development of Board agendas and attend all board meetings.
- Provide guidance to the Board and assist in decision-making.
- Ensure legal compliance with all applicable laws.
- Work with the Board and the school principal as a "governance advisory team" to create a positive organizational culture.
- Make student-centered decisions that ensure equitable education for all students.
- Promote the success of all students and support the efforts of the Board to keep the organization focused on learning and achievement.
- Develop academic goals and performance benchmarks with the Principal.
- Execute sound performance management of the Principal to ensure student achievement gains are being realized.
- Support principal in building a high-performing, consistent, data-driven culture in the school, reflective of the successful all-girls' public school model on which the school is based.
- Ensure that academics, school culture and climate, community engagement, and external partnerships are positive, effective, and tightly aligned to the organization's mission and goals.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of 6-12 education practices and policies within the state and encourage best practices in the school.
- Oversee principal in developing a strong student recruitment and community outreach plan.
- Create and maintain a positive school “brand” both within and outside the school community.
- Build a strong, positive relationship between the school and its governing board, employees, charter school families, and the broader community.
- Lead funding and development efforts for the school.
- A joyful approach to work and supervision.
- Passion for education, single-gender schooling, and a commitment to serving children.
- Experience in managing and leading high performing teams, schools, school districts, private schools or non-education organizations including strategic development and operations.
- Demonstrated entrepreneurial drive with a proven track record.
- Graduate degree in Education, Business, or related area.
- Knowledge of Whole Girl education or willingness to study and learn models and practices.
- Superior relationship skills.
- Excellent coalition-building skills, negotiation skills and ability to navigate a complex political environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead by example and create a positive work environment.
- Commitment to a culture of transparency, high expectations, and continuous improvement.
- Experience recruiting, building, and retaining a strong, diverse team.
- Experience with student recruitment and/or community outreach.
- Superior presentation and communications skills, including the ability to be an effective spokesperson.
- Capacity to work well with people at all levels within the organization and at key external agencies and organizations.
- Excellent business skills including financial management, personnel administration, vendor relations, and regulatory compliance.
- Track-record of ability to fundraise and inspire giving within the community.
- Running successful schools.
- Leading a successful nonprofit.
- Designing and launching new schools.
- Direct classroom or instructional leadership.
- Successful fundraising.
- Launching new ventures or major initiatives especially in educational institutions.