Executive Director
Company: Kansas National Education Association
Location: Topeka
Posted on: April 25, 2024
Job Description:
Announcement of opening for the position of EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Kansas National Education Association (KNEA) Position Location:
Topeka, Kansas Candidate must live within 30 Miles of
HeadquartersKansas National Education Association seeks a
communicative, highly motivational, collaborative, and influential
leader for the position of Executive Director. The Executive
Director will work in partnership with the Association's governance
and staff to provide operational leadership for KNEA to fulfill its
vision. The successful candidate for this position must possess the
commitment, vision, integrity, skills, and experience to assist and
guide KNEA in the pursuit of its mission. KNEA celebrates diversity
and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all
employees.HistoryKansas NEA, founded in 1863, is a professional
labor union with a mission to advocate for education professionals
and unite our members, Kansans, and the nation to fulfill the
promise of public education to prepare every student to succeed in
a diverse and interdependent world. Our vision is a great public
school for every student. Our public school members include PK-12
educators, higher education employees, education support
professionals, aspiring educators, and retired educators and is
affiliated with the National Education Association.Position
OverviewThe Executive Director is the Association's executive staff
administrator and management agent who leads the staff, in
coordination with the KNEA President, to ensure the implementation
of the full scope of policies, procedures, and programs approved
and adopted by the KNEA Board of Directors. In collaboration with
the President and Officers, the Executive Director develops and
manages an Operational Plan and an annual Operational Budget and is
accountable to the Board for the long-term financial and fiscal
health and sustainability of the Association.Candidates should
possess high emotional intelligence, excellent judgment, and
creativity, with a proven record of strategic leadership, which
includes formulating objectives and priorities and implementing the
long-term interests of KNEA.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Institutional Leadership - lead with vision, adaptability,
creativity, and integrity to execute the policies of the KNEA Board
of Directors.
- Corporate Management - advise and facilitate the development of
the KNEA Operational Plan, Operational Budget, administer and
monitor the budget, ensure the fiscal health of the Association,
oversee compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, evaluate
and manage risk, and ensure the proper management of all property
owned and leased by the Association as KNEA pursues its mission and
vision.
- Public Education Advocacy - champion public education in
Kansas, including building collaborative relationships between KNEA
and external stakeholders to shape the highest professional
standards for education policy.
- Organizing - foster an organizing culture that grows the
Association while advancing the interests of Kansas's students and
educators.
- Staff Relations - as executive of staff, provide leadership for
staff commitment to the Association's mission, vision, and
strategic plan; ensure compliance with KNEA's policies; prioritize
and assign staff resources to programs and projects as necessary;
coordinate, direct, and evaluate the work of KNEA's employees while
fostering a collegial relationship; build effective relationships
with management and the staff unions; and successfully support
management and staff to ensure the highest quality work on behalf
of KNEA's members. -KNEA is at an exciting point in its history as
it advances its brand as the leading organization and champion for
public education in Kansas. With a broad mandate to lead in these
pursuits, the Executive Director must face and embrace several
interrelated challenges and opportunities.
- Creating a culture of member engagement and organizing that
mobilizes the membership to articulate, plan, and achieve local
objectives and interests which demonstrates the relevance of union
participation, as well as the benefit of unified membership at the
local, state, and national levels.
- Providing visionary leadership that demonstrates the relevance,
power, and value of KNEA membership to address diverse member
needs.
- Maximizing the potential of its current staff through
empowerment, investing in ongoing professional development, and
continuing to create a workplace culture that values integrity,
transparency, and collaboration throughout the organization.
- Intentional branding, aimed at increasing the visibility of
KNEA as the leading voice in education and its position as the
foremost advocate for education in the state of Kansas.
- Partnering with existing and new education, business, and other
public sector partners in support of quality public education and
an equitable opportunity for all students.
- Promoting social and racial justice issues that impact students
and educators and ensuring that all educators and students have the
tools and supports in place to be successful.
- Developing strategies and a targeted campaign to attract a new
generation of talent to the education profession, while utilizing
the skills and expertise of current talent.
- Leveraging and prioritizing the diversity of a multicultural
community and workforce.
- Cultivating and reinforcing bi-partisan relationships to move
pro-education legislation at the Statehouse.ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES,
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:REQUIRED COMPETENCIESMember Focus A leader
who values public education and is focused on member needs. Someone
who believes in member engagement, trust, and loyalty, and who is
committed to fostering strong relationships among KNEA and its
members. An experienced leader who has successfully demonstrated
the ability to implement high quality programs and services that
bring value to members. Demonstrated experience in using data to
identify additional ways to offer value to members' professional
practice and careers. Ensures that KNEA stays vibrant and relevant
as the education landscape and the demographics of the workforce
continue to evolve. An influential leader who understands
membership and is able to expand market share and effectively lead
innovative strategies, programs, initiatives, and policies designed
to attract and increase new membership. A leader who fosters open
communication and listens for understanding. An established leader
with the ability to drive member engagement and increase member
retention.Strategic Planning and Execution Documented experience in
leading organization-wide efforts in planning, implementation,
process improvements, innovation, financial management, and
building high-performance work teams. A record of executive
leadership in strategic planning that required significant
organizational change, including experience utilizing reliable
methods to ensure accountability and timeliness in the execution of
strategic goals and objectives. Strong ability to delegate but
resists the urge to micromanage. Specific evidence that reveals
past approaches to work that demonstrate personal expertise in
assessing benefits and risks toward a goal of creating strategic
advantage. An individual who possesses the ability to -manage
multiple projects with clear priorities and articulate the
connections between the big picture and specific action plans and
timetables.Leadership -A passionate public education advocate who
understands the central role educators play in leading change in
theirprofession and conveys this role to others in an impactful
way. A proven record of senior organizational leadership marked by
a passion for education. A visionary leader who has confidently
engaged others to identify and work toward common goals.Must
possess a growth mindset, a collaborative workstyle, and be able to
communicate effectively with a broad range of internal and external
partners. Must use sound judgment in all aspects of personal and
professional life. Must have the confidence to lead courageously
and possess resilience in a rapidly changing environment; a
courageous leader who has shown organizational savvy and
flexibility in confronting and adapting to challenging and changing
political and organizational realities. Must be capable and willing
to voice respectful and effective dissent when and where
appropriate. A proven ability to grow a membership base. An
empathetic leader who has a demonstrated, successful record of
attracting and empowering a highly talented staff and is skilled at
coaching and mentoring. Has success in building and maintaining
effective coalition partnerships.Interpersonal Effectiveness An
effective communicator who has excelled in building successful
relationships. An established record of fostering teamwork and
consensus, effectively managing conflict, provoking creative
problem-solving and necessary risk-taking, as well as being
inclusive of diverse individual and cultural perspectives. Has an
ability to inspire trust and communicate sound reasoning in an
authentic and persuasive manner. Must be a leader who is able to
develop networks, leverage diversity, and build internal and
external alliances across boundaries to support strategic
relationships and achieve common goals.Desired Experience
- 3+ years of senior management experience.
- Experience in advocacy, belief in the central role of unions,
and unwavering support for public education.
- Must be a lifelong learner who supports structures for staff's
ongoing professional learning.EDUCATIONBachelor's degree from an
accredited four-year college is required; a Master's degree is
preferred.TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE: $180,000 to $210,000
Commensurate with experience and qualifications.TO APPLY:To be
considered for this position, please provide the following:
- A current resume reflecting your qualifications for this
position.
- A letter of application that specifically addresses how your
career accomplishments have prepared you to meet the challenges and
opportunities presented in this position.All materials must be sent
electronically to NEA-KNEA Search Consultant: Patricia Johnson,
Business Manager For confidential inquiries, questions, salary
information, or to schedule a call, pleaseemail Patricia
Johnson.APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 30, 2024, at 5:00 pm (EST.)KNEA
IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT
DISCRIMINATE BASED ON RACE, CREED, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL
ORIGIN, AGE, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, GENETIC
INFORMATION, MARITAL STATUS, or DISABILITY. Desired Experience
- 3+ years of senior management experience.
- Experience in advocacy, belief in the central role of unions,
and unwavering support for public education.
- Must be a lifelong learner who supports structures for staff's
ongoing professional learning.PandoLogic. Category:Executive,
Keywords:Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Location:Topeka,
KS-66612
Keywords: Kansas National Education Association, Topeka , Executive Director, Executive , Topeka, Kansas
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