Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Learning Community Description

Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy Counties is a political, educational subdivision of the State of Nebraska focused on outcomes and opportunities for children and families.

The mission of the Learning Community is to work together with school districts and community organizations as partners, we demonstrate, share and implement more effective practices to measurably improve educational outcomes for children and families in poverty.

Position Overview

We are seeking a passionate, visionary, strategic leader to assume the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CEO will provide overall leadership, direction and guidance, to the Learning Community, driving partnerships within the community, working closely with school districts, and staff. This individual will work closely with the Learning Community Coordinating Council and executive team; to develop and implement strategic initiatives, foster a culture of innovation, and ensure operational excellence across all functions.

The perfect candidate will be an active advocate in the community, to close the opportunity and achieve gap, so that all children within the Learning Community achieve academic success without regard to social or economic circumstances.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and articulate a clear vision and strategic direction for the Learning Community in alignment with the mission and objectives set forth by the strategic plan.
• Lead the development and execution of strategic plans and district initiatives in collaboration with the Executive Director of the Elementary Learning Centers (ELCs)
• Manages the executive team of the ELC’s and contracted services to facilitate the Learning Community objectives in a timely and efficient manner
• Work with the 3rd party evaluation team to administer effectiveness and quality of programs and services provided at ELC’s
  
  

Financial Management

• Oversee administration of financial planning, budgeting, annual audits and forecasting processes to optimize financial performance planning, in collaboration with Finance Director.
• Oversee governmental school funding
• Responsible for 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”)
• Designs and manages the development of grants, RFPs and other funding criteria that include both funding allocated, and funding sought by the Learning Community and foundation. Serves as an ex-officio non-voting member of the Foundation
• See that all funds and physical assets and other property of the Learning Community are safeguarded and appropriately administered.
  
  

Council Administration and Support

• Oversees the administration of the council and subcouncils’ activities, meetings, development of plans, timelines, reports and agendas. Organizes and attends meetings of Superintendents Advisory Committee
• Keep the full council informed of the condition of the ELC’s, assure effective communication between the Coordinating Council and the staff of the Learning Community.
• Works with the council to develop and implement strategic direction and annual operating plans
• Attends meetings and represents the Learning Community at functions
• Ensures that the council and other related working bodies comply with all applicable laws, rules and requirements. This includes the Nebraska Open Meetings Act and equal employment opportunity laws
• Supports the council and subcouncils in the conduct of public hearings.
  
  

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

• Leads the development and implementation of a comprehensive DEI strategy, aligned with the Learning Community values, mission, and vision objectives.
• Collaborates with executive leadership team to integrate DEI considerations into talent management, recruitment, retention and promotion practice.
  
  

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 newsletters and website.
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders across Douglas and Sarpy Counties.
• Ensures that the Learning Community and its mission, programs, and services are consistently presented in a positive image to stakeholders and the public
• Responsible for news releases and/or items of public interest. Functioning as the spokesperson for the Learning Community.
  
  

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Master’s Degree; preferred in Education, Educational Leadership, Public Administration, a related field, or equivalent, with at least five years of experience.
• Proven track record of successful executive leadership and strategic management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire, influence, and build a consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively with elected officials, lobbyists and Learning Community partners, school districts, higher-education institutions, Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) and community organizations
• Skilled at building and facilitating collaboration with all stakeholders
• Data-driven with board scope of community focus in planning and accomplishing strategic goals and tactical objectives
• Adaptable to changing circumstances and able to lead in times of uncertainty and change
• Proven record of overseeing and understanding governmental or school funding.
  
  

Physical Demands

• This position primarily operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the CEO is regularly required to communicate sufficiently to exchange accurate information, move about the office and participate in various indoor and outdoor functions
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Learning Community provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or status as a protected veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner status, gender, medical condition, genetic information, or sexual orientation, or membership in any other class protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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