Job Posting: Executive Director
The Communities in Schools of Lenawee Board of Directors is seeking applications for the position of Executive Director. Communities in Schools of Lenawee works in partnership with Lenawee schools to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. The Executive Director job description is available below.
Individuals interested in applying should submit an application, cover letter, and resume to Ryan Sieler, Board Chair, at rsieler@cislenawee.org. Individuals seeking additional information about the position may contact Ryan at rsieler@cislenawee.org. Applications are due by the end of the day on Tuesday, June 19, 2018.
The anticipated salary range for the position is $45,000 - $60,000, depending on qualifications, with no benefits.
Job Description
Executive Director, Communities in Schools of Lenawee
Reports to CIS of Lenawee Board of Directors
Description:
Communities In Schools (CIS) is a national network of passionate professionals, partnering with community stakeholders, public and private school personnel, families, and students to promote academic and behavioral student success. Through provision of evidence-based services, CIS surrounds students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. The CIS model focuses on drop-out prevention through promotion of the 5 Basics:
JOB SUMMARY:
The Executive Director is responsible for the overall management of the organization and ensuring that the organization has sustainable resources. In conjunction with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for fulfilling the organization's strategic plan; developing and implementing strategies to meet the goals and objectives; and developing good working relationships with local District school administrations. The Executive Director is responsible for fund development; overseeing administration of programs; selecting, managing and evaluating the staff; and tracking and reporting to the Board on how well CIS of Lenawee is meeting its objectives for the students it serves and advising the Board on strategic means to improve that performance.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Strategic Vision and Leadership
Client Services and School Site Programs
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants are evaluated on the basis of whether they possess the following qualifications:
The Communities in Schools of Lenawee Board of Directors is seeking applications for the position of Executive Director. Communities in Schools of Lenawee works in partnership with Lenawee schools to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. The Executive Director job description is available below.
Individuals interested in applying should submit an application, cover letter, and resume to Ryan Sieler, Board Chair, at rsieler@cislenawee.org. Individuals seeking additional information about the position may contact Ryan at rsieler@cislenawee.org. Applications are due by the end of the day on Tuesday, June 19, 2018.
The anticipated salary range for the position is $45,000 - $60,000, depending on qualifications, with no benefits.
Job Description
Executive Director, Communities in Schools of Lenawee
Reports to CIS of Lenawee Board of Directors
Description:
Communities In Schools (CIS) is a national network of passionate professionals, partnering with community stakeholders, public and private school personnel, families, and students to promote academic and behavioral student success. Through provision of evidence-based services, CIS surrounds students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. The CIS model focuses on drop-out prevention through promotion of the 5 Basics:
- a one-on-one relationship with a caring adult
- a safe place to learn and grow
- a healthy start and healthy future
- a marketable skill upon graduation
- a chance to give back to peers and community
JOB SUMMARY:
The Executive Director is responsible for the overall management of the organization and ensuring that the organization has sustainable resources. In conjunction with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for fulfilling the organization's strategic plan; developing and implementing strategies to meet the goals and objectives; and developing good working relationships with local District school administrations. The Executive Director is responsible for fund development; overseeing administration of programs; selecting, managing and evaluating the staff; and tracking and reporting to the Board on how well CIS of Lenawee is meeting its objectives for the students it serves and advising the Board on strategic means to improve that performance.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Strategic Vision and Leadership
- Build on CIS of Lenawee successes and enhance the organization's reputation within Lenawee County public schools, with community leaders and with external partners and funders.
- Build relationships with other organizations whose work supports at risk school children and schools: school districts, social services, and other pertinent community stakeholders.
- Serve as the primary liaison to the board and major donors, ensuring that they are appropriately engaged, recognized and informed.
- Ensure that CIS of Lenawee’s strategy and vision are aligned for future growth and expansion.
- Develop and implement a multifaceted strategy to broaden and diversify the base of CIS of Lenawee’s financial support and substantially increase the organization's funding.
- Maintain and build strong relationships with public and private donors, corporate sponsors and vendors.
- Exercise oversight and close supervision of financial management functions of the organization.
- Ensure CIS of Lenawee has sustainable resources to carry out its mission.
- Serve as the face and voice of CIS of Lenawee in community organizations and the media.
- Establish a growth and development strategy to recruit, train, manage and recognize volunteers.
Client Services and School Site Programs
- Build and maintain effective and collaborative relationships with the Lenawee County school administrations.
- Ensure that the delivery of CIS of Lenawee programs and services meet or exceed expectations.
- Publicize and educate school districts and other key stakeholders on the benefits of CIS of Lenawee programs and services.
- Be visible to clients and make frequent visits to local sites.
- Promote the 40 Developmental Youth Assets.
- Implement and manage the six core functions of a local CIS affiliate:
- Community Partnerships
- Resource Development/Fund Raising, with focus on securing sustainable resources
- Marketing and Public Relations
- Managing, expanding, and developing CIS Sites
- Providing and/or brokering quality youth programming and services
- Data Collection, Evaluation and Reporting
- Ensure appropriate and secure documentation of program correspondence and reports.
- Establish and maintain a management information and evaluation system.
- Generate annual and interim reports that demonstrate progress against strategy.
- Engage the Board of Directors, ensuring that an optimal mix of knowledge, expertise and perspective is represented.
- Develop creative and effective ways to utilize staff and volunteers from the local community to support the work of the Board and its committees.
- Track and report CIS of Lenawee performance against objectives and advise Board on strategic means to improve performance.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants are evaluated on the basis of whether they possess the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree (master's degree preferred) in public administration, education, social science, or related field
- Successful executive experience in the nonprofit sector
- A proven history of fund-raising, program planning and administration, and staff coordination and supervision
- Successful history of working with a Board of Directors and its committees
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong connections with the local education, social service, and business communities
- Financial acumen relating to organizational budgeting and financial controls, fund-raising and program administration
- Sensitivity to needs of youth and diverse ethnic populations
- Excellent references
Communities In Schools of Lenawee surrounds students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Using a model of focused, integrated student support services, CIS Coordinators bring in resources identified to meet student needs, leaving the role of educating students to the faculty and administration.
Support Lenawee County Students!
Communities in Schools of Lenawee - Fund Drive 2017, is focused on fully funding 25 of our case managed students!
CIS Lenawee provides services to over 5,000 students in Lenawee County last year. Our staff members also provide one-on-one direct services to nearly 250 case managed students each year. The cost to directly case manage an individual student is approximately $1,000 per year per student.
To see all of the services offered by Communities in Schools throughout Lenawee County, please see our programs under the About tab.
We would like to fully fund at least 25 of our individual case managed students.
Please consider donating today.
Sponsor one at-risk student in Lenawee County for the school year - $1,000
Sponsor one at-risk student in Lenawee County for one semester - $500
Sponsor one at-risk student in Lenawee County for one quarter - $250
Support Lenawee County students with any size donation!
Make your pledge today!!
Communities in Schools of Lenawee - Fund Drive 2017, is focused on fully funding 25 of our case managed students!
CIS Lenawee provides services to over 5,000 students in Lenawee County last year. Our staff members also provide one-on-one direct services to nearly 250 case managed students each year. The cost to directly case manage an individual student is approximately $1,000 per year per student.
To see all of the services offered by Communities in Schools throughout Lenawee County, please see our programs under the About tab.
We would like to fully fund at least 25 of our individual case managed students.
Please consider donating today.
Sponsor one at-risk student in Lenawee County for the school year - $1,000
Sponsor one at-risk student in Lenawee County for one semester - $500
Sponsor one at-risk student in Lenawee County for one quarter - $250
Support Lenawee County students with any size donation!
Make your pledge today!!