The Executive Director is mission-driven with a passion to achieve economic and social equity for all through education. Reporting to the Senior Director of Statewide Operations, the Executive Director will be responsible for staff, programs, financial objectives, and goals for the regional office. The position is an integral part of the organization’s overall strategic endeavors and will work with leadership to expand PIQE’s mission and support for families.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the Supervisor.)
- Responsible for the expansion of the office goals by cultivating and enhancing partnerships with current and new stakeholders.
- Oversees and reports on the organization’s results to the Senior Director of Statewide Operations
- Cultivates and fosters community engagement, initiatives, and strategic relationships
- Leads and supports regional office program implementation through training and on-site supervision in collaboration with the Program and Impact team.
- Monitors and analyzes trends, identifying issues and developing and recommending solutions to senior leadership.
- Responsible for the planning, organization, supervision, and evaluation of all activities of the local office. Ensures the office is running smoothly.
- Manages and supports highly qualified staff by providing coaching, mentoring, team building, and professional development.
- Develops and manages yearly operational plan, policies, and goals to further organizational strategic objectives.
- Ensures that services and funding relationships meet strategic goals and objectives.
- Monitors program quality assurance and attainment of quarterly and yearly goals to adhere to the strategic plan.
- Works with program team on updates and enhancement of PIQE’s evidence-based curriculum.
- Strategizes, develops, implements, cultivates, and enhances school district-level partnerships.
- Oversees the quarterly identification and contractual agreement with school partners.
- Works with the Philanthropy team to establish and collaborate on organization-wide initiatives that support regional programming.
- Works with the Policy team to integrate advocacy, policy, and marketing efforts and to coordinate parent participation in civic engagement and advocacy education efforts.
- Bachelor’s degree in an Administration/Management role, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least four years of executive-level experience.
- Demonstrated ability and experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Knowledge of local government and school system.
- Ability to multitask and meet multiple project deadlines.
- Strong public speaking ability.
- Strong and effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Strong organizational abilities including planning, delegating, program development and task facilitation.
- Solid, hands-on budget management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision-making, and reporting.
- Experience with fundraising strategies and donor relations.
- Experience in facilitating groups.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Self-starter and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Computer literacy; knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to manage, lead, and collaborate with staff.
Required Skills:
- Building business relationships
- Strategic leadership skills
- Bilingual English-Spanish preferred
- Analytic ability
- Financial forecasting skills
- Knowledge of non-profit business management
- Communication skills
