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Role Mission: The Executive Director for IDEA Public Schools Cincinnati is responsible for all measures of student outcomes, staff performance, operational stability, financial stewardship, state and federal compliance, and board development. The Executive Director sets the vision for excellence with regard to academics, organizational culture, and long-term success across the state by implementing the IDEA Public Schools model with fidelity. S/he reports to the Area Superintendent and partners closely with senior leaders and national teams across the organization to contribute to the overall success of ALL our students on their path of getting to and through college. They also ensure effective external stakeholder engagement to build and maintain strong support with our state and local constituents.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership and Management of Academics, Operations, Finances, and Organizational Culture

• Establish and encourage a strong organizational culture and inclusive work environment through consistent demonstration of integrity, high visibility, effective communication, and positive interpersonal relationships with all staff members
• Oversee the organization’s fulfillment of all fiduciary responsibilities to ensure compliance with all regulations and requirements
• Ensure regional priorities are balanced with financial sustainability by leading a strong long-term and annual financial planning process, and consistently reviewing actuals to ensure public and private funds are best utilized
• Supervise the Regional Director (s) of Staffing and Human Resources to ensure the organization attracts, selects, supports, and retains a high-performing staff that is committed to IDEA’s mission, core values, and fulfilling their duties with excellence and integrity
• Supervise the principals to establish and maintain a culture of high expectations and excellence in all matters at the campus and regional levels, ensuring effective learning environments in all classrooms, outstanding academic achievement for all students, and year-over-year persistence of students
• Supervise the Regional Director of Operations to ensure enrollment targets are met, daily attendance goals are achieved, and operational efficiency is maximized across the regions

Strategic Leadership and Engagement with all External Stakeholders

• Work with the philanthropic community to ensure a strong base of support and long-term financial sustainability, including work with regional advisory boards
• Ensure the long-term growth of IDEA Public Schools is met through proper land acquisition, oversight of construction, and on-time launch of future schools.
• Build and maintain support for IDEA Public Schools with parents, families, and community stakeholders at both the local and statewide levels
• Serve as the voice and vision of IDEA’s brand for purposes of ensuring a positive presence and high visibility in our markets
• Effectively engage with the Board of Directors to ensure positive two-way communication, proper governance and oversight, and fulfillment of all fiduciary responsibilities and regulatory requirements
• Build and maintain strong relationships with state authorizers through consistent and collaborative communication, responsiveness, and demonstration of high achievement

Required education and experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred
• Years of experience: 10 years in PK-12 education with significant experience in leadership, management, and supervisory responsibilities; former experience as a campus principal preferred

Goals: the Executive Director will be responsible for meeting the following ambitious goals:

1. All schools achieve A ratings
2. IDEA Cincinnati meets the annual operating income and days cash on hand goals
3. Region meets all authorizer and state submissions for renewal, growth, and compliance
4. 85% staff retention
5. 90% student persistence

Competencies:

Knowledge of:

• Organizational strategic planning and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Current educational landscape in Cincinnati including compliance and regulatory requirements for charter management operators
• Essential components of organizational health that foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture

Skill in:

• Building and maintaining strong relationships across stakeholders, both internal and external
• Organization, prioritization, follow through, and attention to detail to ensure effective use of time and earn a reputation for delivering on promises
• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing, including ability to engage an audience and inspire confidence

Ability to:

• Self-reflect, along with providing, receiving, and implementing feedback that improves performance and achieves results
• Effectively manage talent including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, along with the coaching, development and holding staff accountable to ensure high performance and strong retention
• Strategically solve problems with sound judgement and effective decision-making
• Lead other leaders by establishing a vision of excellence with high expectations and performance management systems to ensure effective execution and implementation that leads to achieving ambitious goals and delivering results

Job location: This is a full-time on-site position based in Cincinnati

Travel expectations are up to 10% time outside of region at designated times

Compensation & Benefits: Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $147,927 and $189,347 commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. This role is also eligible for additional performance pay based on individual and organizational performance and goal attainment.

Additionally, we offer medical, dental, vision, and supplemental benefits as well as retirement plans and a generous vacation package. You can find more information about our benefits at https://ideapublicschools.org/careers/benefits/.