Executive Director

Global Village Academy•Thornton, CO

1d•$140 - $200•Remote

About The Position

The Executive Director is the key management leader of Global Village Academy Collaborative (GVAC) and is responsible for overseeing the organization’s administration, programs, and strategic plan. The role leads the allocation of people and resources, directs a school-support leadership team, and ensures GVAC provides effective, cost-conscious support to its member charter schools. The Executive Director supports member schools’ academic improvement and promotes organizational excellence, accountability, respect, integrity, and a shared sense of purpose. The position leads strategic and operational planning, including annual goals, budgets, performance assessment, program development, and continuous organizational improvement. It oversees legal and charter compliance, works with GVAC staff, the finance committee, and the Board on budgets, and helps ensure organizational policies and procedures align with GVAC’s and member schools’ missions and goals. The Executive Director works in partnership with GVAC and school Boards, supporting governance, policy development, strategic planning, Board communication, and Board diversity. The role also leads marketing, media relations, grants and fundraising strategy, donor and funder relationships, and serves as the primary spokesperson to government, media, funders, and community partners. The position oversees administration and human resources, including recruitment and retention, personnel supervision, employment-law compliance, job descriptions, and performance reviews. It also cultivates parent, community, peer-school, and broader organizational relationships to support student success and the school community. The position is primarily remote, with periodic in-person meetings and events as needed. Regular attendance is required. Physical demands include prolonged sitting and computer work, occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds, and communicating in person, virtually, and by telephone. Relocation is not provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
Five or more years of senior leadership experience in a charter school operational or financial capacity.
Experience managing personnel and an organization or department.
Budget management skills, including analysis, decision-making, and reporting.
Strong organizational abilities, including planning, delegating, development, and task facilitation.
Ability to convey an inspiring vision of the strategic future to stakeholder groups.
Skill in collaborative decision-making with Boards, volunteers, staff, and other stakeholder groups.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage, supervise, and collaborate with staff.
Ability to think clearly and stay focused under pressure.
Commitment to diversity and alignment with the organization’s philosophy, mission, vision, and values.
Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer; occasional ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
Ability to communicate effectively in person, virtually, and by telephone.
Regular attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Colorado Administrator or Principal License preferred.
Six or more years of senior leadership experience in a charter school operational or financial capacity preferred.
Charter school academic leadership experience.
Legal and operational experience.

Responsibilities

Allocate people and resources appropriately to achieve organizational goals.
Establish and lead an effective school-support leadership team that engages and empowers others to achieve results.
Lead GVAC in providing high-value, cost-effective support services to member charter schools.
Support member schools’ academic improvement by providing resources, guidance, and other assistance.
Communicate the organization’s mission, values, and behavioral expectations and foster excellence, accountability, respect, integrity, and shared purpose.
Pursue professional growth, seek and reflect on feedback, and remain current with developments in the profession.
Lead long-range strategic planning and annual goal setting informed by school-performance data and stakeholder feedback.
Establish strategic plans, operational goals, and standards to support member schools.
Coordinate collaborative planning with school leadership teams to develop annual operational and financial goals aligned with school goals.
Provide support, guidance, and resources for the development of member schools’ annual academic goals.
Develop, execute, and modify programs and activities to maximize mission impact; assess organizational performance and plan for improvement.
Support data collection to help school leadership determine students’ future needs.
Develop and maintain policies and procedures consistent with GVAC’s and member schools’ missions, visions, philosophies, and goals.
Keep the organization focused on student achievement and oversee program initiatives aligned with GVAC’s strategic plan.
Oversee legal and charter compliance and monitor legislative issues and developments.
Work with GVAC staff, the finance committee, and the Board to prepare and monitor budgets and make changes as appropriate.
Build an inclusive shared organizational vision, foster open communication, delegate decision-making appropriately, respond to stakeholder concerns, communicate decisions, and promote collegiality and respect.
Work collaboratively with GVAC and school Boards on governance, bylaws and policies, strategic planning, and identifying and cultivating a diverse Board representative of stakeholders.
Promote strong Board-staff working relationships, communicate school-related matters to the Board, provide reporting, and recommend policy changes and actions.
Collaborate with Boards on marketing and fundraising strategy; develop a strategic marketing plan; build donor and funder relationships; oversee marketing and media relations; and serve as primary spokesperson.
Recruit and retain qualified staff with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives; supervise hiring and termination; and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, workplace laws, job-description development, and performance reviews.
Promote parent and community engagement, nurture community relationships, maintain a positive organizational image, and support communication between the organization, parents, and stakeholders.
Build relationships with peer schools and local, state, and national organizations, and participate in community affairs that promote the school’s mission.