Executive Director

TX Assoc of School Boa•Austin, TX

49d

About The Position

The Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. (TASB) is seeking an Executive Director to serve as the chief executive of the organization. This role involves close partnership with a 42-member Board of Directors to advance the organization’s mission, strategic priorities, and long-term vision. The Executive Director will lead a complex enterprise spanning multiple business lines, affiliated entities, and governance structures, ensuring TASB remains a trusted, influential, and non-partisan voice for Texas public education. The position requires strong business acumen, operational rigor, and strategic foresight to guide TASB through a dynamic and politically visible environment, fostering innovation, strengthening member value, and positioning the organization for continued growth and impact. The successful candidate will be politically astute, relationship-oriented, and capable of navigating complexity, inspiring confidence among diverse stakeholders, and advancing TASB’s leadership on behalf of Texas school boards and the students they serve. TASB is a voluntary, nonprofit, nonpartisan, statewide educational association established in 1949 to serve local Texas school boards. It provides advocacy, information, training, and services/products to its members, which include nearly all school boards in Texas, as well as education service center boards, community colleges, central appraisal districts, and some public-school charters. With 500 employees and approaching $110 million in annual revenue, TASB is committed to promoting educational excellence for Texas schoolchildren through good governance, valuable learning experiences for school leaders, and public-school advocacy.

Requirements

Proven executive leadership of complex, multi-entity organizations with diverse business lines, governance structures, and revenue streams.
Strong business and financial acumen, with experience driving strategy, overseeing large-scale operations, and enabling sustainable growth.
Deep understanding of public education and school governance, with knowledge of the Texas landscape and the challenges facing K–12 systems and community colleges.
Political acumen and legislative awareness, with the ability to operate credibly and in a nonpartisan manner in a highly visible, policy-driven environment.
Exceptional relationship-building and influencing skills, with a track record of engaging diverse stakeholders, including boards, policymakers, educators, and community leaders.
Skilled communicator and external representative, able to serve as a compelling spokesperson in complex and high-stakes settings.
Strategic, forward-thinking leader who anticipates trends, navigates ambiguity, and positions organizations for long-term success.
High emotional intelligence and sound judgment, with the ability to build consensus, balance competing priorities, and foster collaboration.
Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing teams, with a commitment to talent development, culture, and organizational effectiveness.
Visible, accessible, and authentic leadership style, particularly during periods of change or crisis.
Unquestionable integrity and ethical leadership, with a strong commitment to transparency and accountability.
Bachelor’s degree required.

Nice To Haves

A relevant Master’s or advanced degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of TASB's strategic plan, driving alignment across the organization's diverse business units, affiliated entities, and service offerings.
Guide the implementation of TASB Next and other enterprise-wide initiatives that strengthen member value, organizational impact, and long-term sustainability.
Provide strategic and operational leadership to a complex, multi-line enterprise encompassing advocacy, governance services, risk management, purchasing cooperatives, financial and legal services, executive search, publications, and other member-focused solutions.
Anticipate and respond to emerging trends, legislative developments, and shifting market dynamics, positioning TASB for continued relevance, growth, and innovation.
Foster a collaborative, high-performing culture that attracts, develops, and retains exceptional talent while reinforcing the organization's strong mission-driven values.
Provide executive oversight of TASB's diverse portfolio of operating entities, affiliated enterprises, and revenue-generating business lines.
Ensure sound financial stewardship, operational excellence, and effective risk management across the organization.
Partner with organizational leaders to identify opportunities to enhance member value, expand services, strengthen market position, and drive sustainable growth.
Balance TASB's public-service mission with the operational rigor required to successfully lead a sophisticated and multifaceted enterprise.
Lead enterprise-wide planning and succession efforts, ensuring leadership continuity, talent development, and effective knowledge transfer.
Partner closely with the Board of Directors to ensure effective governance, informed decision-making, and organizational accountability.
Serve as TASB’s chief external representative, engaging members, policymakers, education leaders, and key stakeholders to advance the organization’s mission and priorities.
Strengthen and sustain TASB's reputation as a trusted, nonpartisan voice for public education and local school governance throughout Texas.
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with legislators, regulatory agencies, school districts, and other influential stakeholders.
Lead the organization through an increasingly complex political and legislative landscape, maintaining credibility and trust across a diverse membership base.
Champion a culture of transparency, communication, and engagement, ensuring stakeholders and employees remain informed, connected, and aligned with TASB’s strategic direction.