Executive Director

Global Village Academy•Thornton, CO

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Executive Director is the key management leader of Global Village Academy Collaborative (GVAC), responsible for overseeing the organization’s administration, programs, and strategic plan. The role leads the organization in providing high-value, cost-effective support services to GVAC member charter schools and supports their academic performance with resources, guidance, and other assets. The Executive Director works with staff, school leaders, committees, and boards to set and carry out organizational, academic, operational, and financial goals; oversee programs and organizational improvement; and ensure legal and charter compliance. The Executive Director builds an effective leadership team and a culture of excellence, accountability, integrity, respect, and collaboration. The role partners with GVAC and school boards on governance, policies, strategic planning, and reporting; leads marketing, media relations, fundraising, and grant-related relationships; and serves as the organization’s primary spokesperson. The position also oversees personnel and human resources, community relations, and stakeholder engagement. This is a primarily remote position requiring availability for periodic in-person meetings and events. The role requires regular attendance. The position is full-time and exempt, with an annual salary range of $140,000–$200,000. Relocation is not provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
At least five years of senior leadership experience in a charter school operational or financial capacity.
Demonstrated personnel and organizational management of a department.
Budget management skills and experience, 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 remain focused under pressure.
Commitment to the organization’s philosophy, mission, vision, and values, and a strong commitment to diversity.
Charter school academic leadership, financial, legal, and operational experience; an accomplished background in organizational leadership; and a proven track record of supporting charter school organizations.
Strong organizational, operational, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to be a flexible, creative problem-solver.
Belief that all students deserve access to an excellent education.
Ability to communicate effectively in person, virtually, and by telephone.
Ability to attend periodic in-person meetings and events as needed; regular attendance is required.
Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer; ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

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 take responsibility and achieve results.
Lead GVAC in providing high-value, cost-effective support services to member charter schools.
Support member schools’ efforts to improve academic performance by providing resources, guidance, and other assistance.
Articulate the organization’s mission, values, and behavioral expectations, and foster a climate of excellence, accountability, respect, integrity, rigor, and motivation.
Set a clear direction and shared purpose for stakeholders; model ongoing professional growth and development.
Establish frameworks and practices for long-range strategic planning and annual goal setting that incorporate school-performance data and stakeholder feedback.
Develop the organization’s strategic plan, operational goals, and operational standards, and lead collaborative planning with school leadership teams.
Support school leaders in establishing annual academic goals and annual operational and financial goals aligned with school objectives.
Ensure programs and activities are developed, executed, and modified to maximize mission impact, and oversee program initiatives aligned with the strategic plan.
Establish processes to assess organizational performance, support continuous improvement, and collect data to identify students’ future needs.
Develop and maintain policies and procedures consistent with GVAC and member schools’ missions, visions, philosophies, and goals.
Emphasize student achievement and align the organization to support that outcome.
Oversee legal and charter compliance, including monitoring legislative issues and developments.
Work with GVAC staff, the finance committee, and the Board to prepare budgets, monitor progress, and make changes as appropriate.
Foster an inclusive shared vision, open communication, appropriate delegation, stakeholder participation, and respectful handling of concerns and differing opinions.
Work collaboratively with GVAC and school boards on governance, bylaws, policies, strategic planning, mission and vision review, and board development.
Promote effective working relationships between boards and staff; communicate with and provide relevant information and reports to the Board; recommend policy changes and actions.
Work with boards to advance marketing and fundraising plans; develop a strategic marketing plan and build relationships with donors and institutional funders.
Oversee marketing and media relations and serve as the primary spokesperson to government, media, funders, and community partners.
Oversee personnel matters, including hiring and firing; recruit and retain qualified, diverse staff; ensure compliance with policies, procedures, employment laws, and workplace requirements; and ensure job descriptions and documented performance reviews are maintained.
Promote parent and community engagement, nurture community relationships, and maintain a positive organizational image.
Develop plans for positive community relations and effective communication between parents, stakeholders, and the organization.
Build relationships with peer schools and local, state, and national organizations, and participate in community affairs that promote the school’s mission.