MIC3 Executive Director

Council of State Governments•Lexington, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

MIC3 (Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission) provides for the uniform treatment of military children transferring between school districts and states. The Compact addresses key educational transition issues encountered by military families including enrollment, placement, attendance, eligibility and graduation. MIC3 is an affiliate with The Council of State Governments (CSG). For more information on the Commission, visit http://www.mic3.net. To learn more about the comprehensive benefit offerings with CSG, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, PSLF eligibility and more, please visit the CSG website here. JOB SUMMARY The Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer for the Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3), reporting directly to the MIC3 Executive Committee. The role involves overall management of Compact operations, strategic planning, advocacy, and financial oversight and supervision of the MIC3 staff. The position requires proven senior leadership experience to include excellent communications skills, and a leader passionate about collaboration in support of fifty-one state commissioners including the District of Columbia.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field. Master's degree in public administration, education or related field and five years as an administrator in a related field preferred.
Effective written and verbal communication, organizational and leadership skills are necessary.
Ability to travel as necessary to meet duties and responsibilities of position.
Demonstrated ability to select, develop and supervise a staff with the range of technical and specialty skills required.
Experience in managing and developing budgets.
Strong interpersonal skills including self-awareness, sensitivity and valuing others.
Dedication to public service with an unfailing commitment to act with civility, be nonpartisan in performing CSG duties, and be a responsible steward of member and donor funds.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a military service member or spouse of a service member, and/or as an administrator in a heavily impacted area with familiarity in transitioning their children from installation to installation (district to district) and/or with deployments preferred.
Preferred experience in such areas as association management, grant management and writing, managerial experience and experience in reporting to a governing board;
Working knowledge of the interstate compact preferred.

Responsibilities

Establishes and manages the commission's offices, housed with The Council of State Governments (CSG) on its campus, in Lexington, KY.
Hires and supervises staff as authorized by the commission.
Develops and recommends policies and program initiatives for the commission's consideration.
Administers personnel policies governing the recruitment, hiring, management, compensation and dismissal of commission staff.
Implements and monitors the administration of all policies, programs, and initiatives adopted by the commission with stakeholders including commissioners, state Departments of Education, and other interested parties.
Prepares draft annual budgets for the commission's consideration.
Monitors all commission expenditures for compliance with approved budgets and maintaining accurate records of the commission's financial account(s).
Assists commission members as directed in securing required assessments from the compacting states.
Executes contracts on behalf of the commission as directed (and authorized) by the commission.
Prepares and disseminates all required reports and notices as directed by the Commission.
Assists the commission's officers in the performance of their duties under Article III of the organizations bylaws.
Serves as the secretary to the interstate commission (non-voting), organizes all meetings of the commission, maintains records and provides minutes of all commission meetings and acts, and serves as the custodian of all documents and records pertaining to the status of the compact and the business of the commission.
Works in conjunction with the treasurer in acting as custodian of all commission funds.
Works with the treasurer in having the commission's financial accounts and reports, including the commission's system of internal controls and procedures, audited annually by an independent certified or licensed public accountant.
Monitors the appointment of commissioners and ascertains if those appointments are under the authority of state statutes.
In conjunction with legal counsel, disseminates legal advisory opinions that compel signatory members to consistently apply compact rules.
Assists states as necessary in organizing and establishing state councils.
Serves as the spokesperson for the commission on compact issues.
Participates in community, state, and national associations and professional activities that enhance the delivery of services and aid in short- and long-range planning of compact services and facilities.
Creates and implements a public relations program with the approval of the commission.
Pursues a continuing program of formal and informal education in administrative and management areas to maintain, strengthen, and broaden the concepts, philosophy, and ability of the executive director.
Manages operational research of issues, i.e., legal, programmatic, technological.
Develops resources to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the compact and commission.