Job Description

School Leadership focuses on leading and managing areas of business operations within the school including: leading development and implementation of plans, policies, and strategies in support of business objectives; creating and tracking key performance metrics; collaborating with internal stakeholders to support initiatives that drive operational and financial performance and growth. Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), 10+ years of related professional experience, 5+ years managing specific area

Required Certificates and Licenses: Colorado Academic Administrator Certification Required

Residency Requirements: Must reside in Colorado

• This position is remote and strongly prefer candidates that reside in Colorado.

The Executive Director is the school's executive officer overseeing development and supervision of all school programs, business strategies, budget and academics.  With a strong focus on customer relationships, this role is an ambassador for Career Academy of Utah with the community and civic groups and ensures compliance with the requirements of federal, state and local agencies.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Serve as the executive officer of the school, administering the development and sustainment of a positive educational program designed to foster student achievement, as well as effectively balance public company responsibilities with its mission-oriented values;
• Own the school budget, forecasting and work force planning; set budgets, create organizational structures, and allocate capital and people resources to achieve company and functional goals;
• Make appropriate financial, operational, and resource allocations to achieve short- and long-term financial goals;
• Oversee all business decisions within the school to ensure outcomes are achieved;
• Create a strong, trusting relationship with the board (district) clients, ensure compliance with contract requirements, and provide advice on policies, programs and innovative solutions;
• Proactively make business decisions based on knowledge of education industry, customer base, political and regulatory environment, technology, competitors and financial trends;
• Guide and empower school academic leaders in supervision of staff related to teaching and academic outcomes;
• Use market, customer, and organizational performance data to Identify opportunities to improve top- and bottom-line results.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly supervises 5 - 10 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees and/or contractors.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field AND
• Ten (10) years of related professional experience AND
• Five (5) years of leadership OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated leadership, management, interpersonal relations and communication skills.
• Proven business experience and acumen.
• Owner of a line of business or school budget.
• Experience building a leadership team of top talent and creating an environment that supports active listening and willingness to share different viewpoints.
• Successful creation of strategic partnerships that enable business growth.
• MS 365; Web proficiency.
• Ability to travel 25% of the time
• Ability to clear required background check

DESIRED Qualifications:

• Experience leading a remote team
• Master’s degree or MBA

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level.  Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections.  Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range. 

• Exempt (salary): Post annual salary
  We anticipate the salary range to be  $96,771.00 - $120,964.00. Eligible employees may receive a bonus.  This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual’s compensation can vary based on several factors.  These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. 

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The position works a blended schedule (both from the office and incumbent’s home). The noise level in the office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic). 

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.  All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer. 

Job Type

Regular

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.