The Ideal Candidate:
The EPPB’s ideal candidate for Executive Director is a strategic, dynamic, and visionary leader who is committed to improving educational outcomes across the Permian Basin’s educational ecosystem so students can have seamless pathways into the workforce. They possess hands on experience in organizational strategy, operations, funding and fundraising strategies, data management, relationship management, marketing and development, and successful nonprofit management. They are an excellent facilitator, convenor, and change agent. They demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy, possess effective communication and interpersonal skills, and successful nonprofit management. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
• Reports directly to the Board of Directors and oversees a team of five staff: three Action Network Coordinators, two R-PEP Directors and one Strategic Initiatives and Collaboration Manager.
• Develops and executes an innovative organizational strategy aligned with EPPB’s mission and values that drives measurable impact towards EPPB’s vision and goals.
• Cultivates and manages collaborative relationships with EPPB stakeholders to drive change and successful execution of strategies – superintendents, school leadership, college and university presidents, elected officials, state policy makers, education coalitions, the Texas Education Agency, the Public Education Department (New Mexico), CEOs, philanthropists, media and community leaders.
• Serves as the primary representative and voice of EPPB to position the organization as the leading, non-partisan, objective third party voice supporting innovation in education across the region and state.
• Maintains and expands EPPB’s data dashboard to provide trusted and reliable data that informs EPPB strategy, assists local and regional partners in their own planning and assessment and enables regional impact reporting to the community.
• Oversees and manages EPPB operations to ensure systems and policies are in place to support strong fiscal operations, HR, communications and marketing, and fundraising.
• Develops and executes a funding strategy that supports organizational growth and sustainability. Engages and cultivates relationships with philanthropic funders at local, state and national level.
• Creates and leads a strong team culture that encourages collaboration, accountability to individual and organizational goals, and dedication to continuous improvement.
• Maintains clear and consistent communication with the Board of Directors on progress towards EPPB goals, operational issues, and strategic opportunities and risks facing EPPB.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s or Doctorate preferred) in Education or related field.
• Relevant executive leadership experience including 10+ years of successful team management, budgeting, and/or funding strategy responsibility.
• Knowledge of collective impact and PK-16 systems/regulations in Texas and New Mexico, preferred.
• Proven skills in community engagement, facilitation and conflict management.
• Team player skilled in connecting with diverse community sectors and working effectively with multiple constituencies to support community success.
• Existing relationships with, or ability to build relationships with diverse local / regional stakeholders, including senior corporate executives.
• Excellent communicator capable of inspiring confidence, interpreting and presenting complex data, and communicating passion to external audiences.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with creative problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to function independently within policies and guidelines, maintain confidentiality, and take direction as needed.
• Motivated to learn, evolve from failures and missteps, and grow.
• Proficient computer skills, including Excel. Benefits • Competitive salary that is commensurate with experience: Range $140,000-$160,000
• EPPB offers a full benefits package including medical, dental and vision, and TRS retirement plan.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send resume' and cover letter to: educationpartnershipsearch@dinispheris.com
