JOB TITLE:

Education Director

DEPARTMENT:

Education

SALARY:

91,166.40 DOE

JOB SUMMARY:

The Education Director is responsible for the administration of the Education department. This position provides leadership and direction for education programs and staff. This position has overall responsibility for ensuring the goals and objectives of the education programs serving the Nisqually community are met.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for overall management and supervision of all education programs
  • Serve as the senior management expert for preschool through higher education (P-20) education related initiatives.
  • Set mission and vision for the department in order to support Tribal priorities.
  • Establish and ensure short and long term objectives and goals for the department are met.
  • Ensure efficient and effective utilization of personnel, funds, materials, facilities, and time.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain organizational policies, procedures, and practices.
  • Monitor program deliverables, perform program audits, and implement corrective action plans.
  • Assure consistent interpretation and application of laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
  • Lead, manage, and develop subordinate program managers; ensure appropriate training and development of department staff.
  • Develop performance measures and procedures and evaluate the performance of education programs.
  • Lead the development and management program budgets, funding sources, and work plans to ensure fiscal responsibility and budget accountability.
  • Oversee the development, preparation, and submission of contract and grants applications.
  • Lead and develop administrative processes and procedures for grant and other funding opportunities.
  • Determine grant compliance requirements; coordinate with other agencies to establish and maintain grant eligibility.
  • Represent the department to the Nisqually community; facilitate communication and maintain effective working relationships between the department and Tribal Administrators, committees, staff, the public, and outside agencies.
  • Provide status reports on significant activities and programs; advise Tribal Administrators on requirements or recommended actions.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Education, Education Administration or a related field.
  • Five years of professional level experience in education administration including two years of program management experience.
  • Must have experience leading, managing, and supervising staff.
  • Must have experience managing and developing programs and budgets.
  • Must have a valid Washington State driver’s license and be insurable under the Nisqually Indian Tribe’s insurance policy.
  • In accordance with Tribal policy, individuals who are employed in or are being considered for employment in positions that will have regular contact with or control over children or adults-at-risk are required to submit to a character investigation
  • which includes providing a signed declaration of all pending and prior criminal arrests and charges, state and national background checks, fingerprint records check, personal and employment references and verification of other information provided by the applicant.

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