Summary
Summary of Essential Job Functions
Prepare and submit to the Board of Directors recommendations relative to all matters requiring Board action, providing the Board with such necessary and helpful facts, information, and reports as are needed to ensure the making of informed decisions
Inform and advise the Board of Directors concerning the programs, practices and problems of the Consortium and keep the Board informed of the activities of the Consortium
Conducts continuous evaluation of the progress and needs of the Consortium and periodically reviews findings with the Board of Directors
Employment, direct and may terminate the employment of staff members necessary to carry on the work of the Consortium
Regularly evaluate the performance of the Consortium staff
Prepare an annual budget for consideration and adoption by the Board of Directors in conjunction with the relevant COSSBA committee
Provide quarterly and annual reports on the status of the budget and the financial affairs of the Consortium
Ensure financial sustainability of COSSBA, both with revenue and expenses
Prepare an agenda for and schedule quarterly meetings of the Board of Directors
Assist in formulating the Consortium’s advocacy positions and the legislative agenda
Implement the Consortium’s mission, advocacy positions and legislative agenda
Prepare and implement a work plan to reach established strategic goals and provide quarterly status reports to the Board of Directors
Administer the Consortium’s services, resources, and property in a manner consistent with laws, policies, and budget restraints
Communicate effectively to the Consortium’s membership on matters of interest and importance
Execute and administer contracts and legal matters in a manner consistent with policy
Oversee the onboarding of new members, maintenance of existing members, and the promotion of member services to the Consortium’s membership
Serving as the chief executive officer for COSSBA, the Executive Director is responsible for the general management of the organization under the supervision of a national board of directors, The ED will represent and act on behalf of the Consortium with member state associations, other state and national organizations, appropriate agencies, and other stakeholder groups. This is an exempt, full time, remote position.
For additional information, see the detailed position announcement.
Qualifications, Attributes, and Education Requirements
The Executive Director should demonstrate the following skills and personal attributes consistent with the Board of Director’s expectations.
Knowledge of the job and field of public education
Leadership in advancing the Consortium’s policy positions, goals, and mission
Initiative in proposing and implementing new programs and services that provide a direct benefit to Consortium members
Delegate authority to Consortium staff, as needed
Experience and knowledge of convention/ conference planning
Utilizing problem solving skills to address challenges that the Consortium may encounter
Fiscal stewardship
Professional demeanor
Proven skills of fostering positive relationships, presenting confidently in public forums, and facilitating meaningful discussions.
Exemplary communication skills, demonstrating the ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences, and
association members, the general public, and participants at association events.
Proven leadership overseeing an organization remotely, including managing staff, operations, and events
Effective technology skills and knowledge
Ability to enhance and foster positive relationships with the Board of Directors
Strategic planning
Effective internal management
A commitment to representing the association’s mission and values with integrity
Ability to work with members who have diverse perspectives within a nonpartisan organization
Maintains high moral and ethical standards both personally and professionally
The qualifications for the Executive Director shall be as follows:
At least 10 years' experience as a CEO, or equivalent executive level leadership
Excellent written and verbal skills
In depth knowledge of school board responsibilities and operations
Doctorate in Educational Administration or other relevant degree preferred
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range is $225,000 - $250,000 and commiserate with experience and qualifications. COSSBA benefits include health insurance, a remote office stipend, cell phone stipend, 401(k) Plan, and more.
Physical Requirements
Sedentary work requiring the employee to occasionally stand; walk; sit; reach with hands or arms; push or pull; lift up to 30 pounds; balance; bend; stoop; kneel or crouch. Talking, visual and auditory acuity required. Repetitive use of hands to type or finger objects or controls required.
National and regular overnight travel are required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Search
The application deadline is 11:59 PM Eastern, Sunday, Dec 22, 2024. Initial interviews will be conducted via Zoom in mid-January 2025. The committee may invite select candidates to an in-person interview during the week of February 17, 2025. Finalists will be submitted for consideration to the full COSSBA Board of Directors on March 19, 2025.
The start date for this position is July 1, 2025.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
COSSBA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
About the Company
Founded in 2022, The Consortium of State School Boards Associations (COSSBA) is a non-partisan, national alliance dedicated to sharing resources and information to support, promote, and strengthen state school boards associations.