Director, Community Education & Lifelong Learning

Mn Mcea; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 155,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance & Disability

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bloomington Public Schools is seeking a Director of Community Education to provide visionary leadership for lifelong learning programs, services, and partnerships that serve students, families, and the broader community.

The role focuses on strategic direction, fiscal stewardship, program quality, and collaboration across district teams to expand opportunities, remove barriers to participation, and ensure accessible, high-impact community education throughout Bloomington.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to establish a clear vision, lead complex operations, manage competing priorities, and translate strategic goals into measurable results.
• Strong understanding of the principles, philosophy, funding structures, and operational responsibilities of comprehensive public school Community Education programs.
• Proven ability to lead and develop supervisors and staff, establish accountability, manage performance, and build effective, collaborative teams.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing budgets, analyzing financial performance, allocating resources, and maintaining effective fiscal controls and sustainable programs.
• A strong commitment to culturally responsive leadership, inclusive practices, and identifying and addressing barriers that limit access, opportunity, or participation.
• Experience working effectively with students, families, and community members in a diverse community, including meaningful collaboration with individuals and groups that have historically experienced barriers to access or participation.
• Ability to work effectively with district administrators, principals, school staff, families, community partners, and other stakeholders to align Community Education with broader district priorities.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, relationship-building, and public relations skills.
• Strong facilitation, collaboration, conflict-resolution, and consensus-building skills.
• Excellent written, oral, presentation, facilitation, and relationship-building skills, including the ability to navigate complex issues, resolve conflict, and build consensus.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, interpret, and use data to assess community needs, evaluate programs, establish priorities, and lead continuous improvement.
• Knowledge and experience developing or leading high-quality programs for youth and adults that respond to learners’ abilities, interests, aspirations, and areas for growth.
• Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships, facilitate meaningful community involvement, and develop partnerships that expand opportunities and support shared priorities.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with a demonstrated commitment to professionalism, transparency, safety, customer service, and responsible stewardship of public resources.
• Previous leadership experience in a public school Community Education department or comparable educational or community-based organization is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, administrative oversight, and operational direction for a comprehensive Community Education department.
• Develop and manage annual operating budgets, monitor revenues and expenditures, and ensure financial stewardship.
• Evaluate program fees, staffing models, cost recovery, and resource allocation to balance affordability, accessibility, quality, and financial accountability.
• Identify and pursue grants, partnerships, and other funding opportunities to sustain, enhance, and expand programs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate departmental procedures, operational practices, and service standards that promote efficiency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Recommend district policies related to Community Education for consideration by the Board of Education.
• Collaborating with district leadership to integrate Community Education programs and services with PreK-12 learning opportunities and district initiatives.
• Providing leadership for the marketing and promotion of Community Education programs, in collaboration with district communications staff, to strengthen awareness, participation, and community engagement.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, administration, business, or a related field

Master’s degree in a related field preferred

Minnesota Director of Community Education administrative license, PreK-Adult, or eligibility to serve under an applicable authorization approved by the Minnesota Board of School Administrators

Job description

Bloomington Public Schools is seeking a Director of Community Education to provide visionary leadership for lifelong learning programs, services, and partnerships that serve students, families, and the broader community.

The role focuses on strategic direction, fiscal stewardship, program quality, and collaboration across district teams to expand opportunities, remove barriers to participation, and ensure accessible, high-impact community education throughout Bloomington.