Director of Outreach & Training

Illinois Association of School Boards; Lombard (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays, vacation & sick time

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Illinois Association of School Boards seeks a Director of Outreach & Training to lead the development, administration, and delivery of governance training for IASB member school boards. The role focuses on outreach, engagement, and relationship-building with IASB members, and partnerships with other educational organizations.

The position involves in-office and in-district work, supervising administrative staff, and developing content for the Joint Annual Conference and other events across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; school board member, education and/or professional training or facilitation experience a plus.
• Strong communication, public speaking, and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel and work a schedule including some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with division leadership to implement bylaws and plan at least two division meetings or events annually.
• Design and deliver customized professional development sessions for governance teams.
• Engage with members to assess district needs and provide IASB guidance on governance best practices.
• Maintain communications with other member organizations and document meetings for feedback.
• Supervise and evaluate assigned administrative staff and conduct annual performance reviews.
• Develop and present content on governance at conferences, division meetings, and other opportunities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Diversity awareness

Self-motivation

Deadline discipline

Event planning

Flexible hours

Ms Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description for Director, Outreach & Training Founded in 1913. The Vision of the Illinois Association of School Boards is excellence in local school governance supporting quality public education.

Job Title and Classification: Director, full-time, E2

Position Information

Department: Outreach & Training
Reports to: Associate Executive Director, Outreach, Training & Events
Office Location: Lombard, IL
Salary Range & Benefits: Position offers an annual salary of $70,000 - 99,000, with a generous benefits package that includes holidays, vacation and sick time, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement benefits. Hybrid schedule following 30 days of employment.

Departmental Mission/Vision/Goals

The Mission of the IASB Outreach & Training staff is to promote and support effective school board governance by providing an essential connection between the Association and its members.

Position Summary

In-office and in-district position responsible for the development, administration, and implementation of the IASB division program in assigned divisions; development and delivery of school board governance training to member school boards; outreach, engagement, and relationship-building with IASB membership, and partnering relationships with other educational organizations.

FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Work in partnership with IASB division leadership in assigned divisions to implement division bylaws and successfully plan, promote, and execute a minimum of two division meetings or other events annually. This includes ensuring member understanding and providing education about division bylaws to support division leadership’s implementation of the bylaws.
• Design and deliver customized professional development sessions for school board and superintendent governance teams, ensuring content and materials are aligned with current educational trends, legal updates, and governance best practices; collect participant feedback and submit post-session reports, as required.
• Proactively engage with new and existing members through consultations with assigned districts, assessing district needs for IASB support and providing guidance on best practices in effective school board governance.
• Facilitate communication with other related member organizations to address key challenges and opportunities for collaboration in assigned divisions, including documenting meetings and providing feedback to the Association.
• Perform Key Staff Responsibilities for assigned services.
• Create and maintain current, organized, and accurate written procedures and electronic and paper files relating to Key Staff and other work.
• Supervise and evaluate assigned administrative staff, conduct formal, annual performance reviews in accordance with IASB procedures.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of existing and the development of o new outreach services, tools, and resources; participate on cross-departmental teams for continuous improvement and alignment of work throughout the association.
• Attend the Joint Annual Conference and perform duties as assigned.
• Develop content and materials and present on school board governance at the Joint Annual Conference, division meetings, and other appropriate opportunities throughout Illinois.
• Submit proposals to State and national conferences annually and present, when accepted, including gathering participant feedback for each presentation to evaluate effectiveness and inform future presentations.
• Ensure all phone calls, emails, and other communications are responded to in a timely, efficient, and courteous manner. Act as a customer resource regarding IASB's programs, products, structure, and operation to direct inquiries to the appropriate person.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment aligned with IASB Core Values with respect to essential functions of the job within the guidelines provided.
• Contribute to team effort and department mission/vision/goals.
• Maintain up-to-date Microsoft Office Professional Suite and other necessary software skills; seek and participate in appropriate technology and other professional development, as needed.
• Attend meetings that may require overnight travel.
• Maintain accurate calendars.
• Practice reliable and consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree required. School board member, education and/or professional training orfacilitation experience a plus.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

1. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with members and other staff members in a team based environment
2. Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds
3. Ability to self-start and work without close supervision
4. Strong communication skills, verbal and written
5. Excellent grammar required
6. Strong public speaking and presentation skills
7. Effective public relations skills
8. Ability to plan, coordinate, and conduct programs, workshops, and meetings
9. Ability to work a combination of days, evenings, and weekends
10. Strong organizational and time management skills
11. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects and to meet deadlines
12. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Professional Suite and other job related software, with a commitment to maintaining up to date technical skills by participating in professional development opportunities as needed.

Special Conditions of Employment

The employee must have a valid Illinois drivers license. Mileage and reasonable travel reimbursement are provided.

Physical Demands

This position requires the employee to be able to lift, move, and safely handle boxes and materials up to 25 pounds.

Conduct Standards

The highest of moral and ethical standards are demanded in accordance with the IASB Staff Standards and Staff Core Values. Employee conduct standards and other aspects of employment are addressed in the IASB Employment Handbook.

Disclaimer

This job description may be changed at any time and is not a contract with the individual employee(s). IASB retains its right to change this job description and assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and we will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other protected class under applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process for qualified applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please notify Human Resources.