Executive Director

Nebraska Council of School Administrators; Nebraska; On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Council of School Administrators is seeking an Executive Director for the Midwest Literacy Collective. This role is crucial for launching a new nonprofit aimed at enhancing literacy across Nebraska. The ideal candidate will blend strategic vision with operational management, drive initiatives grounded in the Science of Reading, and work closely with the Board of Directors. The starting salary ranges between $200,000 and $225,000, dependent on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with a passion for literacy.
• Experience in nonprofit management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the launch and growth of the Midwest Literacy Collective.
• Coordinate and sustain evidence-based literacy practices.

Job description

The Midwest Literacy Collective is a 501(c)3 funded by the Nebraska Community Foundation in partnership with the Lozier Foundation. The Collective is envisioned as a nonpartisan, trusted hub for coordinating, delivering and sustaining evidence-based literacy practices, research and funding across the state. The ultimate goal, grounded in the Science of Reading, is to help ensure that Nebraska students learn to read at grade level.

The Executive Director will lead the launch and growth of the Midwest Literacy Collective. This role offers a unique opportunity to launch a funded nonprofit, which is ideal for a leader committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of Nebraska students.

The mission of the Midwest Literacy Collective is: we serve as Nebraska’s trusted hub for coordinating, scaling and sustaining evidence-based practices and resources to advance literacy for all learners, from birth through adulthood.

Blending strategic leadership with hands-on operational management, the role is designed for a leader who thrives in ambiguity, builds strong teams and has a passion for literacy. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ideal candidate is comfortable toggling between vision and execution.

The starting salary for the position is between $200,000-$225,000. The final offer will be determined based on experience and qualifications.