Executive Director, Christian Education in Ohio

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Columbus (OH)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

2 days ago

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PTO (Paid Time Off)

10 Paid Holidays

Monthly Cell Phone Allotment

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Health

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Dental Insurance (CCV covers 75% of,p自

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3% Match on Retirement Plan Available

Job summary

Ohio Christian Education Network seeks an Executive Director to advance and protect Christian education in Ohio from its Columbus offices, with occasional statewide travel. You will lead policy development, member services, and program delivery, reporting to the CEN Executive Director.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in Christian education, a relevant undergraduate degree, and strong research, writing, and communications skills to build coalitions with lawmakers, churches, and schools

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree required.
10+ years of work in Christian Education.
Strong ability to conduct in-depth research and produce clear, well-structured written content.
Skilled in clear, persuasive oral communication with strong attention to detail and organization.
Demonstrates excellent time management, punctuality, and ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines in fast-paced environments.
Flexible with shifting priorities, proactive in addressing knowledge gaps, and driven by a strong personal commitment to organizational goals.
Embraces technology to improve performance and capable of mastering tools like CRM systems independently.

Responsibilities

Champion Christian education and advocate for every child in Ohio to have access to a Christian school.
Lead a growing network membership among both evangelical and Catholic schools in the state.
Establish and expand membership services that create an attractive value proposition for member schools.
Spearhead education policy development and advocacy that will allow member schools to successfully fulfill their mission and resolve the education crisis in Ohio.
Cultivate relationship with key state lawmakers, executive branch officials, and other organizations and networks that influence education policy.
Oversee OCEN’s school planting initiative to assist churches or other organizations with the opening of new Christian schools across the state.
Create a Leadership Council comprised of administrators from member schools to provide input and guidance from members.
Operate within the cooperative agreement with the Christian Education Network.
Drive the growth of OCEN scholarship granting organization.
Other duties as assigned.