Executive Director, Public Education Leadership

State of Montana; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Pension/Retirement benefits

Job summary

Montana Board of Public Education in Helena seeks an Executive Director to lead agency decisions and drive strategic initiatives for Montana's public education system.

The role requires strong leadership, change-management, strategic planning, and public relations skills to advance educational outcomes statewide. Applicants must demonstrate commitment to public education and navigate legislative processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Public, Business, or Educational Administration; a Master's degree is preferred; and

Responsibilities

• Authorize the overall direction of strategic program initiatives and implement agency decisions.
• Manage administrative processes and personnel to support decision-making; ensure compliance with policies and procedures and federal and state requirements.
• Conduct research and analysis of educational issues and concerns to develop long-range strategic plans to implement decisions.
• Oversee the agency's operations and personnel budget.
• Direct and plan communication on behalf of the agency.
• Respond to inquiries from the media, professional organizations, and the public.
• Develop and manage research projects regarding teacher preparation, certification, accreditation, recruitment and retention.
• Monitor, evaluate, report on trends in public education.
• Develop and revise policies and procedures with the Legislature.
• Coordinate projects with education stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Public relations

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Change management

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Public, Business, or Educational Administration

Master's degree preferred

Four years of relevant experience with supervisory/management

Job description

Montana Board of Public Education in Helena seeks an Executive Director to lead agency decisions and drive strategic initiatives for Montana's public education system.

The role requires strong leadership, change-management, strategic planning, and public relations skills to advance educational outcomes statewide. Applicants must demonstrate commitment to public education and navigate legislative processes.