Ohio Christian Education Network Executive Director

Center for Christian Virtue; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

3% Match on Retirement Plan

Monthly Cell Phone Allotment

Health, vision & dental insurance (CCV

Life insurance

Retirement plan with 3% match after 1年

Job summary

A Christian Education Organization in Columbus, Ohio is seeking an Executive Director to lead efforts in advancing Christian Education throughout the state. The ideal candidate will possess an undergraduate degree and over 10 years of experience in Christian Education. This role includes responsibilities such as cultivating relationships with key stakeholders and overseeing initiatives to support new Christian schools. The position offers a full-time salary with various benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Christian Education.
• Ability to conduct in-depth research.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Clear, persuasive oral communication with strong attention to detail and organization.
• Excellent time management, punctuality, and ability to handle multiple projects in fast-paced environments.
• Flexible with shifting priorities and proactive in addressing knowledge gaps.
• Embraces technology to improve performance and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the movement to advance Christian education in Ohio.
• Cultivate relationships with lawmakers.
• Oversee OCEN’s school planting initiative.
• Spearhead education policy development and advocacy to support member schools.
• Cultivate relationships with key state lawmakers and officials influencing education policy.
• Oversee OCEN’s school planting initiative to assist churches or other organizations with new Christian schools.
• Create a Leadership Council from member school administrators for input and guidance.
• Operate within the cooperative agreement with the Christian Education Network.
• Drive the growth of OCEN scholarship granting organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Research skills

Oral communication

Time management

Detail-oriented

Technology adoption

CRM proficiency

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Overview

The Ohio Christian Education Network (OCEN) Executive Director leads the movement to advance and protect Christian Education in Ohio. With the assistance of the Christian Education Network and the state Leadership Council, the Executive Director will become a leading voice for Christian education in the state.

Reports to: CEN Executive Director

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Location: CCV Office in Columbus, Ohio, with Occasional Statewide Travel

Compensation: Full-time, Salaried/Exempt

Benefits: PTO (Paid Time Off), 10 Paid Holidays, Monthly Cell Phone Allotment, Mileage, Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance (CCV covers 75% of premium), Life Insurance, 3% Match on Retirement Plan Available after 1 Year

Key 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.

Qualifications

Skills and Experience

• 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.

Character and Spiritual

• Mature Christian, currently attending or pursuing attendance in a local church.
• Agreement with and adherence to CCV’s Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct.
• Demonstrated commitment to CCV’s mission and position on Core Issues.
• Ability to work discreetly with confidential information.
• Trustworthy, responsible, tactful, diplomatic, and focused on building consensus rather than emphasizing differences.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism focused on client/constituent relationships.