Principal

Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Pre-tax retirement

Job summary

The University of Nebraska System seeks a Principal to manage daily UNHS operations in Lincoln. The role requires leading governance, payroll approvals, evaluations, and coordination with Academic Advisor on credits and transcripts.

Ideal candidates will have a master's with principal endorsement, 7+ years as a secondary principal, and a strong focus on ethics, time management, and staff development in a large university setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with principal endorsement in K-12 or 7-12.
• Minimum 7 years of experience as a secondary principal.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation of the UNHS.
• Respond to phone/email inquiries and attend leadership and team meetings.
• Oversee payroll approvals and monthly teacher evaluations; coordinate with Academic Advisor on credits/transcripts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Ethical standards

Education

Master's degree with principal endorsement in K-12 or 7-12

7+ years experience as a secondary principal

Job description

The Principal manages the daily operation of the UNHS. Daily operation includes responding to phone/e-mail inquiries; attending weekly or bi-weekly meetings (Leadership; Op Team; Customer Service); completing comments for marketing or newsletters; completing, revising & submitting data or records (NU; NDE; AdvancED; NCAA; other); determining extension or proctoring requests; develop, review, revise, or delete policies as necessary; address/resolve/clarify any internal concerns or issues; Approve teachers’ payroll and complete teacher evaluation monthly; with Academic Advisor when any credit or transcript issue needs a final decision; approve leave time for full-time HS staff; meet with Director as necessary.

University of Nebraska employees enjoy a flexible benefits program allowing you to customize your benefits to suit your personal needs; paid vacation and sick leave in addition to 13 paid holidays; access to career-advancing educational programs, including and employee and dependent tuition benefit applicable at any of the NU campuses; and immediate vesting pre-tax retirement benefits.

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree with principal endorsement in k-12 or 7-12

7 yrs experience as a secondary principal

Equivalent combination of education and experience, that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

Othereducational coursework in administration or related field.

Additional Information:

The ideal candidate is an agile professional with strong interpersonal communication skills, flexibility and responsiveness; exhibits high ethical standards; proficient in managing time and competing priorities; responsive and committed to managing, supporting and motivating staff; committed to the ideals of a major public research university.

Special Instructions:

Please note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

This position is not eligible for an alternative worksite arrangement and will be located on-site in Lincoln, NE.

Campus Name: University of Nebraska System (UNOP)

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact: [e-mail]

Special Instructions to Applicant: Please provide a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

The University of Nebraska is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the University of Nebraska to adopt and support measures designed to prevent and eliminate discrimination against employees and prospective employees of the University of Nebraska based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska does not condone or tolerate discrimination.