Executive Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Oversee CollegeSpring's overall achievements across Florida.

• Enhance impact by securing philanthropic and earned funding, forging strategic alliances, expanding into new territories, and ensuring outstanding program execution.

• Formulate and implement the regional growth strategy.

• Identify new school districts, nonprofit entities, institutions of higher education, and funding avenues.

• Build and nurture relationships with foundations, corporations, government bodies, major donors, and strategic partners.

• Serve as CollegeSpring's representative across Florida to education leaders, policymakers, funders, and community organizations.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Florida regional team.

• Collaborate with district and organizational leaders on tailored implementation strategies and successful program rollouts.

• Partner with national teams in Program, Advancement, Finance, Marketing, Technology, and Operations.

• Track regional performance, partner feedback, and student outcomes through data analysis.

• Develop and oversee regional budgets, revenue projections, and financial performance.

• Ensure effective alignment of regional operations, personnel, and resources.

• Report to the Chief Executive Officer and participate as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

• Travel regularly across Florida, including day trips and occasional overnight stays; up to 10% additional overnight and out-of-state travel may be necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Public Administration, Public Policy, Nonprofit Management, or a related discipline.

• Over 15 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in education, nonprofit, public sector, or a related field.

• Proven track record in driving organizational growth through strategic partnerships, business development, or market expansion.

• Demonstrated fundraising proficiency, including cultivation of foundations, corporations, government entities, and/or major donors.

• Experience fostering executive-level relationships with school districts, nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, foundations, corporations, or government agencies.

• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.

• Strong financial and business acumen, with experience in budgeting, revenue forecasting, and meeting financial objectives.

• Exceptional skills in communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building.

• Proven ability to think strategically while executing operationally in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.

• Strong commitment to educational equity and belief in the potential for all students to achieve high standards.

• Preferred: Experience with K-12 school systems, charter organizations, institutions of higher education, or statewide education initiatives.

• Preferred: Familiarity with Florida's K-12 education landscape, funding mechanisms, and policy environment.

• Preferred: Experience leading regional or statewide nonprofit operations.

• Preferred: Existing connections within Florida's education, philanthropic, nonprofit, or business sectors.

• Must be capable of standing or sitting for extended periods.

• Must be able to lift, carry, or transport educational or promotional materials and/or equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Disability insurance

• Flexible spending accounts

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match

• 32 paid days of office closures

• 15 days PTO in your first year

• 5 sick days

• 2 paid days to volunteer in your community

• Inclusive paid family leave

• Annual work from home reimbursement