Executive Director/CEO, Montgomery Early Learning Center

Posted by on August 13, 2012

Executive Director/CEO, Montgomery Early Learning Center

Summary of the Position

MELC is seeking an Executive Director/CEO (ED). The ED drives strategic planning and implementation and ensures fiscal, operational, marketing, human resources, technology and programmatic outcomes that support the established mission, goals and values of Montgomery Early Learning Centers.  The ED provides the leadership to the center’s staff according to the strategic direction set by the Board of Directors, including consistent communication of the vision of what the center can be at its best.  The ED has 3 direct reports and reports to the Board of Directors.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

Strong interpersonal  skills with a proven successful record of building and maintaining strong working relationships  with internal staff and board and external stakeholders

Organizational development, personnel management, budget and resource development and strategic planning; demonstrated success developing and monitoring systems to manage both operational and programmatic work that involve high levels of collaboration

Knowledge of Early Childhood and School Age programs, curricula, partnerships and funding climate

Knowledge of policies and legislation impacting early childhood education and the ability to be an advocate for effective policies

Experience in fundraising, including fostering strong partnerships with external partners, community members and government officials.

Flexible and able to multi-task; can work within an ambiguous, fast moving environment while also driving clarity and solutions; demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems

Outstanding presentation and communication skills and the experience and proclivity to be an outgoing spokesperson, relationship builder and fundraiser

A vigilant steward of an organizational culture of diversity, learning and acceptance

Passion for and commitment to MELC’s mission and core values

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