University of Kentucky Looking for Director, Center for Next Generation Leadership at Lexgton, KY Full Time

Requisition Number: DU11909

Department Name: 8G002: Next Gen

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Salary Range: 70,000 – 80,000

Type of Position: Faculty

Required Education: Doctorate in Educational Leadership/Administration/Policy/Curriculum or a related field to the work of the Center.
Experience working in leadership positions in P-12 public schools
Experience leading grant-funded projects
Experience leading educator professional development
Experience teaching courses at the graduate level

Required Related Experience: National reputation in leading educational improvement efforts toward Deeper Learning models
Demonstrated experience leading school-based professional development
Successful experience working in a university center or interdisciplinary institute
Demonstrated experience in curriculum design, assessment, and continuous improvement at the higher education level
Demonstrated experience teaching online courses
Successful experience partnering with a state department of education.

Shift

Monday – Friday – 9am – 5pm

Job Summary

Internal College of Education Candidates Only
The Center for Next Generation Leadership at the University of Kentucky College of Education seeks a new Executive Director. The Center is amongst the primary outreach mechanisms of the College of Education and works closely with Kentucky schools throughout the Commonwealth to upgrade public education systems to reimagine the learner experience of every student.

Annually the Center’s work impacts hundreds of Kentucky educators through professional development and hundreds of Kentucky students through the Next Gen Scholars Dual Credit program. The Center recently completed an Impact Report which articulates the mission, history, major initiatives, and revenue sustainability. The Center has 6 full-time staff and several part-time staff that will report to the Executive Director position. The Center is financially self-sustaining through a variety of mechanisms and the Executive Director position will work to maintain and expand the financial health of the Center.

The Center exists within the College of Education and reports to the College Dean’s office through the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Partnerships. The Clinical professor position, depending on the candidate, will also teach courses in the Department of Educational Leadership Studies as a Clinical Faculty member (rank to be determined on qualifications). Courses may include those in the Graduate Certificates in Instructional Coaching and Leadership for Deeper Learning, as well as courses throughout the school principal program.

The Position will:

• Lead all operations for the Center for Next Generation Leadership (Center), assuring its success and financial viability
• Provide primary leadership and implementation of high-quality professional development for Kentucky educators
• Collaborate with Center Directors to fortify existing programming including, but not limited to, leadership of:
  • ChangeMakers Teacher Continuing Education Option
  • Next Generation Scholars Dual Credit at UK
  • Professional Development for Leaders and Teachers
  • Intermediary Partnerships with State Government and School Districts
• Work with Center and College personnel to seek out and develop new partnerships and funding opportunities consistent with the mission and vision of the Center
• Seek and manage external grants and sponsored projects
• Evaluate the ongoing work for the Center to assure quality and alignment with the vision and mission
• Liaise with College of Education and UK administration to provide for the successful flow of approvals and support, including facility needs, staff hiring and ongoing support, contract/MOU approvals, and other needs
• Maintain a productive and collaborative working culture at the Center
• Provide mentoring, guidance, and evaluation of Center Directors
• Supervise the operational staff to continue smooth operations of financial management, event management, and project support
• Explore the development of an Advisory Board to grow the impact and work of the Center
• Work closely with the Dean’s Office of the College of Education to assure reporting of Center activities and overall beneficial relationship with the College
• Explore opportunities for collaboration in Center activities beyond Kentucky with related organizations

As a Clinical Faculty member in Educational Leadership Studies:

• Teach professional program courses as assigned in EDL’s Masters and EdS programs.
• Support professional program students through advising and student committee assignments.
• Serve on departmental administrative committees and otherwise contribute to the success of the Department’s objectives.

To apply, please upload the following:

1) Curriculum Vita (under Curriculum Vita)

2) Cover Letter (under Cover Letter)

3) Teaching Statement (under specific request 1)

4) List of contact information for 3 references (under specific request 2)

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Demonstrated commitment to leading educational innovation
• Demonstrated capacity to engage stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to generate research-based funding

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?: Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Commitment to the land-grant mission of the University of Kentucky, the College of Education, and Center for Next Generation Leadership.

University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.