Executive Director

Our client, a Yeshiva located in Brooklyn, NY, is seeking a highly experienced Executive director. Reporting to the Board of Directors, this role is responsible for leadership and oversight of all strategic planning, operations, finance, board relations and resource development for the entire school (Early Childhood through 12th Grade). Working in conjunction with the educational leadership, including the heads of the High School and the Elementary School, the ED will be expected to create and maintain sound business practices, allowing for both financial and operational sustainability and accountability. Professional leadership is an integral component of the position. The ED must have the ability to mobilize others towards excellence in both thought and action. Knowledge and expertise in organizational planning, communications, operations, facilities, and management, as well as a strong entrepreneurial vision, are important to the success of this individual.

You must be fluent in Hebrew for this role.

• Job Type: Full time permanent role
• Salary: $175,000-$225,000/year
  
  
  

Responsibilities:


Executive Leadership

• Partner with leadership (board, staff, faculty) to identify goals, objectives, and priorities for the future of the school. Maintain a focus on proactive planning that will identify and take advantage of emerging trends and needs that might impact the future direction and success of the school.
• In conjunction with the educational leadership, articulate a shared vision of the unique mission of the school.
• Lead, motivate, and evaluate a high-performance staff. Recruit and retain qualified professionals for open positions as needed. Provide ongoing supervision and mentoring.
• Serve as a strong and constant resource to further the goals of the Board. Work with all committees directing and coordinating projects and agendas.
• Set, foster, and model a success-oriented, accountable, high-morale and positive environment within the school community.
• Utilize exemplary decision-making skills to effectively manage any crisis that may arise, in consultation with Board leadership.
  
  
  

Finance and Operations

• Direct the Board and staff processes for developing the annual budget.
• Work closely with the administrative staff to create and refine office systems that support day-to-day business operations.
• Ensure there is regular reporting to and collaboration with the Board Finance Committee on financial issues.
• In conjunction with the Board of Directors, regularly evaluate the management and status of financial resources and procedures.
• In collaboration with the lay leadership, create a total administrative and operational plan for the school, including resource development, human resources and finance.
• Support efforts and projects in the following areas: campus security, transportation, food services, vendors, contracts, internal data control, support systems, purchasing, office management, process and policy.
  
  
  

Advancement

• Initiate and implement a comprehensive strategic development plan. Help coordinate, direct, and support annual campaign efforts.
• Oversee the design and implementation of a comprehensive communications and marketing plan to position the school in the most advantageous manner in a competitive environment.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Fluent in Hebrew and familiar with the Jewish community, holidays, and traditions.
• 12+ Years of experience.
• Experience as a senior executive in education administration or in the nonprofit and/or business sector with a proven record of achievement in organizational leadership, management, administration, and operations.
• Master’s degree required.
• A skilled communicator who is able to effectively represent the school to various stakeholders throughout the community.
• Strong leadership skills with a style that encourages creativity, accountability, growth, and problem solving.
• A genuine commitment to Jewish education and the specific values and mission.
• Ability to drive consensus in the decision-making process with a commitment to a team-driven approach.
• Financially savvy- knowledgeable about operational and capital budgets.
• Excellent interpersonal, political, and diplomatic skills. Ability to work with professional and volunteer leaders throughout the community.
• Willingness to invest the time required to steward relationships and be visible throughout the community.
• High personal, ethical, and professional standards.
• Comfort with and experienced in educational/organizational administration and institutional growth.
• Experience overseeing the day-to-day operations of a large-scale organization.
  
  
  

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

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