MASA Deputy Executive Director and MIEM Executive Director

MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION of SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS

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Michigan Association of Notice of Position Opening School Administrators MASA Deputy Executive Director 2014-2015 and MIEM Executive Director EXECUTIVE BOARD

President The Michigan Association of School Administrators (MASA) and the Michigan Institute John Searles Midland County ESA for Educational Management (MIEM) seeks a bright, energetic, dynamic, experienced and forward-thinking professional to serve as the MASA Deputy Executive Director and the President-Elect Tina Kerr MIEM Executive Director. Coldwater Community Schools

Past President About the Organizations: Dave Campbell MASA is a member association that provides service and leadership to Michigan’s public Kalamazoo RESA school superintendents and their first-line assistants. The staff at MASA takes a team Director approach to providing professional support, services, leadership, conferences, and Nathan Bootz Ithaca Public Schools credentialing programs for its members. In addition, the organization works closely in collaboration with other education and human services organizations that share a common Director Sue Carnell mission. Partners in this work include generous business affiliates and sponsors who Westwood Community Schools provide products and services in the interest of public education. Director Michele Lemire The Michigan Institute for Educational Management (MIEM) is a nonprofit organization Escanaba Area Public Schools co-owned by the Michigan Association of School Administrators and Michigan School Director Business Officials. The mission of the Michigan Institute for Educational Management is David Tebo Hamilton Community Schools to provide quality professional development for members and educators throughout the state.

Executive Director Chris Wigent Background and Experience: The successful candidate for the MASA Deputy Executive Director/MIEM Executive Director position will demonstrate a vision for public education leadership, have a working The mission of MASA is knowledge of school reform, and possess proven leadership qualities, human relations to develop leadership skills, and successful management competencies. Skills in leading, supporting, and and unity within its membership to leveraging the expertise of all staff are required. The candidate must possess a strong ability achieve the continuous improvement of public to work within the current political system and have a full understanding that developing education in Michigan. strong, positive relationships is critical to organizational success.

Qualifications possessed by a quality candidate will include:  Successful experience as a K-12 Public School Superintendent  A wide range of educational experiences  Master’s Degree in Education (minimal)  Building level administrative experience preferred 1001 Centennial Way, Suite 300 Lansing, MI 48917-9279  K-12 classroom teaching experience preferred

Phone: 517-327-5910 Fax: 517-327-0779 www.gomasa.org MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION of SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS

 Organization culture and climate experience  Possess outstanding communication skills including listening, verbal, written and presentation skills  Demonstrated success in working collaboratively within and across organizations

Responsibilities:  Serve as the Deputy Executive Director for the Michigan Association of School Administrators (MASA). These responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:  Provide leadership in developing and implementing MASA professional development activities, which includes but are not limited to; two annual statewide superintendent conferences, and a wide range of quality and cutting edge programs for aspiring, new and experienced superintendents.  Oversee site selection, program content, and speaker selection, and secure contracts on behalf of organization for conferences and other professional development activities.  Serve as liaison for the MASA with a variety of member workgroups and planning committees, including working with committee chairs to set direction and goals, and program development.  Develop, implement, and nurture annual sponsorship program and sponsors.  Maintain working relationship with Michigan Department of Education, the Governor’s Office, the State Legislature, and other state-wide education organizations and non-profit associations.  Appropriately represent the organization as requested by the Executive Director  Serve as the Executive Director for the Michigan Institute for Educational Management (MIEM). These responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:  Initiate, develop, and evaluate professional development programs for all categories of educational employees including superintendents, other administrators, and all levels of educational support staff  Ensure through effective supervision that day-to-day operations and programs are professionally and efficiently organized and administered; ensure strong communication and coordination among staff; recruit new staff when appropriate  Oversee the organization’s financial operations; develop, manage, and monitor budget; ensure sound financial controls are in place and that funds are spent wisely  Work with MIEM Board and regularly brief the Board on the status of the organization  Seek, develop, implement opportunities which further the mission of MIEM  Maintain working relationships with Michigan Department of Education and other education organizations to further opportunities for MIEM to provide professional development and services  Lead the MIEM staff in the exploration and trial of Research, Development and Innovation activities to meet the future needs of education across the State of Michigan  Other duties as assigned MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION of SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS

Compensation: Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

The Application Process: All interested individuals wishing to be considered for this position must submit the following application materials to MASA Executive Director, Chris Wigent at [email protected]

Application materials must include the following:  A letter of application, setting forth in detail; personal qualifications, experience, and reasons for interest in the position. It is requested that applicants clearly identify those areas of accomplishments which uniquely qualifies him/her for this position.  A current resume  Three professional references including contact information (email address and a contact phone number)

All materials must be submitted by 5:00 pm on Friday, June 26, 2015.

Application materials will be treated confidentially at the request of the applicant.

All questions and inquiries should be directed to Chris Wigent.

Effective Date: August 1 (preferred)

MASA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER