VP, EDUCATION Position Available In Pulaski, Arkansas

VP, EDUCATION

Goodwill Industries of Arkansas – 3.4

Little Rock, AR Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$105K – $133K a year 3 days ago Qualifications Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Excel Management Bachelor of Science Writing skills Public speaking Master’s degree Analysis skills Driver’s License Bachelor’s degree Superintendent Certification Accounting Master of Arts Algebra Budgeting 9 years Senior level Business Master of Business Administration Communication skills Time management Full Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Vice President of Education and Training will be the Superintendent for The Excel Center network of adult charter high schools operating in Arkansas. The VP of Education and Training will provide strategic direction to lead the development of service delivery standards and procedures for educational strategies for each Excel Center location. The position will work with Goodwill Arkansas Education Initiatives School Board, Goodwill Industries of Arkansas Executive Leadership, and the Arkansas Department of Education to ensure school goals, objectives, and desired outcomes are achieved. The VP of Education and Training will also lead the strategic and operational direction of The Academy at Goodwill – Goodwill’s licensed trade school. The VP of Education and Training will ensure collaboration across GIA departments to ensure a wholistic, supportive approach is provided to all participants and employees looking to increase their educational attainment, engage in training leading to industry-recognized credentials and certifications, and those looking to engage in the local workforce in a more impactful way. The VP of Education and Training will ensure program fidelity and adherence to the varying accrediting bodies for the programs offered at Goodwill. This position will frequently analyze and predict trends in the local market and develop long-range plans designed to increase enrollment and graduation rates, industry-recognized credentials completed, and career readiness of the student population for both The Excel Center and The Academy. The position will be strongly centered around training and development of staff to ensure all clients and students receive appropriate referral sources, career pathways, and college transition options. This position will support the Senior Vice President and Chief Mission Officer in creating quality training, processes, and outcomes while ensuring alignment of services to promote collaboration across internal and external departments with regard to mission delivery and education services. This role demonstrates behaviors consistent with Goodwill’s ICARE and ACE values and will uphold a positive work environment that follows Goodwill’s Amazing Customer Experience (ACE) culture, Values, and Mission in everything you do and every interaction you have with co-workers, clients, customers and management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.

Develop, implement, and execute the annual operating plan for the Goodwill Education Initiatives Arkansas network of schools and The Academy with clear and quantifiable objectives for each program that aligns to state standards. 2. Develop and drive recruitment and retention strategies that lead to maximum impact for the students we serve, their communities, and key stakeholders throughout the state for The Excel Center and The Academy. 3. Develop, implement, and provide oversight for annual budget for The Excel Center and The Academy. 4. Provide leadership in the development of new partnerships and/or methodologies in response to the changing needs concerning student achievement and/or Arkansas State Educational Law, rules, and standards and ensures GAEI’s compliance with state laws, regulations, and ADE reporting requirements. 5. Ensure compliance with all agency policies, procedures and safety standards, Department of Labor and other regulatory standards. 6. Develop programs to meet workforce needs of employers and job seekers. Cultivate and collaborate with partners, community-based organizations and businesses and industry to increase enrollment and programming for GTEC. 7. Attend conferences, outreach programs and meetings to promote Goodwill programs. 8. Develops career paths and training objectives for staff as well as evaluation recommendations. Identify, develop/procure, and deliver innovative professional development opportunities for certified and classified employees. 9. Develop and implement professional development policy and procedures to ensure state compliance regarding licensure and teacher/instructor quality. 10. Maintain updated district policies, handbooks, and procedures for continued compliance with ADE, OSD, Department of Labor and GIA standards. 11. Attend and present at GAEI Board Meetings/prepare reports. 12. Assists the Senior Vice President/Chief Mission Officer in high-level planning and decision-making. 13. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduate degree (M.B.A., M.A., etc), plus 9 to 10 years related experience and/or training, and 5 years related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and understand the most complex documents; ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints; ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style; ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane, algebra, solid geometry and trigonometry.

CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS BA/BS

in business, education, or human services field; master’s degree preferred. Valid Driver’s License

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Administrative License and/or Superintendent Certification.

SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED

Basic:

Accounting, Contact Management, Human Resources Systems, Payroll Systems, Presentation/PowerPoint, Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing

INITIATIVE AND INGENUITY SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Under administrative direction, setting up own standard of performance. Virtually self-supervising. Reports to senior management of the organization.

PLANNING

Considerable responsibility with regard to general assignments in planning time, method, manner, and/or sequence of performance of own work, in addition, the organization and delegation of work operations for a group of employees engaged in widely diversified activities.

DECISION MAKING

Performs work operations which permit frequent opportunity for decision-making of major importance which would have considerable effect on the final attainment of multiple major activities and the organization’s projects of a large organization component and organization’s clientele.

MENTAL DEMAND

Highly intense mental demand. Continual involvement with strategic and operational management functions which relate to both the short-term and long-term time periods.

ANALYTICAL ABILITY / PROBLEM SOLVING

Oversight. Activities covered by expansive policies and objectives, and oversight as to execution and review. High order of analytical, interpretative, and constructive thinking in varied situations covering multiple areas of the organization.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include but not limited to interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Supervises and manages multiple departments through 3 to 5 supervisors who supervise 50+ employees who are engaged in diversified activities.

Supervises the following departments:

Excel Centers and Academies

RESPONSIBILITY FOR

FUNDS, PROPERTY and

EQUIPMENT

Regularly responsible for funds, building premises, inventory, or other property owned, controlled, or leased by the organization and, in addition, may have temporary custody and responsibility of patron property, which through carelessness, error, loss, theft, misappropriation, or similar action would result in very important monetary losses to the organization. The total value for the above would range from $1,000,000 to $10,000,000.

ACCURACY

Probable errors would normally not be detected in succeeding operations and may have serious effects in relationships with patrons and/or with the operations of other segments of the organization. Frequent possibilities of error would exist at all times, since the above mentioned areas are inherent in the job.

ACCOUNTABILITY FREEDOM TO ACT

Moderately directed. Freedom to act is given by upper level management guided by general policies and objectives that are reviewed by top management.

ANNUAL MONETARY IMPACT

The amount of annual dollars generated based on the job’s essential duties / responsibilities. Examples would include direct dollar generation, departmental budget, proper handling of organization funds, expense control, savings from new techniques or reduction in manpower. Large. Job creates a monetary impact for the organization from $10mm to $50mm.

IMPACT ON END RESULTS

Major impact. Job has a considerable impact on the organization’s end results. A high level of accountability to generate, manage, and/or control funds within a department and/or total organization.

PUBLIC CONTACT

Extensive contacts with various diversified sectors of the public environment; wherein, the contacts are of major importance and failure to exercise proper judgment can lead to substantial losses to the organization.

EMPLOYEE CONTACT

Continuous contacts frequently involving difficult negotiations which require a well-developed sense of strategy and timing. Involves contacts with senior level internal officials.

USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERS

Occasional use of highly complex machines and equipment; specialized or advanced software programs.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Periodically exposed to such elements as noise, intermittent standing, walking, pushing, carrying, or lifting; but none are present to the extent of being disagreeable.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. Moderate diversity, low physical. Work activities which allow for a moderate amount of diversity in the performance of tasks which are not as varied as those positions with high-level diversity and decision making. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, climb or balance, talk or hear; frequently required to stand, walk; and occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; and distance vision.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Demonstrate the Mission, Vision, Values, and Culture of the Organization Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both verbally and in writing, including public speaking. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain rapport with others, both inside and outside of the organization. Must be able to travel extensively in local areas in the furtherance of Goodwill activities. Some overnight or out-of-state travel may be required. Must be of excellent moral character Demonstrated ability in interacting with state agencies and ensuring operational conformance to policies and regulations. Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, and access to an automobile. Ability to use independent judgment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Strong organizational and time management. Background check and Motor Vehicle check required. The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.