Executive Director

The position of SERVE Executive Director is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, and management of the SERVE Center.

Responsibilities include:

Creating and refining the vision of the Center. Serving as the liaison between the Center and external funding agencies, including the US Department of Education and UNCG. Exercising overall management and leadership for the Center, operating as spokesperson for the Center.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. or Ed.

D. degree in education or a related field, or Master's in Education or related field with 5 years experience. 10 years experience with state, regional or national educational organization or agency, as leader or senior management. Experience leading complex educational research and development efforts at the regional and/or national level. Experience in applying for, receiving, managing and being directly responsible for large federal contract/grant awards.

Preferred Qualifications:

In depth knowledge of McKinney Vento Act and other federal, state and local education programs. Experience in facilitating project teams and team building. Proposal writing skills, flexibility to respond to emerging issues and requests. Experience working with U.S. Department of Education and NC Department of Public Instruction.