Executive Director

Job Description

School Leadership focuses on leading and managing areas of business operations within the school, including development and implementation of plans, policies, and strategies to support business objectives; creation and tracking of key performance metrics; and collaboration with internal stakeholders to support initiatives that drive operational and financial performance and growth.

Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), 10+ years of related professional experience, 5+ years managing specific areas.

• Colorado Academic Administrator Certification Required

Must reside in Colorado.

• Serve as the executive officer of the school, administering development and sustainment of a positive educational program designed to foster student achievement and balance public company responsibilities with mission-oriented values.
• Own the school budget, forecasting and workforce planning; set budgets, create organizational structures, and allocate capital and people resources to achieve company and functional goals.
• Make appropriate financial, operational, and resource allocations to achieve short‑ and long‑term financial goals.
• Oversee all business decisions within the school to ensure outcomes are achieved.
• Create strong, trusting relationships with board (district) clients, ensure compliance with contract requirements, and provide advice on policies, programs, and innovative solutions.
• Proactively make business decisions based on knowledge of education industry, customer base, political and regulatory environment, technology, competitors and financial trends.
• Guide and empower school academic leaders in supervision of staff related to teaching and academic outcomes.
• Use market, customer, and organizational performance data to identify opportunities to improve top‑ and bottom‑line results.

Directly supervises 5–10 full‑time equivalent employees and/or contractors. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Ten (10) years of related professional experience.
• Five (5) years of leadership experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, management, interpersonal relations, and communication skills.
• Proven business experience and acumen.
• Owner of a line of business or school budget.
• Experience building a leadership team of top talent and creating an environment that supports active listening and willingness to share different viewpoints.
• Successful creation of strategic partnerships that enable business growth.
• Microsoft 365; web proficiency.
• Ability to travel 25% of the time.
• Ability to clear required background check.

• Experience leading a remote team.
• Master’s degree or MBA.

Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level, and expected contribution.

Post‑annual salary range: $96,771.00 – $. Eligible employees may receive a bonus. This salary is not guaranteed; compensation can vary based on several factors including geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

• The position works a blended schedule (both from the office and the employee’s home). The noise level in the office is usually moderate.

Regular.

Stride, Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.