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The California State University

Executive Director of the Education Insights Center

The California State University, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828


Executive Director of the Education Insights Center

Job no:

541966Work type:

Management (MPP)Location:

SacramentoCategories:

MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)

Classification Title:

Administrator IIPriority Application Deadline:

Tuesday, September 17th @ 11:55pm PST (Posting will remain open until filled)Position SummaryThe Executive Director of EdInsights reports to the Dean of the College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies and is responsible for leading all areas of operation while ensuring the quality and integrity of the center’s purpose, vision, and services. The director provides direct oversight of the Center and its projects, grants and contracts, budget, and personnel, while adhering to campus and university auxiliary policies. The director leads efforts to secure funding through grants, partnerships, and other sources. The director will work with the dean to ensure the strategic planning, visioning, and direction of EdInsights is in alignment with the mission, priorities, and needs of the CSU system and broader educational community.FLSA:

Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation)Anticipated Hiring Range:

$12,000 per month - $12,500 per monthCSU Classification Salary Range:

$4,812 per month - $15,449 per monthThe Education Insights Center (EdInsights) is a self-supporting unit of California State University, Sacramento. Established in 2001, EdInsights is committed to research, evaluation, and capacity building related to practice and policy with the goal of continually improving student success. The Center focuses on creating equitable opportunities and outcomes for California’s diverse student population as they navigate through higher education, particularly California community colleges and four-year public universities.Minimum Qualifications:Master’s degree in public policy/administration, education, educational psychology, educational leadership, economics, political science, sociology, or other fields requiring statistical analysis and social science research.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:At least ten years of advanced professional and/or research experience in a self-supported/funded community, academic, non-profit, consulting, research or related settings, with at least five of those years in a leadership/management role incorporating education policy, research or evaluation, and/or professional learning.Demonstrated initiative in the development and implementation of business planning and strategic visioning for an equity-focused organizational unit.Demonstrated experience overseeing research, evaluation, and/or professional learning efforts that advance equitable student success.Demonstrated commitment to working with minoritized student populations, with examples of applied work that has advanced anti-racist approaches to education policymaking and practice.Experience with equity-minded supervision and management of diverse personnel.Record of accomplishment of successful fundraising and managing funder relationships.Demonstrated success in strategic financial management of a department or unit.Demonstrated effectiveness in written and oral communication skills.Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse constituents.Broad understanding of contemporary California’s K-12 and higher education systems.Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment.Conditions of Employment:Ability to successfully pass a background check.Preferred Qualifications:PhD in a relevant field.Extensive knowledge or experience leading projects focusing on equity in education.Advanced knowledge and experience with system-level education reform efforts.Documents Needed to Apply:Resume, cover letter, and diversity statement.Diversity Prompt:

Describe how your work as a leader will contribute to a culture of inclusion, equity, and diversity. Provide examples of your experience promoting anti-racism. (500 word limit)Equal Employment Opportunity:

California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

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