Administrative Director (Executive Director)

The Parsons Blewett Memorial Fund is seeking an Administrative Director (Executive Director) to lead the organization's day-to-day management, supervision, and administration of its operations. The role requires extensive expertise in financial oversight, fund administration, and management, as well as experience in the nonprofit sector and/or urban or public education.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (preferably Master's) in Education, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or Accounting
• Minimum of seven years of leadership and management experience in the nonprofit sector and/or urban or public education
• Extensive expertise in financial oversight, fund administration, and management
• Strong knowledge of compliance, governance, and fiduciary best practices for nonprofit organizations
• Ability to provide leadership and oversight for the administration of the Fund, including office management, staff supervision, and program operations
• Ability to serve as the primary liaison between the Board of Directors and the organization
• Demonstrated ability to convey complex information clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences
• Proven ability to set goals, establish priorities, and guide an organization toward long-term sustainability
• Knowledge of and trends related to programming, staffing patterns, teacher training, and culture of public and urban school systems
• Ability to communicate regularly with diverse groups of individuals regarding emerging trends, streamlining administrative practices, and maintaining a work ethic of continuous systems quality improvement

Benefits

• Defined benefit pension plan
• Health, dental, and term life insurance coverage
• Employer-paid parking