ASBSD Executive Director

Executive Director for Associated School Boards of South Dakota. A minimum salary of $140,000 plus benefits, to be determined by candidate’s education and experience.

The position serves as the primary lobbyist for ASBSD and as the main spokesperson and representative of the ASBSD organization. The Executive Director is responsible in directing all functions of ASBSD including, but not limited to:

• Government relations and advocacy functions
• Policy services
• Board training
• Financial management
• Programs and events
• Protective Trust risk pools
• Teacher placement services

The successful candidate must have the background, skills, and abilities essential for providing excellence in leadership for the Associated School Boards of South Dakota, and ideally will have experience lobbying and with K-12 education.

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Business or School Administration, Public Administration, or other approved fields
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Lobbying experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of K-12 education preferred
• Travel extensively in-state and frequently out-of-state
• Minimum 40-hour work week; evening and weekend hours are required.
  

• Directs, develops, and carries out ASBSD’s legislative activities, including lobbying, testifying, developing speaking points, and providing information to legislators.
• Informs ASBSD Board of Directors of all major events, activities, and financial and operational activities of the Association.
• Directs the planning, coordination, and execution of training functions and educational programs for school board officials.
• Directs the organization and execution of the ASBSD annual conference and other training throughout the year.
• Manages and coordinates staff completion of projects.
• Maintains excellent relationships with schools, elected board members, and their employees.
• Serves as the secretary of the Protective Trust Board, responsible for its overall operation.
• Promotes good relationships with the state, local government, their associations, and with industry, trade, and professional groups.
• Serves as an information resource to schools on education-related topics and fields questions on issues that affect schools.
  

• Provides a strategic vision for ASBSD and formulates policy, procedures, and programs to ensure the advancement of ASBSD’s vision, mission, beliefs, and goals.
• Strong ability to converse with legislators and testify during legislative sessions.
• Hold self and others accountable to high standards of performance.
• Accessibility and open-mindedness.
• Consideration of all points of view before making decisions.
• Effective communication skills at all levels.
• Ability to deal directly and fairly with board members and staff.
• High visibility and engagement with the board and staff.
• Strong fiscal management, with knowledge of finance, budget, and insurance programs.
• Exhibits self-confidence, models integrity, and inspires trust.
  

This is a contracted employee and reports to the ASBSD Board of Directors. The position will be performed to the satisfaction of the ASBSD Board of Directors and the membership of ASBSD. The position oversees a staff of nine employees.

The Executive Director will live in the immediate Pierre area and will work from the ASBSD offices except for required travel.

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan

Salary : $140,000