The Executive Director will build relationships with K12 leaders, represent GCU at events, and support internal stakeholders to enhance GCU's presence in K12 education.
Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is a rapidly growing educational service company that has long been an industry leader in providing educational, operational and technological support services to the post-secondary education sector. Formerly part of Grand Canyon University (GCU), GCE still works closely with GCU to benefit thousands of students, families and the local inner-city community. We put people first, drive innovation, and do good in the community that we live and work in.
MUST reside in Arizona.
Primary Responsibilities /Accountabilities/ Essential Functions:
- Establish and maintain relationships with key K12 educational leaders in Arizona to facilitate connections between GCU / GCE departments and colleges
- Represent GCU at functions attended by educational leaders
- Partner with organizations to support the K12 community through training, communication, networking, and conferences
- Support internal stakeholders (leadership, colleges, admissions, departments) in efforts to enhance GCU’s presence and talent development in K12 schools and districts
- Other duties as assigned.
Equipment Used and Responsibility
- MS Office Suite
- Equipment and programs needed to function in the job
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Experience/ Education
- Master’s degree required
- Doctorate preferred
- Minimum of 4 years progressive leadership experience, including administration in the K12 public school arena (superintendency preferred)
- Established relationships in the Arizona K12 community
- Must pass background investigation.
Physical Requirements:
- Sitting: 6-7 hours a day
- Standing: 1-2 hours a day
- Walking: 1-2 hours a day
- Lifting: Occasionally
- Carrying: Rarely
- Pushing: Rarely
- Bending: Rarely
- Squatting: Rarely
- Kneeling: Rarely
- Climbing: Rarely
- Reaching: Occasionally
- Grasping: Frequently
- Fine Eye to Hand Coordination: Continuously
- Driving: Rarely
- Work Environment: Office building on site. Work is performed primarily inside, subject to variations in temperature and weather, equipment noise and dust.
Top Skills
Ms Office Suite
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