CEO Foundation for New Education Initiatives, Inc.

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Foundation for New Education Initiatives, Inc.

CEO

Position Description

The APPLICATION DEADLINE is Tuesday, June 18, 2024 by 4:00 p.m. To apply for the CEO position, please email your RESUME to:

careers@giveourstudentstheworld.org

The Position

CEO will provide leadership across all operations and programs, including management of staff, day-to-day administration, financial forecasting and budgeting, community outreach, marketing, and fundraising. CEO will also develop and maintain policies and procedures for all staff functions; ensure fiscal responsibility over the budget. Working closely with the Board of Directors, CEO will help to maintain, develop, and implement major fundraising initiatives through donor relations, annual campaigns, grants, and events.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Strong business management and supervisory experience, 5 years supervisory preferred
  • 3 years of Non-profit experience preferred
  • Expertise with a proven track record in fundraising
  • Good financial skills in budgeting and forecasting
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills
  • Ability to engage the public and serve as an effective ambassador and spokesperson

High priority roles and responsibilities for CEO will include, but are not limited to:

Serving as the public face of FNEI, and strengthening its collaborations with community and governmental organizations

Leading efforts to develop new and expanded financial support to meet the organization’s mission

Managing with transparency, open communication, and teamwork

Leading strategic planning and priority setting initiatives

Cultivating a productive and effective working relationship with the Board of Directors

Preferred qualifications of the next CEO include, but are not limited to:

Successful leadership in a multimillion-dollar organization

Five years of management experience involving staff supervision, financial oversight and reporting, budget development, and compliance with grant and contract requirements

Demonstrated success in resource development, including private fundraising and grant writing

Demonstrated success in developing and executing all aspects of large-scale fundraising events, including managing volunteer committees

Demonstrated success in negotiating and managing vendor contracts

Demonstrated experience working successfully with organizations and individuals with diverse perspectives

Personal qualities will include professionalism, open-mindedness, flexibility; the ability to make tough decisions; a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Required:

Must be available for evening and weekend responsibilities such as programming events, trips, professional development, etc.

Additional Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Bachelor's degree required, Master’s in Educational Leadership, Public Administration, Business, or related field preferred
  • Experience using financial software and related reporting software
  • 5 years of experience developing, leading, and managing and program operations.

Details:

This is a Full-time, salary-exempt position which will pay $130,000- $150,000 annually, or compensation commensurate to experience and performance

Benefits include: Payment in the amount equal to the average annual cost of health insurance per Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ (M-DCPS) employee. Payment of the amount equal to the average annual cost of the Florida Retirement System Contribution M-DCPS is required to make per M-DCPS employee.

About Foundation for New Education Initiatives, Inc.:

The Foundation for New Education Initiatives, Inc. (FNEI) was founded in 2008 by the School Board of Miami-Dade County. Its mission is to enhance student achievement and community engagement in support of the Parent Academy and other educational initiatives of Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Through events such as the Superintendent's 5K, the For the Love of Learning Gala, and with foundation grant support and private donations, we are able to fund initiatives such as The Parent Academy, Student Scholarships, the Cultural Passport program, Mini-Grants to teachers, and Computer Labs in our schools. Additionally, we provide critical support to our most vulnerable students, homeless youth, and to needy families, by providing them with short-term assistance, food, clothing, and school supplies to keep them stabilized and able to achieve their educational aspirations. Every year, over 150,000 students directly benefit from support provided by the Foundation for New Education Initiatives.

FNEI is 501(c)(3) organization. FNEI’s office is located at 1450 NE 2nd Ave, Suite 750, Miami, FL 33132. You can visit www.giveourstudentstheworld.org to learn more about FNEI.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • Supervisory: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Miami, FL 33132 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Miami, FL 33132: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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