Position: Executive Director, Sports Administration
About: Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is one of the largest school districts in the United States, serving over 320,000 students in 600+ schools and employing approximately 40,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. To fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.
Requirements: Education Required: – Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, sports administration, or a related field required – Master’s degree preferred Experience Required: – Minimum of eight (8) years of athletic administration experience for a school district or higher education institution and a minimum of five (5) years supervising a team of direct reports required, or – Minimum of eight (8) years as a K-12 educator, including a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Principal or Assistant Principal – Experience directing complex projects or programs with multiple teams, while meeting regular deliverables and engaging in continuous improvement – Familiarity with the Chicago Public Schools’ interscholastic sports programs preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: – Knowledge of public school laws and policies as they relate to the oversight and delivery of athletics and intramural sports – Ability to define and solve problems, analyze large, complex datasets, and outline valid conclusions/action steps necessary to reconcile complex issues – Strong understanding of the complexity and variety of challenges facing urban students; capable of effectively coordinating resources to address those challenges – Knowledge of operations, budget/finance, management, and organizational development – Effective strategic planning capabilities, including the ability to establish long-term vision and goals, and align/manage activities toward goal fulfillment – Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including listening, speaking, and leading/facilitating presentations – Ability to coach directors and managers toward excellence, build capacity of content area teams – Strong leadership and team building skills, e.g. ability to develop high-performing teams united around a clear vision for serving schools and achieving student success – Demonstrate high levels of leadership expertise, integrity, honesty, credibility, and the courage to make difficult yet necessary decisions
Benefits: Competitive salary, Health insurance, Pension plan, Professional development opportunities, Generous vacation time
