Assistant Director of Executive Search Services
hace 8 días
Lansing
Job Description Are you looking for your next opportunity to work with fun, passionate people? Have you dreamed of joining a small nonprofit with a big heart and an outstanding team? The Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) is hiring! Our team of 30+ professionals works daily with school districts, board members, administrative staff, state and national legislators, the Michigan Department of Education, and citizens committed to strengthening K-12 education system in our great state. We are seeking our newest Assistant Director of Executive Search Services to replace a valued staff member who is relocating. This role assists local school boards in finding and hiring superb leadership candidates, leadership transition support, and board training needs. If you’re detail-oriented, enjoy networking with people, and want to make a difference, apply today! MASB values and supports a strong work-life balance - a benefit consistently highly rated by our team in annual staff surveys. We offer competitive wages, excellent paid time off, and a superb benefits package that includes employer 401(k) contributions. For this position, the salary range is between $80,000 and $97,000, depending on your experience. We enjoy a hybrid work environment, with team members spending half the week in our Lansing office and half working from home. This arrangement creates an ideal balance between team collaboration and the flexibility of remote work. This position will require travel within Michigan, along with occasional evening work. If this position interests you, please review the detailed job description at MASB.ORG. Please submit your resume and cover letter to . We are conducting rolling interviews - we will begin screening resumes and scheduling interviews on Sept. 9 and continue until we find our next teammate! MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Assistant Director, Executive Search Services DATE: August 2025 DEPARTMENT: Leadership Development & Executive Search Services REPORTS TO: Director, Leadership Development & Executive Search Services SUPERVISES: Adjunct staff JOB SUMMARY: Works directly with the Director of Leadership Development & Executive Search Services (LDESS) in supporting the department, particularly in the area of Executive Search Services. Oversees the efficient operations of Executive Search Services, Area Representative Program, and Superintendent Evaluation programming. Coordinates services and communications for boards, superintendents, department consultants and adjunct staff. Essential Duties • Works under the general guidance of the Director of LDESS in planning, administering and evaluating the Executive Search Services and related activities., • Assist boards of education and district administrators with superintendent search, selection, and evaluation processes including:, • Preparing and delivering search proposals, quotes and presentations to districts., • Initiating outreach to districts/boards during superintendent transitions., • Facilitating post-search evaluations, maintaining historical search data and updating contact records in MASB’s database., • Developing and maintaining search-related materials, including procedures, templates, contracts, surveys and communications with district secretaries and board members., • Recruits executive candidates through a variety of means including:, • Attracting applicants by networking, posting vacancies on job sites and marketing through association networks and social media., • Managing the web-based application system and MiStaff job board., • Serving as the primary contact for applicants, consultants, secretaries and board members to ensure proper access and organization of application materials., • Organizing superintendent search-related activities, including liaison meetings, career fairs, hospitality events and professional development opportunities., • Oversees and manages the consultants utilized in the superintendent search program and the area representative program including:, • Recruiting and training consultants for both programs., • Assigning consultants to engagements based on their interests and qualifications., • Supporting consultants by developing templates, providing application system guidance and conducting reference checks and background checks on finalists., • Providing administrative support such as material preparation, processing compensation and reimbursement requests, and entering consultants’ reports into MASB’s database., • Coordinates with other MASB staff and departments to achieve association objectives and provide essential services to members including:, • Collaborating with the MASB business department and the department’s Business Coordinator on billing and budget management., • Developing and overseeing one or more LDESS program budgets., • Regularly updating superintendent contact information in MASB’s central database., • Supporting department and MASB leadership and board development initiatives., • Presenting MASB courses, as a subject matter expert, at conferences, workshops and classes. The delivery methods include in-person, online or using a hybrid approach. The courses are provided in a variety of venues including MASB’s offices, out-of-town meeting centers, or on-site at individual member district locations., • Fosters positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders., • Executes responsibilities with a focus on continuous improvement and excellent service., • 4-year degree in Education, Human Resources, Educational Leadership or any other relevant field., • 5+ years of experience as either a:, • school administrator, superintendent, school board member or educational consultant, • executive recruiter, • Advanced Microsoft Office skills, with an ability to learn firm-specific programs and software, • Strong organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, • Strong communication skills – written, spoken and listening, • An energetic, collaborative, and proactive team leader with a passion for public education, • Masters Degree or higher., • Experience in a public school system, state or community college or non-profit. Work to be conducted primarily in office, however some work will be done in school and hotel environments and some work may be conducted remotely via technology. Some lifting required (up to 30 lbs). Occasional evening, overnight and weekend travel. Long hours on computer keyboard. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Salary/Benefits: This is a full-time salary position, with compensation commensurate with experience. The preliminary salary range is $80,000 - $97,000. MASB offers a full benefits package that includes full family health, dental, vision insurance, life, and long-term disability insurance, along with employer contributions into a 401(k) plan. Regular workdays are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00pm; some night and weekend work required. Paid time off includes sick, vacation, holiday and personal days. MASB is not part of Michigan’s Public School Employees Retirement System. Application Procedure: Interested candidates should submit their resumes and cover letter to . MASB intends to conduct interviews as qualified applicants are received until filled. MASB is committed to improving diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace, and we are currently seeking to attract, recruit and retain people from diverse backgrounds. ADA and EOE Employer: The information in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. Equal Opportunity Employer: The Michigan Association of School Boards ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Values Statement: We, the MASB staff, are committed to a workplace that: • Focuses on members’ success;, • Builds trust, respect, and understanding;, • Values inclusion and diversity;, • Supports each other; and, • Embraces and drives purposeful change that promotes growthCompany DescriptionMASB is Your Association The Michigan Association of School Boards is a voluntary, nonprofit association of local and intermediate boards of education located throughout the state of Michigan. Our membership is comprised of 600+ boards of education, representing nearly all public school districts in the state. MASB was officially organized in 1949 to advance the quality of public education in our state, promote high standards in providing educational programs, help school board members keep informed about education issues, represent the interests of boards of education, and promote public understanding about school boards and citizen involvement in our schools. The Association's first statewide conference was held in the fall of 1948, prior to MASB's legal incorporation on April 19, 1949. The history of the Association predates its formal organization. MASB traces its roots to a 1940 meeting in Allendale, when a small group of school board members from Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon counties joined together to begin sharing information among school districts. In 1945, the group became the State Rural School Boards Association. By 1947, school boards from 29 counties were participating and the name was changed to Michigan Rural School Boards Association. With the addition of still more boards from across the state, especially from urban areas, the association membership voted in February 1949 to become the Michigan Association of School Boards. Today, MASB is recognized as a major voice influencing education issues at the state level. Through its federation with the National School Boards Association, MASB and its members also have an impact at the national level. Mission The mission of the Michigan Association of School Boards is to provide high-quality educational leadership services for all Michigan boards of education, and to advocate for an equitable and exceptional public education for all students. Vision A well-governed, effective public school for every Michigan student. MASB's Brand MASB had identified five characteristics by which it would like to be defined. These characteristics represent what we want to be as an association and what we seek to deliver to our members. Value and Quality—Our priority will be delivering outstanding, quality service driven by the needs of our members that is of high value to all Michigan boards of education. Influential Leadership—We will demonstrate influential leadership through unrelenting advocacy for our cause, perceived clout among education, legislative, government and community leaders, and achieved results of our public policy initiatives. Trust-Based Relationships—The quality of our relationships with our colleagues at MASB, with our members and with others who have a stake in the future of Michigan's education system will be based on trust and supported by ongoing, open communication. Visionary Thinking—Awareness of the larger, evolving context in which we work will be at the forefront of continual assessment and planning, ensuring that MASB strategies and actions are progressive and that we anticipate the long-term implications of our work. Agile Operations—Our systems, processes and procedures will be designed for adaptability and flexibility, enabling timely, effective action that meets the evolving needs of our constituents and facilitates accomplishment of our vision and goals.MASB is Your Association\r\n\r\nThe Michigan Association of School Boards is a voluntary, nonprofit association of local and intermediate boards of education located throughout the state of Michigan. Our membership is comprised of 600+ boards of education, representing nearly all public school districts in the state.\r\n\r\nMASB was officially organized in 1949 to advance the quality of public education in our state, promote high standards in providing educational programs, help school board members keep informed about education issues, represent the interests of boards of education, and promote public understanding about school boards and citizen involvement in our schools. The Association's first statewide conference was held in the fall of 1948, prior to MASB's legal incorporation on April 19, 1949.\r\n\r\nThe history of the Association predates its formal organization. MASB traces its roots to a 1940 meeting in Allendale, when a small group of school board members from Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon counties joined together to begin sharing information among school districts. In 1945, the group became the State Rural School Boards Association. By 1947, school boards from 29 counties were participating and the name was changed to Michigan Rural School Boards Association. With the addition of still more boards from across the state, especially from urban areas, the association membership voted in February 1949 to become the Michigan Association of School Boards.\r\n\r\nToday, MASB is recognized as a major voice influencing education issues at the state level. Through its federation with the National School Boards Association, MASB and its members also have an impact at the national level. \r\n\r\nMission\r\nThe mission of the Michigan Association of School Boards is to provide high-quality educational leadership services for all Michigan boards of education, and to advocate for an equitable and exceptional public education for all students.\r\n\r\nVision\r\nA well-governed, effective public school for every Michigan student.\r\n\r\nMASB's Brand\r\nMASB had identified five characteristics by which it would like to be defined. These characteristics represent what we want to be as an association and what we seek to deliver to our members.\r\n\r\nValue and Quality—Our priority will be delivering outstanding, quality service driven by the needs of our members that is of high value to all Michigan boards of education.\r\n\r\nInfluential Leadership—We will demonstrate influential leadership through unrelenting advocacy for our cause, perceived clout among education, legislative, government and community leaders, and achieved results of our public policy initiatives. \r\n\r\nTrust-Based Relationships—The quality of our relationships with our colleagues at MASB, with our members and with others who have a stake in the future of Michigan's education system will be based on trust and supported by ongoing, open communication. \r\n\r\nVisionary Thinking—Awareness of the larger, evolving context in which we work will be at the forefront of continual assessment and planning, ensuring that MASB strategies and actions are progressive and that we anticipate the long-term implications of our work. \r\n\r\nAgile Operations—Our systems, processes and procedures will be designed for adaptability and flexibility, enabling timely, effective action that meets the evolving needs of our constituents and facilitates accomplishment of our vision and goals.