Director Educational Services

Oversees the quality of educational services related to LIFT Together. Directs development and delivery of high-quality services of Boys Town’s proprietary knowledge and materials to outside consumers. Develops new products, curricula, services, and applications and assists with implementing strategic marketing plans to develop new business opportunities as part of an overall growth strategy.

Salary starting at $65k (based on experience and education)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Oversees the quality of educational services related to LIFT Together. Directs departmental operations and staff; develops new products, services, business opportunities, and applications of products for division.

• Develops and implements strategic plans; creates annual plans, budgets, reports, and evaluates strategies.

• Hires, manages, and evaluates staff; oversees performance management system, monitors, develops, and coaches direct reports, and reviews performance per department guidelines.

• Identifies and brings key players and concerned parties together to make decisions and resolve issues.

• Facilitates learning and professional development by transferring skills, providing opportunities, coaching, and encouraging others to take risks and try new things.

• Serves as a program expert in developing new manuals, training, and other new products and services.

• Serves as expert in investigating and/or implementing better methods of delivery of services.

• Collaborates with senior leadership in order to research and make recommendations for strategic marketing plans for developing business.

• Supervises the School Support Specialist and trains schools and staff in the Boys Town education model.

• Builds relationships with key school and community personnel in order to increase funding, awareness, and business opportunities.

• Develops action plans based on routine data and trends and monitors action plan through progress reports making adjustments to services and products as needed. Submits reports to senior leadership on progress against goals.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge and skills in training methods and techniques.

• Knowledge of educational jargon, systems, and legislation.

• Knowledge of strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources in a non-profit organization. Knowledge of organizational strategies and ability to apply those strategies in practice.

• Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels in the organization and with external contacts in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.

• Ability to translate complex data into understandable conclusions and recommendations.

• Ability to successfully lead a team of associates.

• Strong knowledge of the Boys Town Model.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Social Services/Education field or equivalent required.

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience including training and supervisory required.

• Available to travel required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Psychology, Education, or Social Work or related field is preferred.

• Experience with the Boys Town Education Model preferred.

Diversity is more than a commitment at Boys Town—it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. Unique perks to Boys Town employees and their families include free visits to Boys Town physicians and free prescriptions under the Boys Town Medical Plan, tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.