The Executive Director is the Association’s Chief of Staff and serves at the will of the UEA President and Board of Directors. The Executive Director manages a staff of approximately 30 employees and a budget that exceeds $6 million and serves as ex-officio, non-voting member of the Board of Directors. After collaboration with the UEA President, the Executive Director is charged with adeptly advising the Board, managing and skillfully representing the long-term vision and strategic direction of the Association, and implementing organizational priorities, programs and activities as determined by the Board of Directors and as guided by the UEA governing documents.
The executive director provides vision, direction, and operational oversight across all areas of the association, including advocacy, member engagement, organizational development, education policy, and fiscal management. The executive director must balance innovation with sound operational management, ensuring the UEA continues to thrive as a strong advocate for education and a trusted voice for public education. The executive director fosters and maintains a constructive and collaborative labor management relationship with the staff union, ensuring that staff and evaluation processes align with the organizational goals and values.
The ideal candidate will be a leader who embodies the following core competencies:
Strategic Planning & Execution
A leader who brings clarity and foresight to complex organizational challenges.
Interpersonal Effectiveness
A leader who builds credibility and trust through authenticity, emotional intelligence, and transparency.
Business Knowledge
A leader with deep organizational and financial insight who understands how to align mission with management.
Member Focus
A leader who values public education and focuses on member needs.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
A successful record of 3-5 years of middle to senior-level leadership experience in positions of increasing responsibility.
An experienced team manager who has successfully led, supervised, and developed a mid-sized team of employees.
Background in public policy and/or labor advocacy and collective bargaining.
Experience in public education advocacy.
Experience reporting to and advising an elected board of directors.
A record of life-long learning, including professional development work.
Bachelor’s Degree or higher, from an accredited four-year college or university.
To apply for this position, please provide the following:
A current resume that reflects qualifications for this position.
A Letter of Application which specifically addresses how accomplishments in your career have prepared you to meet the challenges and opportunities presented in this position.
All materials must be sent electronically to Patricia Johnson: patjohnson@unionsearch.org
APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 27, 2025.
