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Successful applicants to The Broad Superintendents Academy are accomplished professionals who have demonstrated track records of leadership. Applicants should have at least 15 years of professional experience.
1. Professional Background
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| We are interested in leaders with a variety of professional backgrounds: |
Government:
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- Senior national, state, and local government executives with significant operational responsibility and broad general management experiences.
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Private and Social Sectors:
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- Senior executives who have directly managed complex businesses or business units with revenues in excess of $250M
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Military:
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- Senior military officers (O-6 and above), recently retired or anticipating retirement in the next two years; command experience strongly preferred
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Education
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- Education leaders (including individuals who have already made a transition to education leadership from another profession) who are within 2 years of becoming the superintendent of a large urban district.
Successful candidates will usually fall into one of the following four categories:
Cabinet-Level Executives (currently serving in the cabinet of a large urban district)
- Qualified positions include: Chief Academic Officer, Chief Operation Officer, Regional Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary/Middle/High School, Chief of Staff, or Deputy Superintendent
- Individuals will typically report directly to the district superintendent
Superintendents (currently serving as superintendent of a midsize district)
- District must have enrollment greater than 9,000 students and a demographically diverse student population
- District student achievement results must show positive growth for two consecutive years
Charter School Leaders
- Current CEOs or COOs of a charter management organization with multiple school sites and a positive record of student achievement
Higher Education
- Presidents and cabinet level administrators of respected colleges and universities
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2. Organizational leadership:
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- Superb analytical and problem-solving skills
- High level of energy, determination and perseverance to act as an agent of change in a demanding organization
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3. Interpersonal leadership:
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- Outstanding oral and written communication skills
- Exceptional ability to manage complex political relationships and work well with a diverse set of communities, management styles and personalities
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In addition, candidates should have expertise in at least one of the following areas:
1. Management
Includes leadership development, organizational structure, internal communication, prioritizing and pacing, change management, teamwork and collaboration and capacity building |
2. Operations
Includes human resources, human capital management, finance and budgeting, facilities, performance management systems, information systems management and other operations services |
3. Instructional alignment
Includes standards, curriculum, instruction, assessment, equity and access, student support services, professional development and program effectiveness |
4. Stakeholder engagement
Includes communication, alliance development, governance/board relations, labor relations, philanthropic and institutional partnership, family and community engagement, and constituent service |
Previous Applicants
Candidates who have previously applied to the Academy are welcome to submit an updated resume for reconsideration. Previous applicants are asked to list up to three factors that significantly differentiate the current resume from the one previously submitted.
The Broad Superintendents Academy values diversity and seeks Fellows from a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. Accordingly, The Broad Superintendents Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation with regard to employment opportunities, admissions policies, or the administration of its educational programs.
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