Commissioner of Education
The Nebraska State Board of Education, Lincoln, Nebraska
The Nebraska State Board of Education is seeking a highly qualified and experienced leader to serve as Nebraska Commissioner of Education. The Board wishes to have the successful candidate assume the responsibilities of the position not later than July 1, 2023.
McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C., Executive Recruitment and Development has been engaged as the consultant in a search for outstanding candidates. They will assist the Board of Education in identifying and screening the candidates.
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
The Qualifications
To be considered for the position, candidates must have the experience, background, skills, and abilities required of a state education chief. The State Board of Education is specifically seeking a candidate with the following characteristics:
Experience as a visionary educational leader within complex organizations and among varied school districts and settings.
A track record of successfully building teams and consensus as a servant leader who models high character, honesty, respect, and trustworthiness in all interactions.
Effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, and a commitment to actively engaging stakeholders at all levels.
A critical thinker and creative problem solver with a history of successful data-informed decision-making, including policy development and academic achievement.
The demonstrated ability to make difficult decisions and effectively manage the people and multiple priorities of a large organization.
An energetic and hard worker who is committed to continuous professional learning focusing on best practices.
Salary Range: Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits commensurate with experience.
Search Timeline:
Closing date for applications: March 2, 2023 (11:30 p.m. central time)
Search Committee Selects Finalists: Week of March 13, 2023
Interviews: Week of March 27, 2023
Selection of New Commissioner: Week of April 3, 2023
Start date: Not later than July 1, 2023
Contact information:
McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C.
11725 Arbor St., Suite 220
Omaha, NE 68144
888-375-4814
Email: apps@macnjake.com
Nebraska Department of Education Website: http://www.education.ne.gov
Consultants: Dr. Steve Joel s_joel@macnjake.com
Dr. Walt Cooper w_cooper@macnjake.com
The Nebraska State Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The department does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability and, when needed, will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees. Anyone requesting a reasonable accommodation in the application or recruitment process please contact McPherson & Jacobson at the address/phone/email above