Working Title: Interim Executive Director, Perpich Center for Arts Education

Job Class: Director, Perpich Center for Arts Education

Agency: Perpich Ctr For Arts Education

• Job ID : 80351

• Location : Golden Valley

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/19/2024

• Closing Date : 09/30/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Perpich Ctr For Arts Education / Arts Education-Managerial

• Division/Unit : PR Center For Arts Education / Perpich Ctr For Arts Education

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $53.91 - $77.26 / hourly; $112,564 - $161,318 / annually

• Classified Status : Unclassified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Perpich Center for Arts Education (PCAE) was created by statute in 1985. The center/agency is dedicated to improving K-12 arts education for all Minnesota students and educators through innovative programs and partnerships centered on the arts. A 30-acre campus in Golden Valley houses the Center’s three main components: The Professional Development and Research Group (PDR), the Arts High School (AHS), and the PCAE Library. PCAE serves as the premier source for arts education in Minnesota and is nationally recognized for its rigorous arts and academic programs.

Job Summary

The PCAE Board of Directors is seeking an Interim Director to lead the Perpich Center from on or about November 22, 2024, to on or about July 1, 2025. The ending date will depend on the final retention of a permanent Executive Director. The final Executive Director description will be posted in January or February 2025 for that person to start in the 2025-2026 academic school year, or sooner if desired. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking for a statewide academic position that is in a lively, interesting, goal-oriented environment.

The Executive Director, working with the Board of Directors, management team, and staff, provides leadership and direction in matters of policy, personnel, budgeting, growth, and change for the agency. The Executive Director is appointed by the PCAE Board of Directors, who are appointed by the governor. The Executive Director, reporting to the Board of Directors, maintains a close working relationship with the Board in carrying out its policies and directions. The Executive Director must work closely with all external and internal stakeholders, the governor, the legislature, the relevant state offices, and artists and educators statewide.

Minimum Qualifications

• Hold a State of Minnesota Superintendent license.

• Excellent leadership, human relations, communication skills, interpersonal communication skills, and public speaking with diverse audiences.

• Demonstrated managerial ability (including oversight of budgets and staff).

• A completed master’s degree in educational leadership, arts education, or a related field.

• At least five (5) years of relevant experience in educational administration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in an art school environment.

• Knowledge of government financial policies and practices sufficient to prepare or direct preparation of, review, and analyze budgets and fiscal reports.

• Knowledge of the state legislative process; public policy-making processes; and state government structure and functions.

• A completed doctoral degree in educational leadership, arts education, or a related field; and experience directing an institution with relevance to K-12 art education issues.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate must pass employer reference checks and criminal history checks

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.