Executive Director, MOEC

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is seeking an
Executive Director, MOEC
College of Education, Human and Health Sciences

The College of Education, Health and Human Services at the University of Nebraska Omaha invites applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible position with an anticipated start date of July, 2023.

Position Summary: The successful candidate will be expected to provide leadership for the Metropolitan Omaha Education Consortium (MOEC), working with the members of the MOEC Executive Steering Committee to coordinate the implementation of the vision and goals identified in the MOEC Achievement Plan Strategic Framework. Responsibilities include partnership development and engagement, advocacy, annual and multi-year strategic and financial planning, budget management, fundraising, and excellent talent management.

Required Qualifications: At the time of hire, selected candidate must have a Master’s Degree, with a Doctoral Degree preferred. The successful candidate must have extensive experience in educational leadership positions at various levels, with superintendency experience preferred but not required.

Preferred Qualifications: The selected candidate will serve as a skilled facilitator who can guide the team, partners, and stakeholders towards consensus and defined, shared vision and results; build deep relationships with and understand cross-sector (education, social service, business, civic) partners; manage data to track progress and inform decision making; ensure adequate resources by securing investments/funding to meet established goals; represent MOEC externally to partners, media, funders, policymakers, and others.

Additional Information on MOEC (Metropolitan Omaha Education Consortium):
MOEC was established in 1988 by representatives of five area school districts and UNO’s College of Education. The organization currently includes twelve area school districts, two ESU’s, two community colleges, and UNO. The Executive Steering Committee, made up of the leaders of member organizations, annually establishes focus goal areas. Task force and assigned workgroups meet regularly to ensure networking and collaboration, and to determine strategies leading to successful completion of goals.

Why UNO?
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is fueled by its historical ties to Omaha. As the first municipal university in Omaha, the early founders’ goal was to make higher education accessible and affordable for the city’s residents. In 1968, the campus joined the University of Nebraska system, and today has the unique role of serving as the state’s metropolitan campus.

Accessibility remains one of the top priorities in UNO’s mission and vision. Today, the campus is known for its student-centered environment, its community engagement, and its dedication to embracing students from all types of backgrounds.
The campus has built strong partnerships with local business, education, government, arts, and civic organizations in the city. UNO’s commitment to community engagement has landed UNO on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for seven consecutive years—the highest federal recognition a school can receive for civic engagement.
This honor is but one of many points of pride for UNO. In 2019, it was ranked in the top ten public institutions in the nation for military friendliness by Military Times magazine for the fifth consecutive year. Nearly 90 percent of UNO’s 15,500 students are from Nebraska, and roughly 60 percent of recent alumni surveyed report graduating with no debt or less than $5,000 in debt. UNO, while large enough to provide students with global opportunities, thrives on its personal and close-knit campus culture, where students come first and partnerships with the community grow every day. For more information about how UNO embraces its mission, see Growing With and Within Our Thriving Community.

Important Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://unomaha.peopleadmin.com/postings/17107 and submit the following application materials:
1. Cover letter
2. Explanation of academic experience, leadership, and success to date
3. Contact information for three references. No need to submit letters of recommendation, references will only be contacted for finalists.

Applications must be submitted directly through the UNO website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will not be reviewed or considered.

Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, please apply by the review date. For questions about the position, please contact Dean Nancy Edick, Search Committee Chair, nedick@unomaha.edu.

All interested parties must apply through unomaha.peopleadmin.com. Materials submitted by other means will not be considered.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, relation, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNO is an AA/EEO/ADA institution. For questions, accommodations or assistance, please call/contact the ADA Coordinator at 402.554.2463.