With Dr. Allen Pratt stepping down on December 31, the National Rural Education Association is officially launching the search for a new Executive Director. The Executive Director of the NREA provides strategic leadership to coordinate, guide, and grow the organization.
Education: Doctorate Degree preferred
Experience: Experience working in or for rural schools preferred.
Partnership Requirement: This position requires a partnership with a sponsoring organization (college, university, state organization, regional education service center, etc.).
Salary Information: NREA will reimburse up to $75,000 on an annual basis to the partner entity towards compensation.
Interested applicants need to submit the following to
execsearch@nrea.net by end of business on
Wednesday, December 4, 2024:- Cover Letter stating the candidates interest and highlights of why you believe you are a qualified candidate (no more than 2 pages)
- Professional Resume (CV) - Minimum: Personal, Professional Background and duties related to the position of NREA Executive Director
- List of three Professional References
- A letter from Partner Agency OR Statement from the Candidate describing the proposed location for the Executive Director’s housing of the NREA Office and the services to be provided - Example: office space, telephone, Internet connectivity, access to copy machines and other production equipment, technology assistance, graduate assistant or other personnel time provided, etc.
You can find additional information about the role on our website.
