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Oakland University

Executive Director, Public School Academies

🇺🇸 Rochester, MI

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $102K

💻 Operations

🗓️ July 24th, 2025

K-12

Edtech.com's Summary

Oakland University is hiring an Executive Director, Public School Academies. The role involves directing and overseeing the Office of Public School Academies, providing oversight to seven academies serving 4,500 students, managing budgets, ensuring compliance, and facilitating collaboration with strategic educational initiatives. The executive director will also plan professional development, manage staff and budgets within the School of Education and Human Services, and report progress to university leadership.

Highlights
  • Direct oversight of seven public school academies and their $40 million budgets serving 4,500 students.
  • Manage the Public School Academies Department, including staff and a $1.5 million budget.
  • Serve as liaison for K-16 initiatives to support collaboration and student college readiness.
  • Determine authorization, termination, and re-authorization of public school academies.
  • Plan and implement certification programs and professional development opportunities.
  • Prepare reports and presentations for the Board of Trustees, Provost, and School of Education and Human Services Dean.
  • Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree and at least six years of experience in K-12 or charter school administration, with strong budget management and knowledge of school finance.
  • Desirable qualifications include an Ed. Specialist degree and familiarity with Oakland University’s School of Education procedures.
  • Requires excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Salary offered is $102,000 annually; the position is full-time with frequent evening and occasional weekend commitments.