THIS IS AN INTERNAL OPENING. ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES WITHIN THE ULMS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Education is responsible for executing and overseeing the management of all ULMS Education programs, staff, contractors, and advocacy efforts under the guidance and direction of the VP of Youth & Workforce Development. This role provides leadership in planning for procedures, methods, and techniques needed for effective execution of ULMS education programs and growth of education programming. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, reporting, assessment, tracking, and communications.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

5+ years of experience in progressively responsible positions related to childhood education and/or youth development

2 +years’ program management experience in education/early childhood education sector

High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree in related field preferred

Direct experience in working with “opportunity” or “at-risk” youth including knowledge of the Seattle Public School system

Proven ability to build relationships with stakeholders and community partners

Direct experience working with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.)

Strong knowledge and relationships within the education and/or early childhood education sector locally and nationally

Strong and engaging verbal and written communication skills

Excellent, results oriented organizational skills, with the ability to simultaneously coordinate multiple activities

Ability to manage multiple projects, set and change priorities while ensuring excellent attention to detail, quality and timeliness

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Willingness and ability to maintain a flexible work schedule when necessary, consistent with the demands and needs of the executive team, volunteers, community leaders, and related special events

ULMS TOTAL COMPENSATION ** Most Benefits will take effect on the 1st of the month following a 60-day waiting period

Medical - $8,741.40 per year

Dental - $570 per year

Vision - $65.04 per year

Group Life & ADD - $41.70 per year

Employee Assistance Program - $57.60 per year

403(b) retirement - $100 per month

Health & Fitness Benefit - $419.88 per year

LinkedIn Learning Account

Professional Development Funds – up to $1500 per year for approved professional development activities

Paid Time Off

~ 3.5 weeks of PTO accrued annually during first 24 months of employment

8 annual personal holiday/health and wellness days*

11 paid holidays + 6 day paid winter holiday break

WA State Paid Family & Medical Leave – 0.8% of salary - 100% employer paid Workers Compensation Coverage - $395.20 - $3,591.33 per year (depending on class code) Taxes – 9.8% of salary

At Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our program participants, and our community. ULMS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment or services on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.