**Working Title: Dir School Of Arts & Res Cente** **Job Class: Executive Director, Perpich Center for Arts Education** **Agency: Perpich Ctr For Arts Education** + **Job ID** : 83984 + **Location** : Golden Valley + **Telework Eligible** : Yes + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 02/18/2025 + **Closing Date** : 03/03/2025 + **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** : Yes - 15% + **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 **Anticipated Start Date: June/July 2025** **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. Provide leadership, direction, and management for the Perpich Center for Arts Education (PCAE). Work with board members and manage agency fiscal operations. Working with legislators, advocating for agency funding and managing agency needs within the confines of existing funding allocations. PCAE is a state agency charged with the education of artistically talented high school students, through its residential Arts High School. PCAE also teaches through outreach and professional development activities. The agency also supports teaching art and arts integration through the extensive arts education materials in the PCAE library. **Minimum Qualifications** + Hold a State of Minnesota Superintendent license. + Excellent leadership, human relations, communication skills, interpersonal 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 Education Leadership, Arts Education, or a related field. + At least five (5) years of relevant experience in educational leadership. + Human relations skills are sufficient to effectively persuade stakeholders, negotiate complex and competing issues, and understand, develop, motivate, collaborate with, and lead others. + Conflict management skills to analyze and resolve ambiguous or controversial situations and make difficult decisions. **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. + 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** Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License 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.