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Administrator, Prairie Hill Waldorf School, Pewaukee, WI (posted June 11, 2009)
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY: Prairie Hill Waldorf School, now entering its 23rd year, serves 181 students and their parents from toddler to Grade 8. We are accredited as a full member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America. Our school offers a rich educational experience including an Early Childhood program with parent-child classes, pre-school and kindergarten classes, Grades 1 through 8, foreign languages, handwork, woodwork, music, movement, and before/after school care programs.

Prairie Hill Waldorf School is located in a country setting in “Lake Country” just west of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on 13 lovely acres of gardens, fields, wetlands, and woods. Our dedicated families come from many areas of southeastern Wisconsin, a region featuring several biodynamic farms, anthroposophical medicine and pharmacy, a LifeWays training center, the Great Lakes Waldorf Teacher Training program, the Michael Fields Agricultural Institute, and picturesque outdoor trails, parks, and recreation areas offering four seasons of fun.

POSITION SUMMARY: Our school seeks a transformational leader energized by the challenge of transitioning a Waldorf school from its “pioneer” phase to its “administrative” phase.

Working out of Anthroposophy and servant leadership, the Administrator develops and holds the health of relationships among all constituencies within the school – Faculty, Board, Parents, Administration, and Students. The Administrator is a principal representative of the school, works in partnership with the Faculty Chair, sets the tone for confidence and respect in the school, and keeps a “pulse” on the entire school community.

The Administrator is accountable for the overall financial and administrative well-being of the school and is responsible for overseeing the management of the school’s finances, human resources, fund development, enrollment, marketing and public relations, physical plant and facilities management, and legal and regulatory compliance. Wherever possible, the Administrator will implement “best practices” to enhance the school’s policies, procedures, and practices.

The Administrator works collaboratively with the Faculty Chair to support the Faculty and serves as an integral member of the school’s Leadership Council. The Administrator works closely with the Board of Trustees as an ex-officio member and the Parent body to guide and implement the school’s mission, philosophy, and values.

The Administrator supervises the other administrative staff, currently including Enrollment Coordinator, Financial Coordinator, Schoolwright/Facilities Coordinator, and Administrative Assistant.

The evaluation and recommendation for the hire/ fire, annual performance reviews, and compensation of the Administrator is made collaboratively by the Leadership Council and Executive Committee for Board approval.

POSITION ACOUNTABILITIES:
To foster clarity, harmony, and efficiency in the relationships of the various bodies of the school within themselves and among each other. Works in collaboration with Faculty, Board, Parents, Administration, and Students.

To hold school bodies accountable to carry out their agreed upon mandates, roles, and activities. Works in partnership with the Faculty Chair and in collaboration with all Board Committees and Faculty Mandate Groups to foster a spirit of accountability as a model for the broader school community.

To facilitate healthy avenues of communication in order to unify the varying perspectives of all constituencies and to align their varied efforts to realize the mission of the school, including verbal and written communication, All-School Meetings, and mediation. Works in collaboration with Faculty, Board, Parents, Administration, and Students.

To expand overall development/fund raising resources, methods, and results. Works in collaboration with Fund Development Committee, Capital Improvement and Visioning Committee, Enrollment/Marketing Committee, Finance Committee, Parent Council, Board, and Faculty on the growth of development policies and practices.

To maintain a balanced budget and provide clear, accurate, and complete monthly financial updates to Board and Faculty. Works in collaboration with Treasurer, Finance Committee, Board, and Faculty on the oversight of financial policies and practices.

To increase overall enrollment and minimize attrition. Works in collaboration with Enrollment Coordinator, Enrollment/Marketing Committee, Board, and Faculty on the oversight of enrollment policies and practices, and as team member, co-facilitates in classroom crisis management with Faculty Chair.

To maximize the overall effectiveness of the financial aid process. Works in collaboration with Enrollment Coordinator, Enrollment/Marketing Committee, Treasurer, Finance Committee, Board, Faculty, and Parents on the oversight of financial aid policies and practices. With respect to individual families, works with strict confidentiality with those families and the Tuition Support Committee.

To upgrade the aesthetics and safety of the school campus, including school building interior and exterior. Works in collaboration with Schoolwright/Facilities Coordinator, Campus Development Committee, Board, and Faculty on the oversight of physical plant maintenance/use policies and practices.

To provide effective leadership for Administrative staff, including the allocation of administrative staff resources to projects/functions of the highest strategic value. Works primarily in collaboration with administrative staff to ensure accurate and timely record-keeping for all necessary reporting documents.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate has completed a Waldorf Administrative Training program in addition to hands-on experience in Waldorf school administration and governance, along with a connection to Waldorf pedagogy, and,
- Demonstrated capacity to excel in leadership positions
- Master’s degree in related field
- Five years minimum professional experience
- Experience in supervisory / people-development roles
- Track record of successful relationship-building skills, including conflict resolution, and effective verbal and written communication skills with varied constituencies
- Preference for candidates with experience in consensus decision-making environments
- Experience in the financial budgeting process: creation, forecasting, management, and ability to anticipate discrepancies
- Knowledge of human resource policies, procedures, and practices
- Knowledge of effective and relevant fund-raising methods and desire to engage in development activities
- Knowledge of regulatory, legal, and compliance issues for non-profit, educational organizations
- Working proficiency of MS Office, with emphasis on Excel spreadsheets used for budget analysis
- Familiarity with campus security and safety programs
- Previous completion of a Waldorf Administrative Training program or future enrollment within three years of employment
- Candidate must pass criminal and credit background checks, along with educational and employment verification


LOCATION: Prairie Hill Waldorf School, N14 W29143 Silvernail Rd, Pewaukee, Wisconsin 53072

BENEFITS AND SCHEDULE: The Administrator position is full-time with regular weekly afternoon and evening meetings. We offer 85% tuition remission, childcare remission during working hours, health insurance, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement plan, and a competitive salary.

TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit a letter of application and resume listing background, training, experience, and three references. Please contact Lisa Bull, Chair of the Administrator Search Committee, at 941-320-7113 or lbull@lechner.net. For more information, please visit our website at www.prairiehillwaldorf.org.

Stage & Technical Manager, Milwaukee Symphony, Milwaukee, WI (postd 6-12-2009)
Under the direction of the Associate Director of Operations, the Stage & Technical Manager provides the best possible support to the organization by taking responsibility for staging requirements, including technical elements and physical conditions, for all Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra-sponsored events in multiple venues. This position supervises stagehands in all venues performed in by the MSO and has contact with musicians, conductors, guest artists, staff, technical staff and patrons.

Education and experience: This position requires a minimum of six years stage management experience with a performing arts organization. Requires proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the ability to create stage plots electronically. Needs excellent verbal and written skills to give direction to, and motivate others. This position requires knowledge of sound systems, lighting boards and electronic equipment as well as carpentry and maintenance skills. Requires the availability to work evenings and weekends. Must be a member of IATSE.

We offer a competitive salary, plus option of MSO benefits package or union plan.

Please e-mail resume to:
Renee Logee, General Manager
at hr@mso.org

The Milwaukee Symphony is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Office Manager, UW Madison Office of Multicultural Arts Iniatitives, Madison, WI (postd 4-16-09)
This position performs a variety of paraprofessional functions to ensure that the Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives (OMAI) fulfills and complies with the requirements of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Federal/State Government policies and procedures, as well as a variety of applicable state and federal rules and regulations. OMAI is a Campus wide Diversity
Program in conjunction with the Provost Office and administered through the School of Education Student Diversity Programs. The program serves undergraduate first generation, minority students from socioeconmic backgrounds.

This position is critical to the OMAI director, staff and the First Wave undergraduate scholars. This position provides
confidential, administrative and paraprofessional support and work of considerable complexity to the Director, as well as the
program managers, and students. This position exercises a significant degree of independence and latitude along program
lines which are governed by complex federal, state and UW policies, rules and regulations. This position is responsible for assisting the central office within Student Diversity Programs in the human resources management activities for staff, including day-to-day operation of unclassified, classified, LTE, graduate students and student hourly employees; payroll processing and leave accounting; general business administrative/office management. This position acts as liaison between the professional staff, clerical staff, student staff and the Office of Student Diversity Programs and many other University departments and schools and colleges. This position is performed under minimal supervision and direction; presents, recommends, and works with the Director, and Program Assistant Supervisor to implement procedures and polices related to both personnel and related program and fiscal areas. This position will also work as the Performance Coordinator for the First Wave scholars and affiliated OMAI artists. For more information, contact Willie Ney, OMAI Director, wney@facstaff.wisc.edu.

School & Teacher Programs Manager, Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee (posted 2/13/09)
Type: Full Time - Experienced
Category: Education
Required Education: 4 Year Degree

Responsible for all aspects of the Museum’s school and teacher programs. Develop, implement, maintain, and evaluate diverse educational programs, events, and resources for the Museum’s target school and teacher audiences. Send your résumé today to hr@mam.org or Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53202. Position open until filled.

Additional Salary Information: The Milwaukee Art Museum offers a competitive compensation package including Health and Dental benefits, Group Term Life, Long Term Disability, Retirement Plan, Vacation and Holidays, Parking, Museum Membership and Discounts.

Requirements: Minimum five years museum education or art education experience. Strong working knowledge of museum education standards, theories, and practices, along with PreK through high school learning and teaching strategies, curriculum and standards. Well-honed teaching, studio art, project management, organizational, and collaboration skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

About Milwaukee Art Museum: Milwaukee Art Museum is the premier visual arts museum in Wisconsin. Over 200 full and part-time employees engage in daily museum operations and planning to present an outstanding art experience to visitors. The Santiago Calatrava designed building addition inspires visitors and employees daily. Discover more about the Milwaukee Art Museum and visit the website at www.mam.org.

Internship positions, Arts Wisconsin, Madison, WI (ongoing)
Arts Wisconsin, Wisconsin's arts service, advocacy and development organization, is seeking interns interested in working in the areas of arts policy, advocacy, education, and/or community development. Interns will be part of a wide assortment of arts-related opportunities and gain hands-on experience in administrative, management, and programmatic responsibilities. Arts Wisconsin encourages interns and volunteers to pursue areas of interest and to propose challenging and fulfilling projects to work on during the internship. This position is unpaid; the work environment is supportive and flexible. For a full description of the internship position, contact Anne Katz, Executive Director, 608 255 8316 | akatz@artswisconsin.org.

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