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The specific duties and responsibilities of the executive director include but are not limited to the following:

• Key proponent for the association, its members and for the role of school communications in public schools and school districts
• Provide ongoing support and resources to association members
• Manage and support the organization’s efforts to grow membership
• Manage and support the organization’s efforts to grow sponsorships
• Develop resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of the association
• Sustain the fiscal integrity of the association through effective planning and oversight of the annual budget and investment strategies
• Plan, manage and oversee all aspects and details of the annual TSPRA conference including:
  • Identifying and scheduling high-quality speakers and presenters
  • Securing partnerships with sponsors
  • Negotiating with hotels and other vendors
  • Coordinating with the TSPRA executive committee leadership on conference planning
• Coordinate all correspondence to the membership with the executive committee and committee chairs
• Plan and prepare agendas for executive committee meetings and other standing and ad hoc committees
• Keep the executive committee informed on key issues and operations of the organization
• Hire, supervise, direct and evaluate the TSPRA staff member(s)
• Coordinate awards programs
• Direct the day-to-day operations of the organization
• Implement the organization’s bylaws by providing advice and counsel to the executive committee
• Maintain and build new strategic relationships with public and private alliances
• Work collaboratively with NSPRA and state organizations on special projects and other partnerships that are mutually beneficial

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Minimum of 10 years of work experience in a related field

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in working at or managing a professional association, or involvement on association or non-profit boards
• Strong working knowledge of the field of communications and/or public relations, with knowledge of public schools an added benefit
• Experience managing staff in a professional capacity
• Experience managing a budget in a professional capacity
• Preferred Certified Administrative Executive (CAE) credentials or agree to pursue the CAE credentials within two-four years in the position
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

About Texas School Public Relations Association

The Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA) is an incorporated, non-profit 501(c)(3) education association serving more than 1,000 active members. An award-winning chapter of the National School Public Relations Association, TSPRA is dedicated to promoting public schools in providing professional development, industry resources, and networking and collaboration opportunities for its members and others in the education community. Through support of its members, TSPRA fulfills its mission seeking to improve effective communications between Texans and their public schools. The TSPRA executive director will implement the strategic vision of the organization as defined by the TSPRA Executive Committee, including annual targeted strategic initiatives as well as standing and ad hoc committee coordination and membership management and engagement. In addition, the executive director will oversee and implement the day-to-day operations of the organization and is the lead staff member for the association at its Austin-area headquarters. An important aspect of the role is to serve as TSPRA’s representative in all matters related to the association at both a state and national level.

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