Executive Director

Stride, Inc.

Executive Director providing strategic leadership for Coast to Mountains Preparatory Academy operations, managing the school's academic, enrollment, and financial objectives with an emphasis on educational excellence.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeApex • North Carolina, South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $96,771 - $120,964 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the executive officer of Coast to Mountains Preparatory Academy, providing visionary leadership that supports academic excellence, operational effectiveness, and sustainable enrollment growth
Develop and execute the school's strategic plan aligned with organizational priorities and long-term growth objectives
Lead innovation by identifying, designing, and implementing new academic programs and student support services that expand educational opportunities
Foster a culture centered on student achievement, family satisfaction, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Lead the strategic implementation and expansion of North Carolina Opportunity Scholarship, ESA+, South Carolina ESTF, and future school choice initiatives
Ensure scholarship participation continues to grow through proactive planning, family engagement, operational oversight, and cross-functional collaboration
Develop processes that improve scholarship completion rates, family communication, and funding utilization
Identify legislative and policy opportunities that expand access to private education through scholarships and educational savings accounts
Own enrollment strategy in partnership with marketing, admissions, and school leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field AND Ten (10) years of related professional experience AND Five (5) years of leadership
Demonstrated leadership, management, interpersonal relations and communication skills
Proven business experience and acumen
Owner of a line of business or school budget
Experience building a leadership team of top talent and creating an environment that supports active listening and willingness to share different viewpoints
Successful creation of strategic partnerships that enable business growth
MS 365
Web proficiency
Ability to travel 25% of the time
Ability to clear required background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Retirement contributions
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

Strategic PartnershipsBudget ManagementScholarship Program DevelopmentOperational OversightProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Interpersonal RelationsCommunication SkillsActive ListeningCollaborationAccountability