SWAN’s After-School and Summer Programs have been providing a Mandarin Language and Chinese Culture Program in support of the Shuang Wen School’s dual language/dual culture mission. The long term vision for the children at the Shuang Wen School is to prepare them in both English and Mandarin, American and Chinese cultures, in order that they may participate fully and contribute to their community and the world. Over the past 12 years, Shuang Wen School, incorporating the programs provided by SWAN, has achieved impressive accomplishments, which earned the school an outstanding reputation at the city, state and national levels. The school is also featured in New York City’s Best Public Elementary Schools and New York City’s Best Public Middle Schools (Vanessa Witenko, Richard Yeh, May 2007).

The Position: The Board of Trustees of SWAN seeks a dynamic leader with strong core values to continue and expand the mission of SWAN, and who will:

• provide strategic thinking and leadership to direct SWAN to the next level of service excellence
• inspire and develop the staff and members of the Board to achieve SWAN’s mission
• diversify and expand fundraising, and develop alternative sources of income
• strengthen relations with community leaders and organizations, elected officials as well as federal, state and local government agencies

Under the oversight of SWAN’s Board of Trustees, reporting directly to the Board Chair, and working closely with the Principal of the Shuang Wen School, the Executive Director will oversee a staff of 75+ (including part-time teachers), and be responsible for all aspects of the organization: shaping policies in partnership with the Board of Trustees, managing the professional staff responsible for programs, finances, & operations, and contract funding/grant management.

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree, graduate degree strongly preferred, and at least 3 years’ proven experience as a senior level manager in the non-profit sector and/or educational settings, engaged with the following responsibilities:

• program operations and fiscal management
• leadership capability to develop a strong and committed Board and staff
• forming positive relationships with the Board, staff, funding sources and other constituents
• demonstrated strong community involvement
• ability and skills working in an environment of diverse languages and cultures
• coordination of resource development efforts, including fundraising, partnerships

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

How to Apply:
Please send resume with a cover letter to ncw@profnetgroup.com