Date of Award
Fall 8-1-2019
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctorate of Education, Ed.D.
College
College of Education
Department
Education
First Advisor
Chris Jenkins, Ph.D.
Second Advisor
Heather Miller, Ph.D.
Third Advisor
John D'Aguanno, Ed.D.
Abstract
The purpose of this correlational study was to determine the relationship between perceived servant leadership and job satisfaction within 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) program leaders in Maryland. The purpose of the 21st CCLC is to create out-of-school time programs that provide students with academic enrichment opportunities as well as additional services designed to complement their regular academic program. The approach used a quantitative methodology to analyze the relationship between servant leadership characteristics and job satisfaction. The target population for this study were the 21st CCLC program leaders in Maryland. The sample included all program leaders who attended Maryland 21st CCLC quarterly leadership meetings. The participants were asked to complete the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire to assess their level of job satisfaction. The participants were then asked to complete the Servant Leadership Survey to rate their perception of their leadership style. The study results indicate that there is a significant relationship, suggesting that adopting a servant leadership style in 21st CCLC programs may increase job satisfaction and decrease employee turnover.