Director, District Board Operations, (Subject to Yearly Renewal) to Sandy Anderson, Vice-Chair, Springfield District

Description

Performs the full range of professional duties and oversees administrative functions required to support activities, projects, and initiatives related to the School Board; serves as a liaison on behalf of individual Board members in communications between constituents, community organizations, Division leadership and staff, and varied elected officials. At-will position and may be terminated at any time subject to needs of the School Board member.

Qualifications

Required

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in political science, journalism, communications, public administration, or relevant field.
• Three (3) years of experience in high level strategic, analytical, and/or supervisorial functions to support research and policy analysis, constituent services, legislative support, communications and community relations, or other similar projects, and initiatives.
  • Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
• Knowledge of the principles, and practices of administrative, business, or legislative office management.
• Knowledge of how to maintain and optimize social media vehicles, to include technical skills and ability to determine appropriate content to share.
• Familiarity with the functions and activities of county, state, and federal agencies.
• Proficiency in the use of office technology, including spreadsheet, presentation, and desktop publishing software.
• Proficiency with data compilation, analysis, and reporting.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to deal tactfully and respectfully at all levels.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet time constraints and deadlines.
• Ability to communicate in a manner that is clear, informative, and accessible - both verbally and in writing - to multiple audiences and stakeholders, using correct grammar, punctuation, and content structure.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree.
• Some professional or substantive volunteer experience in public education or government relations environment.
• Knowledge of public education mission, organization, instructional goals, and curriculum practices.
• Skill in working with BoardDocs.
• Proficiency in using GovDelivery or similar newsletter or email subscription management system and analyzing associated outreach data.