Associate Superintendent (536)

Work Location: District Office

Contract Days: 242 Days

FTE: 1.0

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary: Administrator #4, Lane AS

Benefits: Eligible

Priority Screen Date: Close of business on April 24, 2025

Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2025

JOB SUMMARY:

The Associate Superintendent is a member of the Superintendent's Cabinet and is responsible for working with the senior team in leading and advancing the district's mission and vision. The incumbent will establish a strong working relationship with the Superintendent and with the Board, quickly adjusting priorities in response to needs and expectations. In a fast-paced environment, the Associate Superintendent will provide strategic project management support that addresses both the big-picture vision and the day-to-day execution of that vision. In service to those aims, the Associate Superintendent will serve as a bridge across district departments by leading cross-department projects and monitoring implementation of strategic initiatives. The Associate Superintendent will serve as a key guide of critical priorities helping move the district toward achievement results that represent flagship status.

This position reports directly to the Superintendent.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check. Additional minimum required qualifications for this position are:

Master's degree in Education, Public Policy/Administration, or related field

Valid Professional Utah Administrative/Supervisory License or a valid Administrative/Supervisory license from another state that is transferrable to Utah.

Seven (7) years of increasing responsibility in educational administration, government or comparable operational setting and/or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Three (3) or more years successful prior experience leading diverse effective teams, inter-department initiatives and managing complex projects.

Strong problem-solving and project management skills, including strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to balance the big picture with detailed steps to reach an end goal.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to convey complex information to a variety of audiences (e.g., large groups, staff meetings, executive briefings, public Board meetings, memos).

Outstanding interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively, in a team environment, and interact effectively with Board members, government leaders, organization leaders, district personnel and the public.

Experience leading difficult conversations, guided by the best interests of students and families.

Ability to exercise sound judgment and excellent discretion; able to maintain confidentiality.

Strong time management skills and the ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines.

A valid driver's license that allows the applicant/employee to operate a motor vehicle in Utah legally.

(When applying for an administrative position, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the appropriate position vacancy announcement.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

These are examples of skills and experience that the best-qualified candidates may have. Not having one or all of them does not disqualify any candidate from consideration.

Doctorate degree in education related field.

Have a Professional ESL endorsement.

Five (5) or more years successful prior experience in a school district office leading effective teams and individuals, managing organizational change, setting and achieving ambitious goals, supervising staff, and initiating key innovations, preferably in a large, urban district.

Project Management Professional certification.

Strong analytical skills and a high degree of intellectual curiosity to distill analysis into insights and translate insights into action.

Demonstrated sense of urgency about delivering educational opportunities for all students.

Expert knowledge of SLCSD, Utah education systems, or understanding of urban education and change management in complex systems.

Demonstrated willingness to go above and beyond to contribute to the success of a team committed to a new future for SLCSD.

Demonstrated flexible, optimistic approach to solving problems; committed to overcoming challenges; comfortable with change and ambiguity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist the Superintendent in all activities designated by the Superintendent.

Attend all Board of Education meetings and assist the Superintendent in following up with Board requests and preparation of materials, reports, and information for Board meetings.

Support districtwide strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with the Superintendent's vision and Board priorities.

Demonstrate competency in critical thinking, decision-making, and resolving complex issues or crises in a reasonable manner.

Serve as Ombudsman in problem resolution with various public entities and stakeholders.

Provide strategic project management on key district initiatives, creating high-quality work plans and managing key workstreams for district priorities, particularly overseeing implementation and monitoring progress of the Strategic Plan for Student Achievement, providing support across departments and providing feedback as necessary to ensure expectations and deadlines are met.

Monitor, coordinate, and drive progress on the Board and Superintendent's priorities with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring accountability between departments and divisions and making critical strategic decisions.

Analyze and interpret data to identify areas of improvement across the organization, make actionable recommendations, and monitor progress toward goals to improve district operations.

Respond appropriately and in a timely manner to concerns of school leadership, directors, staff, and community members.

Organize and facilitate engagement between the Superintendent's office and key personnel, relevant internal and external stakeholders, including School Community Council chairs.

Act as a representative of the Superintendent when necessary, including convening relevant stakeholders on their behalf and reporting back when they are unable to attend meetings.

Organize and prepare agendas for key meetings including the Superintendent's Cabinet Meeting and follow up in meetings to record timelines and responsibilities, the "when and who."

Communicate effectively and maintain good working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.

Operate in line with federal, state and local law as well as district policy and with complete integrity, trust, and respect in dealings with all constituencies; consistently demonstrate ethical, courteous, and professional conduct throughout employment activities.

Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively. Will be required to attend activities, events, and meetings outside of normal work hours regularly.

Drive to school locations and other job-related sites.

Perform other duties related to the position as assigned, including supervising staff as needed.

EMPLOYEE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Yes

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, up to 30 pounds, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. The job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing. The job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Risks found in the typical work environment, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations.

DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and its services, programs, and activities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact us at Human Resource Services - Salt Lake City School District (slcschools.org) or call 801-578-8340.

Non-Discrimination Statement

No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs, services and employment including its policies, complaint processes, program accessibility, district facility use, accommodations and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code, including scouting groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation: Tina Hatch, Compliance and Investigations/Title IX Coordinator, 406 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, (801) 578-8340. You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, (303) 844-5695.