POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, the
Chief of Staff provides executive-level assistance to the Superintendent by
driving communication, collaboration and coordination of management and
administration of the school system. The Chief of Staff is charged with setting
the overall direction of government relations efforts and serves as the conduit
of direction from the Superintendent to executive leadership and communication
from executive leadership to the Superintendent. The incumbent of this position
leads the engagement and collaboration with government, community and business
partners and leads effective and timely communication of information through
innovative and varied approaches. The Chief of Staff supervises the workflow of
the Superintendent's office to ensure quality and timeliness including reports,
correspondence and related items and provides leadership for the Superintendent
's executive staff meetings, cabinet meetings, and preparation for Board of
Education meetings, including preparation of agenda items and interaction with
executive staff in the preparation of materials and presentations.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Serves as
the conduit of information and direction from the Superintendent to executive
leadership and communication from executive leadership to the Superintendent;
Develops
and implements procedures and strategies relating to the efficient delivery of
services; advocates for fairness in the administration of policies and
procedures;
Oversees
the offices of Government Relations, Compliance and Procedures; Strategic
Initiatives; Board of Education; and Appeals;
Interprets
local, state and federal actions for the district, informing executive
leadership on the status of issues and pending legislation;
Serves as
a liaison to local, state and federal legislative bodies which impact the
district; advises the Superintendent on policy and operational matters;
Develops
and prepares recommendations to improve efficiency and further the goals of the
school system;
Works
with members of the Board of Education, elected officials, community
representatives and business leaders to promote the interests of the school
system;
Maintains
accurate records and data; collects, analyzes and prepares reports reflecting
current and ongoing concerns and trends;
Represents
the Superintendent at various meetings, conferences and functions as needed and
required; and
Performs
other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Considerable
experience working with senior management in an organizational structure;
Demonstrated
skills in leadership, interpersonal communication and organizational management
required;
Thorough
knowledge of the Public School Laws of Maryland, the bylaws of the State Board
of Education, and the policies of the Board of Education of Prince George’s
County;
Ability
to interpret policy, procedures and data;
Thorough
understanding of organizational structure with direct experience in affecting
systemic change;
Ability
to use computer technology in an administrative and educational setting;
Excellent
leadership and organizational ability; and
Demonstrated
oral and written communication and good human relation skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s
degree from an accredited college or university in policy governance, public
administration, communications or a closely related field required; Doctorate
preferred. A minimum of ten (10) years
of successful relevant experience in education, a nonprofit or a government
environment required.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
None Required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises assigned
staff.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Work schedules may include evenings and weekends. Incumbent may be required to work beyond normal hours with little or no advanced notice. Driver’s License is required inasmuch as there will be a need to travel to sites throughout the school district.