Position Type: Superintendent`s Office/Chief of Staff
Date Posted: 5/23/2024
Location: Camden City School District
(High-Needs School)
Chief of Staff (Pending availability of funds and State Superintendent's approval) In our District, we put students first. Our vision: all Camden students will attend a high quality school where they are valued, challenged, and prepared for college and careers that positively impact their community and the world. High quality schools have a great teacher in every classroom, are housed in safe, clean buildings equipped to meet the needs of 21st century learners, with the support of an efficient and effective Central Office. All this is possible only with the right team members in place, working together with partners and the community to provide all students the academic, social, and emotional supports needed to succeed in school and beyond. Read more here. ROLE OVERVIEW The Chief of Staff, Superintendent will be a results-driven self-starter who plays a key role in the success of Camden schools. The Chief of Staff will support the Superintendent in achieving goals and advancing key decisions and initiatives to support the vision and strategy for the future of Camden schools. The Chief of Staff will serve on the Superintendent's Executive Leadership Team. REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS: - Master's degree required
- Three years of experience working directly with superintendents, executive cabinet leaders, school board members, non-profits or community representatives, strongly preferred
- Experience in an urban school district preferred
- Demonstrated track record of success in:
- Leading strategic educational initiatives
- Coalition and relationship building across a diverse group of stakeholders
- Leading significant cross-functional initiatives in diverse and complex organizational settings
- Thriving in an achievement-oriented and fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
- A valid driver's license as well as current insurance and vehicle with valid registration
- Required criminal history background check, physical and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES - Provides project management leadership by overseeing strategic cross functional short and long term initiatives from conception through successful implementation designed to achieve the goals of the district.
- Lead the strategic planning process for the District to ensure the Superintendent's vision is translated into specific and measurable annual goals and lead the assessment and tracking of progress towards District strategic goals.
- Oversees the development of policies and procedures that ensures the proactive identification of systems and processes that need to be clarified for the District and works with cross-functional teams to come to a resolution and communicates these policies and procedures through the creation and implementation of District-wide handbooks and training.
- Anticipates, identifies and troubleshoots issues of concern or significance; exercises discretion to provide timely information and necessary updates across multiple stakeholders; responds to routine inquiries.
- Collaborates with the Superintendent to manage and address urgent and sensitive issues that arise frequently in the rapidly changing environment of the District and collaborates closely with colleagues across executive divisions to achieve rapid, effective solutions.
- Plans and facilitates high-quality meetings and events, including scheduling, coordinating, agenda and material preparation and timely follow-up on next steps- including executive retreats.
- Manage the Office of the Superintendent to ensure the office's operations, communications and weekly agenda items are aligned with the strategic vision of theSuperintendent.
- Convene and organize the Executive Leadership Team to ensure division operations, services and emergent issues are addressed as needed and are aligned with the strategic priorities.
- Prepare agenda for critical external and internal meetings, including monthly Board meetings
- Develop and continuously enhance, in partnership with the Chief Communications Officer, an integrated communications network within and between schools, departments, and the community in order to support an effective work environment.
- Recommend, in partnership with the Chief Talent Officer, (1) organizational structure that supports the Superintendent's vision and (2) policies and practices that will cultivate strong organizational culture and high levels of staff performance
- Provide administrative oversight for the preparation of any senior level reports requested by the Superintendent; assure the completion of reports and interpretations of related data for the administration, staff and the public to promote effective decision making by executive staff, site-based administrators and the Superintendent.
- Meet regularly with and advise the Superintendent of unusual trends or problems and recommend appropriate corrective action.
- Analyze and manage sensitive issues that arise frequently in the rapidly changing environment of the Superintendent's office where improper handling may have serious consequences for the school district.
- Serve as the key point of contact for CCSD staff, departments, and community members.
- Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.
CORE COMPETENCIES - High level of skill in project management, including developing and managing short-term and long-term work-plans involving multiple stakeholders
- Experience managing peer and senior colleagues towards ambitious and timely outcomes
- Demonstrated ability in prioritizing and managing multiple assignments
- Ability to demonstrate empathetic and interpersonal relationship skills
- Ability to operate a personal computer and other technologies e.g. iPad, email, and other electronic media
- Ability to design and develop high-quality charts, graphs, spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations and written correspondence
- Ability to express oral and written ideas clearly and effectively
- Ability to create thoughtful and comprehensive agendas, records, evaluations, logs and reports
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders
- Managing change in school districts (especially mid-sized urban school districts) or other governmental institutions
- Ability to work independently
- Integrity and clarity in all communications and interactions
- Commitment to the success of all Camden students; specifically to raising the academic achievement of children in high-poverty communities
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
CORE VALUES We are seeking individuals who will exemplify the District's core values: Respect and Humility We serve our community by recognizing the strengths, experiences, and perspectives of others. We humbly recognize our own limitations and incorporate lessons we gain from our reflective practice. Evidence-based We use evidence to inform decisions and to ensure that we are accountable to our students and families. Communication & Collaboration We communicate openly and work collaboratively, recognizing that getting to the best possible decisions requires input from others. Honest communications build trust and establish a community that assumes best intentions. Solutions-oriented With respect for the complexity of this work and the history that precedes us, we focus on persistence, resourcefulness, and inclusiveness to drive toward solutions. REPORTS TO & EVALUATED BY SUPERVISES - The Office of the Superintendent
- The Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives and the Senior Director, Special Projects.
- Additional staff as designated by the Superintendent.
SALARY, EMPLOYMENT PERIOD, AND UNION AFFILIATION Salary Range: - Competitive based on qualifications and previous experience
Employment Period - Twelve-month, non-tenureable position
Union Affiliation THE CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER