Position: Coordinating Manager – Board of Education Office

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of the Board of Education Office, the Coordinating Manager will be responsible for supporting the Director with all aspects and functions associated with the Board of Education and the Board of Education Office.  The incumbent of this position is responsible for managing appeals that come to the Board and coordinating all of the Board action items.  The Coordinating Manager of the Board of Education Office will develop and maintain effective systems and processes to track all Board actions, activities, inquiries, special projects and work products.  Special assignments are received through conferences, written instructions and requests from the Director.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinates and manages appeals to the Board of Education, including matters of student and employee discipline;

Coordinates and manages Board and Board member requests for information and meeting follow-ups;

Assists the Director in ensuring that all inquiries and constituent concerns are responded to and properly addressed;

Provides support for Board of Education events, including meetings and community events;

Collaborates with appropriate PGCPS offices to ensure accurate interpretation and application of Board policies and procedures;

Manages the coordination of special projects involving the Board of Education and Board of Education Office;

Develops and maintains effective systems and processes to improve efficiency and responsiveness;

Reviews Board Policies and PGCPS Administrative Procedures and advises the Director on updating and/or amending policies and creating policies that could enhance or improve procedures;

Develops and/or participates in training and professional development activities;

Assists with the development of the office budget and develops priorities within budgetary limitations;

Develops innovative solutions for identified issues and problems; translates information into strategic action plans; provides logistical and administrative support and leadership to ensure seamless and efficient services;

Works to develop new and innovative ways to evaluate and continually improve processes to deliver high quality customer service;designs or refines strategies and plans around areas of opportunity;

Completes staff evaluation activities as assigned and oversees the office and staff in the absence of, or at the direction of, the Director; and

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Thorough knowledge of Maryland Education Code, The Maryland Open Meetings Act,  Prince George's County Board of Education Policies, PGCPS Administrative Procedures, and knowledge of Prince George's County Public Schools’ mission and organizational structure;

Highly skilled in verbal and written communication to convey a wide variety of information to diverse audiences in an understandable and acceptable manner, using a variety of methods;

Ability to gather and analyze facts, draw conclusions and devise practical recommendations for action;

Ability to work effectively as a team member or independently; actively participate as a member of a team to move the team towards goal attainment;

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Google Applications, and skilled in using the internet for work related research;

Ability to analyze issues, shift priorities and cope with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment; and

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, policy, office management or a related field required.  A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in supporting the work of Boards,quasi-judicial functions or communication and community engagement required.

Certification:

None Required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Oversees and provides guidance and direction to assigned personnel. 

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:

None.