Chief of Staff | 200k - 219k | Full Medical Benefits, Pension, and more!
Benefits: Portland Public Schools (PPS) offers several competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to employees. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and disability insurance, employee assistance program, and 403(b) retirement savings + PERS plan. Depending on the insurance option selected by the employee, there may be an employee contribution toward insurance.
Job Summary: The Chief of Staff serves as an extension of the Superintendent of Schools to advance the district goals for improving student achievement, increasing equity, improving access to quality programs for traditionally underserved populations and assuring all schools are safe, inclusive places that promote excellence for all students. Responsibilities include overseeing the operations of the Office of the Superintendent, serving as the liaison to the elected Board of Directors, and ensuring district policies and initiatives are coordinated across departments.
The Opportunity: Portland Public Schools (PPS) is actively seeking candidates to complete the talented leadership team of our organization. We are looking for a dynamic candidate with a demonstrated record of advancing organizational goals and strategic priorities; you will offer leadership for the Superintendent of Schools, liaise with the Board of Education, and oversee the district's daily operations.
Our Mission Statement: Every student by name prepared for college, career and participation as an active community member, regardless of race, income or zip code.
Job Duties:
- Support the district’s daily operations and provide general professional support including providing policy advice, decision-making, and operational assistance.
- Set the strategic direction of the Superintendent’s calendar to ensure alignment with district priorities.
- Oversee Governing Board policy development and offer policy interpretation and advice.
- Review district-wide organizational structures related to operational and educational services.
- Serve as the liaison between district leaders and the Superintendent of Schools.
- Manage the Director of Government Affairs to ensure alignment with PPS values and education goals.
- Supervise the Center for Black Student Excellence to create a transformational approach to Black student learning.
- Work closely with the Office of General Counsel to ensure compliance with laws and policies.
- Collaborate with a wide variety of stakeholders to facilitate conversations that lead to consensus.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Governmental Relations or a related field is required. A Master’s degree is desirable.
A minimum of ten (10) years managing the development and execution of multiple, organization-wide strategic initiatives in a large organization is required. Experience working at the cross-section of public policy, media, and community engagement is required. Experience working directly with elected officials, superintendents, executive cabinet leaders, school board or other governance boards is required.
Experience working in a richly diverse school community and environment and bilingual or multilingual skills are highly desirable.
