Location:Hattie Mae White
Department:Curriulum Ops & Success
Area:Northwest
Contract Months:12
Salary Range:$85,000.00-$105,000.00
Academic Year:24-25
JOB SUMMARY
The Academics Internal Communications and Events Coordinator, oversees event planning and internal communications within the Office of Academics, developing communication strategies, organizing events, and managing internal newsletter and other Acadmics communications. This role collaborates across departments to collect project updates and achievements and align with Pulse Survey insights and professional development opportunities.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Develop and implement internal communication strategies, ensuring clear and effective information dissemination within the Office of Academics.
2. Plan, organize, and manage all academic events, aligning them with the department's strategic objectives.
3. Craft content for newsletters, emails, and announcements, maintaining the Office of Academics' engagement while ensuring consistency with the HISD style guide and communication norms.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED
4. Evaluate the impact of internal communications and events through feedback mechanisms, adjusting strategies to improve engagement and effectiveness.
5. Provide general administrative support to the department, including managing correspondence, responding to inquiries, and organizing documentation.
6. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree
*Applicants who do not meet these education qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role.
WORK EXPERIENCE
At least 5 years working in the district/central office of a large urban school district
*Applicants who do not meet these work experience qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role.
SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION
Microsoft Office
Communications
Event planning
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Work Leadership. Regularly provides project management or team leadership to a group of two or more employees but does not have formal supervisory responsibility. Leading and directing is restricted to monitoring work and providing guidance on escalated issues. Most of work time is spent performing many of the same duties they are leading.
WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT
Work is substantially complex, varied and regularly requires the selection and application of technical and detailed guidelines. Independent judgment is required to identify, select, and apply the most appropriate methods as well as interpret precedent. Position regularly makes recommendations to management on areas of significance to the department. Supervision received typically consists of providing direction on the more complex projects and new job duties and priorities.
BUDGET AUTHORITY
Compiles and organizes data and figures.
PROBLEM SOLVING
Decisions are made on both routine and non-routine matters with some latitude but are still subject to approval. Job is occasionally expected to recommend new solutions to problems and improve existing methods or generate new ideas.
IMPACT OF DECISIONS
Decisions have moderate impact to the facility/department or division, causing increased satisfaction or dissatisfaction; producing efficiencies or delays; promoting or inhibiting personal intellectual or professional development; and/or contributing to financial gain or expense. Errors may be serious, usually not subject to direct verification or check, causing losses such as improper cost calculations, overpayment or improper utilization of labor, materials, or equipment. Effect usually confined to the organization itself and is short term
COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS
Collaborate and solve problems - works with others to resolve problems, clarify or interpret complex information/policies, and provide initial screening/negotiations without approval authority. Interactions are typically with customers, senior level professional staff, and managers.
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
Leads others in the resolution of highly sensitive and confidential issues on behalf of the department. Acts as a trusted advisor and becomes involved in the customer's decision-making process including presenting alternatives and information and applying persuasion and negotiation skills in the resolution of problems.
Monitors customer service standards.
WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.
Ability to carry and/or lift less than 45 pounds.
Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.