Special Assistant (Board Office)

Assist the Board Executive in monitoring and managing the day-to-day operation and coordination of activities and services for Board leadership. Ensures effective liaison, appropriate confidentiality, and coordination with all academic and non- academic departments on matters relating to administration, management, operations, and strategic planning. Represents the Board Office and provides leadership and direction for special projects that may have an operational or organizational impact. Provides direction and insight into the development of policy, organizational, and financial analyses.

Essential Functions

• Assists and supports the Board Chair, Vice Chair, and Board Executive Officer in monitoring and managing the day-to-day operation of the Board office and coordination of Board meetings.
• Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
• Provides leadership and management of administrative team and special projects on behalf of the Board Chair and Board Executive Officer.
• Coordinates and provides technical and logistical support for Board members during Board required meetings.
• Supports the Board Executive Officer in executing daily administrative tasks.
• Manages the scheduling, calendaring, and technical preparedness for all Board required meetings.
• Utilizes resources appropriately to complete work in the most efficient manner; proactively communicates the status of work; participates and contributes fully as a team member; and exercises sound judgment and decision-making skills to resolve sensitive matters.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies, administrative regulations, and professional standards.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Maximum Salary 150044.00

Minimum Salary 87963.00

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, relevant professional experience and acquisition of a bachelor's degree within two years of taking the role required. Degree must be from an accredited college or institution.
• Three years project management experience with successful, timely deliverables and positive outcomes,
• Proficient skill in the use of technical computer applications, including electronic databases, case management systems, and Microsoft Office, including Excel and Power Point.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Three years administrative experience in public administrative or related field, .
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with school system employees and managers at all levels, as well as government agencies and community stakeholders.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize changing assignments, and organize busy workload, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure, while exercising excellent attention to detail.
  
  
  

Full time or Part time Full time

Additional Details

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application
  
  
  

Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

Baltimore City Public Schools ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our community's long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation. For more information, see Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Policies JBA (Nondiscrimination - Students), JBB (Sex-Based Discrimination - Students), JICK (Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation of Students), ACA (Nondiscrimination - Employees and Third Parties), ACB (Sexual Harassment - Employees and Third Parties), ACD (ADA Reasonable Accommodations), and ADA (Equity), and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations. City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups. Link to Full Nondiscrimination Notice.

This position is not affiliated a bargaining union.

This position is affiliated with the City Retirement System.

In accordance with Maryland law, City School is required to share the position salary ranges in its entirety. Please note, this is not the hiring range. The hiring range for this position is ($87,963 - $122,815)