Executive Director, Strategy and Communications

San Mateo County Office Of Education - Classified Personnel
Redwood City, California United States  View Map
Posted: Nov 27, 2024
  • Full Time
  • Administration and Management
  • Information Technology and Communication Services
  • Job Description

    About the Employer
    Thank you for your interest in the San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE). SMCOE employees share a vision of equity and excellence in education for every student, educator, and school. Children and youth are at the heart of our work, and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive, supportive workplace where staff have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. San Mateo County is home to 23 school districts, serving 85,000 students, and a robust early learning community. SMCOE and its staff have been recognized widely for their innovative and effective approaches to addressing challenging issues facing schools and students. SMCOE welcomes and embraces individuals from all backgrounds, races, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, immigration statuses, and religions. At SMCOE, equity means providing every learner aged 0-22 with the education and support needed to thrive in school, career, and life, and every staff member with opportunities to grow and further deepen their impact. SMCOE is seeking employees who share our vision and commitment to excellence and equity in education for all students. To achieve equity, SMCOE commits to: • Interrupt inequitable practices and replace them with equity-driven, transparent systems; • Improve outcomes for historically and currently underserved student groups, building on the assets, strengths and talents that they and their families possess; • Continue to educate ourselves so we are better able to confront and dismantle systemic inequities; • Center voices of those that have been historically marginalized and underserved, engaging a broad range of educational and community partners, in decision-making, determining priorities.

    THE MERIT SYSTEM AND THE PERSONNEL COMMISSION
    The San Mateo County Office of Education has utilized the Merit System since 1966 to ensure that classified employees are selected, promoted and retained without favoritism or prejudice. The Personnel Commission oversees a Civil Service (Merit) System of personnel management for San Mateo County Office of Education employees. The Merit System is a method of personnel management which is designed to promote the efficiency and economy of the workforce and the good of the public by providing for the selection and retention of employees, promotional opportunities, in-service training, and other related matters on the basis of merit, fitness, and the principle of “like pay for like work."



    Requirements / Qualifications

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
    Any combination of education and experience equivalent to:

    EDUCATION:
    Bachelor’s degree required in communications, public affairs, communications, journalism, or related discipline; An advanced degree in communication, public affairs, communications, journalism, or related discipline is highly preferred and;

    EXPERIENCE:
    10-15 years of relevant job-related experience at a senior level in public relations, public affairs, media, advocacy communication or a related field, with demonstrated competence in strategy and communications; Experience at a public agency or large nonprofit organization, including increasingly responsible experience in professionally-related position; Evidence of understanding of visual thinking and graphics; Writing experience in print and digital publications for diverse audiences; Expertise in developing compelling content for web, multi-media, and social media platforms, working with professional graphic designers, programmers, and technical professionals; Demonstrated success packaging, pitching, and placing media stories and opinion pieces in different outlets; Impeccable attention to detail and follow up; Experience with storytelling and creating narratives; Evidence of excellent organizational, written, and oral communication.SELECTION PROCESS INCLUDES:A review of completed application and supplemental questionnaireA structured interview including a presentation conducted virtually via Zoom (Tentative Date: January 23, 2025)*Candidates who pass all of the examination processes are ranked on an eligibility list according to their score(s). Selection for positions will be made from among the top three ranks of candidates. The job eligibility list will be used for hiring in other vacancies that are in the same respective job classification, and will be active for six (6) months (Merit Rule 60.1: A.4).

    BENEFITS: Total Compensation Package: Placement on salary schedule. If a medical plan is selected, the employee will receive a contribution of $1,300.00/month toward the selected medical plan (through CalPERS), Delta Dental, and Life Insurance. The employee pays the balance of their health premiums from their gross earnings on a pre-tax basis. If a medical plan is not selected, employees will receive a contribution of $300.00/month toward single coverage for Delta Dental, and Life Insurance. A vision plan (VSP) is also available. Employees pay the worker contribution to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS: Accrue 102 hours of sick leave 15 paid holidays 15 paid vacation days CALPERS Employer Contribution Work remotely one (1) day every week (applicable after initial 6 months pending supervisor approval) Flexible work schedule depending on position Commuter Benefit The San Mateo County Office of Education will provide to the job candidate selected for this position a fully paid annual membership to the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA). The membership fee is set at approximately 1% of the member’s annual salary. *Floating Holiday, Personal Leave, Executive Leave, and Personal Business vary depending on the position, collective bargaining agreement, and/or other regulations.



    Closing Date/Time: 1/10/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • San Mateo County Office of Education
    • San Mateo County Office of Education

    THE ORGANIZATION

    The San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE) provides leadership, coordination,
    and a variety of instructional, business and consulting services to the County’s 23 public school districts, charter schools and the community college district, thus enhancing their ability to provide quality educational programs.

    THE MERIT SYSTEM AND THE PERSONNEL COMMISSION

    The San Mateo County Office of Education has utilized the Merit System since 1966 to ensure that classified employees are selected, promoted and retained without favoritism or prejudice. The Personnel Commission oversees a Civil Service (Merit) System of personnel management for San Mateo County Office of Education employees.

    The Merit System is a method of personnel management which is designed to promote the efficiency and economy of the workforce and the good of the public by providing for the selection and retention of employees, promotional opportunities, in-service training, and other related matters on the basis of merit, fitness, and the principle of “like pay for like work.” The fundamental purposes of the Merit System are: (1) to ensure that employees are selected, promoted, and retained on the basis of merit and fitness; and (2) to provide employees protection against arbitrary dismissal through rights of appeal to a Personnel Commission.

    PERSONNEL COMMISSION MISSION

    To recruit, select and promote highly qualified employees using valid and innovative skills assessment examinations and selection procedures; to compensate classified employees based on the Merit System principle of equal pay for equal work;  to provide exceptional customer service; and to implement personnel management  programs that align with and support the mission and goals of the Personnel  Commission and the San Mateo County Office of Education.

    PERSONNEL COMMISSION VISION

    To be regarded as a trustworthy and customer focused department that thoroughly understands and expertly delivers solutions for the unique personnel management needs of managers, employees, and members of the public we serve. We expect and demand of ourselves the best we have to offer by working together as a team, striving for operational excellence and adhering to our core values.

    PERSONNEL COMMISSION VALUES

    • We communicate openly and honestly and build relationships based on trust, respect, and caring.
    • We work together effectively to achieve our individual and department goals.
    • We treat every employee and member of the public with honesty, dignity, and respect.
    • We are dedicated to the highest level of achievement within our areas of responsibility.
    • We earn the confidence of those we serve by acting with integrity and behaving ethically.
    • We listen attentively to our clients to truly understand their needs and then deliver solutions.
    • We take pride in exceeding client expectations and striving for continuous improvement.
    • We give higher priority to people than to tasks.
    • We strive to make people feel valued and appreciated.

     

     

     

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