Deputy Director, Chief of Staff

Role responsibilities

The Deputy Director provides strategic leadership and oversight for the Department's core functions, including finance, communications, HR, legal, and legislative teams. This role involves coordinating with the Director to implement agency priorities, manage state board operations, and maintain relationships with education stakeholders.

Requirements

Applicants must have a master's degree in education or public administration combined with five years of educational administration experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong leadership, legislative knowledge, and the ability to manage high-performing teams are essential.

Key skills

Strategic Planning, Leadership, Team Supervision, Financial Oversight, Budget Management, Human Resources Administration, Legal Review Coordination, Legislative Implementation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Implementation, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Conflict Resolution, Interpersonal Skills, Written Communication, Verbal Communication

Keywords

Strategic Planning, Public Administration, Legislative Proposals, Administrative Rules, Fiscal Management, Budgetary Oversight, Compliance, Accountability, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Educational Leadership, Regulatory Language, Project Management