Director of School and Community Partnerships bei Compton Unified School District, CA

About the Department

Under the supervision of the Superintendent, the Director of School and Community Partnerships will serve as a liaison between the District, community and foundations to bring in resources to support our education endeavors within the District. The Director of School and Community Partnerships is responsible for planning, fostering, supporting and executing school and community relationships, projects and partnerships that enhance involvement of families, government, and philanthropic organizations to support student achievement related to the District's mission, vision, goals and strategic plan.
 

Position Duties

Plan, oversee, administer, and be accountable for initiatives that will increase meaningful, productive, and innovative community, governmental, and parent involvement in the school district.
 
Maintain constant communication with the superintendent concerning the progress of the goals of this department.
 
Develop and maintain open lines of communication and proactive relationships with internal and external agencies to enhance the image and outreach of the District.
 
Attend community and school events and participate in outreach with community organizations, non-profit, and/or civic organizations that can support the District mission.
 
Serve as an advocate for funding activities in science, technology, engineering, arts and math.
 
Work closely with Senior Directors, Directors, and Assistant Superintendent's in educational services to cultivate strategic partnerships that support student achievement and the opportunities for students within our District.
 
Work with our communications team to improve communication supporting district efforts in 21st Century Learning, Technology, Arts and Science.
 
Plan and direct initiatives that increase parent involvement in schools for the purpose of highlighting innovation with the District.
 
Provide assistance in planning school events to highlight special programs within the district.
 
Survey the community and students to solicit recommendations on how to optimize and improve programs within the district.
 
Provide leadership, resources, professional development and support to senior management and employees within the District.
 
Develop metrics to assess the effectiveness of programs within the district.
 
Represent the superintendent at meetings with employees, business partners civic and community partners as needed.
 
All other duties as assigned by the superintendent
 
OTHER DUTIES:
 
Perform related duties as assigned.
 

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
 
Education: Any combination equivalent to: Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major course in Public Administration, Communications or related field. Master's Degree in Public Administration, Communications or related field is preferred. Five years of successful experience with running a foundation may be substituted for a Master's Degree in public administration, communications or related field.
 
Experience: A minimum of three years serving in the capacity of a Director or Executive Officer of Administration of a foundation or similarly situated non-profit organization is required.    Experience with School Districts, Community Relations, outside agencies, foundations and non-profit work is also required.