Special Assistant Division of School Climate and Wellness

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Special Assistant, Division of School Climate and Wellness

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13385
Job Description



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This title is in a Civil Service competitive class that is subject to examination. Position is only open to applicants who are permanent as Administrative Education Analyst, or permanent in an equivalent title that is eligible for 6.1.9 to Administrative Education Analyst, or candidates who took the most recent Administrative Education Analyst Civil Service Examination.



Position Summary: The Division of School Climate and Wellness oversees school climate and social-emotional supports that foster equity and success for New York City’s 1.1 million students. The portfolio includes the Office of Safety and Youth Development, Office of Counseling Support Programs, Office of Equity and Access, Office of Community Schools, Office of Health and Wellness, and the Office of School Health.



Under executive direction, with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative, serves as Special Assistant, Division of School Climate and Wellness of **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.. Performs related work.



Reports to: Deputy Chancellor, Division of School Climate and Wellness



Direct Reports: N/A



Key Relationships: Works closely with line administrators, central and field organizations, and City agencies in identifying and responding to system-wide issues, including those related to the provision of operational services to schools.



Responsibilities



Follows up with operating divisions on the completion of strategic initiatives and projects referred by the Chancellor and members of the Chancellor’s Cabinet to the Deputy Chancellor for review and/or implementation.
Manages a variety of special projects that require a high degree of research and analysis; evaluates results and presents recommendations to the Chief of Staff to be used as a basis for policy decisions.
Represents the Deputy Chancellor’s office for meetings with City Hall, other City agencies, school communities, and other stakeholders.
Directs and performs analytic work related to key agency initiatives.
Drafts a variety of communications needed to carry out the work related to Operations.
Contributes to the running and management of the Deputy Chancellor’s immediate office.
Works to resolve problems escalated to the Deputy Chancellor’s office.
Assists in preparing the Chief of Staff and Deputy Chancellor for hearings, external meetings, and other high-level meetings.



Qualification Requirements:



Minimum



A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies, or a closely related field, or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience, for educational program(s) and/or institution(s) in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting economic or financial administration, fiscal or economic research; management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; educational, personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, fiscal management, or a related area, 18 months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative, consultative or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above; or
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "1" above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, consultative or supervisory experience described in "1" above; or
Education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, or “2” above. Graduate education in areas other than those mentioned above, may be substituted for the professional experience, but not for the 18 months of managerial experience described in “1” above, at the rate of 15 graduate semester credits from an accredited college or university for 6 months up to a maximum of 1 year of professional experience. However, all candidates must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and 18 months executive, managerial, administrative, consultative or supervisory experience, as described in “1” above.



Preferred



Knowledge of Chancellor’s Regulations, New York State Education Department regulations, City, State and Federal rules and regulations, and financial mandates.
Leadership skills needed to guide and direct a large, multifaceted organization.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required to cooperatively work with staff, parents, students, and the community.
High-level critical thinking, decision-making, and executive-level management skills.
Skills and abilities necessary to serve as a representative of the school system with outside organizations, including government and elected officials.
Superior ability to make written and oral presentations clearly and concisely.
Internal candidates preferred.



Salary: $102,788+



(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not make less than their current salary.)



Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.

Applications will be accepted through October 11, 2018 until 3:00 p.m.

NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as permitted by law), predisposing genetic characteristics, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses and stalking, and to maintain an environment free of harassment on any of the above-noted grounds, including sexual harassment or retaliation. Inquiries regarding compliance with this equal opportunity policy may be directed to: Office of Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 1102, Brooklyn, New York 11201, or visit the OEO website at ****
Job Location
NEW YORK, New York, United States
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

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