DIRECTOR STRATEGY AND IMPACT

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Director, Strategy & Impact is critical to the work of the Division and the overall strategic direction of the district. This position partners with the Chief Strategy Officer and other district leaders to aid in developing and monitoring district and school strategic plans and strategies. The incumbent is responsible for leading strategy management, overseeing the District's Key Performance Indicators, and leading the evaluation of key initiatives. The Director also provides leadership for the district's implementation of GO Teams, Cluster Advisory Teams, and the District Executive Committee.

MIMIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Master's degree or higher

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

• N/A

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 10 years of progressive work experience in education or similar large-scale organizations working with senior leaders to formulate strategy, including 5 years of systems-level leadership experience
• Experience in a K-12 environment preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Proven expertise in leading large-scale organizational transformation efforts and developing long-term plans and strategies for both internal and external communication and engagement
• Knowledgeable of quantitative methods, statistical methodologies, and data visualization
• Knowledge of data systems and statistical software common to the educational setting (e.g., student information systems, STATA, SAS, SPSS, R, etc.)
• Experience developing and maintaining key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Advanced skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, managing processes, collaboration, and interpersonal relationships
• Ability to work across multiple organizational domains to achieve short-term and long-term objectives
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills with a variety of audiences and with diplomacy and tact
• Strong project management skills, including experience executing large, district-level initiatives
• Knowledge of public school administrative structures and challenges facing large, diverse, urban school districts
• Familiarity with local and state laws governing a charter system and ability to analyze and interpret legislation and policy documents

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Directs the district's strategic planning process (including schools)
• Manages the District's Key Performance Indicators, including meeting with stakeholders to select measurable and improvement-oriented metrics and goals, advising on strategies, and managing the tracking and reporting of indicators
• Works with the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) to communicate the strategic plan internally and externally to garner support, and monitors the execution within the organization
• Actively engages strategy owners by providing appropriate tools and resources for strategy management
• Performs evaluations of key district initiatives and academic interventions
• Leads District survey work, serving as a survey design expert for other departments
• Provides guidance and support for the leadership team focused on the implementation of the school governance teams
• Actively leads and provides subject matter expertise for large-scale change initiatives and special projects
• Leads the research proposal process, including making and managing proposals, granting approvals, and serving as the research liaison for district data
• Collaborates with District research partners and provides data to other external partners
• Supervises, evaluates, and provides leadership for assigned teams (including Strategy Management, Data/Research functions, and GO Teams)
• Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours and as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical abilities, working conditions and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. In the event of an emergency or situation requiring guidance from Federal, State, or local or school district authorities, the requirements of this position may change temporarily or for the school year to best serve the needs of our students.
Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.
Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions
Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.
Upper Body Mobility: Ability to use hands to grasp and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.
Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 15 or more pounds on a frequent basis.
Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors.
Mental Requirements: Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Understand how to manage stress
 
Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities: Will require travel to multiple sites.

The Atlanta Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.


COMPENSATION:
Salary Grade: 137
Salary Range: Salary Schedules - Atlanta Public Schools
Work Year: 252 days (Annual)