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Assistant to the Associate Superintendent - OHR |
0459 |
| OHR
Administrative Assistant |
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| Under direction, assists in the administration and coordination
of the work of the Office of Human Resources (OHR) and
provides support to the associate superintendent in
monitoring and handling responsibilities related to
the day-to-day operations in the OHR units. Responds
to and resolves issues and questions; gathers information
needed for executive staff decision making; prepares
correspondence and reports in response to requests and
carries out directives to manage departments under the
associate superintendent’s supervision. Coordinates
and plans meetings; develops and monitors budget reports
and strategic planning; represents the associate superintendent
on advisory and planning committees; prepares recommendations
for the associate superintendent; advises the associate
superintendent on matters impacting future planning,
policies and operational procedures.
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| Thorough knowledge of the organization of Montgomery
County Public Schools (MCPS). Thorough knowledge of
MCPS policies and procedures. Knowledge of human resources
practices, professional development, training of adults,
staff supervision and principles of administration.
Ability to use computer for data analysis and word processing.
Excellent oral and written communication and human relations
skills. Ability to interact on behalf of the associate
superintendent with members of the executive staff,
directors, principals, other appropriate MCPS staff,
and community members.
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| Master's degree from an accredited college or university
in educational administration, or related field. Experience
as an administrator and extensive experience in analytical,
organizational, management, data analysis, problem solving,
oral and written communication, and human relations
skills. |
| Meets Maryland state certification requirements for Administrator
I or II. |
| (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) Ability to work under tight deadlines and heavy pressure. |
| (Frequent overtime
or night work required, etc.) Required to work extended hours, attend night meetings,
and to work nights or weekends as deadlines require. |
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Responds to inquiries and requests for information from
Board members, principals, staff, and community regarding
operational procedures, policies, or issues.
Responds to correspondence on behalf of Board members,
the superintendent of schools, the deputy superintendent,
and associate superintendent. Tracks and reviews correspondence
assigned to the units within OHR. Responds to employee
and community telephone inquiries. Researches, writes,
edits, and reviews correspondence and prepares reports
for the associate superintendent, deputy and executive
staff. Reviews and summarizes materials and meetings;
makes recommendations to associate superintendent.
Participates in the development and monitoring from
initiation through adoption of the budget providing
information that supports budget requests, changes,
and adjustments.
Remains informed concerning Board of Education actions
pertinent to the operation of the office.
Attends meetings and serves on committees as designated
by the associate superintendent.
Problem solves and resolves complaints, informing and
advising the associate superintendent of imminent problems
and issues.
Assists with the development and maintenance of policies
and regulations for which the associate superintendent
is responsible.
Assists unit directors in resolving problems that affect
operations.
Organizes and conducts systemwide events, such as BOE
recognitions, New Teacher Welcome, Years of Service
recognition & Retirement.
Develops and implements special projects, such as teacher
recruitment, grants, university partnerships, and in-house
programs.
Supervises staff responsible for special projects &
programs, such as student teachers, state grant programs,
etc.
Performs related work as required. |
