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California School Boards Association · 4 hours ago

Policy Manual Consultant, Policy and Governance Technology Services (limited term)

West Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$62K/yr - $73K/yr

3+ years exp

The California School Boards Association is a nonprofit education association representing governing boards overseeing public school districts. The Policy Manual Consultant will provide policy manual drafting, development, and consulting services to various stakeholders in educational administration, along with conducting policy training and workshops.

Education Management

Hiring Manager

Katie Riordan

Responsibilities

Performs complex analytical functions in planning and developing local policies and procedures for school district governance and operations

Participates in the drafting, reviewing, development, revision, and formatting and maintenance of CSBA’s sample policy manual

Facilitates policy development workshops and develops and edits district policies and procedures

Prepares and presents documents on sensitive policy issues to special interest groups, individuals, governing boards and other internal and external stakeholders

Analyzes and interprets federal and state laws, rules, and regulations

Monitors, tracks, reviews, and analyzes state and federal legislation and regulations related to educational programs and trends and makes recommendations to school boards for updating and maintaining district policies and procedures

Responds to technical questions and clarifies policy information for CSBA staff, local, state, federal, and public school officials, through a variety of media (email, phone, mail, Web)

Serves as CSBA spokesperson about policy and provides consultative services to public school board members and administrators

Provides technical assistance to school districts and county offices of education

Provides project management support for the policy update process, including calendaring, meeting coordination and minutes, stakeholder reports and updates, and management of policy update materials

Acts a department liaison for projects, updates, and policy related alignment

Travels overnight frequently throughout the state of California

Coordinates with policy manual production support staff to customize, update and produce district policy manuals

Establishes and maintains collaborative working relationships with external stakeholders to support the development and implementation of policies and regulations

Responds to difficult and sensitive public inquiries and complaints and assists with resolutions and alternative recommendations

Reads and demonstrates an understanding and adherence to CSBA values, policies, and practices

Demonstrates respect, honesty and professionalism at all times

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Education policy expertisePolicy writingProject managementAnalytical skillsPublic speakingTechnical writingCustomer serviceCollaborationTime managementCritical thinkingRelationship building

Required

A Bachelor's degree or higher with major coursework in education policy or on administration, public policy, research, or related social science fields, or any combination of equivalent training or experience

Three (3) to five (5) years of progressive, responsible research or analyst experience, preferably in education, legislative, or other non-profit settings

Knowledge of organization and function of school boards, county offices of education, non-profit organizations and commissions

Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility

Knowledge of principles, practices, concepts, and methods of education program research, development, evaluation, and implementation

Knowledge of recent and ongoing developments, current literature, and sources of information related to education

Knowledge of project and/or program management, analytical processes, and report preparation techniques

Knowledge of techniques for effectively representing CSBA in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations

Knowledge of techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, clients/potential clients, vendors, contractors, and CSBA staff

Knowledge of principles and practices of business letter writing, report formatting and preparation, data collection, information management, record keeping principles and procedures, and business mathematics and statistical techniques

Knowledge of modern office management practices and methods, including use of standard office equipment, computer equipment and applications, including word processing, spreadsheet applications, report writing and business correspondence/writing

Knowledge of policy writing and technical writing

Knowledge of English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation

Ability to effectively represent CSBA in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various businesses, professional educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations

Ability to prepare clear and effective presentations, reports, correspondence, and other written material

Ability to work both independently or with brief instruction and collaboratively in a team environment

Ability to perform responsible education program research, development, evaluation, and implementation involving use of independent judgment and personal initiative

Ability to perform complex analysis and to interpret, summarize, and present information and data in an effective manner

Ability to prepare clear and effective presentations, reports, correspondence, and other related material independently or from brief instructions

Ability to interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations

Ability to travel overnight frequently throughout California

Ability to perform responsible application of specialized program-related knowledge to support organizational unit with accuracy, speed, and limited supervision

Ability to interpret, apply, and explain administrative and departmental policies and procedures

Ability to provide customer service for program-related inquiries and related requests

Ability to use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing

Ability to apply knowledge and demonstrate critical thinking skills, lead and coordinate various projects involving participation of other departments

Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner

Ability to effectively manage time, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines

Ability to promote the mission and values of the Association through portrayal, living, modeling, and exhibiting the Association's commitment to integrity, collaboration, excellence, accountability, innovation, and respect; use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural and legal guidelines

Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of performing duties and responsibilities

Possession of, or ability to, obtain a valid California Driver's license by time of appointment