Commonwealth of Massachusetts · 1 month ago
Senior Associate Commissioner of Data, Assessment, and Accountability
United States-Massachusetts-Everett- 135 Santilli Highway
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expThe Commonwealth of Massachusetts is dedicated to promoting equity and diversity within its workforce. The Senior Associate Commissioner for Data, Assessment, and Accountability will provide executive-level leadership and decision-making for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, overseeing key programs related to data and accountability in education.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Provide administrative leadership and supervision to assigned unit offices, including the development of operational plans, oversight of day-to-day operational activities, allocation of budgetary and staffing resources, and supervision and mentoring of subordinate managers to attain goals
Strategic planning, including the evaluation of existing programs and the development of new programs, initiatives, and activities to achieve the Department's mission and/or improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Department operations to positively impact students
Direct oversight and leadership responsibility of major projects assigned by the Commissioner and/or Deputy Commissioner which involve staff from other Department units and/or staff from other agencies
Provide oversight and direction on policy development and implementation on data and accountability, and assessment services programming across the agency including coordination across offices within DESE who support data and accountability, and assessment services. Support the coordination and development of policy related to key governmental agencies and bodies, including the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
Maintain a high level of expertise in the assigned areas of work, including attendance at national conferences, review of relevant research and studies, and discussions with officials in the U.S. Department of Education and other state education agencies, to ensure that Department programs and activities are informed by data-driven research and best practices
Ensure that supervised staff, staff elsewhere in the Department, and outside stakeholder groups are communicating effectively and working together in a productive, collegial relationship
Other duties assigned by the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner (e.g. responding to constituents, presenting at Board meetings, etc.)
Represent DESE at meetings with external groups as needed
Based on assignment, travel throughout the Commonwealth may be required
Qualification
Required
Applicants must have at least (A) seven (7) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management of which (B) at least four (4) years must have been in a managerial capacity
Preferred
Minimum or ten (10) years' experience in education, including experience as a superintendent, principal and/or administrator in a school district or other educational organization: or any combination or related experience and training that provides the required knowledge and skills in the areas of education policy development and program leadership and implementation
Thorough understanding of public policy and educational practice at the district/community and state level and comprehensive knowledge of federal, state and local laws, including statutes, regulations, rules and policies relating to K-12 public education
Ability to articulate a clear vision or high-quality education with documented evidence anchored in data/research of consistent, positive results
Understanding and appreciation of the Commonwealth's institutions, culture, political and educational leadership with a strong knowledge and belief in the department's vision, mission, and goals; an equivalent depth of perspective in another jurisdiction could provide an acceptable substitute
Proven skills in providing leadership resolution of complex problems and issues
Demonstrated ability to manage professional, technical and administrative support staff and extensive experience with the principles of supervision, performance planning and evaluations
Ability to interpret and use data to support continuous improvement and evaluate the efficacy of a wide range of initiatives
Experience in budget planning, management and monitoring
Capacity to develop and administer department goals, objectives and monitoring strategies
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders
Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and plan for successful outcomes
Excellent communication, oral and written, and interpersonal skills to effectively plan, interact with, present information, engage, and motivate a wide variety of audiences
High Integrity and a record of exceptional work performance
Strong analytical and organizational management skills
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits
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Company
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a government administration.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$20.84MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-10-29Grant· $20.84M
Leadership Team
David J. Kelly
CEO/President
Mary-Louise White
CEO
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