New Jersey School Boards Association · 1 week ago
Director of Labor Relations
Trenton, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expThe New Jersey School Boards Association is dedicated to the advancement of public education in New Jersey. They are seeking a Director of Labor Relations to oversee labor relations advocacy and provide training and resources to school board members and administrators.
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Responsibilities
Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate the performance of all staff in the Labor Relations Services department and make recommendations for department staff hiring, evaluations, salary adjustments, promotions and disciplinary action, including terminations
Coordinate with members of the Labor Relations Services staff to facilitate the performance of Labor Relations Services staff responsibilities
Provide labor relations information to school board attorneys, school board members, school administrators, and staff as requested. Consult with the communications department to assist in responding to press and media inquiries on current labor relations issues. Provide direct responses to the press and media when requested by the communications department
Provide, in collaboration with other Labor Relations Services staff, labor relations advice and assistance to other Association departments regarding school law and public sector labor law issues as requested
Review and evaluate labor relations and PERC cases affecting education for possible amicus participation, including but not limited to specific amicus requests received. Direct and prepare amicus review memoranda and prepare amicus briefs as assigned by the General Counsel; orally argue Association positions in federal and state trial and appellate courts and administrative bodies
Coordinate with the Marketing Department to determine and develop marketing and training activities and develop initiatives to improve the programs and services of the Labor Relations Services Department
Coordinate with the Lead Director, Strategic Development and Director of Finance to plan, develop and implement entrepreneurial innovations in the Labor Relations Services Department and department-related activities
Assists with Labor Relations Services budget including administering the department’s fee-based services and ensure the effective operation of the department as deemed appropriate
Serve as Secretary to the Personnel Administrators Association (PAA) of New Jersey. Plan and present training programs including, but not limited to, PAA meetings and distribute supplementary written materials to advise PAA members on current labor relations issues. Develop and coordinate the delivery of services to PAA members
Develop and provide labor relations services training programs to school board attorneys, board members and school administrators in collaboration with Field Services Departments
Develop and coordinate with the delivery of services and training programs for board members, school attorneys, school administrators and staff at the NJSBA Annual Workshop, including but not limited to, Mandated Training, Labor Relations Programs, and Learning Lab programs
Designate and oversee the Labor Relations Services department’s staff members to serve as liaison to Association committees where the department is assigned primary responsibility; provide legal advice and assistance to all other Association committees, as needed
Cross-pollinate with the Legal Department and collaborate with other departments to ensure effectiveness of Association advocacy, training and provision of information
Serve as staff to Association committees as assigned
Plan, prepare and deliver oral presentations on labor relations topics as required
Maintain confidentiality for all information received and work confidentially with the Executive Office
Represent the Association in direct litigation under direction of the General Counsel
Act as liaison with other agencies and institutions involved with labor relations issues concerning public education
Attend Board of Directors, Delegate Assemblies and other Association activities as assigned
Oversee membership program and offerings for charter schools
Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Office
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor degree required
Admission to practice before the New Jersey federal district court and the courts of New Jersey required; litigation experience preferred
Minimum five years practicing law in public education law and labor law and knowledge of school governance required
Experience with on-line research tools, e.g. Westlaw or Lexis-Nexis, and Windows and Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel required
Demonstrated knowledge of public education law, public sector labor law and school governance
Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver effective presentations before large groups of people
Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment and make independent decisions
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, members and the public; must possess good human relations skills
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities while adhering to deadlines
Documented record of academic achievement, including demonstration of excellent speaking, writing and analytic ability
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage, supervise and evaluate performance of subordinate staff while maintaining a positive work environment
Develop and conduct training programs on legal and labor relations issues
Must work evenings and weekends as required to carry out the responsibilities of the position
Ability to serve in a confidential capacity
Preferred
litigation experience preferred
Three to Five years prior management/supervisory experience preferred
Benefits
Health Benefits
Dental
Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS)
Short and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Company
New Jersey School Boards Association
Established in 1914, the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) is a federation of all of the state's local boards of education.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kurt Rebovich, Jr.
Associate Director, Partnerships, Strategic Development Department
Paige Beierschmitt
HR Manager/Executive Assistant to the CEO
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