California School Boards Association · 7 hours ago
Policy Manual Consultant, Policy and Governance Technology Services
West Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expThe California School Boards Association (CSBA) is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Policy Manual Consultant to join our team. In this role, you will provide policy manual drafting, development and consulting services to school districts and county offices of education throughout California, engaging directly with board members and superintendents.
Education Management
Hiring Manager
Katie Riordan
Responsibilities
Perform complex analysis and consultation to support the development, drafting and revision of customized school board policy manuals for TK-12 school districts and educational agencies
Facilitate policy development workshops and provide one-on-one consultative services to district leaders
Participate in the drafting, reviewing, development, revision and formatting and maintenance of CSBA’s sample policy manual
Monitor, track, review and analyze 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
Respond to technical inquiries from CSBA members and staff through various communication channels
Represent CSBA at workshops, conferences, trainings and public engagements as a policy expert
Provide project management support, including calendar oversight, meeting coordination and report preparation
Collaborate with policy support staff to customize and produce district policy manuals
Travel frequently throughout California to provide on-site policy consulting and training, including overnight travel
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with key external stakeholders
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in education policy, public administration, political science or related field
Three (3) to five (5) years of progressive, responsible experience in policy analysis, research, or program management, preferably in educational, nonprofit or legislative settings
Knowledge of the structure and function of school boards and county offices of education
Knowledge of federal, state and local education laws, codes and administrative procedures
Knowledge of principles of education program development and implementation
Techniques of policy writing, technical communication, and training delivery
Office software applications (Microsoft Office, document collaboration tools) and standard office equipment
Effective communication techniques for providing customer service and collaborating with stakeholders
Ability to draft, analyze, and present complex policy and regulatory information
Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders including board members, superintendents, and government agencies
Lead workshops and deliver professional presentations to large and small groups
Prioritize and manage multiple projects with accuracy and efficiency
Interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal procedures
Travel frequently throughout California, including overnight stays
Effectively manage time, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines
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
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of performing duties and responsibilities
Ability to be in an office environment that is primarily sedentary, in a controlled office environment with moderate noise levels and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances
Must be able to sit at computer for long periods of time and have the dexterity to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator, and operate standard office equipment
Employee must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds
Possession of, or ability to, obtain a valid California Driver's license by time of appointment
Limited vacation availability during peak periods
Occasional work on evenings and weekends may be required
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans: Medical through Kaiser (Platinum HMO plan) and Blue Shield (Platinum HMO, Silver PPO, and HDHP with HSA).
Dental - Delta Dental
Vision – VSP
Paid Time Off:Vacation: Accrues 10 days annually for hourly employees and 15 days annually for salary employees. The rate at which you accrue will increase annually with years of service.
Floating holidays: 32 hours annually accrue date of hire.
Separate sick leave accrual: 8 hours accrued monthly.
Holiday: 10 CSBA recognized holidays annually
December Office Closure: During the latter part of December each year CSBA closes its office. During this time, employees are paid for 6 days in addition to the December 25 and January 1 holiday.
Sabbatical Program: Employees with at least seven (7) years of continuous full-time employment in their current period of service are eligible for up to four (4) weeks of paid leave.
Membership in the CalPERS retirement system: Classic membership tier (2% @ 55; 7% employee contribution and 11.54% employer contribution)
PEPRA membership tier (2% @ 62; 8.25% employee contribution and 8.27% employer contribution)
Employer-paid Life insurance 1.5 times the annual salary
Employer-paid AD&D insurance
Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
Optional supplemental 457 retirement savings available
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Medical and Dependent Care
Employee Assistance Program
Perks at Work savings program
Learning and Development
Social Events: All-Staff luncheon events, Coffee & Learn
Travel reimbursement
Company
California School Boards Association
California School Boards Association brings together school governing boards and administrators from districts and county education offices.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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