Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Orleans Parish School Board
Job overview
The Director of Special Projects at Orleans Parish School Board provides strategic leadership and oversight for high-priority initiatives to align with the district's mission and vision, impacting education quality and community engagement.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves planning, developing, and executing special projects, leading cross-functional teams, managing timelines and budgets, liaising with stakeholders, preparing reports, facilitating meetings, conducting research, and representing the district externally.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $65,400 to $99,735, with salaries determined by education and experience; specific benefits are not detailed but may include standard public sector offerings.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's degree in Education, Business Administration, or similar, with at least five years in project management or strategic planning, preferably in public sector or education; skills include project management, leadership, data analysis, communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools.
Work environment and culture
The work environment is an office/school setting with a mission-driven, dynamic atmosphere emphasizing equity, inclusion, and responsiveness to diverse community needs.
Company information
Orleans Parish School Board oversees NOLA Public Schools, focusing on high-quality education and student success in civic, social, and economic areas.
Team overview
This position currently has no direct reports and involves collaboration across departments and external partners.
Job location and travel
The job is based in an office/school setting in Orleans Parish, with rare physical demands and environmental exposures.
Unique job features
The role is distinguished by its strategic leadership in special projects within a public education district, requiring agility, innovation, and community engagement.
Company overview
The Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) oversees public education in New Orleans, Louisiana, managing a diverse array of schools including traditional, charter, and alternative institutions. They generate revenue through local property taxes, state funding, and federal grants, ensuring educational resources and programs are adequately funded. Historically significant, OPSB played a crucial role in the post-Hurricane Katrina educational reforms, transitioning many schools to a charter system to improve educational outcomes. The board continues to focus on equity, academic excellence, and community engagement.
How to land this job
Position your resume to emphasize strategic leadership and project management experience, highlighting your ability to lead complex, high-priority initiatives from planning through execution and evaluation.
Focus on showcasing skills in cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision-making, as these are key components of the Director of Special Projects role.
Apply through multiple platforms including the Orleans Parish School Board’s official careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed by recruiters.
Connect with current employees in the Special Projects or Strategic Planning division at Orleans Parish School Board on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent district initiatives or asking about the impact of special projects on student success to start conversations.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'strategic leadership,' 'project management methodologies,' 'stakeholder engagement,' 'data analysis,' and 'cross-departmental collaboration' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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