Job Title: Director of Community Services

Job Title: Director of Community Services

District:Greenville ISD

Location: Central Office

Hiring Manager: Ralph Sanders, Executive Director of Human Resources

Salary: Pay Grade 5

Contract/Length: Non Chapter 21 contract/ 226 days

Closing Date: 9/22/2010

Start Date: 9/27/2010

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Job Title: Director of Community Services Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Superintendent of Schools Pay Grade: 5

Dept./School: Central Office

Primary Purpose

Promote positive public relations between the school district and the community. Plan and conduct public relations programs to create and maintain a favorableimage for the district. Prepare and provide information to the public about activities, goals, and school district policies. Distribute pertinent information about the district and its activities to employees.

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree in education, English, journalism, communications or related field

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated skills in writing, editing, and public speaking

Thorough knowledge of media operations and public relations functions

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written), interpret policy, procedures, and data

Coordinate special functions

Experience:

Three years of successful experience in educational public relations, journalism orcommunications

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Promote a positive district climate through effective team building, group dynamics,

and change strategies.

Participate in development of the district improvement plan.

Contribute to district staff development planning.

Provide clear and accurate information related to program and district

responsibilities.

Participate in external organizations and/or programs as related to job assignment.

Serve as information liaison between the school system and the community at large.Maintain high productivity and effectiveness through consistent attendance on the

job.

Serve as resource to the Greenville ISD Education Foundation.

Stay abreast of educational issues and trends by reading and attending conferences

and workshops.

Network with professionals in other districts, universities, agencies, businesses, and

organizations as related to assigned role.

Implement policies/regulations established by federal and state laws, state board of

education rules, and local board policy in assigned department

Assume responsibility for timely compiling, maintaining, and filing all reports,

records, and other documents required.

Serve on interview teams as assigned.

Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.

Manage and adjust budget for department.

Plan and direct development and communication of information designed to keep

public informed of district programs, accomplishments, and point of view.

Arrange for public relations efforts in order to meet needs, objectives and policies of

individuals, special interest groups, business concerns, nonprofit organizations or

governmental agencies, serving as in-house staff member or as outside consultant.

Prepare and distribute fact sheets, news releases, photographs, scripts, and other

media, etc. to media representatives and other persons who may be interested in

learning about or publicizing district activities or message.

Purchase advertising space as required.

Arrange and conduct public contact programs designed to meet district objectives.

Promote goodwill through publicity efforts including speeches, exhibits, films, tours,

and question/answer sessions.

Represent district during community projects and at public, social and business

gatherings.

Research data, create ideas, write copy, lay out groundwork, contact media

representatives, or represent district directly before general public.

Coordinate and supervise the planning, production, and distribution of district

publications, internal and external.

Coordinate production and distribution of information packets.

Coordinate special events.

Gather information and produce district recognition programs.

Serve as information liaison between the district and the community.

Demonstrate awareness of district-community needs and initiate activities to meet

those identified needs.

Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for community,

business, and parent involvement.

Assist the superintendent in developing and publicizing reports related to the

performance of the district and articulation of district goals and objectives.

Coordinate district teacher of the year program.

Maintain a file and record of all educational news of the district.

Coordinate all elections for the district.

Maintain the district presence on social media sites such as Facebook, YouTube,

Twitter, etc. to ensure maximum positive publicity for the district.

Assist with coordination of monthly Board of Trustees meetings and

communications.

Supply district employees and others with ID badges.

Other projects or duties as assigned by supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Central Office Receptionist

Equipment Used:

Computer, digital camera, video camera, scanner, fax machine, copier, printer

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress

Frequent district wide and statewide travel

Occasional prolonged and irregular hours