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