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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 12/31/15

Applications Due01/20/16

Vacancy ID26752

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleDeputy Commissioner for P-12 School Services, Box P12-1508/06001

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $0 to $0 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address P-12 Education

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have a Master’s Degree or higher and at least seven years of relevant senior level leadership and management experience including a record of proven results and responsibility for a major complex office or institution of higher education, education or government. Candidates must have a demonstrated ability to develop and execute policy; lead and manage diverse staff and constituencies; and to work collaboratively within a multifaceted educational organization that must respond to State, federal and local needs and requirements.

Duties Description The State Education Department is filling the vacancy of Deputy Commissioner for P-12 School Services reporting to the Senior Deputy Commissioner for Education Policy and working closely with the Commissioner of Education and the Board of Regents. The Deputy Commissioner has responsibility for leadership, management and oversight of the Office of P-12 School Services and serves as a member of the Commissioner’s Leadership Team to provide guidance and direction in achieving the strategic goals of the State Education Department. The incumbent will play a key role in implementing strategic plans relating to Charter School Management, Teacher and Principal Quality and Professional Development, School Operations and Management Services, Pupil Transportation, Smart School Bond Act, Early Childhood Education, School Safety, Career and Technical Education and Expanded Learning Opportunities.

The Deputy Commissioner’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee and direct all programmatic and administrative activities of P-12 Education School Services consisting of a staff of approximately 150 staff;
• Provide advice and technical assistance on program, policy and regulatory matters concerning School Services to the Senior Deputy Commissioner, Commissioner, and Board of Regents;
• Work collaboratively with other Executive staff of the Department to implement the Department’s strategic goals;
• Develop and enhance strong working relationships with the State Legislature, professional associations, and governmental agencies;
• Implement the Strategic plan to ensure success of the Commissioner and Board of Regents’ goals in matters concerning student services;
• Oversee the development of policy, regulations and legislation affecting student services;
• Develop programmatic and operational improvements to achieve efficiencies and ensure an effective program, using technology and other tools.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position is in the exempt class and the incumbent will serve at the pleasure of the Commissioner of Education.

*Salary will be commensurate with Education and Experience.

APPLICATION: Review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to P12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (P12-1508/06001) in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address p12jobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to P12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (P12-1508/06001) in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.

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