The Big Lift Executive Director at San Mateo County Office Of Education
About the Employer
Thank you for your interest in the San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE). SMCOE employees share a vision of equity and excellence in education for every student, educator, and school. Children and youth are at the heart of our work, and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive, supportive workplace where staff have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. San Mateo County, located between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, is home to 23 school districts, serving 85,000 students, and a robust early learning community. We work closely with many partners to meet the needs of the whole child and create a supportive county that serves all learners ages 0-22. SMCOE and its staff have been recognized widely for their innovative and effective approaches to addressing challenging issues facing schools and students. SMCOE welcomes and embraces individuals from all backgrounds, races, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, immigration statuses, and religions. At SMCOE, equity means providing every learner aged 0-22 with the education and support needed to thrive in school, career, and life, and every staff member with opportunities to grow and further deepen their impact. To achieve equity, SMCOE commits to: • Interrupt inequitable practices and replace them with equity-driven, transparent systems; • Improve outcomes for historically and currently underserved student groups, building on the assets, strengths and talents that they and their families possess; • Continue to educate ourselves so we are better able to confront and dismantle systemic inequities; and • Center voices of those that have been historically marginalized and underserved, engaging a broad range of educational and community partners, in decision-making, determining priorities, and planning. SMCOE is seeking employees who share our vision and commitment to excellence and equity in education for all students. If that sounds like you, please consider a career at SMCOE. If you would like to learn more about the organization and its programs, please visit our website: smcoe.org.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The County of San Mateo Human Services Agency is currently seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of The Big Lift Executive Director. The Big Lift Executive Director will plan, direct, coordinate and implement The Big Lift; recommend, develop, implement and evaluate goals, objectives, policies and procedures related to programs; provide leadership and coordination to The Big Lift’s Leadership Team, Core Team, Advisory Committees, learning communities, grantees, school districts, community groups, public and private agencies, and volunteers in planning and implementing programs; provide highly complex staff support to senior level management within assigned area of specialization. The ideal candidate has knowledge and professional experience in early childhood education and/or early elementary education. **NOTE: This is a collective impact initiative where SMCOE is a key partner, but the employer is the County of San Mateo Human Services Agency.
Requirements / Qualifications
For questions about this position or the selection process, please contact Ramla Javed at rjaved@smcgov.org. Application/Examination To apply for this exciting career opportunity, the following materials must be submitted online at https://jobs.smcgov.org. 1. Resume 2. Detailed cover letter that discusses the following topics: • Describe your leadership experience most relevant to this position, highlighting experience you have managing organizational change, merging workgroups with distinct work cultures, and increasing responsiveness to service clients, program partners, and other stakeholders. • Describe your greatest success that demonstrates your leadership skills. Explain what you did and the impact on the organization. Electronic confirmation acknowledging receipt of your application materials will be forwarded to you upon receipt of your application materials. Resumes submitted via email will not be accepted. The examination process for this recruitment will consist of an Application Screening and Panel Interview process, which may include the evaluation of a brief exercise given immediately preceding the interview. Applicants must successfully pass the Application Screening to move forward to the interview process. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Tentative Recruitment Timeline Close Recruitment: August 24, 2023 Application Screening: August 28-29, 2023 Panel Interviews: September 5-6, 2023
Minimum Qualifications Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: Education Bachelor’s degree in education, child development, public policy or administration, public health or related discipline. Possession of a teaching credential, graduate degree, or equivalent professional experience is preferred. Experience Five years of increasingly responsible experience in an education, public policy, social or community services organization, including significant responsibility for funding, budget development, program utilization and/or evaluation or coordination of community resources.
Requirements / Qualifications
For questions about this position or the selection process, please contact Ramla Javed at rjaved@smcgov.org. Application/Examination To apply for this exciting career opportunity, the following materials must be submitted online at https://jobs.smcgov.org. 1. Resume 2. Detailed cover letter that discusses the following topics: • Describe your leadership experience most relevant to this position, highlighting experience you have managing organizational change, merging workgroups with distinct work cultures, and increasing responsiveness to service clients, program partners, and other stakeholders. • Describe your greatest success that demonstrates your leadership skills. Explain what you did and the impact on the organization. Electronic confirmation acknowledging receipt of your application materials will be forwarded to you upon receipt of your application materials. Resumes submitted via email will not be accepted. The examination process for this recruitment will consist of an Application Screening and Panel Interview process, which may include the evaluation of a brief exercise given immediately preceding the interview. Applicants must successfully pass the Application Screening to move forward to the interview process. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Tentative Recruitment Timeline Close Recruitment: August 24, 2023 Application Screening: August 28-29, 2023 Panel Interviews: September 5-6, 2023
Minimum Qualifications Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: Education Bachelor’s degree in education, child development, public policy or administration, public health or related discipline. Possession of a teaching credential, graduate degree, or equivalent professional experience is preferred. Experience Five years of increasingly responsible experience in an education, public policy, social or community services organization, including significant responsibility for funding, budget development, program utilization and/or evaluation or coordination of community resources.
Comments and Other Information
Please view the online brochure for a detailed description of this position and instructions on how to apply: https://tinyurl.com/TheBigLiftED
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 770,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse communities. The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work. The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels.
About The Big Lift
The San Mateo County Human Services Agency is seeking a qualified individual for the position of The Big Lift Executive Director. The Big Lift is a collective impact initiative that partners with school districts, preschools, libraries and community agencies to improve third grade reading proficiency in select school districts in San Mateo County. The Big Lift’s multi-faceted approach engages preschool to third-grade classrooms to improve instructional quality through evidence-based language and literacy instruction, enhances family engagement aimed at early literacy and implements The Big Lift’s Inspiring Summers program.
The Big Lift Mission Strategies
• Develop and operationalize an equity framework
• Build a PreK-3 focus on literacy instructional quality and alignment
• Ensure high quality summer learning experiences
• Build focus on family engagement in literacy development
Comments and Other Information
Please view the online brochure for a detailed description of this position and instructions on how to apply: https://tinyurl.com/TheBigLiftED
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 770,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse communities. The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work. The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels.
About The Big Lift
The San Mateo County Human Services Agency is seeking a qualified individual for the position of The Big Lift Executive Director. The Big Lift is a collective impact initiative that partners with school districts, preschools, libraries and community agencies to improve third grade reading proficiency in select school districts in San Mateo County. The Big Lift’s multi-faceted approach engages preschool to third-grade classrooms to improve instructional quality through evidence-based language and literacy instruction, enhances family engagement aimed at early literacy and implements The Big Lift’s Inspiring Summers program.
The Big Lift Mission Strategies
• Develop and operationalize an equity framework
• Build a PreK-3 focus on literacy instructional quality and alignment
• Ensure high quality summer learning experiences
• Build focus on family engagement in literacy development
Application Deadline
8/24/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/3/2023
Contact
Tami Moore
(650) 802-5385
(650) 802-5385
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$148,553 - $185,723 Annually
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Full Time