Director, Engagement and Support at Santa Barbara County Education Office
About the Employer
The Santa Barbara County Education Office provides services and leadership to 20 public school districts and 10 charter schools. SBCEO offers programs and services in support of nearly 70,000 children throughout Santa Barbara County - from Santa Barbara to Santa Ynez, Lompoc, Orcutt, and Santa Maria.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Join our dynamic HR team and help us transform the employee experience Are you a visionary human resources leader who is passionate about driving organizational excellence and fostering a culture of inclusion, engagement, and growth? In the new role of Director, Engagement and Support at the Santa Barbara County Education Office, you will lead transformative initiatives to enhance the employee experience, align HR strategies with organizational goals, and support local school districts in achieving workforce success. This vital role offers the opportunity to shape policies, implement innovative training programs, and champion equity and safety across diverse teams. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and thrive in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, we want to hear from you! For more details about the position, please refer to the position announcement. You may also contact Gabriel Purvis, Classified Human Resources Analyst, at (805) 964-4711, ext. 5225 with questions.
Requirements / Qualifications
A typical way to qualify would be: Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree in legal studies, social sciences, humanities, or business, public, or education administration; or other related field. Possession of a master’s degree in business, public, or education administration; legal studies; or other related field is preferred. Experience: Five years of professional human resources experience, with at least two of those years in a leadership or management role, that included at least three of the following: (1) leading organizational change initiatives; (2) training and professional development; (3) employee engagement; and (4) investigations, legal compliance, and risk management. Public agency human resources experience is preferred. Experience in human resources in a public TK-12 setting is desirable. Equivalent combinations of training, education, and experience that provide the required knowledge and abilities will also be considered.
Requirements / Qualifications
A typical way to qualify would be: Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree in legal studies, social sciences, humanities, or business, public, or education administration; or other related field. Possession of a master’s degree in business, public, or education administration; legal studies; or other related field is preferred. Experience: Five years of professional human resources experience, with at least two of those years in a leadership or management role, that included at least three of the following: (1) leading organizational change initiatives; (2) training and professional development; (3) employee engagement; and (4) investigations, legal compliance, and risk management. Public agency human resources experience is preferred. Experience in human resources in a public TK-12 setting is desirable. Equivalent combinations of training, education, and experience that provide the required knowledge and abilities will also be considered.
Comments and Other Information
Compensation
Hiring range: $147,079 - $179,200 per year; 4% increase scheduled for July 1 and salary step increase upon successful completion of 12-month probationary period.
Exceptional health benefits (with an option that is no cost to the employee) and a defined-benefit pension plan (California Public Employees’ Retirement System).
Apply online by January 28, 2025 at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sbceo
Comments and Other Information
Compensation
Hiring range: $147,079 - $179,200 per year; 4% increase scheduled for July 1 and salary step increase upon successful completion of 12-month probationary period.
Exceptional health benefits (with an option that is no cost to the employee) and a defined-benefit pension plan (California Public Employees’ Retirement System).
Apply online by January 28, 2025 at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sbceo
Application Deadline
1/28/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Date Posted
1/14/2025
Contact
Gabriel Purvis
8059644711
8059644711
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$147,079 - $179,200 Annually
$147,079 - $179,200 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
4% increase scheduled for July 1 and salary step increase upon successful completion of 12-month probationary period.
Length of Work Year
12
Employment Type
Full Time