DEFINITION:
Under the direction of the Superintendent, plan, organize, manage and direct the personnel operations of the District; provide leadership in the development and implementation of mandated and other appropriate personnel related policies and regulations; direct the District’s affirmative action program; participates in employee labor relations functions of the district including negotiations; administer grievance procedures for certificated and classified personnel; administer the employee risk management program; aids in the planning, development, and implementation of District Policies and Regulations, and the strategies for achieving organizational goals and objectives; organizes, coordinates functions and activities and does other functions as directed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, direct, manage and oversee all activities and operations related to district-wide certificated and classified personnel, including recruitment and selection, record keeping, counseling, personnel evaluations, and employee relations involving union contract negotiations and contract management; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
• Serve as negotiator for the district.
• Develop, monitor, and implement goals, objectives, policies, and priorities related to human resource needs in accordance with state education code requirements, Board policies, and district policy; coordinate with school administrators and other staff.
• Establish, with District policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of human resource services; allocate resources accordingly.
• Plan, direct and coordinate all activities related to human resources; assign projects and areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Assess and monitor work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct and implement changes.
• Select, train, motivate and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
• Explain, justify and defend programs, policies, and activities related to human resources; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
• Serve as the District’s Workers Compensation office      
• Represent the District to the Board and outside agencies on matters related to human resources; draft and interpret Board policies, education code and related laws; recommend human resource actions to the Board.
• Provide staff assistance to the Superintendent; participate on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of changes and new developments in human resource management and education administration.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive parent and community inquiries and complaints.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

 Abilities:

• Hands-on manage, organize, coordinate, and direct the District’s internal operations;
• Demonstrate a high quality of leadership and motivational strategies in leading the District toward an operational mode which is cost effective and cost beneficial.
• Analyze complex problems, determine alternative solutions, and make timely and effective decisions.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form regarding a variety of complex fiscal, educational, organizational, and legal matters.
• Assimilate and evaluate data, and prepare sound recommendations.
• Establish and maintain cooperative organizational, public, and community relationships.

 Qualifications and Experience:

• Valid California Administrative Services Credential
• Master’s degree preferred.
• At least three (3) years of increasingly responsible and successful experience in school administration;
• Demonstrated successful experience in employee negotiations, personnel selection and personnel office management is highly desired.
• District Office level experience in the personnel field is desired.