Director I, Project Management of Strategic Initiatives at Alameda County Office Of Education
About the Employer
The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) leads with a student-centered vision, innovating in the classroom and building safe and supportive community schools. We collaborate and partner with local, county, and state agencies to address challenges students face. We are looking for individuals who can enact our vision: equipping the most vulnerable students and those who serve them with the tools to thrive. Join our team as we reimagine services to more holistically support students and erase the predetermination of failure for children, especially Alameda County’s most marginalized youth.
Job Summary
Job Summary
This position is held in our SPaS/Schools Division, reporting to the Senior Chief, Schools. This role works closely with Executive leaders across Alameda County departments—including Probation and the Youth Violence Reduction Coordination (YVRC) team and the developing Assessment Center. In addition, this position ensures deep connections with existing Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) operated schools—including Butler Academic Center, Camp Sweeney, Quest Academy, Parenting Teen programs, and Opportunity Schools—to ensure that the needs of those students are met. The Director will also create intentional pathways for otherwise disconnected or system-involved youth to access these educational opportunities, reducing truancy and increasing connection to school and learning.
Requirements / Qualifications
THE POSITION: The Director I, Project Management of Strategic Initiatives is responsible for designing and implementing strategic projects and initiatives. Works closely with Executive leaders throughout Alameda County and State of California providing strategic guidance and project management oversight on quality initiatives, administration, and organizational growth and leadership. This job reports to the assigned administrator. LOCATION: 313 W. Winton Ave. Hayward, CA 94544 TYPICAL DUTIES: Acts as an advisor and thought partner by structuring undefined issues for resolution, researching and reconciling issues, and analyzing and summarizing information to make sound decisions. Leads and/or partners with other leaders to advance initiatives and projects that achieve the organization and/or Division strategic goals. Leads and participates in committees for project planning and implementation. Manages the coordination of Division leadership activities, including collaborating on agenda, review of relevant materials, pre-meeting briefing, and post-meeting follow-up with Executive staff. Supervises administrative staff and assigns projects and assignments. Establishes metrics and dashboards to monitor progress of strategic initiatives. SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field. Experience: Minimum of 5 years professional work experience in project management and/or business administration is required. School Business and/or operations experience is preferred. Strong communications experience is highly desirable. Equivalency: A combination of education and job-related experience equivalent to the above qualifications. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The EDJOIN Online Application and materials must be received by the final application filling date. Incomplete or late EDJOIN Online Applications will not be accepted. THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION MATERIALS ARE DESIRED: Completed EDJOIN Online Application, Resume and Cover Letter. APPLICATION SCREENING & EXAMINATION PROCESS: A review of the candidates’ EDJOIN Online Applications to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who complete the EDJOIN Online Application and who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. Those invited to participate will be notified via email of the date, time, and place of the examinations. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components.
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
THE POSITION: The Director I, Project Management of Strategic Initiatives is responsible for designing and implementing strategic projects and initiatives. Works closely with Executive leaders throughout Alameda County and State of California providing strategic guidance and project management oversight on quality initiatives, administration, and organizational growth and leadership. This job reports to the assigned administrator. LOCATION: 313 W. Winton Ave. Hayward, CA 94544 TYPICAL DUTIES: Acts as an advisor and thought partner by structuring undefined issues for resolution, researching and reconciling issues, and analyzing and summarizing information to make sound decisions. Leads and/or partners with other leaders to advance initiatives and projects that achieve the organization and/or Division strategic goals. Leads and participates in committees for project planning and implementation. Manages the coordination of Division leadership activities, including collaborating on agenda, review of relevant materials, pre-meeting briefing, and post-meeting follow-up with Executive staff. Supervises administrative staff and assigns projects and assignments. Establishes metrics and dashboards to monitor progress of strategic initiatives. SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field. Experience: Minimum of 5 years professional work experience in project management and/or business administration is required. School Business and/or operations experience is preferred. Strong communications experience is highly desirable. Equivalency: A combination of education and job-related experience equivalent to the above qualifications. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The EDJOIN Online Application and materials must be received by the final application filling date. Incomplete or late EDJOIN Online Applications will not be accepted. THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION MATERIALS ARE DESIRED: Completed EDJOIN Online Application, Resume and Cover Letter. APPLICATION SCREENING & EXAMINATION PROCESS: A review of the candidates’ EDJOIN Online Applications to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who complete the EDJOIN Online Application and who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. Those invited to participate will be notified via email of the date, time, and place of the examinations. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components.
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
THE PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Application Review…………………………………………………..…………..........PASS/FAIL
2. Supplemental Questionnaire………………………..…..PASS/FAIL(Due: Friday, February 6)
3. Technical Oral Interview*………………….…................Weighted 50% (Friday, February 13)
4. Final Interview*………………….…...................................................(Thursday, February 19)
* Candidates must attain a minimum score of 70% on all scored examinations and this eligibility list is valid for 6 months.
Comments and Other Information
THE PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Application Review…………………………………………………..…………..........PASS/FAIL
2. Supplemental Questionnaire………………………..…..PASS/FAIL(Due: Friday, February 6)
3. Technical Oral Interview*………………….…................Weighted 50% (Friday, February 13)
4. Final Interview*………………….…...................................................(Thursday, February 19)
* Candidates must attain a minimum score of 70% on all scored examinations and this eligibility list is valid for 6 months.