About the Employer The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) supports students through our mission to provide, promote, and support leadership and service for the success of every child, in every school, every day. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications THE POSITION: Under the leadership of the Superintendent and as a member of the Cabinet, The Deputy Chief of Strategy & Partnerships orchestrates comprehensive strategic initiatives and policies for the Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE), and provides critical leadership for the Superintendent's Office, internal operations, external relations, and government affairs. This executive role guides the activities of the Superintendent's Office, ensuring that they steward the Superintendent's strategic vision and legislative priorities, enhancing ACOE's profile and efficacy at county, state, and national levels. Serves as the highest position that has county-wide responsibility for formulating policies. This job reports to Assigned Administrator. LOCATION: 313 W. Winton Ave. Hayward, CA 94544 TYPICAL DUTIES: Craft, refine, and execute strategic plans that are tightly aligned with the Superintendent's overarching educational and operational goals. Lead high level project initiatives that encompass innovative educational strategies, collaborating across divisions to ensure projects are effectively supporting ACOE's mission. Serve as a key strategic advisor and thought partner to the Superintendent and Cabinet; engage across the ACOE to align strategy, planning, and management functions. Facilitate culture shaping, change initiatives, and discrete projects and ensuring streamlined communication and prompt-interdivisional problem solving. Monitor and adapt strategies in response to educational trends, legislative changes, and community needs, ensuring ACOE scales as an effective leader in educational development and advocacy. SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION Comments and Other Information MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: A Master's Degree preferred from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public policy, education, business administration, social sciences, or related fields is required. Experience: At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in a school district and or public administration setting, demonstrating a proven track record in strategic initiatives and team management required. Equivalency: An equivalent combination of substantive experience and professional achievements may be considered as a substitute for college/university education, provided the candidate demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of public policy, education systems, and strategic leadership in comparable organizations. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 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. THE PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Application Review…………………………………………………………….............PASS/FAIL 2. Final Oral Interview*………………….….......................................................................(TBD) This eligibility list is valid for 6 months. For more information about this position, go to the pdf file here https://edjoinprodstoragewest.blob.core.windows.net/jobdescriptions/33/jobDescription133693359089639403.pdf