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Job Title: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS (12 Months)
Posting Date: April 10, 2008
Closing Date: No Closing Date
Salary Range: 87,152.00 - 131,478.00 (annually)
Under the direction of the General Superintendent or designee, the Executive Director coordinates the development and pursuit of the District’s annual legislative agenda, which includes tracking pertinent legislation and policy initiatives, managing responses to governmental inquiries and requests for information and facilitating contacts between District and governmental officials.
Job Type: Administrative
Benefits Eligibility: Successful candidates will be eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage, as well as illness and vacation days.
Reports to: General Superintendent or Designee
Location: Office of Public Relations
Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Public Administration, Political Science, Communications, Law or a related discipline from an accredited institution. Additional related experiences and/or college credits may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
Must present evidence of at least five (5) years experience in management positions in the fields of governmental communications or governmental relations. At least two (2) years in an administrative/supervisory capacity. Must be experienced in presenting proposals, reports and related data to groups of elected officials or other persons of varied background and education. Must also have management experience and project management experience.
Regular Attendance is critical; must have an exemplary attendance record.
Must be able to verify whether U.S. citizen, resident alien, or otherwise authorized to accept employment in the U.S.
Must be physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined with or without accommodations.
Under the direction of the General Superintendent or designee, the Executive Director will:
1. Advise the General Superintendent and the Executive Director Office of Public Relations of Federal, State, County and City legislation, Executive Orders, and other policy initiatives that impact the District;
2. Assist the General Superintendent or designee and the Executive Director, Office of Public Relations in developing a legislative agenda and communicating that agenda to governmental officials;
3. Secures involvement of District officials, Board members and parents in the political process;
4. Serve as the District representative and/or liaison to constituent groups, public and private professional organizations (including but not limited to: Michigan Association School Administrators, American Association School Administrators, Council of Great City Schools and Tri-County Alliance), government and community agencies;
5. Represent the District by making presentations to legislators, policy makers and interested parent and community and business groups;
6. Manage the District’s governmental affairs with the Federal Government;
7. Monitor Executive Orders, legislation and other policy initiatives that impact the District;
8. Coordinate meetings with Senators, U.S. Representatives, Office of the President and other Federal agencies, departments, etc.;
9. Administer contract services with lobbyists;
10. Assist legislators in drafting language for Federal legislation;
11. Manage the District’s governmental affairs with the State of Michigan, including but not limited to: the Governor’s Office, State Legislature and State Board of Education;
12. Coordinate meetings with state Legislators, Governor’s Office and other State agencies, departments, County and City Officials;
13. Coordinate response to legislative information requests;
14. Manage the District’s governmental affairs with the County of Wayne, including the County Executive’s Office, County Commission, County Clerk and County Sheriff;
15. Monitor ordinances, Memorandums of Understanding and other policy initiatives that impact the District;
16. Coordinate responses to inform requests from County Officials and Commissioners;
17. Manage the District’s governmental affairs with the City of Detroit, including the Mayor’s Office, City Council and City Clerk’s Office;
18. Collaborate with Wayne RESA Legislative Liaison on initiatives of mutual interest for Detroit Public Schools;
19. Attend Board of Education Meetings;
20. Perform other duties as assigned by the General
21. Superintendent or designee.
You must provide a non-refundable payment of $65.25 by cashier's check, certified check or money order, payable to the I.I.S. (Identix Identification Services).
There is an option to pay by MasterCard or Visa. If you elect to pay by credit card, you must call Identix at (866) 226-2952 prior to your appointment, because they are unable to accept credit cards at the fingerprint site.
Please be prompt when arriving at the fingerprinting site. In order to be fingerprinted, you must present your state issued picture ID or passport, the completed LiveScan Fingerprint Request form, the completed Identix Michigan Fingerprint Applicant Information form, as well as the fingerprint fee of $65.25.
All fingerprinting appointments will be scheduled by Detroit Public Schools, Human Resources Department.
APPLICATION PACKET CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM www.detroit.k12.mi.us/employment.
Internal candidates: Must submit a letter of interest, resume, proof of highest degree obtained, their current classification (job title); work location and telephone number; file number; home address and telephone number; specific location(s) of interest and job requisition number(s), as well as any other requested documentation stated in this job announcement to the address listed at the end of this posting.
External candidates: Must submit a completed employment application, proof of highest degree obtained, as well as any other requested documentation stated in this job announcement to the address listed at the end of this posting.
Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Service outside of the Detroit Public Schools must be verified by the applicant’s employer(s) prior to hire.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested. All documentation must be submitted along with the letter of interest. Due to the high volume of candidates applying for positions, we regret that we are unable to pull individual personnel files to retrieve/copy documents. Therefore, to assure the application process is not delayed, if you are applying for multiple positions with the district, we strongly encourage you to have available several photocopies of your credentials to be submitted for each position for which you apply. Documentation will not be accepted subsequent to the closing date of the announcement. Incomplete information will not be considered. Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Recruitment and Employment Services at (313) 873-7101.
Detroit Public Schools – Welcome Center
Attn: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS (12 Months)
New Center One Building
3031 W. Grand Boulevard (1st Floor)
Detroit, MI 48202
The Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit does not discriminate against, deny benefits to or exclude participation by any person in its programs, activities or employment on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, creed, religion or handicap.
