position function/purpose

To support all HR functions, including recruiting, retaining employees, ensuring an accurate data base for staff, and ensuring compliance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Consult with the Director to understand the requirements, duties, and qualifications desired for the specified vacant position(s).

2. Collects and analyzes data to maintain a current understanding of fair and competitive market salaries, candidate availability, and demand for candidates to identify and select potential candidates for vacant positions.

3. Screens candidates, selects qualified and interested candidates for the interviewing phase, and then connects viable candidates with the HR Directors.

4. Assists in verifying candidates’ references and credentials, experience, and backgrounds.

5. Counsel candidates on the interview and hiring process.

6. Organizes and attends career fairs, campus events, and other networking opportunities.

7. Arranges meeting locations, travel, and/or accommodations when necessary.

8. Maintains and ensures compliance with applicable equal employment opportunity (EEO) and related employment laws and regulations.

9. Provide training and make presentations to district employees in one-on-one as well as group sessions to enable them to properly implement and manage HR systems.

10. Take initiative in performing those follow-up activities and support services necessary to produce timely and accurate reports and products.

11. Initiate activities among clerical and professional staff, which encourage sound time management practices with respect to data collection, data input, and data maintenance.

12. Perform other duties as assigned.

ADMINISTRATION AND FISC AL/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

1. Maintain computerized files, headers, and tables as assigned.

2. Promote cost-effective and prudent use of forms, supplies, and processing time in the performance of duties.

3. Report and recommend changes or improvements to procedures improved efficiency.

4. Create ad hoc reports and execute established job submissions and reports.

5. Receive frequent incoming calls from a variety of personnel on a broad range of problems and provide consultant

services toward problem resolution.

6.Accomplish tasks in a timely manner.

7. Periodically work after normal duty hours and occasional weekends or holidays to meet project deadlines or

as directed by the supervisor.

SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS

1. Support and adhere to district policies regarding employee/community relations.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

1. Observe professional and ethical standards in accordance with generally accepted community standards and the Texas Education Agency code of ethics.

2. Perform other duties and responsibilities by assisting the department, or as may be necessary for job effectiveness.

3. Travel independently (local and overnight) to fulfill the responsibility of the position.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Special Knowledge/Skills:

1. HR systems including but not limited to payroll, finance, asset management, activity funds, work order, Position Control Services, Personnel, and PEIMS OR Professional level experience utilizing student data applications systems including but not limited to student demographic data, attendance accounting, grade reporting, scheduling, historical data, special programs, PEIMS, discipline, and health services.

2. Working knowledge of local, state, and federal requirements for data reporting and ability to interpret new requirements.

3. Ability to adapt quickly to a technically changing environment.

4. Ability to plan, organize, and implement training for other staff members.

5. Ability to work with other staff members as part of a team within a production-oriented environment.

6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

7. Written and oral communication/presentation skills.

8. Knowledge and experience with computer hardware/software.

9. Keyboarding skills.

10. Ability to work well with a diverse population.

11. Knowledge of Microsoft Office including but not limited to Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

12. Knowledge of Google Workspace including but not limited to Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, and Drive

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary. while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; move throughout the room and/or facility; communicate verbally and electronically; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; kneel, stoop, crouch, and/or crawl; and climb or balance. Regularly required to lift or exert force of up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Regular attendance is required.

EQUIPMENT USED

1. Telephone

2. Computer and printer

3. Calculator

4. Copy Machine

The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must be able to maintain emotional control under stress. Occasionally required to travel to facilities within the district and outside the district for Career Fairs and meetings. May be required to work after hours and weekends.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager

Revision Date:

01/29/2024

All MISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational

Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.

Midland Independent School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for

employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,

color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status,

sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by

federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring,

placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and

training.