Primary Purpose:

To support the vision, mission, and strategic priorities of ESC Region 12.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Master's Degree
• Appropriate Administrative Certification or Related Work Experience
• 3-5 Years as Central Office or ESC Administrator

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Excellent “people” skills

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to facilitate, communicate, organize, and problem-solve

Research capability

Positive attitude, dependable, team player

Able to implement QMS initiatives

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets, perform data analysis, and do word processing

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Excellent public relations, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees

General Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day operations of the department and its projects

Interviewing, hiring, and training prospective employees for the department

Negotiating contracts and agreements with department-specific vendors

Encouraging collaboration between department staff as well as the staff members of all ESC departments

Maintaining positive relationships with our customer school districts

Serve on the Administrative team

Keep Executive Cabinet informed of the departments activities

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May supervise, evaluate, and recommend hiring and firing of employees.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Travel: Frequent Travel within the region, state, and nation when appropriate

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions, including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel and out-of-state travel

Mental Demands:

Manage multiple tasks and work cooperatively with others

Maintain a calm attitude in demanding situations

Make changes and adapt to varying responsibilities on an ongoing basis

Work with frequent interruptions, tight deadlines, and limited office space

Core Values

Applicant needs to possess these core values through words and actions to build positive, long-term relationships with customers by demonstrating:

• Professionalism, integrity, respect for others, expertise, and credibility at all times
• Quality in delivering what I promise and helping create superior programs and services that add value beyond what is expected
• Teamwork by working cooperatively with others to promote a positive and fun work environment
• Adaptability by being flexible, attentive to change, and ready to move quickly and decisively in response to the needs of customers
• Innovation by contributing to the implementation of new or significantly improved services and delivery methods
• Superior Service by providing personable, direct attention that delivers customer satisfaction beyond what is expected

Benefit Information

• ESC Region 12 provides monetary contributions up to $575 per month to use for employee/family healthcare and supplemental benefits
• An employee earns state personal, sick, and vacation leave
• All employees contribute to both the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) and Social Security retirements