Overview

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR

WORKING TITLE

Senior Administrator-Equity Affairs for Student and Educator Engagement

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Office of Equity Affairs

LOCATION

Crossroads I, Cary, NC

PAY GRADE

Senior Administrator-Band 3

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

No

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is available for a Hybrid Telework workweek 

POSITION PURPOSE:

Provides program coordination for the Office of Equity Affairs for equity initiatives aligned with Wake County Public School System’s (WCPSS) Board of Education goals and strategic focus areas. Responsible for tracking and prioritizing school-based equity professional learning needs, designing equity learning content, and serving as liaison to other coordinating teachers for the alignment of equity policies, practices, and procedures. Ensures training, implementation, and adherence to district equity policy and instructional resources for district employees. Assists in coaching school- based equity teams. Supports the Director in engaging community partners.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Comprehensive knowledge of equity-based concepts such as intersectionality, identity development, cultural schema, and culturally responsive instruction;

• Considerable knowledge of teaching methodologies and adult learning styles;

• Considerable knowledge of school improvement planning processes;

• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint; Google Apps;

• Effective leadership skills;

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;

• Ability to effectively manage large projects, timelines, and initiatives;

• Ability to organize teams and manage competing administrative priorities;

• Ability to gather and organize/analyze data and to present recommendations in an easily understood, reportable format;

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, administrators, school system staff, and the public.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university;

• Three years of teaching experience;

• Three years of demonstrated equity-focused leadership practice.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must hold or be eligible for a North Carolina professional educator’s license;

• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of North Carolina requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university;

• School or district-based leadership experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, staff members of external funding agencies, and the community. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to ten pounds of force. The work requires driving automotive equipment. 

EFFECTIVE DATE: 6/2024

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.