Primary Purpose:

To support the vision, mission, and strategic priorities of ESC Region 12. As director of the Information Services Department, you will lead an exceptional team of individuals who are dedicated to our schools and students of ESC Region 12. ESC Region 12 is looking for dynamic leaders willing to learn and grow within an organization of leaders.

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 the Executive Cabinet informed

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