Chief of Staff/Deputy Superintendent

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District•Cypress, TX

29d

About The Position

The Chief of Staff serves as a key strategic partner to the Superintendent by coordinating district leadership functions, ensuring effective communication and strategic alignment across departments, and facilitating the implementation of district priorities. This role provides executive-level leadership, directs key operational and strategic initiatives, and serves as a senior advisor to the Superintendent and Cabinet to ensure efficient execution of the district’s mission and goals.

Requirements

Master’s degree in education, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, or related field required.
Minimum three (3) years as a Chief of Staff and/or Deputy Supt strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience supervising administrators and leading cross-functional teams.
Evidence of strategic planning, organizational leadership, and effective project management.
Strong background in communication, stakeholder engagement, and executive-level decision-making.
Ability to work effectively with executive leadership, Board members, parents, staff, and community.
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with capacity for strategic thought and execution.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion.
Demonstrated capacity to lead with equity, trust, and clarity.

Nice To Haves

Valid Texas Mid-Management/Principal Certification or Superintendent Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Coordination Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the Superintendent in aligning district initiatives, priorities, and organizational goals.
Coordinate Cabinet-level initiatives and ensure timely communication, collaboration, and follow-through across departments.
Lead and support strategic planning processes, organizational improvement efforts, and cross-functional workgroups.
Facilitate communication and problem-solving between district leadership, campuses, Board of Trustees, and community partners as appropriate.
Executive Oversight & Department Leadership Provide direct supervision, leadership, and support to assigned department heads to ensure operational excellence and alignment with district priorities.
Monitor departmental goals, performance metrics, and service outcomes, ensuring continuous improvement and adherence to district policies.
Oversee execution of major districtwide functions including, athletics, community programming, communication and engagement, centralized facilities operations (Berry Center, Mark Henry Building, and Visual and Performing Arts Center), research and planning, elections, outside facilities use, Instructional Materials Allotment, and district records management.
Lead long-range strategic planning for facilities, community partnerships, communications, governmental relations, and student/community programming.
Governmental Relations & Advocacy Direct and coordinate the district’s governmental relations efforts at the local, state, and federal levels
Advise the Superintendent and Board of Trustees on legislative issues impacting public education and the district’s operations
Develop and maintain productive relationships with elected officials, government agencies, and education organizations
Coordinate legislative advocacy efforts, testimony preparation, and policy briefings in alignment with district priorities
Monitor proposed legislation, regulations, and policy changes and communicate relevant updates to district leadership
Communication & Board/Superintendent Support Assist the Superintendent in preparing Board agenda items, presentations, reports, and district communications.
Represent the Superintendent at meetings, community events, and work sessions as needed.
Coordinate communications and engagement strategies to support public trust, transparency, and responsive customer service across the district.
Ensure timely, accurate communication and alignment from the Superintendent’s Cabinet to campuses and staff.
Operational Administration Oversee organizational project management for district initiatives and ensure projects are completed within established timelines.
Develop and maintain effective administrative systems and workflows across assigned departments.
Facilitate resolution of high-level issues and concerns brought to the Superintendent’s Office.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.