Manager of Student Planning & Outreach

Public School of North Carolina•Charlotte, NC

44d•Onsite

About The Position

The manager of student planning & outreach, under intermittent supervision, performs intermediate-level work with limited decision-making discretion implementing and monitoring a comprehensive enrollment strategy that attracts and retains students. Position assists with the execution of activities related to enrollment projections, school boundaries, and continuation patterns. Employee performs district-level work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the Director of Student Planning & Outreach. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Comprehensive in-depth knowledge and understanding of the principles, practices, and procedures of public school system policies
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, standards, and expectations of school choice lottery and magnet programs
Comprehensive knowledge of staff development practices, procedures, and techniques
Comprehensive knowledge on how to utilize appropriate data and information to make programming decisions
Skilled in program management
Skilled in the use of current software to include word processing, spreadsheets, and desktop publishing applications
Ability to manage multiple small-scale and large-scale projects simultaneously
Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment or software related to business needs
Ability to implement local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures into daily business operations
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums
Ability to problem-solve utilizing sound judgment
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school system business
Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgement
Ability to develop related charts, graphs, reports, and records pertaining to school planning and strategy
Ability to conceptualize, initiate, monitor, and evaluate new and/or current programs
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, rapidly changing team environment
Bachelor's degree in public administration, business, or education required
Minimum of five (5) years' work experience implementing K12 educational programs or other related area required
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license or ability to provide own transportation
Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings

Responsibilities

Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
Manage and evaluate the district-wide student planning & outreach program
Investigate, analyze, and formulate methods for handling special projects/reports
Develop and implement communication strategies to promote school choice program awareness, increase access, and support of family decision-making
Manage the school choice lottery process to ensure transparency and fairness of student selection for specialized programs
Effectively communicate with parents and relevant stakeholders regarding the school choice lottery application, selection process, waitlist, etc.
Collaborate to provide technical expertise for short- and long-term space planning for both academic and non-academic facilities to support programming needs
Monitor and support magnet programs through reporting, school visits, identifying program needs, and planning staff development activities
Support schools in the acquisition of resources, connecting with community agencies and higher education institutions, and identifying innovative strategies
Maintain consistent, accurate, and reliable internal datasets to inform decision-making
Deliver data and analytics, such as those required for the annual Comprehensive Data Review process to support strategic initiatives
Conduct market analyses, demographic research, and site assessments to support planning and program development initiatives
Analyze enrollment trends, student data, and program demands to inform expansion or modification of school choice offerings
Collaborate with schools to develop program documentation, interpret program evaluation data, and report on findings
Facilitate community engagement events to address concerns, gather input, and build stronger relationships with the community
Apply project management procedures and best practices to student programming planning initiatives
Coordinate and lead planning meetings with internal and external stakeholders related to immediate, intermediate, and long-term facility impacts
Complete local, state, or federal surveys and reports accurately and promptly
Prepare reports, memos, presentations, standard operating procedures, process maps, and other correspondence as requested; maintain related websites
Participate in professional development and other meetings
Create an inclusive environment with positive communication/public relations
Perform related work as assigned or required