Policy Consultant

TX Assoc of School Boa • Austin, TX

5h

About The Position

As a Policy Consultant, you will help school districts maintain their localized policy manual by providing consulting services, training, and other resources related to policy management and governance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is required; Master's degree is strongly preferred.
• Experience working in or with school districts is strongly preferred.
• Ability to analyze and assess how changes in law affect local school district governance;
• Ability to adapt, deal with ambiguity and learn quickly;
• Ability to research and analyze complex policy-related topics;
• Ability to create project plans, set milestones, delegate tasks, and track progress;
• Ability to lift and move up to 10lbs. at a time;
• Job duties include sitting, certain amount of walking, and standing;
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copiers.
• Ability to travel an average of two nights per month;
• Highest level of integrity in managing confidential and sensitive information;
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team atmosphere;
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emails and phone calls from districts regarding policy needs.
• Prepare drafts of policy revisions and process board adopted policy changes.
• Consult with school board members and district administrators on a variety of policy topics and best practices for implementing policy requirements.
• Develop presentation materials for training member districts on various topics.
• Identify opportunities for improvement, implementing solutions, analyzing the results, and deciding to iterate, pivot, or stay the course.
• Develop effective relationships and serve as a trusted advisor for policy related matters to our member districts.
• Be a part of the consultant team in developing resources and materials for district use.

Benefits

• competitive pay
• rich benefits (including retirement matching of 2:1 up to 5% after one year. This means that if you contribute 5% to the plan, TASB will contribute 10%)
• onsite daycare
• onsite gym
• wellness program
• tuition reimbursement
• remote work options
• flexible schedules

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level