Special Assistant to the Superintendent

Houston Independent School District•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Assistant to the Superintendent provides executive support, managing day-to-day operations in the Office of the Superintendent. This involves close coordination with the Chief of Staff, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, and Security Detail to ensure the Superintendent's schedule runs smoothly in alignment with HISD top priorities. Furthermore, the Special Assistant helps coordinate activities involving all members of the Superintendent’s senior leadership team and external stakeholders. This position engages in meetings with staff members across departments and external stakeholders. The Houston Independent School District is currently undergoing the largest public education transformation in the nation. The ideal candidate will be passionate about public education policy and reform with a focus on positive student outcomes.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree
5+ years of work experience
Microsoft Office proficiency

Responsibilities

Helps Executive Assistant align Superintendent’s calendar with top priorities.
Accompanies the Superintendent for internal and external meetings and manages meeting follow up.
Keeps track of top priorities for the week and tracks action items.
Coordinates all campus visits and prepares data reports for these visits to ensure the Superintendent is well-prepared during engagements.
Manages the Superintendent’s HISD email and HISD cellphone.
Ensures consistent communication with Chief of Staff, Chief of Departments, and Deputy Chiefs to schedule meetings and share information.
Verify the type of basic technology connections, i.e., projector, microphone, audio/visual, for external events and meetings.
Making necessary preparations and gathering information in advance of speeches, press conferences, and other internal/external events in which the Superintendent will participate.
Update the Superintendent of district matters.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.