Director - Employee Engagement

• Utilizes resources appropriately to complete work in the most efficient manner; proactively communicates the status of work; participates and contributes fully as a team member; and exercises sound judgment and decision-making skills to resolve sensitive matters.
• Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies, administrative regulations, and professional standards.
• Directs the administration and development of all health and welfare programs, including insurance (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), employee assistance programs, unemployment, pensions, and supplemental retirement. Oversees the administration of health and welfare programs for all employee groups in accordance with union contract provisions, all applicable laws and regulations, and City Schools' policies.
• Recommends actions designed to improve administration and operational policies and financial
• Coordinates implementation of new policies, monitors existing policies, and communicates information to appropriate entities.
• Defines strategic direction for area of responsibility and leads assigned teams in developing recommendations for strategic long-term goals related to assigned area of responsibility.
• Manages assigned teams in the development, design, review implementation and periodic re-evaluation of project plans and strategies to support the achievement of the departmental goals and objectives on time and within budget constraints.
• Provides appropriate supervision, mentoring, and professional growth and development opportunities to assigned staff, including the development and implementation of professional growth plans to include keeping abreast of current developments, literature, and technical sources of
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and the professional

• Unless expressly stated otherwise with respect to the qualifications indicated in the position description, City Schools reserves the right to consider other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required.
• At least ten years of full-time relevant professional experience, including at least five years of supervisory/administrative/leadership experience, required.
• Ability to interact and work collaboratively with diverse constituencies and convey complicated information with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with school system employees and managers at all levels, as well as government agencies and community stakeholders.
• Proficient skill in the use of technical computer applications, including electronic databases, case management systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Skill in research, writing, presenting, and explaining policies and procedures, assembling data, preparing complex reports, and formulating and presenting recommendations.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize changing assignments, and organize busy workload, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure, while exercising excellent attention to detail.
• Knowledge of current issues in human resource management, problems, and challenges faced by large urban school systems.

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits - This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

Baltimore City Public Schools ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our community's long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation. For more information, see Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Policies JBA (Nondiscrimination - Students), JBB (Sex-Based Discrimination - Students), JICK (Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation of Students), ACA (Nondiscrimination - Employees and Third Parties), ACB (Sexual Harassment - Employees and Third Parties), ACD (ADA Reasonable Accommodations), and ADA (Equity), and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations. City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups. Link to Full Nondiscrimination Notice.

This position is not affiliated a bargaining union.

This position is affiliated with the City Retirement System.

In accordance with Maryland law, City School is required to share the position salary ranges in its entirety. Please note, this is not the hiring range. The hiring range for this position is ($118,909 - $166,022)