DescriptionPOSTING NUMBER: POSTING DATE: October 2, 2026
CLOSING DATE: October 16, 2026
POSITION: Assistant Director of Office of Enrollment & School Choice
REPORTS TO: Executive Lead/Director of the Office of Enrollment & School Choice or Designee
PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Assistant Director provides management-level leadership and operational oversight for the Office of Enrollment & School Choice (OESC). Under the direction of the Executive Lead/Director, the position supports department strategy, compliance, program implementation, grant oversight, cross-functional coordination, service delivery, and continuous improvement. The Assistant Director helps translate departmental priorities into clear operating systems, accountability structures, and measurable outcomes while supporting HPS magnet and Open Choice schools and the District's partnership with the Regional School Choice Office (RSCO).
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Support the Executive Lead/Director in establishing departmental priorities, annual operating plans, performance expectations, and accountability measures.
- Provide management oversight for major OESC initiatives and ensure priorities, deadlines, deliverables, and compliance requirements are monitored and addressed.
- Standardize and continuously improve core office operations by developing, implementing, and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), management controls, and service protocols.
- Coordinate cross-functional work with schools, RSCO, CSDE, Finance, Human Resources, Communications, Information Technology, and other District offices.
- Provide leadership for OESC compliance activities, state reporting readiness, grant implementation, and documentation requirements; monitor completion and escalate risks to the Executive Lead/Director.
- Oversee the planning and coordination of magnet and Open Choice grant activities, including timelines, program alignment, implementation monitoring, and management-level review of submissions.
- Monitor departmental performance indicators, enrollment trends, service metrics, grant milestones, and operational risks; provide management reports and recommendations to the Executive Lead/Director.
- Lead or coordinate special projects, process-improvement initiatives, and implementation work assigned by the Executive Lead/Director.
- Support development and implementation of enrollment and School Choice strategies designed to improve access, compliance, family experience, and program outcomes.
- Provide management-level guidance and coaching to assigned staff; establish expectations, monitor performance, and support professional growth consistent with District procedures.
- Serve as an escalation point for complex operational, stakeholder, and customer-service matters that require management review or cross-departmental resolution.
- Represent OESC at meetings, workgroups, conferences, and District initiatives as assigned.
- Perform other management-level duties consistent with the scope and classification of the position as assigned by the Executive Lead/Director.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:- Master's degree in Education, Public Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum seven (7) experience in enrollment, school operations, program administration, grants, education, public administration, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex projects, implementing systems and processes, and coordinating work across multiple stakeholders.
- Knowledge of enrollment and School Choice operations, compliance, grants, and public-sector or K-12 environments preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational, project-management, problem-solving, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to establish accountability systems, monitor performance, manage competing priorities, and exercise sound judgment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and the ability to learn District information systems.
BARGAINING-UNIT WORK BOUNDARY: This non-bargaining position provides management-level oversight and does not displace, replace, or routinely perform work assigned to HFSS, HESP, or any other bargaining-unit classification. The position may review work products, monitor performance, establish workflows and controls, resolve escalated exceptions, and coordinate implementation, but shall not routinely perform transactional accounts payable, accounting, purchasing, payroll, personnel processing, clerical, secretarial, data-entry, records-maintenance, or similar bargaining-unit duties. Temporary or emergency operational support, if required, must be assigned and performed consistent with applicable collective bargaining agreements, district policy, and direction from Human Resources/Labor Relations
CERTIFICATION / LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Not Applicable/Non Bargaining
.SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Salary Range: This is a twelve-month position, $110,000 - $120,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience and consistent with the applicable HPS salary structure and/or collective bargaining agreement.
Benefits: Hartford Public Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement benefits; paid holidays, vacation and sick leave; and other applicable fringe benefits in accordance with district policy and/or the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
UNION AFFILIATION: Not Applicable/Non Bargaining.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To be considered, all internal and external applicants must fully complete a Hartford Public Schools' online application, which can be accessed through our Applicant Tracking System, Nimble, at https://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/hartford.
Internal applicants should use a personal email address when applying. Please do not use your hartfordschools.org email. Candidates' application and supporting documents will be reviewed. Candidates who advance through the initial review will be notified and placed in the pool for consideration by hiring managers. Candidates will be contacted directly by hiring managers for interviews.
