Los Angeles Unified School District

Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships

Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required, relevant field preferred
  • Three recent letters of recommendation
  • Effective communication skills to support executive leadership
  • Demonstrated ability in strategic planning and organizational alignment
  • Experience managing district-wide initiatives

Responsibilities

  • Advance district priorities under the direction of the Superintendent
  • Drive organizational alignment among various educational stakeholders
  • Support executive leadership in achieving district goals
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across departments
  • Ensure execution of major initiatives aligned with Board direction

Benefits

  • Opportunity to impact the educational experience of 16,500 students
  • Engage with executive leadership and influence strategic decisions
  • Work in a diverse educational environment with varied facilities
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Under the direction of the Superintendent or designee, the Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships is responsible for advancing district priorities, driving organizational alignment, and strengthening the effectiveness of the District and Superintendent's Office. This position provides support to executive leadership and strategic oversight to ensure district-wide priorities, initiatives, governance functions, and organizational efforts are aligned, coordinated, and executed in support of district goals. The Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships acts as a strategic integrator across Cabinet, district departments, and site leadership, ensuring that Board direction and district priorities are translated into actionable and results-oriented work. This role supports the Superintendent by managing executive priorities, facilitating cross-functional alignment, and ensuring coordinated implementation of major district initiatives.

Requirements / Qualifications

  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) Letters of Recommendation (Dated within the last 2 years))
  • Other (Copy of Bachelor's Degree (or transcripts showing degree awarded))
  • Resume


Comments and Other Information

Our District has an enrollment of 16,500 students in grades 7-12. SUHSD currently includes four middle schools, five high schools, a continuation high school, an adult school, an alternative education school, and ROP facilities.

NOTE:
New employees shall be employed at a rate no higher than that of Step C of the appropriate salary classification. If exceptional recruitment difficulties are encountered or an
individual with unusually high qualifications is being considered for employment, the Board reserves the right to approve an appointment above Step C.

PLEASE ENSURE ALL APPLICATION FIELDS ARE COMPLETE AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ARE ATTACHED. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!

About Los Angeles Unified School District

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of over 550,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.
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