Position Type:
Administration/Executive Director

Date Posted:
7/14/2026

Location:
Administration Building @ Columbus Elementary

Date Available:
09/01/2026

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
BOARD OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

18 SOUTH PERRY STREET

POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK 12601

INTERNAL

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #: 26-27-09 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR of HUMAN RESOURCES



JULY 2026 POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

NOTICE OF POSITION

POSITION:

The Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Gregory Mott, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

2026-2027 VACANCY

POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must possess a Master's degree from an accredited college or university and a New York State School District Administrator (SDA), or School District Leader (SDL) certificate by the time of appointment. Candidates must have a minimum of five (5) years of related management of supervisory experience. Previous responsibilities in public school administration, public school district administration, and experience in diverse organizations required. Candidates with prior administrative experience in an urban school district with a large racially and economically diverse population are preferred and encouraged to apply. Additionally, candidates with a background in human resources are preferred and encouraged to apply.

DUTIES:

The Poughkeepsie City School District (PCSD) is committed to providing students and parents with pathways to opportunity that will lead to achievement and success. Through student-centered effective and transformational leadership, school and community engagement, and an unrelenting pursuit to achieve greater school outcomes for children, the Poughkeepsie City Schools is focused on developing and growing greater access, equity, opportunity, and quality across PCSD.

Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, the Executive Director of Human Resources will plan, organize, control, and direct the operations, activities, and services of all the functions of the Human Resources Department.The Executive Director of Human Resources will coordinate and direct personnel, resources, communications, and information to meet district needs. The Executive Director of Human Resources will also supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following is indicative of the level and types of activities performed by positions in this title. It is not meant to be all inclusive and does not preclude a supervisor from assigning activities not listed which could reasonably be expected to be performed by an employee in this title:

• Builds and implements strategic plans to recruit, hire, and retain high-impact instructional and support personnel, including marketing, partnerships, and talent acquisition events;
• Oversees the development of a strategic recruitment plan that promotes a diverse workplace;
• Directs the planning and implementation of policies and procedures including recruitment, certification, employment, processing, record maintenance, assignment, evaluation, and dismissal;
• Serves as the district's labor relations co-lead;
• Serves as a member of the district negotiating team;
• In collaboration with the Office of Division of Instruction, facilitates the teacher observation process outlined in the APPR agreement;
• Evaluates staff in accordance with the district's performance evaluation system;
• Generates creative solutions to district personnel challenges;
• Prepares recommendations for school board meeting agendas and attends school board meetings;
• Leads and monitors department in progress toward attainment of district strategic goals and objectives;
• Interprets and applies local, state, and/or federal legislation, requirements, and standards to district programs and services;
• Interacts with and seeks advice as needed with District Counsel.
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and/or the Superintendent of Schools

APPOINTMENT:

Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be conducted where appropriate.

SALARY:

$138,305-$156,723

FINAL DATE TO APPLY:

July 24, 2026

TO APPLY:

Please visit https://www.applitrack.com/poughkeepsieschools/onlineapp/ to fill out an online application. *Please refer to Job ID: 1656*