Job Class: 0991, Manager I

Salary Range: $122,873.06 - $164,976.94/annually

Appointment Type: Permanent Exempt (what does this mean?)

Length of Appointment: 3 years

Calendar: Full Time / Full Year

The SFSD Manager I will be responsible for supporting the Student & Family Service Division's Focal Services Programs and Student & Family Team. The Manager I will also be tasked with overseeing the day to day operations of the programs they oversee. The Manager I will be expected to monitor, analyze and synthesize data on a regular basis for key stakeholders. The Manager I is expected to identify trends and make recommendations for changes to district policies and practices. We embrace a user-centered design approach to improving processes and building tools and resources, and a successful candidate will also bring a human-centered design approach to this work, a commitment to the practice of cultural humility and anti-racist work.

Essential Duties

The duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to the 0991/Manager 1 and are not intended to be an inclusive or exhaustive list.

As the Manager I, you will:

Demonstrate a Leadership Mindset

• Increase communication, clarity and connection across the division to reduce silos and streamline services
• Develop protocols and procedures to assist staff in delivery of services to students and families
• Identify gaps in the division wide structures and generate solutions in partnership with stakeholders towards continuous improvement

Manage to Results

• Create infrastructure for grant management and tracking systems and supports that align with divisional goals.
• Lead and manage the grant application process for federal, state and local grants.
• Monitor and maintain compliance on any contracts and/or MOUs that directly support services for LGBTQ Student Services and Refugee and Immigrant Solidarity in Education programs
• Support feedback and evaluation tools that center the student and family experience of our process and procedures that will inform service delivery including communicating data results to all stakeholders as needed
• Leads one or more components/functions of work within the department/division
• Manages direct reports who may in turn manage others

Manage Teams

• Lead, supervise, evaluate and guide a team supporting SFUSD Focal Services and support the Student & Family Team
• Will act as the liaison for coordinating services in support of LGBTQ Student Services and Refugee and Immigrant Solidarity in Education

Manage Relationships

• Thought partner with the Division's Leadership Team, schools and school site staff, as well as various central office departments.
• Cultivate strong partnership with central office divisions and departments towards the successful implementation of programs and policies that are student and family centered.

The strongest candidates will have:

• Knowledge of San Francisco's public schools/urban public schools and a passionate belief in SFUSD's commitment to instructional leadership as a lever toward delivering on the SFUSD Graduate Profile
• Strong analytics and systems thinking necessary to interpret data to inform goals and strategy, as well as build infrastructure where none exists
• Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and roles within a complex organization
• Ability to support advisory councils
• Knowledge of working with the LGBTQ community, Refugee & Immigrants,Solidarity in Education (RISE), Students Experiencing Homelessness, and students in Foster Youth care.
• Strong understanding of the various policies and Education Codes that directly impact focal students
• A proven record of effectively planning, organizing and using resources to take action and achieve goals
• The ability to learn quickly and adapt as needed in a fast-paced environment
• Outstanding organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• A flexible, "can do" work ethic with a focus on identifying challenges and proactively working to find solutions while maintaining a bigger picture lens and focus on what can be delivered instead of what cannot be done
• Excellent data analysis skills and experience synthesizing data to drive action steps
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with senior level district staff and colleagues
• Effective written and verbal communication and the ability to clearly communicate complex, bureaucratic processes to a variety of audiences
• Ability to define and implement effective HR business practices
• Ability to work effectively in difficult situations that involve confidential and sensitive matters
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and GSuite (Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms)

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. / B.S) from an accredited college or university; advanced degree preferred
• Two years experience in a large public institution with multiple sites
• Relevant supervisory experience
• Valid California driver's license

Substitution
• Education requirement may be substituted for additional experience on a year-for-year basis

What We Offer

SFUSD offers a competitive salary of $122,873.06 - $164,976.94/annually commensurate with experience in a similar position. We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including dental and vision plans, a defined benefit pension plan, disability, life insurance, flexible spending account options and vacation time. We also offer an inclusive and equity-centered environment where we encourage staff to bring their whole selves to work.

How to Apply

• Visit https://jobs.sfusd.edu/ and create a new account to begin your application.
• You will be prompted to electronically attach a letter of interest, resume, list of professional references

and any applicable credentials or licenses

• Our Human Resources team will then review your entire application to determine your eligibility status

and contact you directly should you move forward in the process

• Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from SFUSD and CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept SFUSD and CCSF mail from the following addresses ([redacted].edu, [redacted].org, [redacted].org, [redacted].com, [redacted].com, [redacted].org, [redacted].org, [redacted].org, [redacted].com, [redacted].org, [redacted].org, [redacted].org, [redacted].org, [redacted].edu, [redacted].info, and [redacted].com).

Verification

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at http://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements.

Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification from this and future job opportunities with the San Francisco Unified School District.