City and County of San Francisco

Under broad policy direction, creates the mission and long-term vision of the San Francisco Unified School District, based on effective responsiveness to the public and/or other client needs; oversees the development of strategic plans and interim goals; establishes policies and determines priorities; adjusts plans to respond to emerging and/or urgent issues; directs the allocation of resources to achieve timely outcomes and measurable goals within budget guidelines; and performs related duties as required.

Incumbents in this class make policy decisions of critical impact affecting the District and assume ultimate responsibility for all programs and activities of the operating department. This class is exempt from Civil Service appointment and incumbents generally serve at the pleasure of the Superintendent.

Reports to the Superintendent of Schools

Typically exercises management and supervision over SFUSD Deputy Directors and subordinate staff

The duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1.    Direct the development and timely implementation of departmental goals, policies, and strategic plans; manage the allocation of resources and service levels to meet client needs.

2.    Oversee the operation of all departmental functions, activities and programs; set objectives and monitor the performance of subordinate staff engaged in defined activities.

3.    Determine the organizational structure, staff assignments, service levels and administrative systems required to accomplish a department’s mission in an effective and efficient manner.

4.    Consult with the Superintendent regarding department programs; coordinate activities with other entities; represent a department before and/or provides information to commissions, boards, committees and representatives from federal, state, and local agencies organizations, or the media.

5.    Oversee financial long-term planning; direct the preparation and implementation of the department’s annual budget; monitor expenditures to ensure adherence to the approved budget.

Knowledge of:
Management and administrative techniques applicable to operations in the area assigned
Board of Education rules, administrative regulations and policies, and related legislation
District policies and procedures, goals and objectives, organizational structure and functions, and negotiated contracts
Federal and State laws and regulations
Principles and practices of organization, management, personnel administration, budget preparation and implement, and expenditure control
Functional expertise associated with a department’s mission

Skills to operate:
Basic office equipment including computer, peripherals, telephone

Ability to:
Provide strong leadership skills
Direct deputy directors and other subordinate staff engaged in diverse activities
Exercise administrative ingenuity, independent analysis, adaptability and judgment on highly specialized proposals with difficult, complicated choices of action
Make recommendations and present them effectively to Superintendent, commissions, boards, committees, agencies, or the public
Apply the principles and practices of public administration, financial and personnel management
Clearly interpret all applicable laws, ordinances and codes
Direct research, survey techniques and statistical methods
Communicate effectively with subordinates, other city employees, the general public, members of civic organizations or other agencies
Provide guidance to managers in a calm, effective manner during crisis situations

Special Qualifications including specialized knowledge, abilities, education, experience, or license may be established for individual positions.

Origination: August 30, 2011