Chief Deputy/Chief of Staff – Tier III Position Available In Hinds, Mississippi

Chief Deputy/Chief of Staff

• Tier III 
  Salary $101,626.00
• $173,400.00 Annually Location 25
• HINDS

COUNTY, MS

Job Type Full-Time Job Number 9990-0201-20250211hind Department 0201

• EDUCATION
• CONSOLIDATED PROGRAM Opening Date 02/11/2025 Closing Date 3/3/2025 11:59 PM Central Agency Minimum Salary $101,626.

00 Agency Maximum Salary $173,400.00 About the Agency MDE seeks to create a world-class educational system that gives students the knowledge and skills to be successful in college and in the workforce, and to flourish as parents and citizens. To inquire about this position, please contact Erin Meyer at EMeyer@mdek12.org. (This is a

NON-STATE SERVICE

position with The Mississippi Department of Education ). About the Position The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) seeks a Chief Operations Officer (Chief of Staff/Chief Deputy Tier III). This individual must possess the fiscal and educational expertise to provide leadership, management, and vision necessary to ensure that the MDE has the proper operational controls, budgetary and reporting procedures, accounting and procurement procedures, and oversight of school financial services. The successful candidate must possess the following:

• Collaborate with the management team to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel designed to accommodate the rapid growth objectives of our organization.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the agency, allocating resources to achieve mandated and strategic objectives of the MDE and ensuring long term sustainability.
• Assist in the development and achievement of short term and long term strategic, operational, and financial goals and objectives.
• Oversee the review and enhancement of business processes to improve administrative and operational functions of the agency including operating policies and internal controls, financial management, and budgetary management.
• Ensure that activities and operations are performed in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Prepare information and testify as needed before the State Board of Education (SBE), the state legislature, and various related Commissions.
• Serve as a member of the Superintendent’s Executive Leadership Team and engage with that group to develop state policies and issue guidance, as needed.
• Serve as the liaison with other Offices/Divisions and communicate regularly to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Review and recommend budget requests and expenditures as they relate to the department.
• Provide public school officials with information regarding effective educational policies and procedures.
• Review and recommend appointment of personnel needed to perform the activities of the department.
• Establish positive working relationship with districts.
• Any additional duties as assigned by the State Superintendent of Education.

What you’ll need to be Successful Communications skills. Skilled in organizational development, personnel management, budget and resource development, and strategic planning. Possess personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to corporate mission. Flexible and able to multitask, can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions, demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems. Preferred Qualifications A Master’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in education, school administration, business administration, or a closely related field and eight (8) years of employment in work related to the above-described duties. Preference may be given for those with employment experience at the administrative level within a school or district. Demonstrated experience in financial planning and budget development. Experience in the field of finance, accounting, business administration, public administration or business management.

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