An Elementary and Secondary School Administrator supervises teachers, counselors, librarians and other school staff, manages a school budget and finances, provides instructional leadership and monitors progress toward local, state and federal educational standards. Directs student discipline and works with parents and community partners. May work in other school district administrative or professional positions such as school district superintendent.
Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Community Services, the Administration Manager oversees and coordinates administrative operations for the Parks and Recreation Department Administration Division, ensuring efficiency in financial management, reporting, policy development, and project coordination. This position requires a deep understanding of department operations, regulatory compliance, and budgetary processes. The Administration Manager develops and refines administrative procedures, prepares detailed reports, manages department-wide projects, and serves as a key liaison between staff, leadership, and external stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in parks and recreation, business or related field. Five (5) years of related progressively responsible experience.
Special Requirements:
American Red Cross First Aid, AED and CPR certification, or ability to obtain within three months of hire date.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of general office procedures. Knowledge of department functions, resources, and general practices. Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and alphanumeric sequencing. Knowledge of business English, spelling, and the ability to make arithmetic computations. Knowledge and application of bookkeeping principles and practices. Knowledge of Microsoft computer programs. Skills in typing, data processing, and file maintenance. Ability to create and maintain files and records. Ability to work independently and minimal supervision. Ability to follow both oral and written directions. Ability to operate commonly used manual and automated office equipment. Ability to use and troubleshoot various computers and standard office equipment. Ability to interact and communicate with general public in a friendly productive manner. Ability to maintain moderately complex clerical records and prepare reports from such records and to check for accuracy. Ability to make routine decisions in accordance with procedures, laws, and regulations and to apply these to work problems. Ability to use coding and filing systems. Ability to apply interpersonal skills with other employees and the public.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is sedentary and requires the ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motions, speaking, standing, stooping, and walking.
BENEFITS
The City of Conroe offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities. Starting salary for this position is $79,111 annually. The City of Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer
