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Poughkeepsie City School District

Executive Director of Human Resources - 26-27 Vacancy

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A Director of Human Resources manages human resources functions for a company or organization, including the recruiting, hiring and training of employees. Works with executive management to develop and implement staffing and compensation plans, and works to attract and retain qualified employees. Oversees training and development initiatives. Manages compensation and benefits structure and provides information to employees. Monitors compliance with employment-related regulations. Implements company policies and deals with staffing or disciplinary issues as needed.

$165,656 / year median in New York

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Job Description

JobID:
1656
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 2026-2027 VACANCY 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• The Poughkeepsie City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, age, or marital status; nor does it apply any other arbitrary measure which would tend to deprive persons of their constitutional rights.