Job Description
FTE
1.0
Immediate Supervisor
Eric Guthertz, Chief of Schools
Recruiter
Sherry Causey
FTE
1.0
Immediate Supervisor
Eric Guthertz, Chief of Schools
Recruiter
Sherry Causey
THE POSITION: The Director I, Project Management of Strategic Initiatives is responsible for designing and implementing strategic projects and initiatives. Works closely with Executive leaders throughout Alameda County and State of California providing strategic guidance and project management oversight on quality initiatives, administration, and organizational growth and leadership. This job reports to the assigned administrator.
LOCATION: 313 W. Winton Ave. Hayward, CA 94544
TYPICAL DUTIES: Acts as an advisor and thought partner by structuring undefined issues for resolution, researching and reconciling issues, and analyzing and summarizing information to make sound decisions. Leads and/or partners with other leaders to advance initiatives and projects that achieve the organization and/or Division strategic goals. Leads and participates in committees for project planning and implementation. Manages the coordination of Division leadership activities, including collaborating on agenda, review of relevant materials, pre-meeting briefing, and post-meeting follow-up with Executive staff. Supervises administrative staff and assigns projects and assignments. Establishes metrics and dashboards to monitor progress of strategic initiatives. SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field. Experience: Minimum of 5 years professional work experience in project management and/or business administration is required. School Business and/or operations experience is preferred. Strong communications experience is highly desirable. Equivalency: A combination of education and job-related experience equivalent to the above qualifications.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The EDJOIN Online Application and materials must be received by the final application filling date. Incomplete or late EDJOIN Online Applications will not be accepted. THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION MATERIALS ARE DESIRED: Completed EDJOIN Online Application, Resume and Cover Letter.
APPLICATION SCREENING & EXAMINATION PROCESS: A review of the candidates’ EDJOIN Online Applications to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who complete the EDJOIN Online Application and who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. Those invited to participate will be notified via email of the date, time, and place of the examinations. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components.
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
Job Tags
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