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Full Job Description:Operations Associate, School Leadership Development

Salary Grade: Hourly 17 | H-17

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Position Summary:Under the guidance of the Assistant Superintendent of Organizational Learning, the OperationsAssistant manages the office of the Assistant Superintendent of Organizational Learning andsupports the coordination of organization-wide logistics and related communications for variousstrategic initiatives.The Operations Associate executes operational tasks and adeptly addresses sensitive cases asassigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Organizational Learning, and develops detailedpresentations, materials, and other reports for a wide variety of internal and external audiences.
Key Functions:
Manages the office of the Assistant Superintendent of Organizational Learning,including calendar and correspondence
Coordinates logistics and communications for strategic initiatives
Processes requisitions and coordinates meeting agendas and logistics through Munis
Performs research and analysis to support decision-making
Develops materials, reports, and presentations for internal and external audiences
Supports projects and initiatives for the Assistant Superintendent of OrganizationalLearning
Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
Bachelors degree in the liberal arts, business administration, or related field, orequivalent work experience in lieu of education

Experience:
Three (3) years of working on project teams and/or managing projects or initiativesinvolving a variety of stakeholders, preferably in a fast-paced environment

Licenses and Certifications:
None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Office Suite
Bilingual in Spanish preferred
Leverages strong organizational and time management skills, including keen attention todetail, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to adhere to strict timelines
Excellent multi-tasking skills and ability to manage multiple projects and work-streamshappening concurrently
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, creating publicpresentations
Ability to learn quickly and work in a fast-paced environment
Effectively engages with multiple constituencies
Ability to work proactively, anticipating the needs of colleagues and assessing potentialrisks i.e., the ability to identify problems and anticipate potential problems
Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativesolutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems, including the ability to apply general
rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
Must be a self-starter, taking the initiative to develop self while seeking feedback forcontinuous growth and improvement
Ability to cultivate trusting, respectful, professional relationships with team membersacross the organization
Ability to provide high levels of customer service to meet varying team and individual needs
Embody core values and show initiative to support organizational priorities
Ability to oscillate between independent and collaborative work with ease
Ability to manage both up and down and create buy-in from people with diversebackgrounds and perspectives for new ideas and approaches

About Our District: At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.