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Policy Manual Consultant, Policy Governance Technology Services (Project Management)

Summary

Under the general supervision of the Senior Policy Manual Consultant, incumbent provides policy manual drafting, development and consulting services to governing board members, elected officials, county administrators, school district administrators, and the general public regarding policies and requirements for educational administration; provides policy training for district personnel and board members; proofreads technical policies and manuals to assure accuracy; assists in drafting technical policies and manuals; prepares for and presents at conferences and other public engagements; increases awareness of, and markets policy services and other CSBA products and services; actively develops and maintains positive relationships; deals with a diverse group of external and internal contacts at all levels of an organization; independent and sound judgment is required to plan, prioritize, and organize diversified workload; relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals; and performs a variety of other duties as assigned.

This is a full-time limited-term position for a two-year term offering full benefits. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with a minimum of three (3) days in-office based out of our West Sacramento office and two (2) days working remotely.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Performs complex analytical functions in planning and developing local policies and procedures for school district governance and operations.
2. Participates in the drafting, reviewing, development, revision, and formatting and maintenance of CSBA's sample policy manual.
3. Facilitates policy development workshops and develops and edits district policies and procedures.
4. Prepares and presents documents on sensitive policy issues to special interest groups, individuals, governing boards and other internal and external stakeholders.
5. Analyzes and interprets federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
6. Monitors, tracks, reviews, and analyzes state and federal legislation and regulations related to educational programs and trends and makes recommendations to school boards for updating and maintaining district policies and procedures.
7. Responds to technical questions and clarifies policy information for CSBA staff, local, state, federal, and public school officials, through a variety of media (email, phone, mail, Web).
8. Serves as CSBA spokesperson about policy and provides consultative services to public school board members and administrators.
9. Provides technical assistance to school districts and county offices of education.
10. Provides project management support for the policy update process, including calendaring, meeting coordination and minutes, stakeholder reports and updates, and management of policy update materials.
11. Acts as a department liaison for projects, updates, and policy related alignment.
12. Travels overnight frequently throughout the state of California.
13. Coordinates with policy manual production support staff to customize, update and produce district policy manuals.
14. Establishes and maintains collaborative working relationships with external stakeholders to support the development and implementation of policies and regulations.

Responds to difficult and sensitive public inquiries and complaints and assists with resolutions and alternative recommendations.

Reads and demonstrates an understanding and adherence to CSBA values, policies, and practices.
Demonstrates respect, honesty and professionalism at all times.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

A Bachelor's degree or higher with major coursework in education policy or on administration, public policy, research, or related social science fields, or any combination of equivalent training or experience. Three (3) to five (5) years of progressive, responsible research or analyst experience, preferably in education, legislative, or other non-profit settings.