Operations Associate, School Leadership Development

Position Summary

The Operations Assistant manages the office of the Assistant Superintendent of Organizational Learning and supports the coordination of organization-wide logistics and related communications for various strategic initiatives.

Key Functions

• Manages the office of the Assistant Superintendent of Organizational Learning, including calendar and correspondence
• Captures 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 Organizational Learning

Education

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in the liberal arts, business administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience in lieu of education
• Experience: Three (3) years of working on project teams and/or managing projects or initiatives involving a variety of stakeholders, preferably in a fast-paced environment

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 to detail, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to adhere to strict timelines
• Excellent multi-tasking skills and ability to manage multiple projects and work-streams happening concurrently
• Effective communication both verbally and in writing, creating public presentations
• Learns quickly and works in a fast-paced environment
• Effectively engages with multiple constituencies
• Works proactively, anticipating the needs of colleagues and assessing potential risks – i.e., the ability to identify problems and anticipate potential problems
• Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Must be a self-starter, taking the initiative to develop self while seeking feedback for continuous growth and improvement
• Cultivates trusting, respectful, professional relationships with team members across the organization
• Provides 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
• Manages both up and down and creates buy-in from people with diverse backgrounds 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.