Chief Communications Officer

Chief Communications Officer - (2400032V)DescriptionJob OverviewWhile performing the duties of this job, the Chief Communications Officer (CCO) is regularly required to provide strategic leadership in developing, achieving and maintaining the best possible proactive planning and communication to support district initiatives that support student achievement. The CCO is continually required to coordinate, analyze and evaluate complex ideas and situations and communicate these items in easy-to-understand language. Also required to effectively communicate (interpersonal, intercultural and public speaking) and advise.Position DescriptionEssential Duties and Responsibilities• Provide advice and counsel to the superintendent, leadership team and principals on sensitive district-wide initiatives and school issues. This includes forecasting potential ramifications, implications and unintended consequences to provide proactive strategic support and problem solving to position the district in the most favorable and transparent position within the community and its stakeholders• Provide oversight and direction for the implementation and enhancement of high-quality, full-service communication--internal, external, public relations, marketing, media, social media, web, multilingual--programs that effectively promote the district and its services. Direct strategic internal and external communication plans and activities. Provide leadership and training to district staff related to effective communications, marketing and incident/crisis response. Develop and implement marketing and branding strategies• Provide strategic advice, analysis and communication related to incident/crisis response and district and school issues that reach key audiences to represent the District in a professional and caring manner• Provide strategic leadership and direct all facets of the daily operations and functions of the communication team, including public relations, event planning, advertising, strategic publications, and in the development of high quality and effective web, video, and social/viral media• Provide strategic leadership and oversee the district’s media relations activities and use such opportunities to strengthen the district’s messages to its community• Provide strategic leadership on critical district projects and initiatives to support the superintendent and leadership team to ensure a clear focus on the achievement of all students• Attend meetings of the Board of Trustees, district-wide meetings/events, school based meetings/events and community meetings/events to gather and disseminate information about the district• Oversee aspects of employee recognition programs through board meeting recognition scripts and employee recognition programs• Produce informational materials to support district electionsQualificationsQualification RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, or other related field, preferred• Master's degree preferred• Minimum of 5 years of experience in communications and public relations campaign management, including proficient use of social media, preferred• Minimum of 5 years of senior level experience, preferred• Public education experience preferredPhysical Requirements/Working ConditionsThe work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.Additional Information• Must be able to handle stressful situations as necessary. Activities require walking, standing and sitting. Operating computer for prolonged periods may be required at times. Most of the work involves only exposure to normal, everyday risks. Work may be subject to deadlines requiring tailoring and delivering programs to meet the needs of many divergent groups. Some night and weekend activities are required.Primary Location: TEXAS-SUGAR LANDWork Locations:ADMINISTRATION BUILDING16431 LEXINGTON BLVD.SUGAR LAND 77479Job: District/Campus LeadershipOrganization: DEPARTMENTPosition Calendar: 238JULSchool Year:2024-2025Salary Grade: 211Unposting Date: Jan 17, 2025, 5:59:00 AM