Description
About the Org: California IT in Education (CITE) is a nonprofit professional association serving K-12 technologists in California schools, districts, charters, and county offices of education. More information can be found at www.cite.org.
About the Position: The Senior Manager, Privacy Services will be responsible for managing initiatives that support local education agencies in meeting their data privacy contract requirements. This role will also evaluate, organize, and implement improvements to contracting processes throughout the organization. The Senior Manager, Privacy Services is accountable for delivering strategic outcomes and driving programmatic growth as outlined by the Executive Director. Our organization operates at the intersection of K-12 education, information technology, and nonprofit associations, and we welcome applicants with experience in any of these sectors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Role Responsibilities
- Foster and sustain strategic partnerships with state, national, and nonprofit agencies and collaborators
- Supervise software development and lead program enhancement initiatives
- Enhance the skills and performance of the Privacy Services team through ongoing support and development
- Advance program growth and optimize operations to achieve organizational objectives
- Evaluate workflows and implement focused improvements for increased efficiency
Position Responsibilities
- Manage programs and projects to achieve strategic objectives
- Conduct analysis, planning, and execution of tasks to fulfill project requirements
- Administer ongoing operations and processes
- Maintain program budgets, including tracking revenues, expenditures, and projections
- Compile financial and program data for use in project and program forecasting
- Assess program effectiveness and recommend strategies for improvement
- Prepare written and oral reports for public and leadership stakeholders
- Provide leadership to individuals and teams
- Collaborate with program staff, organizational representatives, and external stakeholders to achieve objectives efficiently and positively.
- Respond to concerns, inquiries, or complaints from members, partner agencies, or the public with professionalism, ensuring timely and satisfactory resolutions.
- Facilitate and guide organizational committees consisting of both staff and volunteers.
- Develop, refine, and present program information tailored to diverse audiences.
- Oversee coordination and assessment of work performed by contractors, external partners, and volunteers
- Establish project requirements, track deliverables, and assess outcomes for effectiveness.
- Conduct research and actively recruit additional participants as needed.
- Other duties as assigned
CITE Universal Responsibilities
- Collaboration: Proactively engages with an iterative mindset to enhance ideas and achieve organizational results. Cultivates relationships, builds partnerships, and shares and learns without boundaries.
- Service: Focuses on meeting needs and exceeding expectations for those served inside and outside the organization.
- Respect: Embraces others for their true, authentic selves; nurtures and promotes an environment that values diversity of thought, input, experience, and expertise. Demonstrates respect, honesty, and professionalism at all times.
- Policy & Practice: Reads and demonstrates an understanding and adherence to CITE values, policies, and practices.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will supervise a team of employees.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills & Knowledge:
- Principles, practices, and techniques for project and program administration including goal setting, budget management, and evaluation
- Experience in preparing clear, logical, and concise written communications which may include reports, memos, articles, and presentations
- Must have strong analytical, critical thinking/problem solving skills.
- English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and Google (Docs, Sheets).
- Understanding of and an ability to apply record keeping principles and procedures.
- Research skills sufficient to collect, organize, and report data in both narrative and statistical formats.
- Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.
Ability to:
- Exercise independent judgement and initiative within specific projects, as well effective follow-through.
- Establish and maintain highly effective working relationships with colleagues within and outside of the organization.
- Demonstrate attention to detail and function productively in a multi-tasking environment.
- Communicate with tact and diplomacy when dealing with complex and confidential situations
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Interpret and apply program policies and procedures.
- Compile detailed information, maintain extensive records and prepare reports in an organized and timely fashion.
- Work independently and set priorities.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
- Experience: At least three years’ program management experience
- Training/Education: Bachelor’s degree in program administration, education administration, business administration, or related field.
- Preferred: Experience in California K-12 education settings
- Preferred: Experience in education technology professional development
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Valid California driver’s license
- Ability to travel independently in California to attend live sessions approximately eight days a year; sessions will take place on Fridays
- Requires vision (which may be corrected) to read small print
- Perform work that is primarily sedentary
- May be required to work at a video display terminal for prolonged periods
- May be required to work evenings or weekends
- Requires dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer and standard office equipment
- Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
- Reaching above the shoulders and horizontally to retrieve files and supplies
- Listening and speaking to exchange information, e.g. by electronic device, telephone or in person
- Ability to travel independently to partner conferences and districts as needed
- Ability to travel independently and participate in CITE Annual Conference (full week, before or after Thanksgiving week depending on year, California locations)
BENEFITS
- Remote position (California residents only)
- Flexible work schedule
- Casual and supportive workplace atmosphere
- 401(k) contribution
- Health, dental, vision, disability, FSA, and life insurance
- Generous sick and vacation leave
This is a remote position based in California with required in-state travel. Our organization is unable to offer employment to non-California residents. If applying from out of state, please provide a cover letter explaining the status of your relocation to California in order to be considered for the position. As a small nonprofit, we are unable to offer relocation assistance.
All CITE employees are required to travel and work extended hours during the week of the CITE Annual Conference, which typically occurs either the week before or after the Thanksgiving holiday. Travel expenses will be covered in advance by the organization; employees are not expected to incur any costs upfront. Normal breaks, meal periods, and overtime compensation will be provided in accordance with state and federal laws.
CITE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law.
CITE promotes an inclusive workplace; reasonable accommodation requests for interviews can be made.
