Minimum Requirements

•  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in communications, journalism, business or a related field.

•  Six years of full-time, paid, professional experience in strategic communications, public policy, governmental relations or external relations.

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•  Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major concentration in education, educational administration, education policy, business or a related field.

•  Four years of full-time, paid, professional experience in strategic communications or external relations. 

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

•   Demonstrated knowledge of: 

o  the principles of effective communication. o strategic communications planning. o editorial principles and practices as they pertain to the preparation of informational materials.

o  English usage, grammar, rhetoric, punctuation and spelling. o supervisory techniques. o techniques for establishing and maintaining effective community relations.

o  collaborative problem-solving methods.

•   Demonstrated ability to:

o  design and implement organizational and strategic communications plans and programs that are in-line with the Board’s goals.

o  work cooperatively and collaboratively with others across business units, functional departments, localities and disciplines.

o  write and edit clear, concise, accurate, and effective communications and presentations for students, families and employees.

o  create partnerships at all levels in a school district. 

o  manage complex processes, lead teams and supervise staff. o speak before diverse groups, listen attentively and serve as a facilitator.  o present ideas effectively, both orally and in writing. o establish and maintain effective working relationships.

o  exercise judgment and use discretion in public settings and in stressful situations.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Nondiscrimination

The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.