DIRECTOR I - COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH

Provides overall vision, direction and guidance to the division ensuring alignment with key district goals.

The salary range is $109,947 - 158,783 (12-month)

Applications for the position are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources no later than 11:59 PM on Sunday, December 1, 2024. A current resume must be attached to the completed application. If you are selected for the next stage of the interview process, you will be asked to provide three, electronic professional references. Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test and credential verification. Applicants must submit official transcripts confirming Degrees. No applications will be accepted after the deadline date and time.

As of November 1, 2021, all MPS employees are required to be fully vaccinated. The health and safety of our staff and students is our number one priority. That's why all offers of employment are contingent on the candidate showing proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (currently one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine) to pass the pre-employment requirements. Individuals with medical issues or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an accommodation from the vaccine requirement.

• Position requires a bachelors degree in public relations, communications, marketing or a related field.
• Additional education is desired.
• Position requires 7+ years of leadership experience in a communications office.
• Supervisory experience in a large, urban system or an institution of higher learning is desired.
• A combination of experience and education will be considered.

• Provides overall vision, direction and guidance to the division ensuring alignment with key district goals.
• Oversees development and implementation of a district-wide brand.Uses new and traditional media to reinforce the brand.
• Develops and implements an integrated strategic plan that promotes efforts to inform and engage external audiences and stakeholders.
• Leads the day-to-day operations of the communications department.
• Serves as the chief contact for the development of major and robust partnerships in the district that are not tied to volunteer efforts and are aligned with district incentives.
• Coordinates with the Director of Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation and develops methods to attract resources to the Foundation.
• Develops and administers the departmental budget and monitors expenditures.
• Manages personnel, to include work allocation, training and problem resolution, evaluating performance and making recommendations for personnel actions according to the policies and procedures of MPS and direction provided by the Milwaukee Public Schools Board of Directors.
• Actively supports the Five Priorities for Success.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released, must submit a written statement to that effect to the Office of Human Resources. The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates.