District Strategy & Execution Lead

Montgomery Alabama Public Schools - Official Site; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 144,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chief of Staff reports directly to the Superintendent and serves as a senior adviser and organizational leader responsible for moving district priorities from decisions to results. The role leads complex projects across departments, coordinates Cabinet work, and ensures measurable results.

The incumbent works closely with Cabinet and Departmental Leaders to support school improvement and principal effectiveness, with direct supervision of schools and central office staff assigned by the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, public administration, business, organizational leadership, or related field required; a master’s and doctorate preferred but not required.
• School district Cabinet experience preferred, but not required; certification in education/administration preferred but not required.
• Several years of progressively responsible organizational or project leadership experience in education, government, or nonprofit organizations; experience supervising leaders or coordinating multiple departments required.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex projects from concept through implementation; improving organizational systems and achieving measurable results.
• Strong knowledge of strategic planning, project management, performance measures, data analysis, and organizational operations; familiarity with public school governance preferred.
• Ability to give candid advice, exercise sound judgment, handle confidential matters, communicate clearly, and manage district leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead cabinet meetings and establish follow-up systems documenting decisions, responsible staff, deadlines, and outcomes.
• Translate the district priorities and strategic plan into action plans with named owners and deadlines; review progress with department leaders.
• Coordinate major initiatives involving multiple departments and schools; identify risks and ensure implementation aligns with approved plans.
• Lead project planning and execution for district priorities with clear scope, milestones, and resourcing; ensure measurable results.
• Take ownership of matters delegated by the Superintendent and provide evidence-based recommendations and timely resolutions.
• Track Board requests and commitments; coordinate timely responses while protecting confidential information.
• Attend Board meetings and serve as the Superintendent’s designee when authorized; perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strategic planning

Project management

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, public administration, business, organizational leadership, or related field

Master’s and doctoral degree preferred

Job description

The Chief of Staff reports directly to the Superintendent and serves as a senior adviser and organizational leader responsible for moving district priorities from decisions to results. The role leads complex projects across departments, coordinates Cabinet work, and ensures measurable results.

The incumbent works closely with Cabinet and Departmental Leaders to support school improvement and principal effectiveness, with direct supervision of schools and central office staff assigned by the