Director, Community Outreach, Education and Economic Access

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), an A-rated district, is the nation’s third largest school system with nearly 500 schools and a diverse enrollment of more than 335,500 students from over 160 countries. Our ongoing tradition of groundbreaking achievement has earned top recognition at the national and international levels and makes M-DCPS your best choice.

Job Posting Details

The application deadline is Wednesday, February 26, 2025 by 11:59 p.m. (EST). This is an MEP pay grade 21 position. Candidates need to contact Compensation Administration at 305-995-7043 or salinq@dadeschools.net for individual salary calculation. All application documents must be in SuccessFactors by the application deadline to be considered for an interview.

Required Documents:

1. Current Resume
2. Two (2) Professional Letters of Recommendation signed or electronic signature and dated within the last 12 months (one year) of the application.  References must be from a person who can assess your ability as an administrator or your work ethic and character. Letters of recommendation must include the name, signature and contact information for the person completing the reference.

Administrative Questionnaire: Candidates must complete the Administrative Questionnaire in order to be considered for an interview. The Administrative Questionnaire is embedded in SuccessFactors and the three questions are as follows:

1.   Why are you applying for this position at this specific time? 
2.   What specific skills, knowledge, and experiences do you have that will meet the needs of this particular      position and worksite?
3.  If you are hired for this position, what will you do in the first 90 days that will have an impact on the   department or school site and why?

Professional Certifications or Licenses: If a position requires a specific certification(s) or license in the minimum qualification requirements listed in the job description, please upload a copy of your current/active certificate or license to your candidate profile.

Performance Evaluations: Candidates selected for a final interview are required to have acceptable performance evaluations during the three years immediately preceding application for the position.   You can upload these evaluations to your candidate profile. 

Veteran’s Preference: If requesting veteran's preference, please check the appropriate box in SuccessFactors and attach form DD-214.

Conferred Transcripts with a Graduation Date: Current M-DCPS employees do not need to submit official transcripts if highest degree earned is on file in the Office of Personnel Records (305-995-7258). For external candidates, official transcripts will be required if you are recommended for the position.  Your degree must be from an accredited university. If the position does not require a college degree, you are required to have at least a high school diploma. Candidates with academic training and degrees granted outside the U.S. must submit a credential evaluation report that includes a statement of degree equivalency from an accredited agency in the U.S.

Screening of Applications: Following the application deadline a screening committee will review the applications. Candidates will be notified of the screening results by email.

Oral Interview Assessment Categories: Candidates invited to an interview will be assessed in the following areas:

• Experience
• Job Knowledge
• Reasoning and Decision-Making Skills
• Ability to Present Ideas Effectively
• Ability to Communicate in Written Form

Candidates will be invited to complete a written essay prior to the Initial Interview.  Candidates who are successful in the Initial Interview will be invited to a Final Interview. M-DCPS employees who are moved to a final interview will require a reference evaluation from their immediate supervisor. Our office will email form #3506 (reference evaluation) to the Supervisor.

Background Screening for the Selected Candidate (External Candidates):

Please click on the link below for information on M-DCPS Employment Standards, Drug Testing and Fingerprinting requirements in order to be hired as an employee.

https://www.hrdadeschools.net/personnelservices/

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Jorge Rubio, District Director, Administrative/Professional Technical Staffing at 305-995-7247 or by email at jrubio@dadeschools.net.

Salary Min:   $81,487.00 

Salary Max:  $150,211.00

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY

Administrator responsible for data analysis, and data innovation tools to assist with the monitoring, planning, and developing systems to support outreach operations and the small business certification programs.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

1.            Directs and assists in all phases of planning, organizing, and implementing improvements for Small Business programs, including identifying and establishing annual objectives, monitoring, and documenting accomplishments of the OEEA program through the development and preparation of reports and proposals, including the management of certification and/or prequalification procedures, appeals and contract compliance hearings.

2.            Develop data protocols to assist with the activities of the advisory, prequalification, and debarment committees, including, but not limited to agenda preparation, correspondence, minutes, and follow-up activities.

3.            Oversees reviewing policies, practices, and procedures related to OEEA, Certification operations.

4.            Monitors small business activities with other governmental agencies for trade fairs and in-service activities.

5.            Directs and participates in the training and evaluation of Business Development and Assistance staff.

6.            Supervises and assists in preparing and presenting School Board Agenda Items related to operations, Contractor Pre-qualification, and Debarment activities.

7.            Recruit new businesses and promote the expansion of existing businesses.

8.            Supervises the research and review of the performance of contractor/vendors/consultants on District projects to ensure compliance with specifications, standards and regulations, as well as non-district projects in terms of performance history.

9.            Works closely with the Building Official, Capital Construction Attorney, School Board Attorneys, Inspectors, Project Managers, District business administrators and consultants to ensure that required and adequate documentary evidence is prepared from the inception of a project through the closeout.

10.         Conducts periodic seminars with appropriate staff on issues involving certification and/or prequalification

11.         Performs other duties related to general administrative responsibilities of the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This work requires the following physical activities: sitting, mobility, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity.  The work is performed primarily indoors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

1.            Master's degree or higher in education or Bachelor’s degree in educationally-related field, communication, or a business related field such as marketing or journalism.

2.            Minimum of five (5) years of successful leadership experience in a professional or volunteer role with parental involvement programs.

3.            Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing as evidenced by clarity and conciseness of oral presentations and submitted written materials.

4.            Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively and constructively with all levels of school and District staff and with stakeholders in a multi-disciplinary setting.

5.            Knowledge of the school system education programs.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer!