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Deputy Director / Chief Operating Officer

Salary

$126,755.20 - $180,128.00 Annually

Location

Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

25-03292

Agency

282 Iowa Department of Education

Opening Date

05/30/2025

Closing Date

6/13/2025 11:59 PM Central

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Point of Contact

[email protected]

To Apply

To ensure full consideration for this position, all requested materials must be completed and uploaded through the NEOGov online application process.

Job Description

This is a non-merit position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

Iowa Department of Education’s mission is ensuring all students experience a world-class education. To accomplish our mission, we need talented, passionate people working together to build an excellent education system that empowers all students to achieve their full potential.

Under the immediate supervision of the Department Director provides direction for the internal operations of the agency; provides guidance and evaluates the implementation of federal and state legislation and grants that directly impact the Iowa Department of Education in the State of Iowa; and represents the Department of Education on various matters as requested by the Director.

Your Responsibilities:

+ In partnership with the Director, Deputies, Division Administrators, and Bureau Chiefs, ensure the strategic planning and implementation of all team members’ work to advance the Department’s top four priorities:

1) Support a strong teacher pipeline through recruitment, development, and retention;

2) Strengthen early literacy and numeracy through evidence-based reading and math instruction;

3) Narrow and close achievement gaps through accountability and support;

4) Empower students with multiple pathways to postsecondary success and completion.

+ Support the Director and Department leadership in carrying out the Department’s mission, accomplishing the goals of the strategic plan and ensuring accountability to agency performance targets.

+ Coordinate the work and meetings of the Iowa State Board of Education and its committees, including Department recommendations and presentations to the Board.

+ Represent the Department in the State Emergency Operations Center and oversee the Department’s school safety supports in coordination with the Governor’s School Safety Bureau.

+ Oversee the Iowa School for the Deaf (ISD) and Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired (IESBVI) and supervise the ISD/IESBVI superintendent.

+ Oversee other core functions of the Department’s management and operations as assigned.

If you wish to review a copy of the Position Description Questionnaire, please [email protected].

Candidates are encouraged to include detailed information about their relevant experience in their application, or submit a cover letter and resume in addition to their application.

Hours: 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M., Monday – Friday; some nights and weekends, occasional in-state and out-of-state travel

A successful candidate will bring or have the ability and desire to learn:

+ Passion for accomplishing common goals in pursuit of public service

+ Knowledge and experience with coordinating the development of legislation, administrative rules, and legislative proposals

+ Ability to work collaboratively on, and provide leadership for, high-performing teams

+ Ability to work independently, moving projects forward with minimal supervision

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills

+ Ability to interpret and break down highly technical and regulatory language, and present information in an understandable manner

+ Conflict resolution and interpersonal skills

+ Desire to work with diverse teams and stakeholders

DESIRABLE (OR) REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in education, business administration, or public administration, and experience equal to five years of full-time work in educational administration or business management.

+ Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and experience equal to seven years of full-time management-level work in finance, human resources, engineering, law, social work, regulation, data processing, or program research or evaluation.

+ Eleven years of full-time management-level work experience in finance, human resources, engineering, law, social work, regulation, data processing, or program research or evaluation.

+ Prior management experience

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

+ Opportunities to make a widespread difference in the lives of children, their families, and Iowa communities

+ Collaborative, positive work environment

+ Talented and passionate work colleagues that will help you learn and grow

+ Opportunities to collaborate with experts from around the country

+ Employee discounts from a variety of vendors

+ Competitive salary and benefits package:

https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/employment/Benefits\_Beyond\_the\_Paycheck.pdf

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

+ Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in education or public administration, and experience equal to five years of full-time work in teaching or educational administration.

+ A total of nine years of education and full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in education or public administration equals one year of full-time experience.

For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description. (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class\_and\_pay/JobClassDescriptions/DeputyDirectorDepartmentEducation-30142.pdf)

Employer

State of Iowa

Agency

282 Iowa Department of Education

Address

Grimes State Office Building

400 E 14th St

Des Moines, Iowa, 50319

Website

https://www.educateiowa.gov/

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