Executive Assistant to Superintendent
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Overview
Chief of Staff to the Superintendent > Reports to:* Superintendent > Classification: Executive > Job Status: Full-time > Work Schedule:* 245 days per year > Salary Range: $118,590.85 - $147,315.55 > FLSA Status: Exempt > Amount of Travel:* 30% in district travel > Level: District Administration > Date Revised: October 2026 > > Position Summary: > The North Little Rock School District (NLRSD) is seeking exceptional applications for the Executive Leadership position of the Chief of Staff to the Superintendent. This role is responsible for supporting the Superintendent in executing daily organizational strategies, improving operational efficiency and effectiveness while fostering exceptional communication within the educational institution and outside the organization. > Key Responsibilities: > Directly reports to the Superintendent and may act on behalf of the Superintendent at the request of or in the absence of the Superintendent as directed. > Serves as a key member of the Superintendent’s cabinet and executive leadership team and acts as the Chief Advisor to the Superintendent. > Partners with the Superintendent to implement long-term strategic initiatives that align with the institution’s vision, mission, moral purpose, organizational core values, NLRSD graduate profile, and five-year strategic plan goals. > Assist the Superintendent with executive-level leadership and management to protect the health, safety, and welfare of all students and staff while obtaining, allocating, aligning, and effectively utilizing human, fiscal, and technological resources for maximum organizational performance. > Assist the Superintendent in planning and executing weekly cabinet and executive team meetings for maximum organizational effectiveness and assisting executive leaders in planning for monthly school board meetings and weekly reports. > Serve as a trusted advisor to the Superintendent and cabinet and executive leadership teams on political and governmental matters, including legislation, state and local policy and regulations, operational efficiency, institutional planning, and strategic operations. > Lead special projects and cross-functional initiatives to advance the institution’s priorities including the development and implementation of executive-level departmental strategic thinking for action and collaborative knowledge (S.T.A.C.K.) plans that align with district strategic plan goals and performance targets to enhance collaboration and eliminate silos between executive-level departments. > Deploy, manage, and monitor the work of targeted, immediate, group execution and response (T.I.G.E.R.) teams based on the organizational needs of the school district and as directed by the Superintendent within a project-management structure. > Deploy, manage, and monitor the work of the visionary, implementation of key actions, for performance, while empowering others for results (V.I.P.E.R.) teams. > Lead the NLRSD policy and regulation development committee (P.R.D.C.) to create, revise, and manage all policy development in the district based upon internal auditing of outdated policies or gaps in policies that need to be created to ensure maximum performance and efficiency as directed by the Superintendent. > Prepare presentations, reports, and briefs for the Superintendent, highlighting progress, challenges, and opportunities for improvement. > Create time and space for the Superintendent to focus on key executive priorities by managing the time, schedule, tasks, and communication flow for the Superintendent. > Coordinate and monitor the progress of organizational initiatives, ensuring timely completion of key deliverables and projects. > Lead the operational planning process to ensure resources are allocated effectively across all programs and departments. > Oversee expenditure; demonstrates fiscal responsibility and ethical practices related to oversight of budgets, maintains an aligned instructional program that addresses state, local, and federal requirements to ensure academic achievement and organizational effectiveness. > Recommend to the Superintendent any strategies or initiatives for reducing operational costs. > Direct all executive-level operational department heads to streamline effective processes, procedures, systems, and structures for maximum organizational effectiveness as directed by the Superintendent. > Serve as the primary point of contact for key internal and external stakeholders, including faculty, staff, parents, and the community to assist the Superintendent in the day-to-day operations. > Facilitate communication between the executive team and departments, ensuring alignment and fostering a culture of collaboration while ensuring all internal communication protocols are followed. > Represent the Superintendent in meetings, both internal and external, when needed or as directed. > Track and evaluate the institution’s performance against its strategic goals, identifying gaps and recommending solutions through project-management tracking systems to keep leaders on task while ensuring accountability of deliverables and strategic initiatives are delivered on time. > Support the Superintendent with prioritizing the work, professional development and training needs, staffing allocations, and resource allocation for the district. > Oversee performance management systems and initiatives for staff development and > Act as the first responder for issues requiring immediate attention on behalf of the Superintendent, facilitating resolution in a timely and effective manner. > Serves as the Chief Advisor to the Superintendent during emergency incident command operations in the event of any issue related to the safety and security of the entire school. > Provides guidance in navigating challenges related to policy, staff relations, and community. > Assists the Superintendent and other district administrators with building and maintaining positive school and district culture, especially during periods of significant change, transformation, and accountability. > Serves as a liaison and provides support with the community and other stakeholders to address interests and publicly responds to concerns of the community regarding the district; coordinates with community agencies to address the problems and needs of the district and its stakeholders. > Perform other related work as required and directed by the Superintendent > > Competencies: > Must possess a diverse set of competencies that enable effective executive leadership and organizational management. > Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities are essential for driving long-term initiatives and handling complex challenges. > The role requires exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and must liaise between leadership, staff, and external stakeholders, ensuring clear and effective information flow. > A high level of emotional intelligence is crucial for navigating relationships across diverse teams and fostering a positive work culture. > Project management and organizational skills are critical for overseeing initiatives, managing multiple priorities, and ensuring deadlines are met on time. > Must be adaptable and proactive, able to anticipate the needs of the NLRSD and pivot when necessary. > A deep understanding of organizational effectiveness, including policies, regulations, and best practices, is also necessary to guide decision-making and operational efficiency. > Ability to demonstrate strong internal and external support for the NLRSD. > Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences. > Excellent knowledge and understanding of all facets of operational effectiveness. > Knowledge and understanding of the change process, organizational development, conflict resolution, and facilitation skills. > Highly effective organizational and consensus building skills. > Knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures of the NLRSD. > Ability to conceptualize, initiate, monitor, and evaluate new and/or current programs. > > Minimum Qualifications:* > Master’s degree required in a field related to the job duties and responsibilities. > At least 7–10 years of senior executive-level leadership experience, with significant experience in organizational leadership, management, strategic planning, strategy implementation, and operations required. > > Skills and Abilities Required: > The following characteristics and physical skills are important for the successful performance of assigned duties. > Leadership: Knowledge and expertise to lead cross-functional teams and strategic initiatives; strong leadership skills are essential. > Communication: Knowledge and skills to communicate at a high level, both in writing and verbally, and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. > Strategic thinking: Knowledge and skills to think critically and strategically, identifying long-term goals and developing plans to achieve them. > Project management: Knowledge and skills to manage projects and people effectively to achieve district goals. > Problem-solving: Knowledge and skills to quickly identify issues and develop innovative, effective solutions. > Adaptability: Knowledge and skills to deal with unexpected situations and navigate changing organizational priorities. > Data analysis: Knowledge and skills to use data analysis to make informed decisions, identify trends, and provide insights to the executive team. > Business standards: Knowledge and skills regarding the business operational standards and functions of a school system. > Policy development: Knowledge and skills to develop, implement, and evaluate administrative policies and guidelines. > > Work Environment:* > Work is primarily conducted in an office, school setting, or across all NLRSD facilities and operations. Prolonged stationary work and attention to desk or computer tasks are required. This position is cognitively demanding and requires especially well-developed professional social skills and communication skills. > Movement in and about schools and office buildings/grounds is a frequent requirement, along with the ability to carry or lift items 75 lbs. or less. > Empathy and commitment to cause: > Deep commitment to improving the educational outcomes and overall well-being of all students. > Demonstrates cultural competence, equity, and a deep understanding of and empathy for issues facing minority and economically disadvantaged families and students requiring special education services or accommodations. > Problem-solving and systems thinking: > Understands how various systems and departments interact to achieve the district vision, mission, and goals. > Makes decisions using data and evidence-based best practices. > Takes initiative to solve problems and create stakeholder buy-in. > Identifies and prioritizes mission-critical issues with alignment of people, time, and resources. > > [Part 2 of 2 — format this part]
Job Summary
Performs such other tasks and assumes such other roles and responsibilities as assigned by the superintendent.
Key Responsibilities
Exhibits strong focus on goals and sets clear metrics for success. Removes barriers or obstacles that make it difficult for schools and departments to achieve their goals and ensures that leaders have the resources they need to succeed.
Job Description
Offers innovative solutions to seemingly intractable problems or systemic challenges.
Leadership Skills
Motivates, inspires, and moves other adults to action to achieve ambitious strategic milestones. Skilled at re-envisioning, building, and managing a team, especially in a time of growth and change; excellent at identifying talent and taking advantage of each person’s skills and contribution to team effort. Builds and maintains positive relationships with individuals and organizations across the district and community.
Collaboration and Coalition Building
Moves groups to consensus and resolves conflicts in a constructive, collaborative manner. Exhibits willingness to have difficult conversations. Builds coalitions and works collaboratively with diverse stakeholders at all levels, including but not limited to district personnel, students, families, communities, and advocacy groups.
Operational Management
Establishes clear expectations, deliverables, and timelines. Holds direct reports accountable for their actions and results to improve organizational performance. Sets clear agendas and facilitates effective meetings and collaborative sessions.
Staff Development and Supervision
Ability to train, supervise, and evaluate staff from different cultural backgrounds and skill levels.
Additional Responsibilities
Exhibits transformational and servant leadership characteristics in daily operations and team interactions.