Deputy Secretary
Deputy Secretary
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PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE
Job ID: 31525
Agency: Department of Education; Division of the Secretary
Location: Pierre SDSalary: $107552 $120963/annually depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: O
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Deputy Secretary
Opportunity to engage in challenging meaningful work
The South Dakota Department of Education seeks a leader to provide vision direction and support to its 12member Leadership Team and staff of approximately 180. The department oversees aspects of K12 education including accrediting schools certifying educators implementing federal programs collecting relevant data and more. The department encompasses the State Library and State Historical Society and their work to support lifelong learning.
The Deputy Secretary reports directly to the Secretary of Education. The role requires an ability to adapt to changing environments; strong communication management and organizational skills; and the capacity to practice tact in interactions with others.
WHAT DOES THE DEPUTY SECRETARY DO
This position is responsible for:
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays generous vacation and sick leave accrual dental vision and other insurance options and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
WHOS THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have the ability to:
A bachelors degree or higher in a relevant field is required.
This is a FullTime 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Education. For more information on the Department of Education please visit .
Additional Requirements: To be considered please attach your cover letter and resume.
This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using EVerify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
#LIOnsite
Job ID: 31525
Agency: Department of Education; Division of the Secretary
Location: Pierre SDSalary: $107552 $120963/annually depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: O
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Deputy Secretary
Opportunity to engage in challenging meaningful work
The South Dakota Department of Education seeks a leader to provide vision direction and support to its 12member Leadership Team and staff of approximately 180. The department oversees aspects of K12 education including accrediting schools certifying educators implementing federal programs collecting relevant data and more. The department encompasses the State Library and State Historical Society and their work to support lifelong learning.
The Deputy Secretary reports directly to the Secretary of Education. The role requires an ability to adapt to changing environments; strong communication management and organizational skills; and the capacity to practice tact in interactions with others.
WHAT DOES THE DEPUTY SECRETARY DO
This position is responsible for:
- Overseeing the daytoday operations of the agency;
- Supervising personnel and managing budgets to ensure agency objectives are met;
- Evaluating recommending and directing activities to ensure effective implementation of policies and programs;
- Organizing the efforts of the agencys Legislative Team;
- Coordinating official department communications that are clear consistent and credible;
- Developing and maintaining positive relationships with partneragencies constituents and stakeholders;
- Serving as a liaison with the media;
- Working collaboratively across divisions to streamline efforts.
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU
- The satisfaction of engaging in challenging meaningful work.
- An environment that values and supports collaboration professionalism and ongoing learning.
- An enviable mantle from which to view the successes and challenges of education in South Dakota and the ability to make a positive difference.
- Access to the State of South Dakotas attractive benefits package.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays generous vacation and sick leave accrual dental vision and other insurance options and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
WHOS THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have the ability to:
- lead teams in pursuit of goals;
- effectively manage time and delegate work on multiple short and longterm tasks;
- communicate clearly and concisely both in speech and in writing;
- develop and maintain professional relationships in order to work collaboratively both in and outside the agency;
- deal tactfully and effectively with state and local agency personnel school administrators legislators media and the public;
- travel in and out of state as driven by business needs.
A bachelors degree or higher in a relevant field is required.
This is a FullTime 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Education. For more information on the Department of Education please visit .
Additional Requirements: To be considered please attach your cover letter and resume.
This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using EVerify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
#LIOnsite
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