OVERVIEW

Memphis-Shelby County Schools is seeking dynamic educational champions ready to position our district as a national exemplar of education transformation. We need leaders with a fierce commitment to actualizing a bold vision that yields ambitious outcomes for more than 110,000 students and families across the Memphis-Shelby County area. The reality is that we can do better for kids, and we will with the right leaders in place. The most successful candidates believe that more is possible for Memphis and are:

• Courageous Thinkers & Doers: Prepared to navigate and thrive in a complex and ambiguous environment on day one, present innovative ideas to address systemwide issues, and execute sustainable plans toward transformation.
• Solutions-Oriented: See the possibilities, demonstrate the capacity to synthesize information and adjust short and long-term goals, and consistently find a window when doors close to deliver measurable results for kids and families.
• High-Performing Gamechangers: Leader of leaders with the capacity to mobilize and empower an outstanding team, make people-centered data-informed decisions, and operate with a relentless hyperfocus on removing stubborn barriers that destroy the hopes and dreams of too many of our students.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

The Special Projects Advisor will serve as a strategic thought partner for the Superintendent and executive leadership, overseeing and driving the execution of transformative initiatives across a dynamic and innovative school district. This role demands an exceptional leader with executive-level project management acumen, visionary thinking, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. The Advisor will be a key driver of organizational success by managing complex, high-impact projects and ensuring seamless alignment with the Superintendent’s ambitious vision for educational and operational innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Translate the District’s vision into actionable strategies, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality results across all initiatives.
• Project Oversight: Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of innovative, district-wide projects, ensuring objectives are met with precision and excellence.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate efforts between departments, schools, and external partners to achieve shared goals.
• Innovation & Problem-Solving: Identify challenges proactively and craft bold, data-driven solutions that reflect the highest standards of operational and educational excellence.
• Metrics & Accountability: Develop and implement systems to track project progress, measure success, and provide regular, detailed updates to the Superintendent.
• Team Building: Foster a culture of excellence by mentoring and guiding teams to perform at executive-caliber standards in execution and delivery.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Visionary: Thinks beyond boundaries and innovates to drive transformative outcomes.
• Execution-Focused: Delivers results with precision, meeting and exceeding expectations in high-stakes environments.
• Collaborative Leader: Builds trust and alignment across diverse teams, ensuring a unified approach to excellence.
• Detail-Oriented: Balances strategic thinking with an eye for operational details that drive success.
• Resilient: Thrives in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment, demonstrating adaptability and poise under pressure.

This role is designed for a candidate who is passionate about making a measurable impact, adept at managing complexity, and committed to helping the Superintendent and the district achieve their bold vision of excellence and innovation.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in public administration, Business Administration or other related field plus an additional 4 years related experience, or equivalent, for a total education/experience of 9 years.

(PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED)