City Council Affairs Coordinator

City Council Affairs Coordinator

Job Number: 2500026W

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Location:

Central-42 West Madison Street (Intergovernmental Relations)

CPS Non-Union Job Grade: S06

Estimated Annual Salary Range: $58,000.00-$76,000.00

Position Type:
Non-Union Position

Overtime Status:
Exempt

Final salary offers are dependent upon candidate qualifications.

The City Council Affairs Coordinator will work within the Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA) team and is responsible for supporting and executing the Chicago Public Schools' agenda at the local City Council level. The position responds to matters raised by all public sectors as they relate to City Council legislative actions having an impact on the Chicago Public Schools' policies and operations. Primarily, this position will help support the District's City Council projects.

This role reports to the City Council Liaison of Intergovernmental Affairs.

• Provide administrative and logistical support to the City Council Liaison and the IGA team
• Track City Council items that could impact the District
• Assist with communicating with City Council members
• Support with preparing for hearings
• Attend community meetings on behalf of the department
• Work with other departments in Central Office to understand the District's City Council priorities
• Provides liaison services to the Chicago City Council and other local agencies
• Support the City Council Liaison in advocating on behalf of schools to receive local revenue
• Provide research support for the IGA team
• Serve as an IGA representative on various District committees
• Build relationships with Aldermen in the City Council
• Coordinate visits for elected officials and key stakeholders to schools
• Collaborate with the City of Chicago and other key partners to support the District's efforts
• Assist the Facilities Team with addressing Aldermanic casework
• Other duties as assigned

Education Required:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. Masters Degree in education, political science, or a related field preferred.

Experience

Required:

Minimum of three (3) years of professional administrative and logistical support experience, including coordinating complex projects required. Experience working in or around the Chicago City Council preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to quickly learn and understand education policy issues in Chicago Public Schools
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills; capable of building collaborative relationships with all levels of CPS staff and leadership
• Excellent organization, strategic, and project planning skills; self-starter capable of anticipating problems and developing preemptive solutions
• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and independently solve problems
• Familiarity with community-based organizations in Chicago serving youth and their families
• Ability to articulate a vision set high standards and goals, and effectively lead cross-functional teams in achieving those goals
• Outstanding problem-solving skills; capable of defining problems, analyzing data, and outlining valid conclusions and action steps
• Ability to be flexible and to adapt to a continually shifting environment
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Familiarity with Google Suite, specifically Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Sheets, and Google Meet

As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:

• Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions; however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.

Health & Wellness:
Your Care, Your Choice CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs:
Medical Plan Options Pharmacy Dental Vision Behavioral Health & EAP Employee Wellness Program

Financial Security:
Planning for Today and Tomorrow We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:
Basic Life Insurance Life and Disability Insurance Pension Plans Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b)) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Spot Pet Insurance

Work-Life Balance:
Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:
Paid Leave Sick Leave Vacation Days Parental Leaves Short-Term Disability Religious Holidays Leaves Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.