REPORTS TO: Deputy Chief of Employee Experience & Retention

Type: Full-Time - 2 Years

BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Founded in 1647, Boston Public Schools (BPS) is the oldest public school district in the country. As the birthplace of America’s public education system, BPS has a long and rich tradition of commitment to education. We are a leader in urban education. BPS has been recognized nationally for programs and initiatives such as universal preschool, early childhood education, an equitable school-based funding formula, and policy specifically focused on creating greater racial equity, to name a few. Boston Public Schools is committed to transforming the lives of all children through exemplary teaching in a world-class system of innovative, welcoming schools. We partner with the community, families, and students to develop in every learner the knowledge, skills, and character to excel in college, career, and life.

GEORGE B. COX FELLOWSHIP OVERVIEW

The George B. Cox Equity in Urban Education Fellowship (EUEF) was named in honor of a beloved educator, leader, writer, mentor, and advocate for Boston’s children and families. In memory, his college-mate, Charles Yancey, who later served as a Boston City Councilor, remembered George Cox as “a dedicated warrior for human rights, high-quality integrated education, diversity, and justice. He fought against racism, sexism, intolerance, and discrimination. He was strategic in his approach, and he was a strong mentor to many young people in our country. To learn more about George B. Cox, click here.

The George B. Cox Fellowships are designed to develop recent graduates and early-career professionals into leaders in their fields and communities. This is a two-year, full-time program specifically designed to prepare future leaders by immersing them in teams committed to designing, delivering, and evaluating strategic, innovative solutions to complex challenges in urban educational equity. Preference will be given to BPS alums and/or Boston residents who participated in the METCO program.

Job Description

The George B. Cox Fellow Human Resources Coordinator works within the Office of Human Resources administrative and clerical HR support. The Human Resources Coordinator will support the verification company and the City’s MBTA Passport Program. Under the supervision of the Deputy Chief of Employee Experience & Retention, the George B. Cox Fellow Human Resources Coordinator will support the department's needs, including, but not limited to, background screenings, employment agreements, mailings, and notifications. This is a self-directed role and demonstrates independence and initiative. The candidate will be required to handle confidential and time-sensitive information, often working with tight deadlines.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the district’s employment verification vendor and processing.
• Oversee the administration of Boston Public Schools’ unemployment claims, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Manage communication and distribution of MBTA Passes in collaboration with City Hall, ensuring efficient access for eligible employees.
• Manage the OHR departmental email inbox, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution of inquiries.
• Provide clear, consistent, and proactive communication to schools, central office departments, and external partners to meet staffing needs and maintain accurate employee records.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders by providing accurate information or directing inquiries to the appropriate HR resources.
• Collect and verify information from candidates, addressing questions related to HR processes, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare and complete a variety of management reports and metrics for employee data;
• Compose correspondence, reports, memorandums, meeting agendas, and other documents using word processing, spreadsheet, or presentation software;
• Assist with developing and providing professional development and/or training to staff regarding effective human resources and talent management;
• Respond to inquiries regarding Boston Public Schools’ HR policies and procedures.
• Manage the end-to-end criminal background screening process for staff and volunteers, ensuring compliance with all legal and district requirements.
• Manage each school and partner program background check dashboard, ensuring accuracy and
• Serve as contact person for district-wide employment agreement (EAE)
• Coordinate departmental mailings, notifications, and other communication efforts.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned to support the mission and priorities of the Office of Human Resources.

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Early Career Professional
• Strong program or project management experience with extraordinary attention to detail, professionalism, ability to organize, plan and execute multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated experience in developing spreadsheets and reports/ database management (Excel, Google sheets)
• Interest in analyzing and interpreting quantitative data and diverse information and to make recommendations based on the findings, specifically using Excel and/or Access
• Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint; Google Suite; proficiency in developing/maintaining websites
• Ability to adapt to changes quickly, proposing and implementing thoughtful solutions
• Very strong interpersonal skills, ability to develop good relationships and network with various populations
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong ability to work as part of an active team, work simultaneously on multiple tasks and projects, prioritizing daily activities
• Possesses growth mindset, actively seeks and uses feedback to improve performance
• Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize daily tasks;Demonstrates strong attention to detail and ability to analyze and solve problems quickly and accurately;
• Ability to work independently with a keen sense of follow-through;
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong commitment to work quality;
• Strong technical skills, including ability to work with, analyze and communicate analysis of large data sets;

QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED:

• 5 years of HR or related experience including general knowledge of employment law and regulations;
• Experience with Peoplesoft or other HRIS;
• Experience in developing and delivering training;
• Bilingual skills in Spanish;
• Previous experience in union environments;
• Familiarity with large complex unionized environment;

Terms: Managerial, B31. 12-month work year. Occasional evening and weekend work.

The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.