Chief Talent And Equity Officer

Vision and Mission:

Vision - Tulsa Public Schools honors the diversity, creativity, and passion of our students, elevating every student to be designers of their destiny.

Mission - Our students lead through literacy, are empowered through experience, and contribute to their community.

Core Values:

• Team: We care for one another and work together to celebrate success, learn from struggles, and work to help every team member be their best selves.
• Equity: We know that our diversity is a community treasure, and we are committed to dismantling practices and systems that perpetuate inequities, being actively anti-bias, anti-racist, and working toward justice and opportunity for all.
• Joy: Joy at school and at work makes us more productive, because when we create, innovate, and imagine, our motivation grows. Also, we love to have fun!
• Excellence: We work together to give Tulsa the world-class schools it needs and deserves. We expect a lot of one another, and we support one another in achieving our shared, high expectations.
• Character: We are honest, trustworthy, and have high standards of behavior. We make decisions based on what our students and community need, and we do the right thing even when it is hard.

Position Summary

As a key member of the superintendent's cabinet, the Chief Talent and Equity Officer (CTEO) plays a vital role in leading and overseeing all aspects of talent management and equity initiatives within Tulsa Public Schools. Reporting directly to the superintendent, the CTEO is responsible for driving recruitment, retention, development, and advancement strategies. Additionally, they lead the district's efforts to promote equity for both students and staff members.

The Chief Talent and Equity Officer oversees and implements six primary work streams, each essential to the success of the organization:

• Building and Managing a Total Rewards Package
• Recruitment of New Staff
• Employee Feedback, Growth, and Advancement
• Oversee Hiring and Employment Functions and Serve as a Cabinet Member
• Staff Relations, and Legal Compliance
• Leading the District Equity Agenda

In summary, the Chief Talent and Equity Officer holds a critical role in driving the recruitment, retention, and development of a high-performing workforce while championing equity initiatives. Their leadership and expertise contribute to the district's overall strategic vision and commitment to excellence in education.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions: The following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions. 

• Define, refine, and communicate Tulsa Public School's equity position and values
• Developing and managing a total rewards approach to compensation
• Manage targeted screeners to maximize size/quality of candidate pool
• Conduct salary benchmarking and effectively manage compensation levels
• Supervising staff relations and compliance
• Leading Tulsa Public Schools’ equity agenda
• Assist district hiring managers to meet ongoing talent needs
• Building and improving employee feedback, growth, and advancement
• Further the overall vision and implementation of the district strategic plan
• Refine and communicate a strategic compensation philosophy that is aligned with the organization's goals
• Collaborate with local, regional, and national partners to strengthen Tulsa’s connection to student-focused service
• Recruit and hire high quality, experienced talent and human resource professionals
• Promote best-in-class talent practices, emphasizing feedback, coaching, and retention strategies
• Integrate all necessary recruitment applications and tools to streamline hiring process
• Design, launch, and implement sustainable, effective, and aligned cycles of employee performance feedback
• Ensure compliance with employment law and other regulations
• Lead and support communication strategies aimed at exploring, defining, and expanding Tulsa Public Schools “equity in action” agenda
• Design and implement comprehensive, year-round talent acquisition strategy to attract and select high quality candidates effectively and efficiently
• Oversee effective performance management, progressive discipline, and investigations, ensuring timely and responsible actions
• Create and administer a comprehensive total rewards package, encompassing benefits and incentives
• Serve as a key member of the Superintendent's cabinet, supporting all district efforts and initiatives
• Closely collaborate with instructional leadership to develop models of support, particularly for novice educators
• Support Principals and networks of schools to manage ongoing site-based talent needs including developing a plan to cover vacancies
• Leading the Talent Management Team to provide best in class hiring and employee support services and serving as a member of cabinet
• Support the superintendent and board of education to advance the district strategic agenda
• Oversee the selection and management of benefit plans
• Designing and refining Tulsa Public Schools’ recruitment strategy
• Collaborate closely with district network teams to create a comprehensive talent wrap-around support system for school sites
• Foster and expand pathways for career advancement, including alternative certification, school leader pipelines, and internal mobility
• Develop and utilize networks to actively source and recruit qualified candidates with a focus on people of color and multilingual staff
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment to encourage knowledge sharing and professional growth

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience in a cabinet or senior-level role
• 10 or more years experience in a leadership position
• Master's Degree or its equivalent in education, management, or a related field
• Alignment with mission, vision and core values of Tulsa Public Schools

Preferred Qualifications

• Systems-level experience in K-12 settings
• At least 5 years experience in a talent-related leadership role

Skills and Abilities Required:

The following characteristics and physical skills are important for the successful performance of assigned duties:

Experience and Skills:

• Proficiency in technology and applications, with a focus on utilizing technology for improved outcomes
• Adaptable and flexible in dealing with ambiguity, maintaining confidentiality, and upholding ethical standards.
• Extensive knowledge of talent management, employee relations, and related functions, including K-12 systems
• Motivates and inspires individuals, building coalitions, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders
• Proven ability to set and achieve goals, implement results-oriented systems, and drive organizational change
• Thrives in an achievement-oriented and fast-paced environment, removing obstacles to support goal attainment
• Willingness to perform additional tasks and duties assigned, consistent with the position's responsibilities
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including the ability to lead cross-functional teams and identify and solve complex problems
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to provide constructive feedback and build consensus
• Ability to prioritize mission-critical issues, allocate resources effectively, and offer innovative solutions

Supervisory Responsibility: 

• Directly supervises the Talent Management Team
• Indirectly supervises cross-functional teams throughout the organization

Working Conditions: Exposure to the following situations may range from rare to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable. 

• Must be mobile in order to attend events and meetings outside of regular work hours
• Subject to stress caused by a changing environment, the complexity of the organization, tight deadlines, and heavy workload
• Normal effort of occasional periods of light physical activity
• Regular office environment, including frequent use of electronic email, being able to sit for long periods of time without a break, etc.

Benefits

Compensation: Tulsa Public Schools offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. The salary range for this position is $118,100-177,100 commensurate with qualifications and experience.