Jobs at PSBA

Updated: September 5, 2023

Senior Web Services Coordinator

PSBA is seeking a Senior Web Services Coordinator to work with Association staff, as well as outside vendors, to maintain and update current and accurate information online, and create and update web site templates, content and plug-ins, using relevant technologies.

Responsibilities include:

  • Work with the Chief Information Officer on Association websites/app design and structure changes to ensure consistency with current trends and technology.
  • Stay current with all web and app trends and provide assistance in moving the Association’s digital strategy into new and innovative directions.
  • Write website code using html, css, js & php, and fix any issues related to new or existing code.
  • Provide training and technical support to employees developing and compiling web content.
  • Serve as the overall coordinator, ensuring website and intranet information is accurate, current and supports the PSBA strategy. Communicate regularly with PSBA staff to ensure they are reviewing their online content for accuracy.
  • Coordinate with the team members to ensure timely delivery of digital content.
  • Review staff-submitted web content and edit as needed to meet Association style guidelines and to ensure appropriate content, readability, effectiveness, visual style, and timeliness.
  • Serve as customer server/help desk staff to assist membership with using website and locating or otherwise accessing appropriate information.
  • Work with Chief Information Officer & Marketing Team to ensure proper promotion of web content.
  • Research new web technologies and assist in developing an integration plan.

Requirements include:

  • Associate Degree in Digital Communication, Broadcast Media or related field; or equivalent experience required. Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in web production required.
  • Experience with web design and content management using WordPress and plug-ins, html/css, js and php required.
  • Strong written and oral interpersonal communication skills, as well as strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities successfully, is required.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy is necessary.
  • Comfortability with Office 365 suite (Mail, SharePoint, Calendar, OneDrive, etc.)
  • Familiarity with Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel.
  • Some travel/limited overnight required.

Submit a resume and cover letter to: psbahr@psba.org.

 

Senior Director of Legal Services

PSBA is seeking a Senior Director of Legal Services to provide legal advice, analysis, consultation and educational information on a wide variety of legal focus areas that impact the public school system and non-profit corporation governance including judicial advocacy, continuing legal education, member legal information, to serve the needs of public school member entities, PSBA internal departments and PSBA corporate affairs.

Essential job functions include:

  • Provides consultation and advice on legal issues to school directors, administrators, school solicitors, government agencies and legislative staff and others.
  • Monitors and identifies emerging legal issues and other legal developments important to governance and legal risk management for PSBA member entities and their boards of directors.
  • Collaborates effectively with other legal staff and outside General Counsel on complex legal matters.
  • Researches, drafts and provides legal information, guidance and opinions in support of all PSBA services groups.
  • Attends meetings with legislators, state agency representatives or other organizations in connection with PSBA advocacy and educational efforts.
  • Writes and delivers testimony for hearings before legislative committees and state agencies.
  • Involved in the publication of the School Law Edition bi-weekly e-newsletter.
  • Directs development and delivery of continuing legal education for local school district counsel and school directors.
  • Collaborates with PSBA policy services with new and updated policy guides for members.
  • Represents PSBA before appellate courts in the association’s judicial advocacy program, evaluating and preparing recommendations for cases suitable for participation in appeals or litigation, writing amicus curiae briefs expressing PSBA positions, and delivering oral argument.
  • Manages internal legal support for negotiation and review of contracts.

Qualifications an education requirements:

  • Must possess a law degree from an accredited law school and admission to Practice in Pennsylvania or ability to secure admission to practice before Pennsylvania courts within six months of date of hire.
  • Ten years’ legal experience, highly concentrated in school law or specialty areas of law directly related to the work of this position.
  • Highly effective communicator, both orally and in writing, with excellent public speaking and teaching skills.
  • Maintains highest standards of legal proficiency and ethics.
  • Must possess strong strategic thinking, analytical/critical thinking and decision-making skills.
  • Must have the ability to take initiative, work with confidential information and demonstrate good judgment and discretion.
  • Strong organizational, planning and time management skills in a busy work environment requiring management of multiple priorities and ability to shift priorities to meet needs of organization.
  • Extensive legal research skills, including proficiency with Westlaw and/or Lexis.
  • Proficiency with office computer applications for word processing, spreadsheet and presentation (PowerPoint).

Submit a resume and cover letter to: psbahr@psba.org.

 

Policy Services Coordinator (Part-time and Full-time positions available)

PSBA is seeking a Policy Services Coordinator to be responsible for receiving, analyzing and processing policies received through the Policy Maintenance Program, and for following procedures established for the Policy Maintenance process.

Responsibilities include:

  • Analyze and process policy edits and updates received from members of the Policy Maintenance Program.
  • Compare policies received from member school entities to PSBA policy guides and communicate areas of concern.
  • Review footnotes and legal citations for accuracy and make any necessary adjustments.
  • Proofread documents to ensure quality control.
  • Develop relationships and engage members in the maintenance of a current and compliant policy manual.
  • Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting for members in the web-based policy system.
  • Assist with the Policy News Network (PNN)/Policy News Network (PNN+) process.
  • Monitor, respond to and properly disseminate emails received through the policy maintenance inbox and issue confirmations to members.
  • Assist with the development of Administrative Regulations manuals for newly contracted services.
  • Record contacts with member entities in the Member Data System for data collection and organizational communications purposes.

Requirements include:

  • High school diploma or GED, with business and administrative background and three years’ work experience or an Associate Degree in Office Administration.
  • Strong organizational, time management and project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities successfully.
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent proofreading skills.
  • Effective, professional written and oral interpersonal communication skills.
  • Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and experience with Customer Relations Management and other web-based platforms.
  • Ability to focus, take initiative and contribute to a teamwork environment.

Submit a resume and cover letter to: psbahr@psba.org.