About this role
<p>Location: Hattie Mae White </p> <p>Department: Chief of Schools </p> <p>Area:Northwest </p> <p>Contract Months:12 </p> <p>Salary Range: $110,000.00 <span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span>–</span></span></span> $135,000.00 </p> <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">JOB SUMMARY</H2> </div><div><p style="margin-left:6.0px;margin-right:4.0px;margin-top:2.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">The Cross-Functional Team Member is an integral part of a diverse and dynamic team composed of individuals from different functional areas within the District. The primary role will be to collaborate with team members, contribute expertise, and work towards achieving common goals. The Cross-Functional Team Member will participate in cross-functional projects, leveraging knowledge and skills to drive innovation, streamline processes, and deliver successful outcomes.</span></span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES</H2> </div><div><p><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">List most important duties first</span></span></b></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, serif">1<b>. </b></span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Problem Solving: </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Contribute problem-solving skills and analytical abilities to help address challenges and obstacles that may arise during projects, actively participating in finding effective solutions.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">2. </span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Collaboration: </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Collaborate effectively with team members from various functional areas, bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise to solve complex problems and drive project success.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">3. </span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Cross-Functional Support: </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Provide support and expertise within the functional area to team members from other departments, contributing to the overall success of the cross-functional team.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">4. </span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Goal Achievement: </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Work collectively towards achieving common goals and objectives set by the team, aligning individual tasks and deliverables accordingly.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">5. </span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Communication: </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Foster open and transparent communication within the cross-functional team, sharing information, ideas, and updates to facilitate collaboration and ensure everyone is well-informed.</span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED</H2> </div><div><p>6. <span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Task Execution: </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Execute assigned tasks and deliverables within established timelines, ensuring quality and accuracy in work.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">7. </span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Continuous Improvement: </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement, efficiency enhancements, and innovation within the cross-functional team, contributing to ongoing improvement initiatives.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">8. </span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Knowledge Sharing: </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Share expertise, best practices, and lessons learned with team members, promoting a culture of continuous learning and development.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">9. </span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Adaptability: </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Embrace change and adapt to evolving project requirements, adjusting priorities and approaches as needed to ensure successful project outcomes.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">10. </span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Cross-Functional Learning: </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Continuously expand knowledge and understanding of other functional areas within the organization, fostering cross-functional learning and collaboration.</span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">EDUCATION</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (depending on the specific requirements of the cross-functional team)</span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">WORK EXPERIENCE</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">3 Years Experience working in cross-functional teams or projects within the education field.</span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION</H2> </div><div><p style="margin-left:8.0px;margin-right:6.0px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse functional backgrounds.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-left:8.0px;margin-right:6.0px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, enabling clear and concise information sharing.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-left:8.0px;margin-right:6.0px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Strong problem-solving abilities, with a logical and analytical mindset to address complex challenges.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-left:8.0px;margin-right:6.0px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Adaptability and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced and changing work environment.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-left:8.0px;margin-right:6.0px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within deadlines.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-left:8.0px;margin-right:6.0px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Proficiency in relevant software and tools used by the cross-functional team.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Continuous learning mindset, with a willingness to expand knowledge and skills in other functional areas.</span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Work Leadership. Regularly provides project management or team leadership to a group of two or more employees but does not have formal supervisory responsibility. Leading and directing typically involves monitoring work and providing guidance on escalated issues. Most of work time is spent performing many of same duties they are leading.</span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT</H2> </div><div><p style="margin-left:8.0px;margin-right:6.0px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Work involves the application of moderately complex procedures and tasks that are quite varied. Independent judgment is often required to select and apply the most appropriate of available resources. Ongoing supervision is provided on an "as needed" basis.</span></span></span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">BUDGET AUTHORITY</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">No budget development activity is required.</span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">PROBLEM SOLVING</H2> </div><div><p style="margin-left:8.0px;margin-right:6.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Decisions are made on both routine and non-routine matters with some latitude but are still subject to approval. Job is occasionally expected to recommend new solutions to problems and improve existing methods or generate new ideas.</span></span></span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">IMPACT OF DECISIONS</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Decisions have minor, small and possibly incremental impact on the department or facility. Errors are usually discovered in succeeding operations where most of the work is verified or checked and is normally confined to a single department or phase of the organizational activities resulting in brief inconvenience.</span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Collaborate and solve problems - works with others to resolve problems, clarify or interpret complex information/policies, and provide initial screening/negotiations without approval authority. Interactions are typically with customers, senior level professional staff, and managers.</span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Takes routine or required customer actions to meet customer needs. Responds promptly and accurately to customer complaints, inquiries and requests for information and coordinates appropriate follow-up. May handle escalated issues passed on from coworkers or subordinates.</span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS</H2> </div><div><p style="margin-left:8.0px;margin-right:6.0px;margin-top:2.0px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Ability to carry and/or lift less than 15 pounds.</span></span></p> </div></div></div><p> </p> <p>Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer. </p>