Chief of Strategy, Shared Accountability, and Communications

Chief of Strategy, Shared Accountability, and Communications leads the District’s strategic direction, performance management, and internal/external communications as a member of the Superintendent’s Cabinet. Responsible for developing and implementing the District’s strategic plan, ensuring alignment across departments, monitoring progress, and communicating the District’s priorities and outcomes with clarity and transparency. Oversees Research, Assessment, Data and Accountability (RADA) and Communications to ensure data-informed decision-making and effective messaging. Collaborates with the Superintendent, Board of Education, and other senior leaders to align strategy with financial planning, budget development, and district initiatives; builds data literacy, accountability systems, and a cohesive narrative that supports teaching, learning, and student outcomes. The role requires executive leadership experience, Master’s degree (Doctoral preferred), and a track record of leading large-scale district initiatives, data-driven performance management, and effective stakeholder engagement. Essential Job Responsibilities include leading the development, implementation, and monitoring of the district’s strategic plan; supervising Executive Directors and departments (RADA and Communications); ensuring alignment of programs with district strategy; collecting and analyzing data to inform decisions; building shared accountability; overseeing district assessment systems; leading communications to reflect district priorities; preparing reports and updates for the Board of Education; ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations; and performing other duties as assigned. The position is a 240-day contract reporting to the Superintendent and is based in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.