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Provided strategic direction for district-wide compensation systems and job classification processes.Ensured compliance with federal and state laws.Conducted cross-functional meetings to align departmental objectives.Oversaw state CPI reporting and leave policy administration.

Assisted public school leaders in developing competitive compensation plans and HR systems.Developed and presented educational programs for HR leaders.Provided continuous support to Texas school districts in managing compensation plans and leave issues.

Provide data analysis, recommendations, and education services to public school leaders to help them build and maintain competitive compensation plans, improve HR systems and operations, and conduct and analyze employee engagement surveys. Analyze data, develop conclusions and recommendations, present findings to various audiences, and provide ongoing customer support.Contribute to the development of knowledge, models, and educational programs for HR leaders in public… Show more Provide data analysis, recommendations, and education services to public school leaders to help them build and maintain competitive compensation plans, improve HR systems and operations, and conduct and analyze employee engagement surveys. Analyze data, develop conclusions and recommendations, present findings to various audiences, and provide ongoing customer support.Contribute to the development of knowledge, models, and educational programs for HR leaders in public schools.Develop and present educational presentations for conferences and webinars. Show less

Responsible for supporting schools and central office staff through the provision of specialized human resource services. Responsible for the management and analysis of human resources data, and supervises the leaves and absences function for the AISD.Conducts research and collects data on a variety of issues as assigned. Conducts complex data analysis and prepare reports for Director, Executive Director, Principals and other Senior Level Staff, as necessary.Serves as… Show more Responsible for supporting schools and central office staff through the provision of specialized human resource services. Responsible for the management and analysis of human resources data, and supervises the leaves and absences function for the AISD.Conducts research and collects data on a variety of issues as assigned. Conducts complex data analysis and prepare reports for Director, Executive Director, Principals and other Senior Level Staff, as necessary.Serves as liaison for data processing/technology related projects and issues. Includes analyzing and determining reporting needs, developing specifications for computer programmers, determining programming priorities, reviewing output for completeness and correctness, etc.Provides daily information, assistance and advice to all H/R employees to solve software and hardware related problems, and initiates and carries out the purchase of hardware and software to meet specific needs as required.Monitors and provides ongoing support for the automated human resource systems.Refines and/or develops HR information systems to anticipate information needs. Builds a system of tools, techniques and procedures to enable the quick, efficient and accurate production of ad hoc reports on various human resource issues as needed.Serves as H/R contact for PEIMS data collection and information. Show less

Assisted and participated in forecasting agency budget needs and expenditures for all divisions under the Deputy Commissioner of Academic Planning and PolicyProvided oversight of agency divisions’ budgets and updated appropriate staff as neededManaged and monitored post-award administration of private funds provided to THECB through the College for All Texans FoundationDirected and coordinated sub-grantee and vendor contracts for sponsored programsProvided… Show more Assisted and participated in forecasting agency budget needs and expenditures for all divisions under the Deputy Commissioner of Academic Planning and PolicyProvided oversight of agency divisions’ budgets and updated appropriate staff as neededManaged and monitored post-award administration of private funds provided to THECB through the College for All Texans FoundationDirected and coordinated sub-grantee and vendor contracts for sponsored programsProvided technical assistance to ensure internal deliverables were produced and timelines were met for supported programsPrepared requests, reports, spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, tables and graphs based on research and data, communicating technical information into easily understandable and user-friendly formats and textAssisted in grant writing and proposal development, securing several $300-$500K and $1M grantsCreated and managed financial databases, facilitating tracking of expenditures and revenues for multiple sponsored programsCommunicated appropriately with external customers, including the general public, institutions of higher education, and other agencies and organizations Show less

Planned, developed and maintained electronic systems for legislative tracking, cost estimate preparation, statutory implementation and related databases in consultation with division staffPrepared responses to substantive requests for information from legislative, executive branches, higher education institutions and the general public requiring searches and manipulation of agency and other online databases; formatted data and provided written explanatory informationMaintained… Show more Planned, developed and maintained electronic systems for legislative tracking, cost estimate preparation, statutory implementation and related databases in consultation with division staffPrepared responses to substantive requests for information from legislative, executive branches, higher education institutions and the general public requiring searches and manipulation of agency and other online databases; formatted data and provided written explanatory informationMaintained internal legislative tracking and response system as well as other electronic systems for 500+ bills regarding higher education during legislative sessionsAssisted in preparation and coordination of legislative cost estimates for the Legislative Budget Board during legislative sessions; coordinated with divisions as needed to meet deadlinesAssisted in monitoring statutory implementation to ensure legislative mandates assigned to the agency were identified, assigned, managed and completed; maintained database, consulted with appropriate divisions regarding deadlines and other requirements, and issued periodic reportsAdvised and trained division and agency staff in effectively using division’s electronic systemsWorked with web services to coordinate division content updates on agency’s websites Implemented the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Government Services Fund for Texas, over $723M of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 funding from the Department of Education Show less

Coordinated, maintained and supported the legislative tracking system for the agency Moderated weekly staff meetings to analyze proposed legislation and fiscal notes Analyzed administrative costs for legislation impacting agency and functions Coordinated with agency management, executives and other staff to determine legislative research requiring further evaluation or analysis; coordinated with agency management, executives and other staff to implement enacted… Show more Coordinated, maintained and supported the legislative tracking system for the agency Moderated weekly staff meetings to analyze proposed legislation and fiscal notes Analyzed administrative costs for legislation impacting agency and functions Coordinated with agency management, executives and other staff to determine legislative research requiring further evaluation or analysis; coordinated with agency management, executives and other staff to implement enacted legislationMonitored, coordinated and edited comprehensive research reports and correspondence Communicated and responded to queries from legislators, capitol staff and agency staff Conducted and developed legislative and policy trainings for agency staff Show less

Reviewed property appraisal records to ensure legal and statutory compliance Contacted school districts assigned to verify market value and exemptions for accuracy related to the Property Value Study and the Annual Report Coordinated and processed all appeals related to the Property Value Study to ensure compliance with the protest rules and the appeals procedures Analyzed statutes and prepared written responses to open record requests Prepared and drafted… Show more Reviewed property appraisal records to ensure legal and statutory compliance Contacted school districts assigned to verify market value and exemptions for accuracy related to the Property Value Study and the Annual Report Coordinated and processed all appeals related to the Property Value Study to ensure compliance with the protest rules and the appeals procedures Analyzed statutes and prepared written responses to open record requests Prepared and drafted documents to justify compliant actions Show less

Performed a variety of accounting functions required to maintain the department's accounts receivable subsidiary ledger and the collection, receipt and disbursement of monies owed to the state and federal government Served as the agency's debt collector to recover delinquent debts owedHandled inquiries and provided assistance to clients, providers and agency staff Prepared quarterly reports and payment vouchers for probation offices Produced accounting reports… Show more Performed a variety of accounting functions required to maintain the department's accounts receivable subsidiary ledger and the collection, receipt and disbursement of monies owed to the state and federal government Served as the agency's debt collector to recover delinquent debts owedHandled inquiries and provided assistance to clients, providers and agency staff Prepared quarterly reports and payment vouchers for probation offices Produced accounting reports using a variety of software applications Show less