Houston ISD - Chief of Public Affairs & Communications
Houston ISDJob Details
- Region
- 4
- School District/Employer
- Houston ISD
- District Category/Employer
- Central Office,
- Position
- ,
- Assignment Level
- Area Communications
- Job Title
- Chief of Public Affairs & Communications
- School
- Campus Description
- Date Posted
- 9/23/2025
- Deadline
- Until Filled
- Openings
- 1
- Commitment
- Full Time
- Description/Notes
- JOB SUMMARY The Chief of Public Affairs & Communications is responsible for setting the strategic vision and direction for HISD’s communications, public affairs, board engagement, media relations, and community/family partnerships. This role leads efforts to ensure the district’s transformation is effectively communicated, public trust is strengthened, and families and community partners are engaged as co-creators of student success. They serve as a cabinet-level leader and trusted advisor to the Superintendent, Board of Managers, and District leadership. The Chief oversees a portfolio that includes external and internal communications, media relations, board engagement, community and family partnerships, crisis communications, and stakeholder engagement. The role requires exceptional judgment, a deep understanding of urban education, and the ability to build and sustain meaningful relationships across diverse stakeholders to advance HISD’s mission.
- Qualifications
- EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Communications, Public Affairs, Public Administration, or related field. Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Policy/Administration, Education Leadership, or related field preferred. WORK EXPERIENCE Minimum 10+ years of progressively responsible leadership in communications, public affairs, media, or stakeholder engagement, preferably in a large, urban school district or similarly complex organization. Proven experience managing high-performing teams and leading change in complex systems.
- Salary Range
- $215,000.00 – $255,000.00
- Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- How To Apply
- To be considered for this position, please submit your application through our careers site. See steps below. 1. Visit www.houstonisd.org/employees-careers 2. Click "Click Here to View Career Oportunities" 3. Search the following Job ID: 30557 4. Apply Now *PLEASE NOTE* our application system requires a two-step completion process. Please check your email, including your spam folder, for a request to confirm personal information. For questions regarding the application process, please reach out to: Human Resources - Talent Acquisition HISDTalentAcquisition@houstonisd.org 713-556-7373 Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact Information
- Name
- Monica Sloan
- Monica.Sloan@houstonisd.org
- Address
- 4400 West 18th Street
- City
- Houston
- State
- TX
- Zip
- 77092-8501
- Phone
- (713) 556-7474
- Fax
- (713) 892-6323
Additional Information
- ESC Region
- ESC4
- Position
- Posted Date
- Sept. 23, 2025