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Position: Director of Labor Relations
Reports to: General Counsel/Chief Administrative Officer
Salary: Competitive Salary and Benefits
Location: Chicago, IL
How to Apply: https://platform.teachermatch.org/jobsboard.do?districtId=569404168
WE ARE ACERO
The Director of Labor Relations is responsible for serving
as the lead on all labor relation matters, including coordinating the
relationship between Acero Schools and its employees, implementing and
administering the collective bargaining agreement with the Charter Division of
the Chicago Teachers Union (“Union”), conducting investigations as well as discharge
and disciplinary reviews, and supporting the daily functions of the Legal
Department as directed by the General Counsel/Chief Administrative Officer.
JOIN OUR TEAM
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A team of problem solvers who find job in developing solutions.
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A team of compliance driven individuals who contribute to, respect and serve in our communities.
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A team
who embodies the values of achievement, community, excellence, resilience and
optimism.
EXPECTATIONS
o Advise senior management and campus leadership on collective
bargaining negotiations, contract implementation, contract interpretation and
contract administration.
o Serve as member of collective bargaining team in negotiations with
Union.
o Manage Acero Schools’ relationship with Union officers and field
representatives.
o Coordinate management responses to Union grievances relating to
the administration of collective bargaining agreements.
o Coordinate representation of Acero Schools in arbitration matters
arising as a result of grievance procedures under collective bargaining
agreements.
o Conduct discharge and disciplinary reviews for Union and non-Union
staff in alignment with Acero Schools’ approach to performance management.
o Advise network management and campus leadership on policies
concerning wage, hours, and working conditions to ensure compliance with labor
and employment law as well as collective bargaining agreements.
o Promote active relationship management as a tool for dispute
resolution and third-party avoidance.
o Provide ongoing training to network administration and campus
leadership as a means of proactive employee and labor relationship management.
· Support the Legal Department:
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Assist in management of
legal department operations by developing, implementing, and monitoring
metrics/client satisfaction measures.
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Serve as the designated
FOIA Officer for Acero Schools.
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Execute special or
strategic projects or initiatives as delegated by the General Counsel/Chief
Administrative Officer.
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Believe in our ability to create the future we envision.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Education: Juris
Doctor (preferred)
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License
to practice law in Illinois (preferred)
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Knowledge
of labor relations and labor and employment laws, as applied to the educational
field
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Knowledge
of union contract administration and negotiation
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Experience
in employee discipline and performance management
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Strong
negotiation and communication skills
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Critical
thinking skills
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Working
knowledge of National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) complaint procedures
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Working
knowledge of arbitration procedures
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Possess
ability to establish performance metrics
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Experience
in providing training
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Experience
with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
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Ability
to travel for business as required
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Must be authorized to work in the United States (required)
Majority of work is performed in a
general office environment. Position requires availability for extended hours
plus non-traditional hours required to perform job duties. Also requires
participation and attendance at organization-sponsored events and meetings.
NOTE: The foregoing list of
essential duties and responsibilities is intended to be representative of the
tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive
of any one position in the class.The omission of an essential function does not
preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions
are a logical assignment to the position.
Acero Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for
all individuals. Acero Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or
ethnic origin.
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