Assistant Director of Charter School Office

Dean College of Education

he University of Missouri St. Louis (UMSL) is the university sponsor for six charter schools (our portfolio) in St. Louis. Our schools serve more than 2,500 students in St. Louis. UMSL established the Charter School Office (UMSL CSO) in 2012 to increase the quality of the schools in UMSL's portfolio. Our mission is to improve access to quality public education in Missouri by evaluating, providing oversight, and supporting successful public charter schools.

Essential Functions:

• The Assistant Director is responsible for supporting the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of each of our schools. This position supports the Executive Director of UMSL's Charter Schools Office in managing the requirements of the charter school annual review and performance evaluation, evaluating schools' submissions, carrying out projects and tasks related to the operation of the UMSL CSO, and creating reports of findings.
• This position requires the ability to gather, organize, analyze, and produce a high volume of information in a timely and accessible manner, and the ability to effectively communicate and provide feedback to stakeholders.

Specific Duties:

In collaboration with the Executive Director and Principal Investigator will:

• Set up/Maintain the system for collection of Required Documents;
• Compile, evaluate, and report on academic, financial, and operational data and Required Documents for compliance with federal and state laws, the Charter School Contract, and guidance from the Executive Director;
• Provide feedback to schools regarding Required Document Submissions;
• Assist in the production of Annual Review reports;
• Participate in observations, interviews, site visits and/or focus groups;
• Make recommendations about whether to and how to respond to noncompliance or not meeting expectations and/or non-renewal;
• Regularly attend, participate in, and maintain notes on charter school board meetings;
• Carry out projects and tasks related to the operation of the UMSL CSO and
• Perform other related work as assigned.

Required Travel: This position is a hybrid position, with most work completed remotely, some work in the UMSL CSO, and some at the sponsored schools. There is some required travel in the St. Louis, MO area where charter schools are located to participate in board meetings and school evaluation visits. Additional statewide and national travel on a limited basis may also be required.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

8am-5pm, M-F

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Pay commensurate with education and experience.
Hiring Range: $21.63 - $26.44 per hour
Grade: GGS-009
University Title: Program/Project Coordinator II

Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.

Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the UMSL Job site: http://umsl.jobs.

Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). For questions about the application process, please email employment@umsl.edu. If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

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