Charter Authorizing Program Manager

OVERVIEW

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for a Charter Authorizing Program Manager (Program Manager I) position within the School of Education.

This position has a full-time equivelancy (FTE) of .625 or 25 hours per week.

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment.  The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO).  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic.  This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.  A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Tuition Remission for employees, spouses, and dependents
• Generous Retirement Contributions to support your future
• Comprehensive Health Coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• Fully Paid Insurance: disability, life, and AD&D
• Paid Parental Leave to support growing families

Salary Range: $35,000 to $45,000

The University of St. Thomas has provided a salary range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

JOB SUMMARY

The Authorizing Program Manager will coordinate and execute a variety of tasks central to the authorization of the University’s portfolio of charter schools.  Specific responsibilities and outcomes include:

Serve as liaison for up to 7 schoolsInputting, tracking and reporting on school-related data and informationConducting site visits and board observationsWorking in partnership with the Director to complete schools’ annual evaluations and contract renewalsAssisting with network event planningSupporting other program functions such as application review, transfer processes, and reporting Representing St. Thomas and the Authorizing Program at various University, School of Education, Minnesota Department of Education and community meetings as needed 

The position requires strong skills in basic math, basic statistics, and writing, as well as the ability to prioritize, work within timelines, remain organized, and pay attention to detail.  The position requires excellent communication skills, the ability to read and comprehend information at a high level, and the capacity to interact with others in a variety of professional settings. Knowledge of maintenance of website also required.

The Charter School Authorizing Program strives to provide a positive, professional work environment in which the selected candidate can learn key skills for working in policy, education, and other fields, and contribute to improving the life opportunities of all Minnesota children, particularly those most in need. In a small program, the selected candidate will be a valued partner with diverse duties and the ability to take on tasks of varying complexity and challenge, particularly as their knowledge of the field of authorizing grows.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serve as a point of contact and oversight for chartered schools. 
  • Attend school visits, board meeting observations, and other charter community events.
  • Update and maintain charter school program filing system
  • Input, track, analyze and apply school-related and data information.
  • Use data from the Minnesota Department of Education and authorized schools to:
    • Ensure authorized schools maintain proper teacher licensure,
  • Complete annual evaluation of schools in collaboration with Director.
  • Assist with website compliance checks for all schools in portfolio.
  • Respond appropriately to inquiries, complaints, or other concerns from constituents of St. Thomas’s charter schools.
• Support key Authorizing Program functions
  • Assist with network events.
  • Assist as needed in collecting information for reports and other communications with the Minnesota Department of Education.
  • Represent St. Thomas and the Authorizing Program at various University, School of Education, Minnesota Department of Education and community meetings as needed
• Demonstrate commitment to professional ethics in coordinating Charter School activities:
  • Conduct job responsibilities in a manner marked by openness, fairness and equity.
  • Communicate the University and authorizing program vision and mission to various constituencies in the course of performing job responsibilities.
• Develop a strong knowledge of authorizing and chartering to be used in furthering the goals, mission, and quality of the St. Thomas Authorizing Program.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Authorizing.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree

• Three years of program administration/office management

• Persons with interest/background in program evaluation, data analysis, law, public policy, social justice, and/or education may be best suited to the position

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate level degree related to education, program evaluation, or public policy
• Previous experience teaching or working with charter schools and/or diverse populations

An equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills have been acquired may be substituted.

HOW TO APPLY

All interested candidates must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. Follow the instructions to complete an online application which includes creating or updating an applicant profile, uploading a resume, and completing a job specific application.

In light of its commitment to create and maintain a safe learning and working environment, employment with the University of St. Thomas requires consent and successful completion of a background screening.

Official job posting is available at www.stthomas.edu/jobs.