Coordinator of Charter School Sponsorship & Partnerships

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS ANNOUNCES AN OPENING IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

POSITION: Coordinator of Charter School Sponsorship & Partnerships

Description of Duties:

Coordinate the day-to-day administration of Rose State College's charter school sponsorship responsibilities and partnerships. Support effective oversight, compliance, communication, and continuous improvement among College-sponsored charter schools; maintain required records and reporting; coordinate sponsor monitoring and site visits; and strengthen connections between sponsored schools and Rose State College programs, services, and educational opportunities. Serve as the primary day-to-day staff contact for Rose State College-sponsored charter schools, coordinating communication among school leaders, the Director of K-12 Programs and Partnerships, College administration, and appropriate state agencies. Coordinate the College's ongoing monitoring of sponsored charter schools, including academic, operational, financial, governance, and legal compliance requirements established by Oklahoma law, charter contracts, performance frameworks, and College policies. Conduct regular on-site visits to each sponsored charter school; document observations, follow up on identified issues, maintain appropriate records, and communicate significant findings or concerns to the Director of K-12 Programs and Partnerships. Coordinate annual sponsor performance reviews and assist in evaluating each sponsored school's progress toward academic, financial, organizational, operational, and other performance measures contained in its charter contract and performance framework. Collect, review, organize, and maintain charter school reports, performance data, financial information, governing board documentation, compliance materials, and other records required for College oversight and state reporting. Coordinate required reports, notices, submissions, sponsorship documentation, and other communications with the Oklahoma State Department of Education, Statewide Charter School Board, and other agencies as applicable; monitor deadlines and changes in applicable laws, rules, and guidance. Support the Director of K-12 Programs and Partnerships and the College's Charter Authorization Committee in reviewing charter applications, amendments, renewals, performance information, corrective action plans, and other matters requiring sponsor review or action; prepare meeting materials and maintain appropriate documentation. Assist with the administration and monitoring of charter contracts and performance frameworks, including tracking contractual obligations, renewal timelines, identified deficiencies, corrective actions, and other commitments of the College and sponsored schools. Serve at least one day per week as an on-site Rose State College recruiter and advisor at one or more sponsored charter schools, providing students and families with information and assistance related to admissions, concurrent enrollment, academic programs, career pathways, financial aid resources, student support services, and transition to postsecondary education; coordinate with appropriate College offices to ensure accurate information and effective student referrals. Develop strong working relationships with charter school administrators, governing boards, counselors, teachers, students, and families; identify opportunities to connect sponsored schools with Rose State College academic programs, workforce programs, concurrent enrollment, campus resources, events, and other partnership opportunities. Coordinate sponsorship-related invoicing, fee documentation, and routine administrative processes in collaboration with the Workforce Development Programs Specialist and appropriate College offices. Maintain a comprehensive calendar of charter school sponsorship deadlines, site visits, governing board meetings, required submissions, contract milestones, annual reviews, and other sponsor responsibilities. Attend sponsored charter school governing board meetings and other school or community meetings as appropriate; represent Rose State College professionally and communicate relevant information to College leadership. Monitor developments and best practices related to charter school authorization and sponsorship, K-12 education, school accountability, and applicable Oklahoma statutes and regulations; participate in relevant professional development and make recommendations for improving College sponsorship practices. Collaborate with the Director of K-12 Programs and Partnerships to develop procedures, tools, checklists, templates, and other systems that promote consistent and effective charter school oversight. Support positive, transparent, and productive relationships with sponsored schools while maintaining the independence and objectivity necessary for the College to fulfill its responsibilities as a charter school sponsor. Perform other related duties as assigned. Work under general supervision. Receive direction, training, and guidelines from the Director of K-12 Programs and Partnerships. Exercise independent judgement in coordinating routine charter school sponsorship activities, monitoring deadlines and requirements, conducting site visits, maintaining records, and communicating with school and College personnel. Refer significant compliance concerns, contractual matters, and policy decisions to the Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in education, educational leadership, public administration, business administration, higher education, or a closely related field. At least three (3) years of professional experience in K-12 education, higher education, educational administration, school partnerships, student services, compliance, program administration, or a related field. Experience must demonstrate responsibility for coordinating multiple projects or processes, maintaining detailed records and reports, working with diverse stakeholders, and interpreting or implementing organizational policies or regulatory requirements. Strong organizational, analytical, written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Ability to interpret and apply statutes, regulations, policies, contracts, and procedural requirements; collect and analyze academic, operational, and financial information; manage multiple deadlines and priorities; conduct professional site visits and document findings; and develop productive working relationships with school leaders, governing boards, students, families, College personnel, and public agencies. Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain appropriate confidentiality, communicate concerns objectively and professionally, and distinguish between partnership support and the College's oversight responsibilities as a charter school sponsor. Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain complete and accurate records. Ability to advise prospective and current students regarding College programs, admissions processes, concurrent enrollment, and available student resources and to make appropriate referrals to specialized College offices. Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and ability to learn College, state, student information, document-management, and reporting systems. Ability and willingness to travel regularly to sponsored charter schools and other off-campus locations. Moderate lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. required. Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and stoop; move freely on campus and throughout school facilities; operate a computer and other standard office equipment; and travel regularly to charter schools and other off-campus locations. Occasional evening activities or meetings may be required.

Desired Qualifications:

Master's degree in education, educational leadership, public administration, higher education, school counseling, or a closely related field. Oklahoma educator certification or other relevant professional credential. Experience working in or with Oklahoma public schools or charter schools. Experience with charter school authorization or sponsorship, school accountability, accreditation, compliance monitoring, governing boards, educational data, school finance contract administration, concurrent enrollment, college recruitment, or academic advising. Experience coordinating site visits, monitoring performance measures, reviewing compliance documentation, preparing reports for executive or governing bodies, or working with the Oklahoma State Department of Education or other state education agencies. Knowledge of the Oklahoma Charter Schools Act and the responsibilities of charter school sponsors; familiarity with K-12 accountability, governance, financial, and operational practices; ability to analyze school performance information and identify matters requiring additional review; and demonstrated ability to build effective partnerships while maintaining appropriate oversight and accountability.

Application Deadline: November 6, 2026

Please submit application materials as requested. The original signed Rose State College application form and unofficial degree conferring transcripts must be received by this office for formal consideration; however, should an offer of employment be extended, official transcripts are required.

Candidate selected will serve a probationary period.

All finalists may be subject to a background check and/or drug test.

(Posted on October 9, 2026)

Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Rose State College's Annual Security Report, including VAWA disclosures, is located at https://rose.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Rose-State-College-Annual-Security-Fire-Safety-Report-2026-Edition.pdf.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

In accordance with the American with Disability Act, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided upon written request.

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