Administrative Consultant (Charter Schools) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/newprint/4806192) Apply  Administrative Consultant (Charter Schools) Salary $75,753.60 - $116,480.00 Annually Location Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA Job Type Full-time Job Number 25-02074 Agency 282 Iowa Department of Education Opening Date 01/27/2025 Closing Date 2/27/2025 11:59 PM Central LinkedIn Tag #LI-POST Point of Contact idoe.hr@iowa.gov To Apply To ensure full consideration for this position, all requested materials must be completed and uploaded through the NEOGov online application process + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Description Iowa Department of Education’s mission is creating excellence in education through leadership and service. To accomplish our mission, we need talented, passionate people working together to make this a reality. The Charter Schools Administrative Consultant will implement exemplary authorization practices to ensure that Iowa charter schools provide excellent educational options. Your Responsibilities: + Oversee implementation of charter school authorization practices and procedures, initiatives, and policies as defined by Iowa Code, ensuring that the principles of maintaining high standards, upholding school autonomy, and protecting the student public interest are upheld in all actions. + Oversee all aspects of charter authorization including; new charter applications, renewals, performance framework development, contracts, performance evaluation, reporting. Make recommendations to the State Board of Education as the authorizing agent. + Create timelines, protocols, and procedures to operationalize charter school authorization processes in alignment with quality standards. + Serve as the single point of contact between charter schools and the Department of Education, ensuring that communication is timely, responsive, and accurate. + Build organizational capacity in a cross-functional authorization team that works collaboratively to implement quality authorization standards. + Provide monthly reports to the State Board of Education. Provide legislative reports as requested. + Facilitate internal meetings and training of the Department charter authorizing team. Ensure the State Board of Education receives ongoing training on authorizer roles and responsibilities. + Develop and deliver presentations and training to charter schools and other stakeholders. + Maintain an applied knowledge of the state and federal policy, impact of legislation, and national quality authorization standards. + Engage in continuous review and refinement of all authorization processes and procedures, ensuring transparency and clear communication among stakeholders. If you wish to review a copy of the Position Description Questionnaire, please contactidoe.hr@iowa.gov. Hours: 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M., Monday – Friday A successful candidate will bring or have the ability and desire to learn: + Passion for accomplishing common goals in pursuit of public service + Demonstrates ability to research, analyze and interpret state and federal laws, regulations, and guidance + Strong written and verbal communication skills including developed interpersonal skills + Strategic and analytical mindset DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: + Experience in large-scale project implementation. + Has familiarity and/or experience with charter schools and charter school authorization practices. + Has the ability to build and improve upon systems and processes that will support efficient and effective work across team members. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? + Opportunities to make a widespread difference in the lives of children, their families, and Iowa communities + Collaborative, positive work environment + Talented and passionate work colleagues that will help you learn and grow + Opportunities to collaborate with experts from around the country + Employee discounts from a variety of vendors + Competitive salary and benefits package: https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/employment/Benefits\_Beyond\_the\_Paycheck.pdf (Download PDF reader) Minimum Qualification Requirements Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification: 1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, and experience equal to five years of full-time, professional-level work in program administration, development, management, or operations. 2) A combination of a total of nine years of education and full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work may substitute for one year of full-time experience. 3) Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in social work, law, education, engineering, or public or business administration, and experience equal to three years of full-time, professional-level work in program administration, development, management, or operations. 4) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes two years of full-time work as an Education Program Consultant. 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