| Position Title: | Associate Director of Charter Schools | |
| Location: | Big Rapids (Main Campus) | |
| Department: | 31100 - Charter Schools | |
| Advertised Salary: | $85,000 - $95,000. Salary commensurate with education, experiences, and other requirements. | |
Benefits:
| Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation. etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position. Admin / Admin Temp Benefit Plans | |
| FLSA: | Exempt | |
| Temporary/Continuing: | Continuing | |
| Part-Time/Full-Time: | Full-Time | |
| Union Group: | N/A | |
| Term of Position: | 12 Month | |
| At Will/Just Cause: | At Will | |
| Summary of Position: | Under the direction of the Director of Charter Schools, the Associate Director of Charter Schools will provide leadership and administrative support to advance Ferris State University’s goals related to its charter school authorizing responsibilities. This full-time, in-person position, based on the Big Rapids campus, is responsible for monitoring and evaluating the academic and contractual performance of the University’s 23 authorized public-school academies.
The Associate Director will collaborate with Charter Schools Office (CSO) staff to establish academic performance goals, develop assessment and monitoring strategies, and implement data-driven reporting methods to ensure transparency and continuous improvement. This position will be responsible for coordinating reporting processes aligned with state and national accreditation requirements. The role also includes regular in-state travel to meet with academy leadership, support student success initiatives, promote dual enrollment opportunities, and strengthen partnerships that connect charter schools with Ferris to help increase university enrollment.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, including school leaders, boards, and community members. This position requires sound critical thinking, the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines, and a high degree of professionalism when navigating complex or sensitive situations. Experience working collaboratively with individuals from varied backgrounds.
The anticipated start date for this position is August 2025. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed. | |
| Position Type: | Staff | |
| Required Education: | Master’s degree in educational field. | |
| Required Work Experience: | Five years in school leadership role; demonstrated successful experience with managerial and organizational responsibilities in K-12 education.
Experience working effectively with diverse students, faculty, staff, and community members. | |
| Required Licenses and Certifications: | A current valid driver’s license. | |
| Physical Demands: | - Office Environment
- Reaching
- Sitting
- Twisting
- Driving
- Repetitive movement
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| Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: | Ph.D. or Ed.D. in appropriate discipline.
Experience working with charter schools. | |
| Essential Duties/Responsibilities: | • Represent the University in official charter school functions and provide guidance to the Charter Schools Office (CSO) in the Director’s absence or as assigned.
• Supervise, train, and support assigned CSO staff, ensuring compliance with Ferris State University (FSU) policies and applicable laws.
• Assist in setting and implementing departmental goals aligned with the CSO strategic plan.
• Be familiar with academy performance using CSO School Support protocols and collaborate on strategic interventions for schools in need of support.
• Lead the team responsible for accreditation, including continuous improvement planning and the MDE Assurances Audit process.
• Participate in meetings and updates with school improvement teams and the MDE regarding accountability initiatives.
• Participate in charter application reviews, mid-contract reviews, and reauthorization site visits.
• Coordinate the collection and analysis of data for oversight and reporting, including the Contract Performance Reports, A
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