School Liaison- Division of K-12 Education Innovation and Scholar Success

This position serves as the primary point of contact between GVSU and an assigned portfolio of charter schools, providing integrated support to both governing boards and school leaders. This role strengthens school performance, board effectiveness, and charter contract compliance by combining deep governance expertise with data-informed school support. This position builds strong, trust-based relationships with board chairs, school leaders, and internal GVSU teams to promote healthy, high-performing schools. This position is being recruited across three regions- West Michigan, Central Michigan, and East/Southeast Michigan. Please specify in your cover letter which region you are applying for. Salary & Benefits: Minimum starting salary of $74,024. Depending on region and commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire. PRIMARY DUTIES   Serve as the main point of contact between the school and charter authorizer.   Routinely represent GVSU at school meetings of various types including school board, academic, partnership district, celebratory, charter renewal, financial and compliance.    Build strong working relationships with school leaders, boards, and other partners to support coordinated problem-solving and responsive action. This includes advising and consulting with charter school board members (either individually or as a group), school management, and school leaders to help them fulfill the obligations of their school's charter contract.    Collect, analyze and report academic and organizational data to monitor school health and alignment with GVSU accountability expectations.   Collaborate with internal team members and external stakeholders to apply consistent and transparent internal procedures to address academic, fiscal or compliance weaknesses.    Coordinate the process of appointing charter school board members (Application, Background Check, Board Resolution, Interview, Oath of Office, Verification of Citizenship) .     Design, schedule, and conduct or facilitate training opportunities for charter school board members and other school personnel    Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership.   REQUIRED   KNOWLEDGE,   SKILLS ,   AND ABILITIES   Master’s degree in relevant discipline.    A minimum of five (5) years of   full-time, satisfactory   experience   post master’s degree   experience   that   demonstrates   growth in leadership or management responsibilities in K-12 education.   D emonstrated understanding of   the   K-12   educational landscape , including the   interrelationships between policy, systems, and   diverse   stakeholders   within   complex educational organizations.    Proven   experience p rovid ing   professional learning and support in multiple format s to a variety of   school related   audiences.   E xperience   using data and   information to   analyze   systems ,   diagnose challenges,   and develop strategies to   help schools a chieve ambitious outcomes.   E xperience   supporting   schools   and providing   actionable   feedback   to improve the   quality   of   educational program s .   Demonstrated commitment to advancing equitable access to high ‑ quality educational opportunities and improving outcomes for students in historically underserved communities.   Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills , with the ability   to communicate with   diverse audience s .    Experience   managing sensitive issues with discretion, diplomacy, and sound judgment , and   make   clear, well-reasoned recommendations.   An exceptional track record of rapidly building positive, trusting relationships with stakeholders.     Ability to collaborate as part of a collegial, solutions ‑ oriented team that supports one another and advances shared goals.   Ability to work independently, take initiative, and maintain proactive, two ‑ way communication that keeps colleagues and stakeholders informed, aligned, and engaged.   Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate concurrent workstreams, track progress, and meet deadlines.   PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES   Possesses an area of   specialty   knowledge   demonstrated by   five or more ( 5+ )   years direct experience, such as   special education, board relations, school improvement, English language learning,   early/middle college, etc .    Demonstrated understanding of the charter school movement and advancing educational opportunities and innovation through school choice.   Knowledge of charter school operations.   Additional Information: Regional travel – This position is regional and requires regular travel to assigned schools, board meetings, and occasional internal meetings. The School Liaison must be able to drive throughout their designated region when in-person attendance is required. Regions are West, Central/East and Southeast. Non-standard, flexible schedule – This role requires schedule flexibility. School meetings and internal collaborative meetings are typically scheduled during traditional work hours. Board meetings are often scheduled early in the morning, evening or weekends times, and dates/times may require rescheduling as necessary (e.g., lack of quorum, inclement weather). The position requires the ability to adjust accordingly to meet the demands of the role. Physical Demands: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or engage in frequent driving conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. How to Apply:   Attach your cover letter and resume.   Ap