Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleProject Coordinator, (Brooklyn location), Box OHE-1028/51566
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $92804 to $114393 Annually
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree AND five years of experience in the field of education such as teaching, administrative work in a district, BOCES, or charter school, and/or work in educational policy including work in a state education department or charter school authorizer. A Master’s degree can substitute for one year of specialized experience.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department's (NYSED) Office of Higher Education is seeking candidates for a Project Coordinator position in the Charter Schools Office (CSO). This position may be filled in Albany or Brooklyn. The vision of the CSO is to create a diverse portfolio of innovative charter schools, with strong outcomes, through a rigorous new school process, strong performance oversight and accountability, and model authorizing practices. The charter schools authorized by the New York State Board of Regents will serve as exemplars for all public schools in New York State and across the country. Under the direction of the CSO Director and the CSO Supervisor of Education Programs, the selected candidate will conduct performance oversight and evaluation activities for the portfolio of charter schools directly authorized by the Board of Regents, and work with them on the expenditure of American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP-ESSER) funds, as well as provide monitoring and oversight to ensure compliance with ARP¬ ESSER requirements. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Work closely with the CSO and other ARP¬ESSER team members regarding ARP-ESSER requirements, expenditures, oversight and monitoring;
• Serve as the primary CSO liaison to an assigned portfolio of Regents-authorized charter schools, by writing reports, managing, and coordinating site visits, directing, and supporting consultant activities, drafting revision and renewal Regents items, and reviewing school-specific documents and requests, Forty percent travel is required, with the amount varying throughout the year.
• Assist with the process to establish new charter schools, by reviewing applications, conducting review panel rating meetings, participating in capacity interviews, and drafting Regents items;
• Assist in the review and update of CSO protocols, templates, and processes;
• Participate in CSO data, site visit, renewal application webinars and meetings;
• Communicate verbally and in writing with CSO staff, NYSED staff, charter school personnel and charter school board of trustee members;
• Work collaboratively with other CSO staff to ensure the incorporation of relevant data into evaluation reports and with other colleagues who serve as liaisons to Regents-authorized charter schools to ensure the timely and effective coordination and completion of monitoring and evaluation work;
• Complete requests from Supervisors or the Director to ensure the deliverables of the office are being met; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This will be a temporary appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of degree a work experience will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. This position will require 30% in-state travel.
This position leads to a maximum salary of $114,393 based on annual performance advances.
Based on this position’s location, in addition to the listed base salary, if filled in Brooklyn this position also receives a $3,026 Downstate Adjustment.
APPLICATION: Recruitment will continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to OHEjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OHE-1028/51566) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Office of Human Resources Management
Email Address ohejobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, OHRM Room 528EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Recruitment will continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to OHEjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OHE-1028/51566) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.