Regional Charter School Liaison & Governance Partner

Grand Valley State University; United States; On-site; USD 66,801 - 81,646; Full time

Job summary

Grand Valley State University seeks a governance‑oriented professional to serve as the primary liaison between the university and an assigned portfolio of charter schools. The role strengthens board effectiveness, school performance, and contract compliance through data‑informed guidance and trusted relationships with chairs, leaders, and GVSU teams.

The position requires a Master’s degree and at least five years of leadership experience in K‑12 education, with a focus on equity and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; Master's in relevant discipline considered.
• Minimum five years of full‑time leadership/management experience in K‑12 education.
• Proven ability to analyze data and inform strategic decisions.
• Experience delivering professional learning and support in multiple formats.
• Commitment to advancing equitable access to high‑quality education.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison between GVSU and charter schools, supporting boards and leaders.
• Represent GVSU at board meetings and charter partner events.
• Build relationships with school leaders, boards, and partners to enable coordinated problem‑solving.
• Advise charter school boards and leaders on fulfilling charter obligations.
• Collect, analyze, and report data to monitor school health and alignment with accountability expectations.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to address academic, fiscal, or compliance weaknesses.
• Coordinate appointment processes for charter school board members (applications, background checks, resolutions, interviews).
• Design and conduct training for charter school board members and school personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Professional learning

Equity focus

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Diplomacy

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Grand Valley State University seeks a governance‑oriented professional to serve as the primary liaison between the university and an assigned portfolio of charter schools. The role strengthens board effectiveness, school performance, and contract compliance through data‑informed guidance and trusted relationships with chairs, leaders, and GVSU teams.

The position requires a Master’s degree and at least five years of leadership experience in K‑12 education, with a focus on equity and stakeholder