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New York State Education Department · 21 hours ago

Project Coordinator (Attorney), (Brooklyn Location), Box OEP-73/51559

Brooklyn, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$125K/yr - $125K/yr

4+ years exp

The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for a Project Coordinator in the Charter Schools Office (CSO). This role is responsible for providing professional development, preparing materials on charter school issues, and offering legal counsel on charter school matters.

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Responsibilities

Provide professional development to charter school staff and boards of trustees related to charter school operations and compliance with federal and State requirements (Some travel may be required)

Prepare web-based and written materials for the field on charter school issues to educate and assist in assuring compliance with federal and State requirements

Educate and train Charter School Office staff on the requirements of applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies and procedures; and

Provide legal counsel on charter school matters, including interpretation of education law, regulatory compliance, and contractual issues related to charter agreements and operations

Qualification

Juris DoctorateLegal experienceEducation law knowledgeLegal researchCharter school operationsContent developmentAnalytical abilitiesCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailOrganizational skillsTime management

Required

Candidates must possess a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and be admitted to the NYS Bar

Have four years of subsequent legal experience, preferably in education law or charter school administration

Preferred

Bachelor's or master's degree in education, Public Policy, or a related field preferred

Proficiency in legal research and writing

Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state education laws and regulations, particularly those related to charter schools

Understanding of charter school operations and governance structures

Strong oral and written communication skills for developing training materials and presenting to stakeholders

Interpersonal skills for working with charter school staff, boards of trustees, and external stakeholders

Analytical and problem-solving abilities for reviewing charter renewal applications

Attention to detail

Ability to synthesize complex information and present it in an accessible manner

Proficiency in developing web-based content and written materials

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Benefits

Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.

Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.

Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.

Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA/NYSCOPBA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.

Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.

Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.

Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.

Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).

NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.

Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Opportunities for telecommuting.

Eligibility for various life insurance options.