Director of K-12 Programs and Partnerships

Midwest City, OK, United States

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCES AN OPENING FOR DIRECTOR OF K-12 PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS

Rose State College’s Workforce Development division seeks a dynamic and experienced education professional to serve as Director of K-12 Programs and Partnerships. This position provides leadership for the College’s K-12 programs, charter school partnerships, and LEAD Center operations. The Director oversees program strategy, staffing, budgets, facilities, compliance, and partnerships to provide safe, high-quality educational experiences aligned with the mission, vision, and values of Rose State College.

The Director works closely with College faculty and staff, K-12 schools, families, charter school partners, community organizations, and the Oklahoma State Department of Education to strengthen existing programs and develop new opportunities for students throughout the community.

• Plan, implement, and evaluate K-12 programming, including Kids College, Teen Scene, summer STEM academies and camps, AOPA education, after-school programs, outreach activities, Parents Night Out, and other campus youth events.
• Manage program budgets, personnel, facilities, schedules, and other resources, including coordination of College and partner-hosted events.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate K-12 program and front office staff, including classified, hourly, and work-study employees as assigned.
• Serve as the primary College contact for charter school partners and the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
• Lead the Charter Authorization Committee and coordinate required annual reporting, invoicing, and site visits.
• Maintain and enforce Minors on Campus policies and procedures and ensure K-12 activities comply with applicable safety, accessibility, student privacy, and other requirements.
• Oversee daily operations of the LEAD Center, including front office coverage, building access, and service to students, parents, visitors, and clients.
• Oversee systems and records associated with K-12 registration, program delivery, tracking, and compliance.
• Partner with the Dean of Workforce Development, faculty, staff, schools, families, and community organizations to develop educational programs and outreach opportunities.
• Represent K-12 Programs and Partnerships in College, school, community, and professional settings.
• Collaborate with the Rose State College Foundation on grant writing and grant management supporting K-12 programs.
• Remain current with K-12 education and youth programming practices and use program results and stakeholder feedback to continually improve services.

These responsibilities reflect the essential functions outlined in the approved job description.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in education, curriculum and instruction, educational leadership, or a closely related field. Candidate must possess or agree to pursue and pass the Oklahoma Principal Comprehensive Assessment within 18 months of employment.

• Planning and delivering educational programs
• Supervising or leading staff
• Coordinating budgets, facilities, and logistics
• Working with students, families, schools, or community partners
• Maintaining records, reports, and compliance procedures

Ability to develop and evaluate educational programs, manage multiple priorities and resources, and lead staff. Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills are required. Candidates must be able to interpret and apply policies related to minors, safety, accessibility, and student privacy; coordinate partner reporting, invoicing, and site visits; and support grant proposals and…