Teacher Ed Program Support Coordinator

ANNOUNCMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

FLSA Status:

Compensation:

Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information!

SECTION I - OUR VALUES CULTIVATE OUR VISION AND CULTURE

At CMU, we believe in acting from a foundation of goodwill. This belief gives us the courage to form meaningful relationships, embark on joint endeavors and take risks in the pursuit of new possibilities. It’s this courage that enables the Mavily to explore new ways of thinking and doing, knowing that there is no perfect solution, no perfect idea.

From this place of humility and courage, we’ve built a culture of resilience. We invest in the future by continuously adapting to change, overcoming challenges, and seizing new opportunities. We recognize that change is constant, and our resilience allows us to embrace it with confidence. Endless curiosity drives us to approach the unexpected as if it were expected, seeing opportunities for discovery and renewal in every challenge. In this community rooted in love and dignity, curiosity thrives, leading to endless opportunities for growth and advancement.

Inspired by the soul of the West—the spirit that our region embodies—we emerge as a force for positive change, harnessing our collective power to build a Human Scale University that reflects our values and brings to life our shared vision of the world we aspire to create.

Colorado Mesa University Core Values
Love - Extending oneself for nurturing the growth of self and others
Dignity - Respecting the intrinsic value of each person and believing that others act from a foundation of goodwill
Courage - Taking risks in the pursuit of new possibilities
Humility - Suspending one’s ego and pride to recognize that no idea is perfect and being open to the input of others
Resiliency - Investing in the future by adapting to changes, overcoming challenges and pursuing Opportunity
Curiosity - Cultivating awe and exploring the unknown
Power - The strength to act collaboratively with individual agency to achieve our goals

SECTION II – THE SEAT

At CMU, we look at every position as a seat. Every seat is vital and the individual in the seat contributes significantly to our mission of providing an affordable and accessible education and forming meaningful and mutually enriching partnerships that support the well-being and vibrancy of our community. As a human centric organization, a priority is to ensure we have the “right seats” in our organization, and that the expectations, ownership and accountabilities are defined and communicated clearly for the success of the individuals holding the seats.

OVERVIEW AND ROLE SCOPE OF TEAM AND/OR TASKS

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Serves as primary point-of-contact for field placements and graduate program admissions.

• Coordinates admissions to Teacher Education graduate programs in cooperation with program coordinators, department heads, and the graduate admissions coordinator.

• Coordinates placement of observation and student teaching placements in cooperation with program coordinators, partner academic departments, and partner school district HR personnel and school principals.

• Works in coordination with partner school districts throughout the region to recruit observation and student teaching mentors, following individual school districts procedures.

• Acts as primary point of communication between the Teacher Education program and partner school district placement personnel, mentor teachers, and principals.

• Advises students on program admission, course sequence, program and licensure requirements, and on program and partner districts’ internship placement and policies.

• Facilitates implementation of policies, processes, documentation, and the communication thereof, particularly relating to student teaching and graduate admissions, in coordination with program coordinators and department head.

• Coordinates graduate program orientation, student teaching orientation sessions, and internship colloquium in coordination with faculty.

• Promotes Teacher Education programs through outreach activities, presentations, and the development of marketing materials in various formats, including print, electronic, social media, and website publications.

• Collects and maintains data for institutional, interdepartmental, state, and national reporting.

• Aids in institutional reporting, Title II reporting, first-year teaching and principal survey reporting, and collection of first-year employment information.

• Remains proactive and follows through on action steps to implement program, institutional, field-site, and state licensure changes.

• Processes and maintains graduate student records in coordination with graduate admissions, Registrar, and Department Head.

• Maintains an active role in program review and documentation for evaluation through data collection, reporting, and analysis.

• Takes an active role in maintaining and evaluating department policy to communicate accurately with students and institutional and regional stakeholders.

• Supervises the hiring, workflow, and payroll of student worker employees.

• Facilitates targeted communication and promotion of education-related scholarship opportunities, employment opportunities, and employment fairs.

• Maintains and creates content and forms for Teacher Education website to promote and disseminate information regarding graduate and undergraduate program application, program requirements, state licensure, employment opportunities, and scholarship information.

• Serves as point of communication between students and various organizations regarding student teaching scholarships.

• Works in coordination with the department head, the Office of Sponsored Programs, Accounts Payable, and Financial Aid to administer a variety of teacher education grants and scholarships; recruit and advise eligible students on program requirements; collect and process related documentation; and maintain accurate program data.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER - This position description is only a summary of the typical functions of this seat, and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and areas of accountability. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university required.  Knowledge of the classroom and/or administration in a K-16 educational environment is required.  Knowledge of licensing regulations and accreditation is preferred. Previous experience working within higher education administration and systems is preferred.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire)

Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.

Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and the type of accommodation needed.