Teacher Certification Coordinator at Southwestern University – Georgetown, Texas

Southwestern University invites applications for the position of part-time Teacher Certification Coordinator, reporting to the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs (AVPAA). This is a 11-month, in-person, 20 hours per week position. In collaboration with the Education Department Chair, this position provides coordination for the Southwestern University Teacher Certification Program (TCP) and provides support for the Education Department faculty in their work preparing students for teacher certification.

• All certification compliance activities including, but not limited to: keeping internal records/documentation for students seeking certification; evaluation of transcripts; processing student applications to the TCP and evaluating student eligibility; setting up student TEAL accounts; planning and leading required orientations; managing, administering, and scoring practice tests for admitted students; tracking completion of required trainings; scheduling and participating in TCP admission interviews; approving certification exam eligibility and recommending program completers to Texas Education Agency (TEA) for state certification
• Preparing and submitting required state and federal reports, in collaboration with the department chair
• Serving as primary department liaison to TEA and State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)
• Representing Southwestern University at assigned professional orientations, meetings and conferences
• With the guidance of the AVPAA, meeting regularly with department chair to effectively and efficiently communicate status of job expectations
• Planning and implementing Education Department programs/events related to preparing students for teacher certification (i.e. Semester of Support, Majoring in Education Information Sessions and Orientations, Advisory Committee Meetings, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field
• Excellent computer skills, including significant experience with databases, Excel spreadsheets, and Google Drive tools and documents
• Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated professional manner with all constituencies, including strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral, written, listening)
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
• Evidence of ability to self-initiate and anticipate the needs of constituents
• Ability to occasionally travel within Texas to attend orientations, meetings, and conferences

Preferred Qualifications:

• Texas Teacher’s Certificate
• At least three years teaching experience

Starting hourly rate: $16.36 hr. The final offer for the successful candidate will be commensurate with experience and may exceed the starting hourly wage.