Dir Schools And Program Services - 1386

Division Academic Affairs Department School of Education Working Title Director of University School Partnerships and Clinical Practice - 1386 Vacancy Type Exempt Professional Staff (EPS) Min T/E Requirements

Master's degree in educational field. Prior experience delivering presentations to professional audiences. Prior supervision experience.

FTE 1 Recruitment Range Commensurate with Education and Experience Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with Education and Experience Position # 1386 FLSA Status Exempt Months per year 12 Primary Purpose of Organization Unit

The School of Education is responsible for providing consistent partnerships to ensure systematic field and clinical experience.

Primary Purpose of Position

Primary administrative and program responsibility for clinical practice and university-school partnerships for educator preparation.

Job Description

The Director of Educator Engagement and Student Success will be part of a team of educators committed to the success of the clinical practice of all education majors at UNCP, including teacher education candidates and school administration and school counseling interns. The Director, reporting to the Dean of the School of Education, will work with all education majors throughout their programs of study to ensure appropriate supervised education placements occur.

Relying on strong relational skills, dynamic engagement, up-to-date knowledge of best practices, and a coaching perspective, the Director will work with faculty, supervisors, clinical educators, and K-12 LEA stakeholders to enhance orientation, training, and continuing education opportunities. The Director will build, maintain, and assess meaningful clinical experiences maintaining relationships with students from pre-enrollment to their first three years of teaching. The Director will work with other Directors in the School of Education to address curriculum, recruitment and retention, and assessment initiatives. The Director will lead the unit's accreditation efforts as related to clinical practice.

The Director will have primary administrative and program responsibility for clinical practices and university-school partnerships that lead to the development of effective educators and enhance the impact of the School of Education on regional student success. The Director will serve as the primary liaison to regional LEAs collecting and sharing information in a reciprocal partnership. The Director will work with the leadership of the School of Education to develop, implement, and communicate the vision of clinical practice for educator preparation in the region. The Director will possess a deep understanding of the broad possibilities for clinical practice, service, and leadership that are possible for the students and faculty affiliated with educator preparation.

Essential Duties

• Supervise administrative support associate

• Oversight of clinical practice placements and field experiencesincluding service learning, and internship

• Maintenance of handbook, calendar, forms, data related to clinicalpractice

• Oversee licensure exam support initiatives with current students andregional educators

• Accreditation compliance and continuous improvement in clinicalpractice

• Serve on Leadership Team and Council of Educator PreparationPrograms

• Budget management

• Coordinate with regional initiatives and other campus offices tosupport educator preparation

• Liaison with all SOE stakeholders (LEA partners, departments,programs, faculty, students)

• Seek external funding to support initiatives

Management Preference

Doctorate in Education or related area.

Prior experience delivering presentations to professional audiences

Lic or Certification required by statute or regulation

N/A

Posting Information

Job Opening Date 06/28/2024 Job Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Posting Category Managerial/Non-Faculty Professional Posting Number EPA00939 Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.uncp.edu/postings/11487 Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.