Mars Hill University Looking for Teacher Education Program Coordinator Full Time

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Mars Hill University is a private, four-year liberal arts institution located in the mountains of western North Carolina. Founded in 1856 by Baptist families of the region, it is the oldest institution of higher learning in western North Carolina on its original site. Mars Hill University, is an academic community rooted in the Christian faith, that challenges and equips students to pursue intellectual, spiritual, and personal growth through an education that is grounded in a rigorous study of the Liberal Arts, connected with the world of work, and committed to character development, to service, and to responsible citizenship in the community, the region, and the world.

CATEGORY
Staff

Summary:

This individual is responsible for managing the operations of the office for the Department of Education

at Mars Hill University, and for assisting the Department Chair in fulfilling the duties of that office. The following is a list of specific responsibilities.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Communications –
  • Responsible for composing and sending correspondence to individuals, faculty, administration, students, and school systems (public school systems and other IHEs) as requested by Education Department Chair
  • Revising/maintaining Education Department Moodle page
  • Coordinating revisions to the MHU Education webpage
  • Coordinating revisions to and publishing of all handbooks related to Teacher Education (electronic version)
  • Works as liaison between Education Department and
    • MHU administration and all other departments at the university
    • North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
    • All Public school systems in Western North Carolina and other school systems as needed
    • Students/parents in relation to MHU teacher program/teacher certification
  • Responsible for staying abreast of changes/updates in licensure requirements for teacher education students

• State and Federal Reporting Work –

1. Annual NCACTE Report
   • Maintains student records/database and compiles statistical information on student population of education majors
   • Contacts appropriate individuals and departments for institutional data, i.e., entire student population (full-time, part-time, gender, ethnicity, etc.), degrees conferred, faculty, and technology
   • Contacts appropriate individuals and departments for institutional fiscal revenues and expenditures
   • Assists the Education Department Chair in compiling additional data as requested
2. Annual STATE IHE (Institution of Higher Education) Report
   • Maintains and compiles statistical information on students currently in the Teacher Education Program, program completers, Praxis I and II (pass/fail rate), etc.
   • Assists department chair with compiling information for narrative section
3. Annual Federal Title II Report
   • Maintains and compiles status of students in Teacher Education Program (TEP) pipeline
   • Maintains and compiles status of TEP program completers
   • Assists the Education Department Chair in compiling additional data as requested.
4. AAQEP & NC State Accreditation Reviews and On-site Visits
   • Continual planning and compilation of necessary data and documentation
   • Assist the Education Department Chair with any additional needs as requested
5. MHU Education Department Annual Report
   • Compiles and maintains data for Teacher Education Graduates

• Directing Teacher Education Students

• Create and maintain education student files, information sheets, transcript evaluations, and four-year plans
• Coordinates and schedules student interviews with education department chair and appropriate teacher education coordinators
• Guides students through the admissions process and the four transitional phases as they progress towards degree/program completion and licensure
• Serves as the university’s ETS Data Manager for the Praxis Series
• Receiving and maintaining records for the Master’s Program

• Education Department Office Responsibilities

• Maintaining smooth operation of office equipment and ordering/maintaining office supplies for Education Department office

• Assists the Education Department Chair with the following:

• Annual review and update of MHU Catalog- sections related to teacher education
• Evaluation of transcripts for licensure-only candidates, i.e. composing letter correspondence, determination of Praxis requirements, technology requirements, etc.

• Assists the Education Department Licensure Officer with the following:

• Updates/maintains the online process for licensure submission to the North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction for distribution to graduating students
• Determines eligibility and processes licensure forms for all program completers, including those in graduate program
• Reviews licensure applications sent to NCDPI for appropriate documentation, then submits to the Licensure Officer for final review and approval

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications:

• Good communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organized
• Experience with Microsoft, Exel, etc.
• AA Degree or higher

OPEN DATE
2/29/2024

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), MHU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the organization or would change the essential functions of the job. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources (see below).

MHU is committed to hiring faculty and staff who fully support MHU’s mission. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, familial status, sexual orientation, and reprisal. To file a complaint with Mars Hill University, contact:

Jennie Matthews
Office of Human Resources
Box 6664
Mars Hill University Mars Hill, NC 28754 828 689-1197
828 689-1256 Fax
[email protected]

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