Education Program Coordinator

Summary of Position
The Education Program Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of undergraduate programs in education, student advising in the Education Department, and student data management. This position works closely with the department chair, unit leader, graduate program director, licensing team staff, department faculty, and Academic Advising to support the Education Department’s mission to develop knowledgeable, responsive teachers committed to educating all learners in a diverse and changing world. As a liaison between education students and other offices on campus, the person in this role will be integral in support, recruitment, retention and induction of students at various stages into the education field.
Primary Responsibilities
Serve as academic advisor to undergraduate students by providing support and coordination to ensure student progress toward degree completion and graduation.
Develop and update candidates’ learning plans while monitoring candidates’ progress toward completion of their degree and licensure program.
Maintain regular communication with students, e.g. registration, deadlines, student inquiries, etc.
Partner with admissions, academic advising, financial aid, the registrar’s office, and department faculty and staff on matriculation process for prospective and newly admitted Education students, including transfer students.
Guide candidates through departmental and institutional procedures related to their degree and teaching licensure progress, including but not limited to, departmental clinical experience, degree change, academic recovery, appeals, withdrawals, etc.
Follow-up on alerts, notifications, and cases related to candidate academic progress.
Collaborate with faculty and staff to implement and communicate department and institutional policies, practices, and procedures, including departmental and institutional updates through visiting classes, email communication, and meetings.
Support planning and coordination of Education program events, such as new student orientation, registration drop-in hours, guest speakers, faculty led lectures, or special program initiatives.
Collaborate with Admissions to communicate with prospective students about our programs - including but not limited to assisting Admissions with information sessions, fairs and events; and reviewing external communication.
Enter, manage, and utilize department and student data in the student information and degree audit systems, track candidate enrollment and registration, update information, and create reports for enrollment management based on this information.
Additional Responsibilities
Actively collaborate with the graduate program director, department chair, and other faculty and staff to communicate program related information and updates.
Stay current with recommendations around departmental commitments to supporting state and local efforts to increase teachers of color and American Indian teachers.
Work closely with Academic Advising to develop uniform policies and practices to further support students, where applicable.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
The typical work environment is an office.
Sedentary work for long periods of time.
Regular computer and phone use.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
Two (2) to three (3) years of professional work experience.
Demonstrated professional background in Education, Communication, Advising, or a related field.
Exceptional organizational, written, verbal, interpersonal and data management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in education-related field or higher education setting with knowledge of teacher preparation, the Minnesota teacher licensure system, and student advising preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Ability to learn, understand, and use Google Suite and data management systems required.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse work environment.
Ability to show initiative, organize workflow, manage multiple projects, and handle frequent interruptions.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No