COORDINATOR / TEACHER & SPECIAL EDUCATION PREPARATION PATHWAYS
Central Michigan University
Position Information
Posting Number S-3948
Position Number 00390
Type of Recruitment External
Position Title COORDINATOR / TEACHER & SPECIAL EDUCATION PREPARATION PATHWAYS
Position Summary
The teacher and special education preparation pathways coordinator works in the Department of Teacher and Special Education at Central Michigan University and supports multiple educator preparation pathway programs. This position provides leadership and coordination for program operations, candidate advising, recruitment, reporting, clinical placement processes, and accreditation-related activities. Working closely with the department chairperson, program directors, faculty, the Office of Educator Preparation, and PK-12 partners, the coordinator promotes candidate success while ensuring effective program implementation and compliance with university, state, and accreditation require
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree.
Three years of progressively responsible experience in higher education administration, program management, student services, advising, educator preparation, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Demonstrated experience utilizing databases, student information systems, or enterprise software.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, regulations, and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in education, higher education administration, educational leadership, student affairs, public administration, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience working with educator preparation programs, teacher certification, or clinical field placements.
Demonstrated experience supporting accreditation, assessment, compliance, or program reporting activities.
Demonstrated experience with Watermark Student Learning & Licensure or similar systems.
Demonstrated experience with academic advising in higher education.
Demonstrated experience working with grant-funded initiatives, PK-12 partnerships, or workforce development programs.
Knowledge of Michigan educator certification requirements and Michigan Department of Education processes.
Duties & Responsibilities
Coordinates the day-to-day operations for multiple educator preparation pathway programs within the Teacher and Special Education program.
Works collaboratively with undergraduate and graduate faculty program directors, department leadership, and university offices to support student advising, candidate progression, course scheduling, transcript and credit reviews, enrollment management, and program reporting.
Supports recruitment, outreach, enrollment, and marketing initiatives through partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including statewide workforce development efforts.
Collaborates with the college's assistant director of marketing and communications to facilitate program-level recruitment efforts and develop marketing materials.
Collaborates with the Office of Educator Preparation to manage clinical placements, mentor teacher verification, candidate tracking, and educator licensure requirements.
Maintains program data, reporting systems, SharePoint sites, websites, and other operational resources while ensuring compliance with accreditation, state reporting, and university requirements.
Coordinates and maintains the master course schedule, working with faculty, CMU Online, the Registrar's Office, and the Office of Graduate Studies to address student and program needs.
Collaborates with faculty, staff and department leadership ensure course syllabi, Blackboard course shells, and program materials align with licensure and program standards.
Develops, updates, and maintains handbooks, policy documents, onboarding materials, and non-credit learning opportunities for students, faculty, and staff.
Monitors student concerns and candidate success, leading monthly check-ins with enrolled students to provide advising, mentorship, professional development opportunities, and regular student engagement to support future educators.
Manages communications, meetings, special projects, inquiries, and other operational processes across educator preparation pathway programs.
Prepares and distributes reports for university leadership, departments, and program stakeholders.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Exercised
None.
Message to Applicants
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU's mission, vision, and leadership standards.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit letters of recommendation. If you wish to include recommendation letter(s) that are not required, please utilize the Recommendation Letters upload field.
Employee Group Professional & Administrative -Salary
Staff Pay Level
Pay Range $50,000 - $60,000 per year
Division Academic Affairs
Department Teacher & Special Education
Position Status Regular
Position End Date
Employment Status Full-Time
FTE 1.0
Position Type 12 month
Weekly Work Schedule Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as needed
Location Mount Pleasant, MI
EEO Statement
CMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight.
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CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.
Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU's Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education's Assistant Secretary, or both.
CMU's Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:
Phone: 989-774-3253
Office: 103 E. Preston St.
Bovee University Center, suite 306
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Email: [email protected]
Posting Ends
Open Until Filled Yes
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