Enrollment Specialist and Licensure Officer for School of Education
Company: Carey Services
Location: Hattiesburg
Posted on: May 20, 2023
Job Description:
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Assistant Dean of Education, the
Enrollment Licensure Specialist works to assist the School of
Education candidates from admission to graduation and licensure.
The specialist evaluates and documents student completion of all
necessary requirements to qualify for state educator license. The
applicant will ensure the Education Preparation Provider's (EPP)
goals and practices align with state licensure requirements and
CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation)
standards. The applicant will also perform other duties relative to
the service of faculty, staff, and the public in carrying out the
functions of the Education Department.
William Carey University encourages applications from minorities,
veterans, and those with disabilities.
Duties and Responsibilities
This job description does not state or imply that these are the
only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this
position. Duties and responsibilities listed are essential job
functions and exclude functions which are incidental to the
performance of fundamental job duties. All duties listed below
should be performed effectively and efficiently.
- Assist the university in implementing the Statement of
Purpose
- Assist the university in implementing the long-range
institutional and financial plans.
- Review each student's progression and completion of all
requirements necessary for state licensure in all university
approved programs for initial licensure and endorsements.
- Utilize the MDE Educator Career Continuum Archive (MECCA)
System or other state DOE systems for the licensure application
process.
- Serve as the National Council for State Authorization
Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA School of Education liaison and
ensure compliance with organization policy.
- Schedule and hold informational meetings (in-person and
virtual) and share information each trimester for students and
faculty regarding the licensure application process.
- Work with program coordinators to ensure university catalog,
website, degree plans, and recruitment materials are aligned to
licensure updates.
- Recommend needed policies and program modifications related to
changes in licensure requirements.
- Attend MDE professional development sessions and remain current
on guidelines for educator licensure.
- Maintain EDU electronic forms and data collection required for
licensure.
- Maintain an effective working relationship with university
personnel, students, and the community.
- Support recruitment efforts by responding to questions of
students, assisting students in registration needs and questions
and communicating daily with applicants and inactive students.
- Be available for occasional recruiting opportunities for the
School of Education.
- Assist supervisor with additional tasks as assigned. Required
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- Experience working in a pK-12 educational setting.
- Ability to respect and adhere to strict confidentiality
requirements.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of common office
productivity software, including Microsoft Office suite (Word,
Excel, and Outlook).
- Ability to learn WCU's student database software.
- Ability to simultaneously handle multiple tasks, solve
practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in establishing and
maintaining effective working relationships with students, fellow
employees, the Department of Education, the University community,
and the public in general.
- Valid driver's license and insurance Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in the Education
- Leadership experience working in a K-12 educational
setting.
- Current educator's license. Physical Demands
- Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting, and
to use standard office equipment including a phone and
computer.
- Must have vision to read printed materials and a computer
screen; hearing and speech to effectively communicate in person and
over the telephone.
- Must have the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of
time (up to 4 hours consistently)
- Must have strength and agility to move files, paper boxes, and
minor office equipment.
- Must be able to maintain office hours and perform duties in an
on-campus setting.
- Ability to drive to recruitment events. Required Application
Documents
Please upload the following documents with your application:
- Resume/Vitae
- Cover Letter
Keywords: Carey Services, Hattiesburg , Enrollment Specialist and Licensure Officer for School of Education, Education / Teaching , Hattiesburg, Mississippi
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