Director of Clinical Experience and Education Services

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide leadership and coordination for all facets of clinical experiences and educator preparation operations, including PK-12 partnerships, field placements, candidate support, accreditation activities, data management, and stakeholder communication. Serve as a primary liaison among university faculty, candidates, supervisors, and PK-12 partners to support high-quality clinical preparation, regulatory compliance, and continuous program improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and support clinical experiences, field placements, and educator preparation activities across PK-12 partner settings.
• Oversee placement processes, candidate tracking, scheduling, and operational coordination related to clinical experiences.
• Facilitate communication and problem-solving related to clinical placements among faculty, candidates, supervisors, and PK-12 school personnel.
• Maintain organized workflows and procedures that promote consistency, efficiency, and quality in clinical experience operations.
• Coordinate and maintain PK-12 school and district partnerships that support educator preparation programs and clinical experiences.
• Serve as a primary liaison among university faculty, school partners, candidates, and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Support partnership agreements, ongoing relationship management, and stakeholder engagement efforts that sustain high-quality partnerships.
• Coordinate accreditation and compliance activities related to educator preparation programs, including timelines, documentation, reporting processes, and evidence collection.
• Oversee data systems and reporting functions that support state, federal, and accreditation requirements.
• Produce accurate and timely reports, dashboards, and program documentation that assist faculty and leadership with assessment review, continuous improvement efforts, and informed decision-making.
• Maintain complete confidentiality in all respects
• Exercise exceptional judgement in communication with all stakeholders
• Perform other duties as assigned

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

General supervision is received from the Dean of the College of Education

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Functional supervision is exercised over Clinical Experience Administrative Professionals, Student Teaching, and Field Supervisors

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in education or related field
• A minimum of three years of administration experience and five years of PK-12 school teaching experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software quickly.
• Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of Michigan Department of Education Standards
• Knowledge of CAEP Standards
• Ability and flexibility to deal with unforeseeable events