Online Teacher Education Student Success Coordinator

Purpose

Oklahoma Baptist University seeks a dynamic and student-focused Administrative Faculty member to serve as the Online Teacher Education Student Success Coordinator. This role provides leadership and support for online teacher education students, with a primary focus on onboarding, academic advising, and student success throughout the program lifecycle. The Coordinator will also contribute to the academic mission of the university by teaching a limited load of online courses and collaborating with faculty and staff to enhance student retention, progression, and completion. Candidates should be active Christian scholars of education with a strong commitment to assist teacher education candidates in developing the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to assist PK-12 students in reaching their potential. The Teacher Education program at OBU is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Education Preparation (CAEP) and by the Office of Education Quality and Accountability (OEQA).

Essential Functions

Student Success & Advising

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all online teacher education students, including those in student teaching (Student Ed).
• Design and implement a comprehensive onboarding experience for incoming online students.
• Provide proactive, holistic academic advising from admission through program completion.
• Monitor student progress, identify at-risk students, and implement intervention strategies to support persistence and success.
• Maintain accurate advising records and documentation in institutional systems.

Program Coordination

• Collaborate with faculty, field experience coordinators, and administrators to ensure alignment and quality of the online student experience.
• Support coordination of student teaching placements and readiness for Student Ed in partnership with program faculty.
• Assist with scheduling, course planning, and communication specific to online programs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including assessment and accreditation processes.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Teach four (4) online courses per academic year within the teacher education program.
• Ensure courses reflect best practices in online pedagogy and align with university and accreditation standards.
• Provide timely feedback, meaningful engagement, and academic support to students.

Communication & Engagement

• Develop consistent communication strategies to keep students informed of program requirements, deadlines, and opportunities.
• Foster a supportive and engaging online learning community.
• Represent the program in recruitment and informational efforts as needed.
• Assist in the School of Education's retention initiatives.

Other Duties

• Participate in state and national accreditation processes.
• Serve on the Teacher Education Committee, Education Advisory Council, and attend monthly division meetings.
• Participate within the campus community, serving on committees as assigned.
• Participate fully in campus faculty development opportunities.
• Remain professionally active – attend appropriate conferences, present programs, papers, and conference sessions as appropriate, stay current on the latest changes in field.

Required Qualifications

• Must hold a current teaching license.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Student-centered mindset with a commitment to retention and completion.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach.
• Strong problem-solving and data-informed decision-making skills.
• Effective use of technology in advising and online teaching.

Education

Required: Master’s degree in Education or a related field.
Preferred: Doctorate degree in Education or a related field.

Experience

Required:

• Experience in teacher education, PK–12 education, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in academic advising, student success, or online education.

• Experience with online program development or coordination.
• Familiarity with accreditation standards (e.g., CAEP or state licensure requirements).
• Experience supporting diverse or nontraditional student populations.
• Higher education teaching experience, particularly in online formats.
• Experience in public or private school administration (with corresponding licensure).

Physical Requirements

• This could be a 12-month faculty appointment or a 9-month faculty appointment with a stipend for administrative summer work.
• The position may be eligible for remote or hybrid work, depending on institutional needs.
• Occasional travel or on-campus presence may be required for meetings, trainings, or events.

Special Requirements

• Must be a member of a local evangelical Christian church.