"Program Manager - Integrated Social Studies"

The Program Manager, in collaboration with the Faculty Lead and other department and college faculty and staff, facilitates the implementation of the MEd and BSEd Integrated Social Studies licensure program. In maintaining professional quality management of the program, the Program Manager has three critical areas of focus: 1) facilitating field experiences and maintaining relationships with preservice teachers, university supervisors, and mentor educators; 2) teaching preservice courses and participating in curriculum development, and; 3) collecting and evaluating data as part of a continuous program improvement process.

40% - Facilitating field experiences and maintaining relationships with preservice teachers, university supervisors, and mentor educators: Makes classroom field placements for cohorts of pre-service educators in schools; works with students and their mentor teachers to ensure placements are appropriate; monitors placements for success; solves problems brought to team by students; negotiates issues that arise between students and cooperating teacher; works with students to establish positive relationship with mentor teachers; plans and implements orientation and mentor teacher meetings with faculty leads; coordinates the work of graduate associates acting as supervisors during observations and student teaching.

30% - Teaches preservice courses and participating in curriculum development: Prepares and instructs weekly reflective seminars associated with fieldwork, as well as prepares and oversees field experiences courses; coordinates instructional resources; evaluates and provides feedback to students; creates supplementary materials; and documents teaching activities. Prepares syllabi for GAs to teach courses as needed.

25% - Collecting and evaluating data as part of a continuous program improvement process: Organizes and manages program events; coordinates and maintains handbooks, and other resources; holds orientation and mentor teacher events; maintains records and paperwork associated with student placements; oversees the collection of evaluation data; supports the collection of data for CAEP, Ohio Department of Education State Reviews, TK20, and other assessments; and participates in continuous program improvement, data-informed decisions and goal setting, curriculum and policy development where appropriate.

5% - Supports the overall objectives of initial licensure programs through the completion of other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Advanced degree in relevant field may be desirable. 4 years of relevant experience required. 4-8 years of relevant experience preferred.

Additional Education and Qualifications Desired: Masters/Doctoral Degree with a Major in Middle Childhood education or a closely related field. Teaching experience in licensure grade band and content area(s) required. Experience in program planning and administration is required. Prior experience with licensure program management preferred.

Salary target range: $51,500 - $67,250