About this Job


The school of Education at Northwestern State University is seeking a qualified individual for the full-time, 12-month position of Coordinator of Student Services for Graduation and Licensure.

To apply: Qualified applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, and complete contact information (names, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses for three (3) professional references to apply@nsula.edu.
 

Northwestern State University is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency.

 

The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment.

 

 

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (FULL DISCLOSURE)

Northwestern State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

All complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Title IX Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 306 of the Friedman Student Union or email obannonj@nsula.edu.  

In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and notified that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in New Fine Arts, 104 Central Avenue, Ste. 102 or email andersonje@nsula.edu. For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Crissey Smith (318-357-5460) located in Room 108-C Watson Memorial Library or email smithcr@nsula.edu.  For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email ramirezv@nsula.edu.

 

*Inquiries regarding employment application status should be emailed to 

apply@nsula.edu.

 

 


 


Minimum Qualifications


 


The candidate should hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree 
A master's degree is preferred 
Candidates must have a minimum of five years' experience in education


 


Job Duties and Other Information


Coordinating Teacher Candidacy and Certification by: 


Chairing the Admissions and Retention Committee
Informing undergraduate students of the requirements for admission to teacher candidacy and teacher certification by visiting classes each semester, on-campus and off-campus
Verifying eligibility for admission to teacher candidacy
Verifying eligibility to enroll in courses for which teacher candidacy is required
Reviewing requests for course exceptions (substitutions)
Communicating teacher certification information to potential candidates for the alternate certification programs
Participating in District recruiting activities for new teachers
Verifying eligibility and admitting applicants to the alternate certification programs
Verifying eligibility for enrollment in student teaching or internship
Submitting PL 1 and Level 1 applications for teaching certificates to the Louisiana Department of Education
Promoting PRAXIS review sessions
Providing advisors with information regarding degree requirements
Corresponding with parish school boards and the Louisiana Department of Education Certification Office regarding teacher ce11ification issues
Serving as a member of the Teacher Education Council
Reviewing proposed curriculum requests to ensure that they comply with both University and Louisiana certification requirements
Preparing and submitting the yearly AACTE and Title II reports, as well as other State and Federal reports, as requested
Training staff to prepare and submit the yearly AACTE and Title II reports, as well as other State and Federal reports, as requested
Performing degree evaluations via the BANNER Degree Works system
Approving exceptions on BANNER Degree Works
Verifying the completion of degree requirements for programs in these Departments and confirming graduation eligibility

Additional duties and responsibilities not related to Teacher Candidacy and Certification are for the Departments of Health and Physical Education, Psychology, and Social Work: 


Performing degree evaluations via the BANNER Degree Works system
Approving exceptions on BANNER Degree Works
Verifying the completion of degree requirements for programs in these Departments and confirming graduation eligibility
Fulfill all duties as described by the School of Education Director


 








Employer
State of Louisiana





Address

For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802






Phone
(866) 783-5462





Website
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