Associate Director IV - Associate Director of Alternative Certification Program (full-time, temporary)

Sam Houston State University - Huntsville, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Huntsville, TX

10,001+ employees

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

Come and join the Bearkat community! Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging. SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with Texas Education Agency and SBOE rules and regulations for initial teacher certification.
• Communicates with prospective students about admission requirements, program requirements, and expectations.
• Reviews, admits, and processes admission decisions to the Alternative Certification Program at Sam Houston State University.
• Develops and administers district and campus budgets with the business manager and university personnel based on documented program needs and estimated enrollment ensuring that operations are cost effective, and funds are managed wisely.
• Compiles, maintains, and files all reports, records, and other documents required including accurate and timely reports of maximum attendance to requisition textbooks.
• Selects, trains, and works with Assistant Clinical Professors of Mentoring and Practice Coaches staff and helps identify and maintains consistency within the Alternative Certification Program.
• Supports Sam Houston State University teacher candidates and faculty in providing field-based opportunities with mentoring and coaching of candidates.
• Holds monthly meetings with Assistant Clinical Professors of Mentoring and Practice.
• Articulates the mission of the College of Education and School of Teaching and Learning to the community and solicits its support in realizing the mission to produce globally minded educators.
• Demonstrates awareness of program needs and initiates activities to meet those needs using appropriate and effective techniques.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Current Texas Teacher Certification.
• Six years' experience in a related field with five or more years of leadership experience in Texas public schools.
• Prefer instructional coaching experience across levels and disciplines and knowledge of Texas public schools.
• A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Benefits

• Superior benefit package
• Competitive salaries
• Flexible work environment fostering work/life balance
• Professional development opportunities with educational assistance and dependent assistance programs