Certification Officer

Saginaw Valley State University • Lexington, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Serve as official liaison between the Michigan Department of Education and Saginaw Valley State University. Recommend to the Michigan Department of Education all Saginaw Valley State University graduates and post-graduate candidates judged to be eligible for certificates and endorsements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Knowledge of Michigan Department of Education laws pertaining to the teaching profession and certification requirements.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to address large groups.
• Diplomacy in working with prospective and current students, faculty, and staff.
• Integrity to deal with material of a highly confidential nature.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and in a team-oriented environment.
• Facility with information systems and social media platforms.
• Ability to solve problems by exercising independent judgments based on standards, guidelines, and policies.
• 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.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout their employment.
• The university does not provide employment visa sponsorship now or in the future for this job classification.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or enrollment in a master’s program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assure that undergraduate and graduate programs comply with the State of Michigan Teacher Certification Laws and Administrative Rules.
• Coordinate and oversee candidate certification processes, including certification applications, temporary approvals, additional endorsements, administrator certification reviews, and degree audits.
• Serve as a liaison for prospective and current candidates regarding educator preparation programs, certification requirements, endorsement pathways, transfer credit evaluations, and degree completion requirements.
• Collaborate with faculty to maintain program handbooks, catalogs, policies, procedures, and website content to ensure accuracy and compliance with institutional and state requirements
• Coordinate operational processes supporting educator preparation programs through Michigan Online Educator Certification Systems (MOECS)
• Oversee the preparation of required reports and documents for the Michigan Department of Education.
• Inform the College of Education faculty on a regular basis of proposed/mandated changes in certification regulations affecting endorsement areas.
• Attend all Directors and Representatives of Teacher Education Programs (DARTEP) meetings and other group sessions related to Michigan Teacher Certification.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Excellent retirement package and employee benefits.
• Professional development to support and grow employees.
• Prioritizing the health and well-being of our employees through programs and gym memberships.
• Rewarding and recognizing employees' achievements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level