Licensure and Placement Specialist
About The Position
The College of Education is seeking a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month professional faculty member to oversee placement and state licensure documentation for teaching, school counseling, and related programs. The role advances the College’s mission and directly supports the Director of Licensure. The specialist serves as a communication point between the College, school and district partners, regional partners, and state representatives. The position plans and oversees field placements in school and clinical settings, supports submissions for state licensure requests, performs licensure program administrative work, tracks and reports data, and collaborates with instructional faculty. The position is based on the Corvallis campus; remote work may be possible for part of the assignment with supervisor approval. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Education or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience directly working in a K-12 setting in support of faculty, staff, and students.
- At least one year of professional experience teaching or working in a support role in a K-12 or similar setting.
- At least one year of professional experience coordinating communications and/or record keeping in a school or university setting.
- Knowledge of and expertise in data management with Excel and/or other data management software.
- Effective verbal and/or written communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence.
- Successful completion of a criminal history check and determination as position qualified; incumbents must self-report convictions. Those working in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
Nice To Haves
- At least three years of experience teaching or working in a support role in a secondary school setting.
- At least three years of experience coordinating communications and/or record keeping in a secondary school setting.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and oversee educator licensure processes by interpreting and applying state, national, and institutional requirements, and ensuring student eligibility and regulatory compliance.
- Provide licensure guidance and communicate requirements, policies, and procedures to students, faculty, school district partners, and external licensing agencies.
- Manage field experience, practicum, and internship placements from initiation through completion, aligning assignments with program requirements, licensure standards, and state regulations.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with school districts and educational agencies; facilitate student placements, coordinate agreements and contracts, and support positive field-partner relationships.
- Monitor, track, and maintain licensure, placement, and accreditation records in institutional and online systems, ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.
- Support accreditation and program accountability by preparing reports, maintaining documentation, and providing evidence related to licensure, placements, and program outcomes.
- Respond to student inquiries and resolve licensure and placement issues by applying institutional policies and state regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
