Office Associate, Senior - College of Education Deans Office

University of Wyoming • Laramie, WY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a support specialist in UW's College of Education, focusing on the placement and supervision of preservice teachers. The role involves performing complex administrative and management support tasks with discretionary authority, and administratively supervising comprehensive office operations and support staff for the department or unit.

Requirements

• Associate's degree
• 1 year progressively responsible work-related experience
• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the essential duties.
• Knowledge of Banner, WyoCloud, and/or any other systems used at the University of Wyoming.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Placement Coordinator in making field placements for practicum and Residency experiences, including those for the COST program, as needed.
• Contact district superintendents, HR representatives, and/or building principals as needed to arrange field placements.
• Finalize and record international field placements through the Consortium of Overseas Student Teaching (COST) network in the UW student teaching data management system.
• Arrange classroom and edTPA supervisors for all student teachers, contacting existing supervisors or seeking new ones.
• Provide relevant details on duties, expectations, and remuneration to supervisors.
• Train and maintain regular communication with field supervisors, including reviewing observation protocols, data reporting, and student support processes.
• Maintain contact with supervisors throughout the semester to follow through on data reporting, share timelines, and respond to questions.
• Maintain a database of field placements and supervision pairings in collaboration with the Placement Coordinator and Associate Dean.
• Use the database system to communicate all arrangements with student teachers, mentor teachers, and supervisors.
• Assist the Placement Coordinator in creating and processing agreements with non-Wyoming school districts.
• Coordinate field placement arrangements, including addressing practicum and Residency issues as they arise, with the Placement Coordinator and the Associate Director of Student Teaching.

Benefits

• Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.68%, totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, including 4 deductible options.
• Paid Time Off: Ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree