Program Manager – Teacher Education Preparation (Contingent II - Grant Funded)

Maryland Connect•Patuxent Riding, MD

6d•$90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Program Manager serves as a key administrative and operational lead for the Title III FUTURE Act Teacher Education Preparation Activity within the College of Education at Bowie State University. The role coordinates, executes, and monitors project operations tied to grant objectives. It supports teacher candidate readiness for state licensure, coordinates professional learning for faculty, mentor teachers, and field supervisors, and manages systems for tracking clinical experiences, observations, assessment data, and candidate progress. The Program Manager collaborates with university staff, faculty, mentor teachers, field supervisors, district partners, and other stakeholders to support teacher preparation activities, monitor performance indicators, and facilitate successful completion of required assessments and clinical experiences. The position coordinates Praxis II and edTPA examination support, preparation activities, and candidate logistics; organizes professional development and conference activities; and manages contracts and schedules for external trainers, consultants, and speakers. It oversees candidate progress tracking and classroom observation tools, coordinates assessments and feedback, analyzes performance data, and prepares quarterly and annual grant progress reports. The role also monitors project budget line items, manages purchasing and inventory, and maintains grant records and documentation for evaluation and audit compliance. Other assignments may be directed by the Department Chair, College of Education, Teaching, Learning & Professional Development.

Requirements

Master's degree in an education-related field.
Two to four years of experience in program management, grant administration, or higher education project coordination.
Demonstrated organizational, communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, priorities, deadlines, and project activities.
Proficiency in data management, collection, tracking, analysis, and reporting tools, including Microsoft Excel and other applicable technology platforms.
Knowledge of educator certification standards, standardized testing including Praxis II and edTPA, and K–12 clinical field placements.
Proficiency in organizing training sessions, professional development workshops, learning modules, and student engagement activities related to teacher education and assessment.
Ability to manage and maintain data tracking systems for academic, assessment, licensure, research, and clinical milestones.
Ability to coordinate effectively with faculty, mentor teachers, field supervisors, students, university staff, district partners, external consultants, and other stakeholders.
Ability to organize and coordinate clinical and field experience activities, including practicum, internship, and residency placements.
Ability to create, implement, and evaluate professional development activities and learning opportunities.
Ability to collect, analyze, and communicate performance data for institutional and grant reporting.
Ability to maintain grant records, participant documentation, meeting minutes, data artifacts, and other materials for institutional evaluation and audit compliance.
Knowledge of administrative and operational procedures related to budgets, purchasing, equipment inventory, contractual arrangements, and project resources.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree in an education-related field.
Experience managing federal grants, particularly Title III, FUTURE Act, or Strengthening Institutions Programs.
Knowledge of Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) licensure requirements.
Direct experience with educational technologies, including learning management systems (LMS), survey platforms, and educational tracking equipment.
Experience supporting teacher education programs, educator licensure preparation, Praxis II or edTPA assessments, or K–12 clinical field placements.
Experience organizing professional development workshops, learning modules, training sessions, and student engagement activities.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively across multiple teams and stakeholders.
Demonstrated leadership, organizational, communication, and project management skills.
Experience with project management, educational program coordination, data tracking, professional development coordination, and management of data systems.

Responsibilities

Coordinate logistics, registration, and distribution of Praxis II and edTPA examination vouchers for eligible teacher candidates.
Track student progress in course redesigns, Action Research projects, and licensure examination pass rates against established benchmarks.
Coordinate registration, materials, and logistics for Praxis II preparation courses and edTPA workshops.
Organize Action Research presentation panels and support candidate presentation logistics.
Organize and schedule professional development workshops and learning modules for faculty, mentor teachers, and field supervisors.
Coordinate professional development on culturally responsive learning environments, AI and digital learning technology in instruction, edTPA processes, Action Research guidance, and the Teach-Coach-Reflect model.
Coordinate administrative and travel logistics for faculty, mentor teachers, and candidates attending local and national conferences.
Manage contractual agreements and schedules for external trainers, consultants, and speakers.
Oversee implementation of the candidate progress tracking system for performance metrics, including Praxis II scores, edTPA status, GPA, and research milestones.
Assist in piloting updated classroom observation tools and monitor implementation fidelity across practicum, internship, and residency clinical placements.
Coordinate formative assessments, evaluation surveys, and feedback loops among candidates, mentor teachers, and field supervisors.
Compile and analyze performance data and generate quarterly and annual grant progress reports.
Develop and maintain systems for collecting, tracking, and communicating student assessment and performance information.
Support assessment-related resources, systems, and activities intended to promote successful completion of required assessments.
Monitor project budget line items, including technology equipment, instructional books, and contractual arrangements, in accordance with Title III guidelines.
Order, inventory, and distribute project supplies, technology equipment, and instructional texts.
Maintain grant records, participant logs, meeting minutes, and data artifacts for institutional evaluation and audit compliance.
Collaborate with university staff, faculty, district partners, field supervisors, mentor teachers, and other stakeholders to support grant activities and achieve performance indicators.
Undertake other assignments as directed by the Department Chair, College of Education, Teaching, Learning & Professional Development.