Bushnell University Hiring for Licensure Specialist & Field Placement Coordinator at Eugene, OR Full Time

Department – School of Education
Supervisor – Associate Dean of Teacher Education
Benefits – Yes
Status
– Full-time, 12-month

Under the direct supervision of the Associate Dean of the School of Education, the Field Placement
Coordinator and Licensure Specialist will work with school districts and Bushnell students to place candidates out in the field for
practicum experiences. In addition, the employee will prepare all documents for licensure to recommend candidates to TSPC. The individual
should have a strong competence for teacher education and licensure processes. Effective interpersonal and communication skills and the
desire to support the mission of Bushnell University are paramount in this position. Position requires a strong commitment to
multiculturalism and diversity and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Position Duties &
Responsibilities General

• Provide a solid role model of wisdom, faith, and service; model ethical
  leadership while fostering academics and professionalism with stakeholders
• Follow the current Employee Handbook policies and
  procedures as they pertain to staff roles and responsibilities
• Interact with University departments, as required and/or needed
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by supervisor

Specific to this Position

• Communicate with school
  district personnel to coordinate placements for Bushnell candidates enrolled in a practicum experience
• Prepare and maintain
  necessary documents for licensure recommendation with TSPC, including the coordination of all candidate field placement paperwork; track
  candidate progress for all licensure requirements; follow up with candidates to ensure licensure requirements are met
• Create and
  maintain candidate education files for current and historical purposes
• Work with the Academic Advisor for collaboration of field
  placements and academic plans for candidates
• Maintain continuous attention to effective communication with all K-12 stakeholders;
  respond to phone calls and emails from candidates and/or district and school personnel regarding placements and/or licensure in a timely
  manner
• Actively participate in the growth and marketing of the School of Education programs, including the forming and fostering of
  relationships with candidates, colleagues, completers, and community partners, where appropriate
• Assist in the planning,
  preparation and facilitation of practicum-related orientations for candidates and Field Supervisors
• Assist with admissions to the
  School of Education
• Work with the Associate Dean to develop and main current field placement packets and manuals
• Assist
  the Associate Dean of Education with drafting and filing the Title 2 Report
• Communicate and understand processes and procedures as
  they relate to the School of Education and other departments within the faculty realm
• Coordinate all student field placement
  paperwork
• Collect data, prepare reports and surveys
• Attend all program events and required meetings
• Ensure
  compliance of program with TSPC regulations under advisement of Associate Dean of Teacher Education
• Assist candidate and faculty
  with questions concerning TSPC licensure, file C-2s, distribute and collect fingerprinting packets, and attend TSPC meetings with the
  Associate Dean of Teacher Education
• Be familiar with the Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) to meet legal requirements and develop
  additional endorsements for teacher education
• Assist and guide Field Supervisors, Cooperating Teachers and candidates with
  concerns, questions, processes and/or procedures
• Provide a solid model of ethical leadership while fostering academics and
  professionalism with candidates
• Meet regularly with the Associate Dean of Education to ensure operation of programs
• Provide specialized administrative support to Associate Dean of Education and to the department

Experience and
Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of study is preferred
• Familiarity with
  state teacher licensure requirements is preferred
• Identify with, and support, the Bushnell Theological Context for Community
  statement
• Project a positive and enthusiastic personality in all interactions with students and school/district personnel
• Detail-oriented and provide the organizational skills to maintain documents necessary for state licensure and careful tracking of
  candidate field placements
• Ability to utilize Windows and Microsoft-based software including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and
  Teams
• Experience utilizing e-mail for the purposes of organizational communications

Working Conditions/Special
Requirements

• Bushnell seeks candidates who demonstrate a vibrant and maturing Christian faith.
• The position
  requires a strong commitment to multiculturalism and diversity.
• The position requires working in a non-smoking, drug free
  environment.
• The employee must adhere to FERPA guidelines and student confidentiality at all times.
• All employees of
  Bushnell University are “mandatory reporters” under Oregon law. See http://www.oregon.gov/dhs/abuse/pages/mandatory_report.aspx for specific information.
• The employee must
  have knowledge of strong office management techniques; operations, procedures, specific rules and precedents of the office; research methods
  and report writing techniques; record-keeping techniques; operation of office machines including computer equipment and specified software;
  principles of training and providing work direction.
• Listening skills and the ability to speak and write clearly are essential to
  this position. Must possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• The employee must have high personal motivation,
  with great attention to detail and accuracy.
• This person must project a positive, vibrant and professional attitude in assisting
  people.
• This person must have high ethics of honesty and confidentiality, with a genuine and gracious presence pertaining to the
  students, faculty, staff and business of the department and the University.
• This position may require lifting up to 25 lbs, as well
  as bending, stooping, kneeling.
• This position description is subject to change at any time.