COORDINATOR / TEACHER & SPECIAL EDUCATION PREPARATION PATHWAYS

Central Michigan University; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Michigan University is seeking a Coordinator for Teacher & Special Education Preparation Pathways. The role leads operations for multiple educator preparation programs, advising candidates, coordinating recruitment, and managing placement and reporting processes.

The successful candidate will work with faculty, department leadership, and PK-12 partners to ensure policy compliance and program quality while supporting candidate success and accreditation requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in higher education administration, program management, student services, advising, educator preparation, or related field.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Experience using databases, student information systems, or enterprise software.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates day-to-day operations for multiple educator preparation pathway programs within the Teacher and Special Education program.
• Works collaboratively with program directors, department leadership, and university offices to support student advising, course scheduling, transcript and credit reviews, enrollment management, and program reporting.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Policy interpretation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelors degree

Job description

COORDINATOR / TEACHER & SPECIAL EDUCATION PREPARATION PATHWAYS

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

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Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit letters of recommendation. If you wish to include recommendation letter(s) that are not required, please utilize the Recommendation Letters upload field.

Position Information

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number S-3948

Position Number

Position Number 00390

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External

Position Title

Position Title COORDINATOR / TEACHER & SPECIAL EDUCATION PREPARATION PATHWAYS

Position Summary

The teacher and special education preparation pathways coordinator works in the Department of Teacher and Special Education at Central Michigan University and supports multiple educator preparation pathway programs. This position provides leadership and coordination for program operations, candidate advising, recruitment, reporting, clinical placement processes, and accreditation-related activities. Working closely with the department chairperson, program directors, faculty, the Office of Educator Preparation, and PK-12 partners, the coordinator promotes candidate success while ensuring effective program implementation and compliance with university, state, and accreditation require

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree.
Three years of progressively responsible experience in higher education administration, program management, student services, advising, educator preparation, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Demonstrated experience utilizing databases, student information systems, or enterprise software.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, regulations, and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in education, higher education administration, educational leadership, student affairs, public administration, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience working with educator preparation programs, teacher certification, or clinical field placements.
Demonstrated experience supporting accreditation, assessment, compliance, or program reporting activities.
Demonstrated experience with Watermark Student Learning & Licensure or similar systems.
Demonstrated experience with academic advising in higher education.
Demonstrated experience working with grant-funded initiatives, PK-12 partnerships, or workforce development programs.
Knowledge of Michigan educator certification requirements and Michigan Department of Education processes.

Duties & Responsibilities

Coordinates the day-to-day operations for multiple educator preparation pathway programs within the Teacher and Special Education program.
Works collaboratively with undergraduate and graduate faculty program directors, department leadership, and university offices to support student advising, candidate progression, course scheduling, transcript and credit reviews, enrollment management, and program reporting