ECE Programs & Accreditation Coordinator

Vanguard University of Southern California; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard University seeks a Program Coordinator to support the School of Education's PK-3 Credential and ECE programs. You will work under the Chair of ECE and the Assistant Director of Graduate Education to ensure smooth operations and outstanding student service.

Responsibilities include accreditation submissions, admissions coordination, student advising, budgeting, curriculum support, and maintaining program websites and handbooks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required; Master's degree preferred.
• Program management experience in educational institutions.
• Knowledge of teacher certification and organization of school districts.
• Ability to learn and represent policies, procedures, and regulations of the Program and accrediting bodies.
• Excellent communication in various formats; able to engage with students, faculty, staff and administration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate accreditation activities and document submissions to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
• Coordinate admission process into the PK3 credential program.
• Advise and track ECE and PK3 students throughout the program.
• Coordinate credential orientations for new PK3 and ECE students each semester.
• Assist in preparing and managing budgets for the ECE and PK3 programs.
• Advise on remediation and intervention for students as needed.
• Review program changes and curriculum development with Chair and faculty.
• Troubleshoot departmental systems and policies.
• Maintain ECE and PK3 websites and handbook.
• Coordinate course schedule revisions, catalog editing, adjunct hiring logistics, and staff development.
• Participate in annual commencements.

Skills

Program management

Customer service

Communication

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

Vanguard University seeks a Program Coordinator to support the School of Education's PK-3 Credential and ECE programs. You will work under the Chair of ECE and the Assistant Director of Graduate Education to ensure smooth operations and outstanding student service.

Responsibilities include accreditation submissions, admissions coordination, student advising, budgeting, curriculum support, and maintaining program websites and handbooks.