Educator Licensure & Placements Lead

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Education at Oregon State University seeks a Licensure and Placement Specialist. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position overseeing licensure documentation for teacher and counselor programs and coordinating field placements with schools and districts.

The role will serve as a liaison among schools, districts, and state licensure offices, manage data tracking and reporting, and support accreditation efforts while ensuring compliance with state

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or closely related field, or equivalent experience in a K-12 setting.
• At least one year of professional experience teaching or working in a K-12 or similar setting.
• At least one year coordinating communications and/or record keeping in a school or university setting.
• Knowledge of and expertise in data management with Excel or similar software.
• Effective verbal and/or written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee educator licensure processes by interpreting and applying state, national, and institutional requirements.
• Serve as a primary resource for licensure guidance to students, faculty, school district partners, and external licensing agencies.
• Manage field experience, practicum, and internship placements from initiation through completion.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with school districts and educational agencies to facilitate student placements and agreements.
• Monitor and maintain licensure, placement, and accreditation records with accuracy and timely reporting.
• Support accreditation and program accountability with documentation and evidence of licensure and placements.
• Provide responsive student support and address inquiries related to licensure and placements as per policy.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Data management

Verbal/written communication

Inclusive excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Job description

The College of Education at Oregon State University seeks a Licensure and Placement Specialist. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position overseeing licensure documentation for teacher and counselor programs and coordinating field placements with schools and districts.

The role will serve as a liaison among schools, districts, and state licensure offices, manage data tracking and reporting, and support accreditation efforts while ensuring compliance with state