Educator Pathways Coordinator & Program Lead

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

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.