Higher Education Consultant 14

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Department of Education is seeking a seasoned consultant to coordinate quality education units and programs for educator preparation in Lansing. This role oversees national accreditation activities and collaborates with colleges, universities, professional associations, and districts to develop, implement, review and evaluate procedures for educator preparation programs.

The position requires three years post-master's administrative or consultative experience in higher education, with

Qualifications

• Three years post-master's administrative or consultative experience in the field of higher education.
• Alternate Education and Experience provisions may substitute for the education requirement.
• Some positions may require a current or past possession of a Michigan teacher's certificate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities related to ensuring quality education units and programs for educator preparation.
• Oversee national accreditation of educator preparation providers and numerous specialty programs.
• Research, plan, develop, implement, review and evaluate procedures to monitor program quality with colleges and districts.

Skills

Higher education experience

Consulting experience

Education leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Master's degree in a subject matter area of higher education

Doctorate degree in education or higher education administration

Job description

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and guidance to approximately 200,000 school district staff serving approximately 1.5 million students in public and non-public schools and 39,000 students in special education transition services. In addition, MDE provides administrative support and supervision for the Michigan School for the Deaf and the Library of Michigan.

MDE is responsible for state education leadership in a local control state and works to implement state and federal education laws, disburse state and federal resources, license educators, develop state summative assessments and accountability systems, create state academic standards, and coordinate school health and nutrition programs. In addition, in developing and promoting the state's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan, MDE works with partner education entities and stakeholders to improve public education for children across the state. MDE’s role in the improvement of public education extends to providing information and feedback to public policy-makers, convening educators on public policy issues, recommending draft language on legislation, and developing guidance to districts on statutory changes adopted at the state and federal levels.

Join a team of highly trained and educated individuals committed to supporting learners and learning in Michigan. Serving students, parents, families, educators, and communities within a culture that promotes excellence and respects diversity, our work is meaningful and impactful.

As a State of Michigan employee, you will receive a competitive wage and benefit package that values your experience and skills. You will join a team of more than 400 professionals at the department and almost 50,000 in state government who are committed to excellence in public service.

The Office of Educator Excellence (OEE) and the MDE support the educational achievement and flourishing of all Michigan students, Pre-K through 12th grade, by ensuring that all students have access to high-quality instruction delivered by well-prepared and well-supported professional educators and that those educators receive recognition for their service. OEE accomplishes this goal through the creation, implementation, and administration of programs across the education ecosystem to develop and maintain Michigan’s educator workforce.

Position

located at the John Hannah Building, 608 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan. Hybrid flexible schedule of in-person and remote work arrangement.

The consultant’s primary responsibilities include coordinating activities related to ensuring quality education units and programs for educator preparation. This position oversees national accreditation of educator preparation providers and numerous specialty/certificate area programs, including but not limited to special education, school administrator, school psychology, school counselor, school social worker, music, and the visual arts, that require coordination with colleges and universities, professional associations, and school districts to research, plan develop, implement, review and evaluate procedures to monitor the quality of educator preparation programs.

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Experience

• Three years post-master's administrative or consultative experience in the field of higher education, including one year equivalent to a Higher Education Consultant P13.

Alternate Education and Experience

• Higher Education Consultant 11 - 14 Possession of a bachelor's degree in education combined with a master's degree in a subject matter area of higher education may be substituted for the education requirement.
• Higher Education Consultant 12 - 14 Five years of college-level teaching, admissions, financial assistance, or counseling experience may substitute for one year of the experience requirement.
• Possession of a doctorate degree in education or in higher education administration may substitute for one year of the experience requirement.

Some positions may require a current or past possession of a Michigan's teacher's certificate or one comparable to the one issued in Michigan.

Required Documents

• Completed Application
• Resume (entered or attached to the job posting)
• Official copy of transcripts (when necessary)

The Michigan State Employees Retirement System (MSERS) is separate from the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS). If you are currently a MPSERS retiree, there should be no impact to your MPSERS pension due to employment with the Michigan Department of Education. If you are currently eligible for a MPSERS retirement benefit and become the successful candidate for this position, you should contact the Office of Retirement Services (ORS) to determine any impact if you elect to immediately begin receiving your MPSERS retirement benefit.