Licensure and Placement Specialist

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Tuition reduction benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Generous leave

Job summary

OSU Oregon State University is seeking a Licensure and Placement Specialist in the College of Education to oversee state licensure requirements for teaching and counseling programs and to manage field placements.

The role supports the director, coordinates with districts and state agencies, tracks licensure data, and ensures timely reporting and documentation. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and professional experience directly working in a K-12 setting in support of faculty, staff and students.
• At least one year of professional experience teaching or working in a K-12 or similar setting.
• At least one year of professional experience coordinating communications and/or record keeping in a school or university setting.
• Knowledge of and expertise in data management with Excel and/or other data management software.
• Effective verbal and/or written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq.
• Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee educator licensure processes by interpreting and applying state, national, and institutional requirements, ensuring student eligibility for licensure and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Serve as a primary resource for licensure guidance, communicating licensure requirements, policies, and procedures to students, faculty, school district partners, and external licensing agencies.
• Manage field experience, practicum, and internship placements from initiation through completion, ensuring assignments align with program requirements, licensure standards, and state regulations.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with school districts and educational agencies to facilitate student placements, coordinate agreements and contracts, and support positive relationships with field partners.
• Monitor, track, and maintain licensure, placement, and accreditation records within institutional and online systems, ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.
• Support accreditation and program accountability efforts by preparing reports, maintaining required documentation, and providing evidence related to licensure, placements, and program outcomes.
• Provide responsive student support and issue resolution by addressing inquiries related to licensure and placements, applying institutional policies and state regulations to determine appropriate actions and outcomes.

Skills

Data management

Excel

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Inclusive excellence

Criminal history check compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Important Notifications

Application Deadline: When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted 'end date'. Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) A resume/CV; and 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

For additional information please contact: Sara Wright [e-mail]

Job Summary

The College of Education is seeking a Licensure and Placement Specialist. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position. The College of Education contributes to major national dialogues concerning research and the promotion of social justice and developing change agents who go on to serve as educators, counselors, and higher education leaders. This position, along with all positions within the College of Education, is directly responsible for advancing the mission of the College. For more information about the College of Education, please visit http://education.oregonstate.edu. The Licensure and Placement Specialist in the College of Education oversees placement and documentation of requirements for state licensure in the areas of teaching, school counseling, and related programs. This position will directly support the Director of Licensure. The position will be responsible for serving as a point of communication between school, district, and regional partners and with state representatives and for the planning and overseeing of field placements within school and clinical settings. The position supports the submission of documentation for state licensure requests, licensure program administrative tasks, data tracking and reporting, and licensure program communications and collaborations with instructional faculty.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee educator licensure processes by interpreting and applying state, national, and institutional requirements, ensuring student eligibility for licensure and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Serve as a primary resource for licensure guidance, communicating licensure requirements, policies, and procedures to students, faculty, school district partners, and external licensing agencies.
• Manage field experience, practicum, and internship placements from initiation through completion, ensuring assignments align with program requirements, licensure standards, and state regulations.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with school districts and educational agencies to facilitate student placements, coordinate agreements and contracts, and support positive relationships with field partners.
• Monitor, track, and maintain licensure, placement, and accreditation records within institutional and online systems, ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.
• Support accreditation and program accountability efforts by preparing reports, maintaining required documentation, and providing evidence related to licensure, placements, and program outcomes.
• Provide responsive student support and issue resolution by addressing inquiries related to licensure and placements, applying institutional policies and state regulations to determine appropriate actions and outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and professional experience directly working in a K-12 setting in support of faculty, staff and students.
• At least one year of professional experience teaching or working in a support role in a K-12 or similar setting.
• At least one year of professional experience coordinating communications and/or record keeping in a school or university setting.
• Knowledge of and expertise in data management with Excel and/or other data management software.
• Effective verbal and/or written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence.
• This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq.
• Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least three years of experience teaching or working in a support role in a secondary school setting.
• At least three years of experience coordinating communications and/or record keeping in a secondary school setting.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Working Conditions / Schedule

This position is based on the Corvallis campus but may allow for remote work for part of the assignment with supervisor approval. Typical work hours are Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. -5 p.m.

Salary Range

$50,002-$64,884

Anticipated Start Date

2026-10-21

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring.

We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system.

Background Checks

If this position has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [e-mail].

Total Rewards Package

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life.
• OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical care insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.
• Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

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