Licensure & Field Placement Specialist

OSU Rec Sports - Sport. Leadership. Wellness.; Corvallis (OR); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Education at Oregon State University is seeking a Licensure and Placement Specialist. This full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position supports licensure processes and field placements for teaching and counseling programs.

You will coordinate with schools, districts, and state agencies, manage documentation, and ensure compliance with licensure standards. Starting salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or closely related field, or 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.

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

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Inclusive excellence

Data management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

The College of Education at Oregon State University is seeking a Licensure and Placement Specialist. This full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position supports licensure processes and field placements for teaching and counseling programs.

You will coordinate with schools, districts, and state agencies, manage documentation, and ensure compliance with licensure standards. Starting salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience.