Manager, Education Preparation Assessment & Clinical Systems

Cleveland State University; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland State University Engaged Learning seeks a Manager, Education Preparation Assessment & Clinical Systems to oversee the Student Learning System (SLS) and ensure compliance with accreditation standards.

You will collaborate with the licensure assessment committee, program faculty, schools, and clinical partners to collect, manage, validate, analyze, and report data for accreditation, program review, and internal reporting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of educator preparation and assessment systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication; organizational and decision-making abilities.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage large data sets and maintain records.
• Proficient in project management, problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage SLS to support accreditation and reporting.
• Collaborate with committee, faculty, and partners to collect and validate data.
• Develop continuous improvement processes for data accuracy and timely reporting.
• Provide training and ongoing user support for SLS.
• Coordinate remediation of field placement issues.
• Lead staff and align workloads with priorities.

Skills

Data management

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Customer focus

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Cleveland State University Engaged Learning

Manager, Education Preparation Assessment & Clinical Systems

Posting Category | Administrative and Professional

Salary Grade | 07

Salary Plan | Professional Non Bargaining

Hiring Range / Pay Rate |

Department | School of Education and Counseling

Department Description |

Position Location | Main Campus

FTE | 1.00

Job Summary | Manages Student Learning System (SLS) to support compliance with state, national, and specialized professional accreditation requirements. Collaborates with educational licensure assessment committee, program faculty, schools, and clinical partners to collect, manage, validate, analyze, and report program assessment and clinical placement data. Develops and implements continuous improvement processes to ensure the accuracy, completeness, integrity, and timely reporting of assessment data for accreditation, program review, and internal reporting purposes. Provides comprehensive SLS training and ongoing user support. Coordinates remediation of field placement issues supporting the student, mentor, and supervisor to ensure successful placement. Works collaboratively with faculty, schools, and placement partners to identify and implement appropriate solutions. Analyzes accreditation and placement data to provide recommendations and reporting for leadership and other stakeholders. Provides leadership and guidance to assigned staff, manages changing workloads and priorities. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in education, business administration, public administration, or information technology, or a related field. Four (4) years of experience managing student learning, assessment, or related educational data systems. Supervisory or leadership experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree, preferably in education, business administration, public administration, or information technology, or a related field. Experience working with urban preservice teacher candidates. Experience with a web-based e-portfolio and assessment management system.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) | Knowledge of educator preparation and assessment systems. Effective written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and decision-making abilities. Detail-oriented and capable of managing large amounts of data, maintain detailed comprehensive records, and analyze and organize information. Skilled in project management, financial planning, development of goals, problem-solving, analysis, follow-through, influence and persuasion. Excellent interpersonal skills and have a "Customer Focus" attitude and delivery. Ability to maintain confidentiality on a wide range of issues. Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills to address issues and identify opportunities for improvement. Ability to manage projects, meet deadlines and tackle emergencies and difficult situations. Ability to work in cooperation with other team members to achieve CSU’s goals and objectives. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel (advanced knowledge), Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Requisition Number | PT0703978S

Special Instructions to Applicants |

Applicant Instructions

Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University's verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

Hours per week | 40+ as needed

Work Schedule | Monday through Friday

Full Time/Part Time | Full Time

Posted Date | 10/23/2026

Close Date/Application Deadline |

Open Until Filled | Yes

Review Begins | 11/06/2026

Tentative Start Date |