Manager, Teacher Preparation

Valencia College

Orlando (FL)

On-site

USD 57,000 - 64,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Valencia College’s School of Public Safety in Orlando, FL is seeking a full-time Manager, Teacher Preparation to lead educator preparation programs, including the Educator Preparation Institute (EPI). You will coordinate curriculum, instructors, and students, and foster partnerships with school districts and the Florida Department of Education.

This temporary role focuses on program administration, field experiences, and events, with onsite work and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

Hands-on experience in education, educator preparation, or a related field.
Experience coordinating internships, field experiences, or classroom placements.
Familiarity with Florida Department of Education and educator preparation requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead administration of educator preparation programs and EPI.
Coordinate curriculum, instructors, and student field experiences.
Build partnerships with school districts and FLDoE for program delivery.

Skills

Education program coordination

Florida Dept of Education knowledge

Internship coordination

Strong communication

Student-centered approach

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Office software

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Join Valencia College as a full-time Manager, Teacher Preparation at our School of Public Safety Campus! Bring your experience in education, program coordination, and student support to Valencia College’s Teacher Preparation Programs, including the Educator Preparation Institute (EPI). In this role, you’ll help lead the implementation of teacher preparation programs by supporting curriculum, instructors and students, coordinating field experiences and internships, and building strong partnerships with school districts and the Florida Department of Education.
Learn more about Valencia College’s Educator Preparation Institute: https://valenciacollege.edu/academics/programs/educator-preparation-institute/ Please note: This is a temporary position with an anticipated end date of November 30, 2027. The ideal candidate will have:

Hands-on experience in education, educator preparation, or a related field
Familiarity with the Florida Department of Education and educator preparation requirements
Experience coordinating internships, field experiences, or classroom placements
Strong communication, relationship‑building, and organizational skills
A collaborative, student‑centered approach with strong problem‑solving and follow‑through
State Medical, dental benefits and paid life insurance premiums
Paid time off – Annual leave, spring break, winter break, and other holidays.
Educational and Professional development opportunities for you and your dependents and so much more.

Additional Information

This position operates in a primarily onsite environment.
This is a temporary position with an anticipated end date of November 30, 2027.
Please note that you will need to establish and maintain Florida residency within 30 days from your start date if selected for this position.
Selected candidates recommended for hire may be required to complete pre‑employment screenings as a condition of employment, which may include but are not limited to: a criminal background check, drug screening, professional reference verification, and driver’s license verification. The Office of Organizational Development and Human Resources (ODHR) will confirm applicable requirements during the hiring process.
HOLDERS OF DEGREES FROM INSTITUTIONS OUTSIDE THE USA:

Individuals who have completed college or university coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States are required to obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have any foreign transcripts evaluated prior to submission through an authorized evaluation service such as World Education Services. For a list of acceptable evaluation services, please visit https://valenciacollege.edu/faculty/forms/credentials/international-credentials-synopsis.php .

About this Position

Position Number

Position Number SE1448

Position Title

Position Title Manager, Teacher Preparation

Job Type

Job Type Staff

FT/PT

FT/PT Full-Time

Employee Class Description

Employee Class Description P1-Staff exempt

General Position Description

The manager of teacher preparation program will be responsible for the administrative duties, leadership, and implementation of educational programs for students. Will support program management for the Teacher Preparation Programs (including the Educator Preparation Institute ( EPI ). Responsibilities include curriculum review, coordinating and communicating with instructors, advising students interested in certification programs, setting up student field experience internships and events, assisting with marketing initiatives, and communicating with educational partners such as the school districts and the FLDOE .

Flexible Work Arrangement

Flexible Work Arrangement Majority/Primarily On‑site: Employee performs the majority of job duties on‑site, but may occasionally work remotely.

Grade

Grade 2032

Exemption Status

Exemption Status Exempt

Posting Number

Posting Number S4126P

Location(s)

Location(s) Orlando, FL 32825 -School of Public Safety

Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs)

Monday – Friday: 8 am – 5pm (Hours may vary based on business needs)

Temporary Position (Temp or Grant Funded) Details

This is a temporary position with an anticipated end date of November 30, 2027.

Salary Range

Salary Range $56,653 - $63,735 per year

Essential Job Functions

Description of Job Function

Communicates with staff and program managers, other college departments, and outside vendors as needed for program implementation and coordination.
Liaises and communicates with educational partners in support of program delivery requirements, field experience internship placement, and generates program billing information.
Assists in the implementation of new curriculum and in updating existing curriculum to meet students’ needs and state guidelines. Reviews course syllabi submitted per semester.
Supports the creation of the program schedule, including internship orientation, enrollment workshops, and events; enters schedule into the college’s learning management system and departmental software program; updates schedule as needed.
Schedules and confirms instructors for the programs, lab, and events; serves as primary contact for students and instructors.
Coordinates new student orientations and acts as backup facilitator when needed.
Assists with recruiting, hiring, and onboarding of staff and instructors; maintains instructor records; processes instructor payments.
Hires, schedules, evaluates, and supervises EPI lab and Records Specialist staff. Approves timesheets for payroll processing.
Coordinates a variety of events for students and dept such as advisory board meetings and open house events.
Assists with the implementation of the marketing plan, which includes educational partner recruitment, direct mail campaigns, publications, and website submissions.
Manages documenting program outcomes, including but not limited to departmental progress reports, including reports on enrollment, student activities, and revenue and expenses.
Prepares and manages state/national reporting requirements and assists in data reporting for Title II grant and Educator Preparation Institute ( EPI ) as well as reports for the education programs.
Maintains inventory and filing systems of educational and other materials; coordinates the collection of application and completion documents to demonstrate program results and maintains databases for state reporting.
Purchases materials according to college policies and guidelines; coordinates company credit card functions; monitors program budget and expenses. Reserves rooms and coordinates A/V equipment for all program courses, labs, and events.
Reviews and evaluates each student’s cumulative portfolio for the EPI program and acts as the liaison with the FLDOE .
Coordinates and prepares for the EPI site review in conjunction with the FLDOE
Represents the Education programs at appropriate state‑wide, college‑wide, campus, division, and department meetings when necessary.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Drivers License Requirement

Drivers License Requirement Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Required Minimum Education

Required Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Required Field of Study

Education or related field.

Other Required Qualifications

Administrative support experience in an office environment.
Experience working with budgets and/or financial information.
Experience in coordinating educational programs and activities.

Required License/Certification

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education & Field of Study

Master’s degree from a regionally accredited insitution.

Preferred Type of Experience

Teaching experience in K-12

Preferred Licenses/Certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge of state mandates for teaching certification in the state of Florida.
2. Knowledge of modern office and program administration practices and procedures.
3. Skill in the use of personal computers and general office software.
4. Ability to communicate effectively in a multilingual environment, interpersonally, orally and in writing.
5. Ability to prioritize tasks and complete work according to established deadlines.
6. Ability to use critical thinking skills to resolve problems and make sound decisions.
7. Ability to provide excellent customer service.
8. Ability to maintain a budget and track financial and purchasing transactions.
9. Ability to pay attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
10. Ability to take initiative and a commitment to upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities as necessary.
11. Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of college stakeholders including administrators, academic and student affairs faculty/staff, student organizations, school district personnel, and community partners.
12. Ability to travel to off‑site locations as needed.

Working Conditions

General Working Conditions

This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. The employee will routinely operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, keyboards, mouse, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to frequently remaining stationary, moving, reaching, positioning self and occasionally ascending/descending, lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-15 pounds. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to frequently using discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision‑making.
The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job specific working conditions

Job Specific Designation

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