School District Liaison

Western New Mexico University; New Mexico; Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Western New Mexico University is seeking a grant-funded coordinator for the College of Education to manage clinical placements, build site partnerships, maintain compliance documentation, and facilitate student assignments with regular travel across New Mexico.

This remote role serves NM residents in Gallup, Shiprock, Farmington and nearby towns, supports student recruitment and collaboration with advisors and faculty, develops MOUs, and assists with accreditation and program evaluation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and minimum of 3 years in a public PK-12 school.
• Bilingual (Navajo or Spanish) preferred.
• Experience with rural and high-poverty schools and diverse backgrounds.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and database systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support clinical placements with sites in northern New Mexico.
• Travel frequently to build relationships and recruit potential students.
• Maintain records and documentation for placements and compliance.
• Assist with recruitment and connect students with academic advisors and faculty.
• Develop MOUs and agreements with placement sites.
• Support accreditation and program evaluation activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Multicultural awareness

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database systems

Job description

Benefits

Part-Time (Less than 30 hours) Not Benefitted

Department

College of Education

Summary

This is a grant funded position. Coordinates and supports clinical placements for College of Education students by building partnerships with placement sites, managing compliance documentation, and facilitating student assignments. Travels regularly to maintain site relationships, develop agreements, and assist with recruitment and program evaluation efforts.

*This is a remote position for NM residents who reside in or near, the following locations (Gallup, Shiprock, Farmington, Cuba, Rio Rancho, Taos, Mora, Las Vegas, Raton, Clayton, Santa Rosa, Tucumcari, etc.)

Duties

• Build and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships with clinical placement sites, in northern New Mexico.
• Facilitate efficient placement of students in clinical placements.
• Maintain records and documentation related to student placements and compliance with regulations.
• Assist with student recruitment and application for College of Education programs and connect potential students with academic advisor and faculty mentor.
• Travel frequently throughout New Mexico to build and maintain relationships with clinical placement site personnel and to recruit potential students.
• Exhibit strong communication skills to interact effectively with potential and current students, university faculty, and clinical placement site personnel.
• Commit to collaboration, teamwork, and a culture of mutual respect and support among colleagues.
• Develop memorandums of understanding (MOUs) and other agreements with clinical placement sites.
• Assist with evaluation of clinical components of programs for the College of Education. Assist with establishment, maintenance, and revision of Clinical Education procedures and data management systems.
• Work with media/technology services departments to facilitate equipment used during student clinical placements.
• Assist with accreditation.
• Participate in the process of ongoing personal and professional development. Model professional standards and ethics in accordance with WNMU philosophy. Provide professional contributions within areas of expertise as appropriate. Participate in departmental and College committees and special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Background

Bachelor’s Degree required. Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a public Pre K-12 school required. Experience working in a Pre K-12 classroom preferred. Bilingual (Navajo or Spanish) preferred.

Job Knowledge

Knowledge of and experience with multicultural populations. Knowledge and experience specific to the complexities of teaching in rural and high-poverty schools, including students with high-incidence disabilities and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Ability to work collaboratively with clinical placement site personnel and potential students. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Ability to adapt to instructional needs of the College. Ability to handle multiple deadlines. Attention to detail. Sensitivity to cultural differences within the university and community. Fluent in Microsoft Office applications and database systems.

Working Conditions/ Physical Demands (With or Without Accommodations)

Normal office environment, may travel some within the community when needed and must be able to work after hours. May be required to transport normal office equipment and materials. Ability to comprehend and work with a variety of information from various sources. Able to clearly communicate with a diverse population of individuals. Ability to compose correspondence and reports and remain in a sedentary position for prolonged periods of time. May be required to work additional hours or days depending on circumstances. (If applicable to the role)

Other Requirements

a. Requires a valid driver’s license.

b. Required to complete Defensive Driving Course within 6 months. (If applicable to the role)

Location

New Mexico

Salary Range

Salary Range $21.10

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of 3 years of experience working in a public PK-12 school?
  • Yes
  • No
• * This position requires the ability to travel to and perform work on-site at New Mexico schools in, and around Gallup, Shiprock, Farmington, Cuba, Rio Rancho, Taos, Mora, Las Vegas, Raton, Clayton, Santa Rosa, Tucumcari, etc. Are you able to meet this requirement?
  • Yes
  • No