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Teacher Education Pathways Support Coordinator
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Position Number: 5739630
Location: Denver, CO
Position Type: Education - Teacher Education - Elementary

Teacher Education Pathways Support Coordinator

University of Colorado Denver

Teacher Education Pathways Support Coordinator - 35239 University Staff Description

Position Details

University of Colorado | Denver

Official Title: Academic Services Senior Professional

Working Title: Teacher Education Pathways Support Coordinator

FTE: Full-time

Salary Range: $60,000

Position #00761464 - Requisition #35239

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About the University of Colorado - Denver

The University of Colorado Denver is the state's premier public urban research university and equity-serving institution. Globally connected and locally invested, CU Denver partners with future-focused learners and communities to design accessible, relevant, transformative educational experiences for every stage of life and career. Across seven schools and colleges in the heart of downtown Denver, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges through break through innovations and impactful research, and creative work. As part of the state's largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $800 million. For more information, visit ucdenver.edu.

About the School of Education & Human Development

The School of Education & Human Development at the University of Colorado Denver is a statewide and national leader for educational quality, access and equity across the education lifespan, from birth through higher education. Members of the school community have been informing policy and practice while addressing the most important challenges faced by individuals, schools, and communities for more than 50 years. We prepare equity-minded and inclusive educational, community, family, and mental health practitioners, scholars, and leaders dedicated to eradicating inequalities and discrimination. We champion change that leads to well-being, opportunity, and life-long learning in the diverse urban, rural, and global communities that we serve. Our Inclusive Excellence Plan reflects our efforts to ensure that those we serve - diverse in race, ethnicity, economic resources, nationality, language, fluency, ability, geography, first-generation status, age, gender, sexual identity, veteran status, and cultural and faith practice - have access to an excellent education through inclusive practice and scholarship in a climate that is responsive to their needs.

The school's degree programs engage students in a strategic and interrelated combination of course work and internships in schools, agencies, and community-based organizations. The school offers three doctoral level programs, an educational specialist degree, 13 master's degrees in multiple program areas, and two undergraduate degrees, along with many licenses, endorsements and certificates. The undergraduate and graduate programs prepare and inspire education and mental health leaders to have a profound impact in fostering student opportunity and statewide achievement and success across rural, urban, and diverse communities. Programs are designed to be highly impactful for working professionals and distance learners with evening, online and hybrid class options.

Community-engaged and global partnerships are the heartbeat of SEHD. Innovative initiatives co-constructed with school districts, community colleges, and service organizations draw upon personnel strengths in education, human well-being, and equity-centered and community-focused research. These partnerships foster and celebrate diverse community voices, relevant student learning opportunities that build careers, positive outcomes for partner institutions, and outstanding research publications cited around the world.

In 2024, SEHD was recognized as the number one graduate online education program in Colorado and among the top graduate education programs in the nation according to U.S. News and World Report.

The School of Education & Human Development's strategic plan outlines its commitment to academic excellence, inclusive practices, and community engagement. It emphasizes fostering innovation in teaching, research, and service to meet the evolving needs of students and society. The plan seeks to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion across all aspects of the university's operations to create a more vibrant and equitable learning environment. To read the full statement, click here: https://education.ucdenver.edu/about-us/strategic-plan

Job Description

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *

Over the past decade, the School of Education & Human Development (SEHD) at the University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) has developed an innovative portfolio of high quality pathways into teaching in response to the ever-shifting context of teacher education. Many are grow-your-own pathways aimed at increasing the number of teachers entering the profession, diversifying the teaching workforce, and expanding access across the entire state. These pathways involve extensive clinical experience and require high-touch supports from inquiry to graduation to ensure student success in both matriculating into the program and being successful while in the program in order to graduate. SEHD leaders have been awarded a U.S. Department of Education Hawkins Center of Excellence grant called "Breaking Barriers: Advancing Diversity, Access & Equity in the Teaching Profession" to further support the growth of these pathways and serve as a national spotlight for effective practices in diverse educator preparation.

In support of the Breaking Barriers initiative and to ensure the success of our rapidly growing teacher preparation pathways, this position will be responsible for developing and maintaining systems for communication and tracking processes that support admissions, clinical placements, background checks, partnering with schools and mentor teachers, and will maintain program assessment data across all pathways. This position will also support teacher education leaders to establish and manage the Teacher Preparation Research & Evaluation Collaborative.

Teacher Education Pathways Support Coordinator

What you will do:

Develop and Maintain Systems for Student Success Supports

Create and implement a comprehensive plan for communication processes with Breaking Barriers students around admissions, financial aid, wrap-around support systems, and affinity group meetings and experiences in collaboration with grant leadership, admissions, advisors, pathway directors, and Student Success Director
Design systems and tools for collecting and tracking grant assessment data, recruitment and admissions data, program information, student progress, and other necessary data for program success.
Develop tools and processes to implement support plans for students who may be struggling in the program in collaboration with Director of Student Success

Admissions & Marketing Supports

Collaborate with Office of Marketing to design marketing materials for the Breaking Barriers program
Collaborate with the Office of Outreach and Recruitment, the Recruitment and Admissions Specialists, and the Office of Admissions to develop and maintain system of high touch support through admissions.

Clinical Experience Supports

Collaborate with the Office of Partnerships to design systems to support clinical placements including communicating about and monitoring background checks, supporting the placement process, communicating with mentor teachers and tracking student progress in clinical placements for all Breaking Barriers students
Coordinate and manage all specialized pathway admission processes for unique job-embedded pathways such as NxtGEN, and provide support for the senior year professional year admissions process for all Breaking Barriers students.
Provide support for coordination of specialized events held for program students and school partners.

Scholarship Tracking & Management

Design application process for Breaking Barriers recruitment and retention scholarships in collaboration with teacher education leaders, faculty and staff
Design, facilitate and manage all communications to students about scholarship application deadlines and award letters
Design and facilitate tracking system for all scholarships including ensuring that students are meeting expectations of satisfactory academic progress to retain scholarship.

Support the Teacher Preparation Research and Evaluation Collaborative

Collaborate with teacher education leaders to create agendas, maintain minutes, schedule meetings, and provide follow-up on actionable steps.
This position is expected to adhere to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and related training will be provided.
This position involves working closely with students where the person may become aware of campus safety issues that may need to be reported as part of CU's commitment to compliance with the Clery Act. The person in this role will receive the related training and be required to submit data once per year to the campus Clery Act team. For more information about our commitment to campus safety as it relates to this law, please visit https://www.ucdenver.edu/emergencymanagement/clery-act

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
2 years of experience in higher education working in various capacities to support the success of diverse, first-generation students

Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)

Experience in teacher education operations
Experience with University IT Tools, Systems and Services (CU-SIS, SLATE, CU-Access, EMS, Canvas, and Formstack).
Experience with managing projects and event planning.
Experience creating forms, collecting, processing and tracking data.
Experience and success in working with diverse communities and first-generation college students

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally
Demonstrate a commitment to providing outstanding customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and contribute as member of team, develop relationships with wide variety of internal and external constituencies
Ability to take initiative to problem-solve issues
Attention to detail and strong organizational and time management skills with an ability to multi-task effectively to prioritize tasks and work flow.
Ability to work under and meet tight deadlines
Strong collaboration skills and demonstrated ability to lead teams toward a shared purpose
Demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and the work of educational and social equity and the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Principles of the School of Education and Human Development, with a commitment to developing equitable practices.
Knowledge of School of Education & Human Development Teacher Education programs, degrees, endorsement, and licenses; undergraduate and graduate admissions process and procedures; Colorado Department of Education licensure/endorsement requirements; University policies and procedures

Conditions of Employment

Occasional work during the evening and/or weekends may be required.
This position requires an onsite presence on campus in downtown Denver three (3) days a week
This position is dependent on continued grant funding from the U.S. Department of Education

Employment Sponsorship

Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.

As of 7/1/2023, The University of Colorado recommends employees be fully vaccinated from the COVID-19, but is not required. COVID recommendations and information can be found at: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $60,000.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by 5 days from posting date. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Required Application Materials:

To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:

A cover letter which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
A current CV/resume
List of three references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references)

Background Check Policy

The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational, clinical, research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must, therefore, consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment.

Diversity and Equity

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at workplaceengagement@ucdenver.edu.

The University of Colorado Denver is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting diverse faculty and staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and people of color, women, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equity in education and employment.

Questions about the position should be directed to Cindy Gutierrez, Cindy.Gutierrez @ucdenver.edu

Questions about the application process should be directed to SEHD HR, sehdhr@ucdenver.edu
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV Job Category
: Academic Services Primary Location
: Denver Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 30063 - SEHD CCEL Schedule
: Part-time Posting Date
: Oct 21, 2024 Unposting Date
: Oct 27, 2024, 5:59:00 AM Posting Contact Name: Cindy Gutierrez Posting Contact Email: Cindy.Gutierrez @ucdenver.edu Position Number: 00761464

To apply, please visit: https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=35239&lang=en