Academic Program Specialist - Office of Field Experiences

Department
College of Education, Teacher Licensure

Job Posting Title
Academic Program Specialist - Office of Field Experiences

Job Description

Position Description:  The Academic Program Specialist reports to the Licensure Officer and is part of the Office of Field Experiences and Licensure within the College of Education.  This individual’s primary duties are in support of the Transition to Teaching program and is the key contact for new inquiries regarding this program.  The Specialist provides guidance and direction regarding qualification requirements, licensure and other non-traditional program options to new inquiries.  The role involves professional interaction with both internal and external entities including school district and Kansas State Department of Education personnel.

Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or GED equivalency and two years of office experience or two years of post-secondary education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and an ability to prioritize a variety of duties
• Very detail-oriented and very organized
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of applications, including Excel and Access
• Ability to work independently on a daily basis and as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal and written language communication skills
• Ability to use good judgment in making independent decisions
• Experience in an education setting, PreK-12 or post-graduate

Appointment Date: Start date will be determined after acceptance of an offer and background check clearance

Application Deadline: Screening of complete applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. 

Salary: $15.75 per hour

Benefits: Competitive benefit package http://www.fhsu.edu/humanresourceoffice/Prospective-Employees/

Responsibilities:

• Central point of contact for all non-traditional teaching pathway programs requests and referrals
• Advise potential candidates on all routes to licensure and associated programs and refer to appropriate department
• Coordinate efforts with the non-traditional faculty coordinators (Transition to Teaching {T2T}, MSE-Elementary, MSE-Secondary, LAL-SPED) to grow the programs and meet program assurance
• Scholarship paperwork for candidates in partnership programs and TEAM scholarships
• Promotion and marketing of non-traditional programs including attending career fairs, information events, updating T2T brochure and website
• Creation and updating of non-traditional pathway guidebook
• Coordinate with Licensure Officer on candidate eligibility for licensure

Transition to Teaching Program :

• Forward teaching position postings to qualified T2T candidates as needed.
• Provide information regarding program options, transcript analysis for T2T and verification of qualification
• Prepare Plan of Study and other materials for candidates hired for the T2T program
• Monitor grades and provide notification to T2T faculty coordinator, school district, and KSDE of inadequate progress in compliance with program and state requirements    
• Monitor enrollment via Workday system - follow up with candidates not enrolled in order to complete the non-traditional teaching pathway in a timely manner.  Maintain data relevant to projections and estimates of course enrollment for future semesters.
• Track completion of T2T requirements: Praxis test, those needing PreK-12 experience, FERPA forms. 
• Continual data entry for T2T program
• Gather data for T2T KSDE Progress Report by contacting candidates and principals, checking grades and GPA each semester.  Submit Progress Report to KSDE.

Limited Apprentice License (LAL) Special Education Program :

• Prescreen candidates for the LAL program: 1) hired as a special education teacher, 2) required GPA met, 3) employed as a para for a year
• Submission of LAL licensure paperwork to KSDE

Application Process:  To apply for this position, please visit https://fhsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CAREERS .  Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.

Required Application Documents:  Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references. Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Name:  Kerry Schuckman

Email:  [email protected]

Phone:  785-628-4542

ABOUT HAYS, KS

Candidates will discover a locale where professional satisfaction and career achievement are paired with an optimal quality of life. Fort Hays State University is located in Hays, Kansas, a vibrant, growing community of over 20,000 that takes great pride in the University's presence. Hays is a celebration of historic and contemporary contrasts, evidenced in its frontier roots highlighted throughout the city and local museums and in its redeveloped downtown area where residents enjoy one-of-a-kind restaurants, unique shopping, and a vibrant arts scene. This community’s commitment to the future inspires Hays businesses to reinvest locally.

A welcoming and family-centered community, Hays offers premier healthcare services, a growing high-tech and retail business community, and excellent Pre-K and K–12 schools in both the private and public sectors. The City of Hays has long been known as a safe community, and the FHSU campus is recognized by the National Council for Home Safety and Security in 2018 as one of the Top 100 Safest College Campuses in America. For entertainment, recreation, education, employment, or simply for a comfortable place to live, residents of all ages will find in Hays the elements that contribute to a safe, enjoyable, and fulfilling lifestyle.

Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.

Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position: Recent legislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or www.kpers.org for further information on how this might affect you.

Department
College of Education, Teacher Licensure

Job Posting Title
Academic Program Specialist - Office of Field Experiences

Job Description

Position Description:  The Academic Program Specialist reports to the Licensure Officer and is part of the Office of Field Experiences and Licensure within the College of Education.  This individual’s primary duties are in support of the Transition to Teaching program and is the key contact for new inquiries regarding this program.  The Specialist provides guidance and direction regarding qualification requirements, licensure and other non-traditional program options to new inquiries.  The role involves professional interaction with both internal and external entities including school district and Kansas State Department of Education personnel.

Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or GED equivalency and two years of office experience or two years of post-secondary education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and an ability to prioritize a variety of duties
• Very detail-oriented and very organized
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of applications, including Excel and Access
• Ability to work independently on a daily basis and as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal and written language communication skills
• Ability to use good judgment in making independent decisions
• Experience in an education setting, PreK-12 or post-graduate

Appointment Date: Start date will be determined after acceptance of an offer and background check clearance

Application Deadline: Screening of complete applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. 

Salary: $15.75 per hour

Benefits: Competitive benefit package http://www.fhsu.edu/humanresourceoffice/Prospective-Employees/

Responsibilities:

• Central point of contact for all non-traditional teaching pathway programs requests and referrals
• Advise potential candidates on all routes to licensure and associated programs and refer to appropriate department
• Coordinate efforts with the non-traditional faculty coordinators (Transition to Teaching {T2T}, MSE-Elementary, MSE-Secondary, LAL-SPED) to grow the programs and meet program assurance
• Scholarship paperwork for candidates in partnership programs and TEAM scholarships
• Promotion and marketing of non-traditional programs including attending career fairs, information events, updating T2T brochure and website
• Creation and updating of non-traditional pathway guidebook
• Coordinate with Licensure Officer on candidate eligibility for licensure

Transition to Teaching Program :

• Forward teaching position postings to qualified T2T candidates as needed.
• Provide information regarding program options, transcript analysis for T2T and verification of qualification
• Prepare Plan of Study and other materials for candidates hired for the T2T program
• Monitor grades and provide notification to T2T faculty coordinator, school district, and KSDE of inadequate progress in compliance with program and state requirements    
• Monitor enrollment via Workday system - follow up with candidates not enrolled in order to complete the non-traditional teaching pathway in a timely manner.  Maintain data relevant to projections and estimates of course enrollment for future semesters.
• Track completion of T2T requirements: Praxis test, those needing PreK-12 experience, FERPA forms. 
• Continual data entry for T2T program
• Gather data for T2T KSDE Progress Report by contacting candidates and principals, checking grades and GPA each semester.  Submit Progress Report to KSDE.

Limited Apprentice License (LAL) Special Education Program :

• Prescreen candidates for the LAL program: 1) hired as a special education teacher, 2) required GPA met, 3) employed as a para for a year
• Submission of LAL licensure paperwork to KSDE

Application Process:  To apply for this position, please visit https://fhsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CAREERS .  Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.

Required Application Documents:  Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references. Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Name:  Kerry Schuckman

Email:  [email protected]

Phone:  785-628-4542

ABOUT HAYS, KS

Candidates will discover a locale where professional satisfaction and career achievement are paired with an optimal quality of life. Fort Hays State University is located in Hays, Kansas, a vibrant, growing community of over 20,000 that takes great pride in the University's presence. Hays is a celebration of historic and contemporary contrasts, evidenced in its frontier roots highlighted throughout the city and local museums and in its redeveloped downtown area where residents enjoy one-of-a-kind restaurants, unique shopping, and a vibrant arts scene. This community’s commitment to the future inspires Hays businesses to reinvest locally.

A welcoming and family-centered community, Hays offers premier healthcare services, a growing high-tech and retail business community, and excellent Pre-K and K–12 schools in both the private and public sectors. The City of Hays has long been known as a safe community, and the FHSU campus is recognized by the National Council for Home Safety and Security in 2018 as one of the Top 100 Safest College Campuses in America. For entertainment, recreation, education, employment, or simply for a comfortable place to live, residents of all ages will find in Hays the elements that contribute to a safe, enjoyable, and fulfilling lifestyle.

Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.

Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position: Recent legislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or www.kpers.org for further information on how this might affect you.