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Athens State University — Director of Clinical Experiences
Filed in Administrative on April 7, 2023

Director of Clinical Experiences

Athens State University

Closing Date:

Job Duties:
The Director of Clinical Experiences position is responsible for administrative activities related to the Teacher Education Services Department to include Field Experiences, Internship Experiences and Teacher Certification. This position reports directly to the College of Education Dean.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide administrative support to the College of Education Dean

Serve as a member of the College of Education Leadership Team

Provide administrative leadership for the Teacher Education Services Department

Support daily operations of the Teacher Education Services Department

Complete annual evaluations for the Teacher Education Services Department

Approve monthly time sheets for Teacher Education Services staff members

Oversee and update all areas of the Teacher Education Services website

Supervise the Field Experience and Internship placements

Organize meetings with P12 school partners

Oversee the Teacher Education Program (TEP) application procedures. Responsible for the completion and submission of student certification packets to the State Department of Education

Oversee fingerprinting and negative TB skin test procedures

Oversee Praxis and AECTP test data uploads

Oversee the student filing system

Serve as the Certification Officer and complete tasks related to certification

Oversee updates to Alabama State Department Approved Program Checklists for all majors that lead the certification

Organize and conduct the Certification Seminar fall and spring semesters

Serve as the Chair of the Substitution Committee

Serve as a member of the Curriculum Committee for COE

Attend Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (ALACTE) – Alabama State Department meetings, Montgomery, AL

Attend Certification Officers and Personnel in Education (COPE) – Alabama State Department meetings, Montgomery, AL

Attend Continuous Improvement in Educator Preparation (CIEP) – Alabama State Department meetings, Montgomery, AL

Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to changing work scope and tasks based on need

Actively works towards building cooperative and collaborative relationships with peers and internal faculty and staff

Maintains open door to internal and external customers

Identifies opportunities for improvements to work practices and offers viable solutions for implementation

Proactively engages in problem solving related to tasks in this position with internal and external people

Routinely practices self-monitoring by assessing self to make improvements or take corrective action to improve performance

Completes other tasks as assigned

Required Qualifications:
Qualifications Required:
•Master’s degree in education
•Evidence of a collegial leadership style
•Ability to organize and work independently
•Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain positive working relationships

Qualifications Preferred:
•Experience with accreditation requirements
•Experience with the Alabama State Department of Education Teacher Certification process
•Doctorate degree in education or in field related
•Experience with database software and Argos
•Experience in using Banner and Excel

Salary Schedule:
Salary Band: P160To view salary schedules visit: https://www.athens.edu/human-resources/salary-schedule-tables/ Salary will be Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Unofficial transcripts should be from the college or university which verifies minimum qualifications for the position. Upon an offer of employment, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be submitted. Continued employment is contingent upon receipt of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.

Please provide contact information for three professional references on your application.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://jobs.athens.edu/postings/search

About Athens State University
Located in historic Athens, Alabama, Athens State University offers junior and senior-level coursework to community college graduates and transfer students holding sufficient credits from other institutions. Presently, over 3,100 students have selected Athens State because of its neighborly environment where 50 majors and degree programs are offered, with courses taught by a supportive and exceptional faculty. Approximately 80% of the students are enrolled in at least one online course. The typical student is a working adult who commutes. Recently, the University was featured in the 2015 Best Value Online College Rankings by OnlineU.org for four online programs including computer science, accounting, education and human resources. The University offers undergraduate degree programs in Liberal Arts, Teacher Preparation, and Business. The University employs more than 350 full and part-time employees with approximately 90 full-time faculty members in three colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, and College of Education. Seventy-five percent of the full-time faculty members hold a terminal degree. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Athens, Alabama is located in north Alabama equidistant between Nashville, TN and Birmingham, AL. Athens is home to several events and festivals that have been featured as the Southeast Tourism Society’s “Top 20 Events in the Southeast” including the Athens Storytelling Festival and the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention.

In accordance with Athens State University Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from that criminal background check.

Non-Discrimination Policy Statement Athens State University, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. Athens State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, religion, genetic information, or veteran status in employment, or admissions to or participation in educational programs and activities. Inquiries or concerns may be addressed to the Office of the Vice President of Enrollment and Student Support Services, 300 N. Beaty St., Athens, AL 35611, 256- 233-8175.
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