Assistant Director 2, Certification Specialist - Office of Clinical Experiences

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The Assistant Director II, Certification Specialist provides leadership and oversight for educator certification services within the College of Education. The position is responsible for coordinating certification processes, ensuring compliance with New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) regulations, advising educator preparation candidates, maintaining certification records, and serving as the College’s primary resource on educator certification policies and procedures. The Assistant Director II, Certification Specialist collaborates with faculty, academic departments, University offices, and external partners to support candidate success, educator preparation program quality, accreditation, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position contributes to strategic planning related to certification, licensure, educator preparation, and regulatory compliance while ensuring timely and accurate certification recommendations. Qualifications: Required Educator Certification Administration Serve as the College of Education’s lead certification specialist for all educator preparation programs. Review, verify, and recommend eligible candidates for certification through the New Jersey Department of Education certification system. Ensure compliance with all applicable NJDOE certification regulations, policies, procedures, and reporting requirements. Maintain complete and accurate certification records, documentation, and candidate files. Interpret certification regulations and provide guidance regarding licensure pathways, endorsements, reciprocity, testing requirements, and eligibility. Monitor changes in state certification regulations and implement necessary operational and procedural updates. Develop, maintain, and continuously improve certification policies, procedures, timelines, and workflow processes. Candidate Advising and Support Advise undergraduate, graduate, post-baccalaureate, and alternate route candidates regarding certification requirements and timelines. Provide individualized consultation to candidates concerning certification eligibility, deficiencies, endorsements, testing requirements, and application procedures. Coordinate certification workshops, orientation sessions, information sessions, and communication initiatives. Respond to inquiries from current candidates, alumni, school districts, and external stakeholders regarding educator certification. Develop informational materials, guides, and online resources related to certification processes. Program Coordination and Regulatory Compliance Collaborate with department chairs, program coordinators, faculty, and administrative staff to verify completion of certification requirements. Monitor candidate progression toward certification, including completion of required coursework, clinical experiences, assessments, and state requirements. Coordinate certification clearance processes prior to institutional recommendation. Assist with implementation of changes resulting from new legislation, NJDOE regulations, and institutional policies. Support institutional reporting and compliance activities related to educator preparation. Accreditation, Assessment, and Data Management Support CAEP accreditation activities and New Jersey Department of Education program approval and review processes. Collect, analyze, maintain, and report certification-related data to support accreditation, assessment, and institutional effectiveness. Prepare certification reports, data summaries, and compliance documentation for internal and external stakeholders. Assist with continuous improvement initiatives through analysis of certification trends and candidate outcomes. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rowan-University