Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator

LC State invites applications for the position of Program Coordinator. Salary and rank based on experience and qualifications: $49,743 - $53,000.

Degree Required: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in education, computer science, business, data analysis, or a related field.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail, ability to establish priorities, and meet deadlines with accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.

Responsibilities:

1. Work in collaboration with Education Faculty to develop and refine the Teacher Education Programs, including identification, clarification, implementation, and evaluation of program vision and of long- and short-term program goals and objectives.
2. Review the records of students to determine eligibility to enroll in the Teacher Preparation Programs.
3. Coordinate the production, revision, and distribution of necessary materials including program overviews, instructions, correspondence with students and cooperating teachers, student and cooperating teacher evaluation forms, proposals, etc.
4. Plan and coordinate the senior-year internship experience for education candidates in collaboration with faculty.
5. Schedule and implement pre-intern orientation every semester.
6. Help in the identification of necessary budget items related to the Teacher Preparation Programs.
7. Schedule two meetings per year for the Education Advisory Committee(s).
8. Collaborate with TEAM faculty to set program dates, provide access to workshops such as fingerprinting and job interviews.
9. Assist in maintaining compliance with CAEP and state requirements for program accreditation and approval.
10. Collect, prepare and oversee data for the division
11. Prepare annual program assessment reports for the LC State campus.
12. Collect, organize, and prepare program data for review by faculty.
13. Monitor, maintain, and coordinate the data collection process.
14. Review assessment data with faculty, staff, and stakeholders.
15. Prepare reports for local, state, and national accreditation.
16. Develop and maintain historical student and school data files to monitor and track performance.
17. Compiles data from multiple assessments to recommend action to faculty for continuous improvement.
18. Work with faculty and staff, as needed, in one-on-one and group settings to discuss use of data to improve student/program results.
19. Ensures the validity of all data presented to staff.
20. Attends, and leads as appropriate, training sessions and site meetings related to assigned responsibilities.
21. Assist with division events, including but not limited to new student orientation, new student & transfer fairs, TEP interview days, and certification paperwork days.
22. Prepare the annual Title II report.
23. Compile Praxis pass rate data for annual Unit Assessment Reports.
24. Coordinate and process field experiences at all levels. This includes, but is not limited to:

• creating digital contracts (e.g. MOUs, OSTE forms, mentor forms)
• coordinating placement requests
• maintaining databases.
• obtaining public school schedules.
• contacting students regarding placement changes.
• working with faculty, staff, and schools to fulfill all field experience requests.

• Process assignment changes

• Provide written notification of all changes to mentor teachers, principals, superintendents, students, and university supervisors as needed.

• Provide direct communication with students, principals, superintendents, mentor teachers, and university supervisors on the field experience process; conduct follow-up based on predetermined schedule.
• Coordinate and confirm criminal background checks for all early field placements each semester according to the TED background check policy and designated school administrative personnel.
• Use database to provide data for weekly, quarterly, and annual reports on field placements, payment of honorariums to mentor teachers, and other reporting needs as approved.
• Maintain the digital contracts in the database and update as needed (e.g. MOUs every three years).
• Participate in student teaching application meetings, introduction to student teaching workshops, student teaching orientation, placement meetings, and early field experience meetings.
• Field questions and troubleshoot problems related to field placement.
• Provide support related to field experiences for university supervisors, OSTEs, and local mentors.
• Advise and communicate with students and faculty regarding the field experience process.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Additional duties include direct and indirect activities to support recruitment and retention of students.

Application Procedure: Please upload all of the following documents or your application may not be considered for review.

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information or Letters for three (3) Professional References
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts requested upon hire)

This position is open until filled; however, applications received on or before July 13, 2026, will receive first consideration. Posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check and may also be subject to an education verification. LC State is an EEO/VETS employer.