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About the Job

This position consists of a 0.6 FTE Teacher Preparation Program Specialist who will support the School of Education in the College of Undergraduate Studies (SoE ) in all aspects of field placements, including partner school outreach and helping to place students into their field experiences and student teaching.

About CCU

Colorado Christian University is the premier interdenominational Christian university in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, delivering world class education to thousands of students.

The fully accredited, nonprofit University is located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver.

Colorado Christian University was founded in 1914 on two principles grace and truth. CCU’s scriptural foundation comes from John 1 : 17 : For the law was given through Moses;

grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. (ESV)

CCU's mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.

A leader in higher education, the University has been consistently ranked in the top 2 percent of colleges and universities nationwide for its core curriculum by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni.

CCU has had nine consecutive years of enrollment growth and has been named one of the five fastest-growing master’s granting universities by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

CCU offers more than 200 degree program options for traditional and adult students through its two colleges the College of Undergraduate Studies and College of Adult and Graduate Studies.

More than 9,000 students attend the University on the main campus, in regional centers throughout Colorado, and online. Scripture states all Christians are called to serve Christ and to minister to others.

Because Christians are individuals with different gifts and callings, we serve Christ in a variety of ministry vocations.

CCU invites you to explore how you may use your calling and gifts at the University.

What is most appealing about working at CCU?

• Faith-friendly : CCU’s culture is unique to higher education. Where else can you pursue academic excellence yet read the Holy Bible, pray with teammates and students at work, and work to impact our culture in support of Christian values?
• Convictionally Christian : As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God’s Word.
• Live out your calling : We are a traditional evangelical university where you can invest your God-given talents and abilities alongside coworkers and teammates, while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Equip students for kingdom work : You can be a part of helping students discover their callings and preparing them for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, government, education, and other professions, as a key part of our University's Strategic Priorities.

We’re looking for candidates who have :

• Experience in the K-12 education sector preferred
• Basic knowledge of teacher preparation licensure programs, including knowledge of clinical practice models and state / national standards to which the programs align preferred.
• Excellent written communication skills and collaborative human relationship skills applied to CUS faculty, staff, students and partnership schools.
• Proficient knowledge and skill of Microsoft Office products Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel, essential
• Ability to learn and master the Colorado Christian University’s database programs and systems.

Key Job Duties

CCU’s mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. In this role, the Teacher Preparation Program Specialist contributes to the mission of Christ-centered education transforming the world with grace and truth.

The School of Education contributes to the mission by placing students who see teaching as their calling to be salt and light in schools.

• Identify, manage, and track student placements in each school during the semester.
• Provide related support to the SoE in operational efficiencies, program quality, and related projects.
• Understanding of CCU specific software such as the use of eforms for SoE. Manage all aspects of the eforms process for field experience and student teaching.
• Support the School of Education field coordinators in all aspects of field placement and information tracking.
• Support the School of Education field coordinators in reimbursements and remuneration for supervisors and school based teachers.

Last updated : 2024-04-28