Coordinator of Licensure and Data

Biblical Principles and Expectations: Adjunct faculty help to further Malone’s mission to provide students with an education based on biblical faith in order to develop men and women in intellectual maturity, wisdom, and Christian faith who are committed to serving the Church, community, and world.

I. University Overview

Affiliated with the Evangelical Friends-Eastern Region denomination, Malone strives to provide an education that produces graduates with a love of truth and a vibrant, mature faith. Our intent is that students attain the wisdom, knowledge, and skills necessary to serve, engage, and transform the communities in which they live and work. To this end, we provide the curricular and co-curricular context in which to pursue the following educational goals:

● Understand and critically engage those bodies of knowledge and cultural influences that have shaped the world.

● Understand the biblical, historical, and theological foundations of the Christian faith.

● Think critically and creatively and communicate effectively in multiple contexts.

● Attain expertise in at least one profession or academic discipline and lay the foundation for meaningful work or further studies at the graduate level.

● Explore the implications of the Christian faith for all areas of living, including intellectual, spiritual, and community pursuits.

II. University Expectations

● A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition, all faculty must affirm Malone’s Doctrinal Statement and agree to live in keeping with Malone’s Community Agreement.

● A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various cultures, backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, political views, and expressions of Christian faith.

● A commitment to integrating faith and learning within the academic discipline.

● Become a participant in our supportive academic community, in which we grow together in love of God and neighbor, toward the people we were created to become.

III. Job Summary

The Coordinator of Licensure & Data works under the general supervision of the Chair of Education Programs.  This individual facilitates comprehensive data collection, compilation, and dissemination to ensure strategic ongoing programs and student outcome assessment and planning. This individual serves as the department’s Ohio Educator Licensure Specialist.

IV. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

● Advise the Chair of Education Programs regarding assessment initiatives and progress.

● Work collaboratively with other SEHD leaders to facilitate program assessment, development, revision, and approvals related to rubric and course assignment changes etc.

● Monitor the department and program assessment plans and structure, suggest revisions as warranted, review at least annually.

● As designated Tevera administrator for Education Programs, collaborate with the Chair to oversee the oncampus tracking systems and processes related to teacher candidate assessment and evaluations, preparedness and eligibility for licensure; train and assist users of the system; manage data for field binders including student teaching evaluations, key assessments, the edTPA etc.

● Work with the Chair to engage stakeholders and program alumni in evaluation of program effectiveness (as related to alumni and employee surveys) and community needs for changes in existing programs or the creation of new programs.

● Work with the Chair to prepare periodic updates for the Teacher Educator Committee, the Education Department, and Malone Education Advisory Board; (as related to status of student teachers).

● Monitor edTPA submissions and aid EDUC 464 (Student Teaching Seminar) instructor.

● Serve as a point-of-contact for and maintain the currency and accuracy of information posted on the University website related to the school’s programs.

● Collaborate with the Chair to prepare reports for stakeholders, including, but not limited to the university, the US Department of Education (Title II), Ohio Department of Education (ODE: Title II and the Ohio

Performance Report), Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE), and the Council for the Accreditation of Education Preparation (CAEP Annual Report).

● As designated Ohio Educator Licensure Specialist, coordinate and review teacher candidates’ completion of the processes for application for Ohio educator licenses.

● Other duties as assigned by the Chair of the Education Programs.

V. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

● Strong verbal and written communication skills

● The ability to analyze and solve problems

● Proficiency using Tevera

● Knowledge of ODHE, ODE, and CAEP reporting and licensure process

VI. Education and Experience

● Position requires a bachelor’s degree in business, management, or education. It involves proficiency with application software (including advanced proficiency in all Microsoft Office Applications, especially Excel, as well as Google Suite and a range of required skills e.g. pivot tables/slicers/macros/advanced formulas, Google site, form, sheets, docs, etc.)., the ability to gather statistical data to generate reports, a minimum of 3 years work experience with database management technology, and experience training end users in technology.

VII. Working Conditions / Physical Demands

● Supervision will be provided by the Program Chair/Director

VIII. Please combine and upload the following in one .pdf or .doc file

● Cover Letter - Please include:

* Why are you interested in working at Malone?

* Why are you interested in this specific position?

* Why do you believe you are qualified for this position?

● CV / Resume

● Faith Statement (750 Words or less) Please include:

* Statement of Christian Belief in relationship to Malone's doctrinal statement

* Your personal faith, commitment, and formation

* Description of your personal engagement with a local congregation or faith community

● Four references (including name, email, and phone number for each reference)

* 3 Professional references

* 1 Pastoral/faith leader reference along with their relationship to you and church name