Job description
The College of Education's Department of Teaching, Learning, and Sociocultural Studies is seeking a Program Coordinator for the grant funded, Indigenous Teacher Education Program (ITEP). ITEP prepares Native American teacher candidates in the UA Elementary and Early Childhood Education Programs. The responsibilities of the Program Coordinator are to assist the ITEP Directors with program activities such as planning, recruitment & outreach, community engagement, reporting, data collection, mentoring, retention, course assistance, site coordination, and induction. The coordinator will serve as a liaison between the UA, partner schools, Native communities, and participants; and will serve as primary contact for ITEP participants affiliated with this program.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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- Assist with recruitment activities, which includes traveling to Native American communities, local Tucson areas, and state and tribal community colleges and agencies.
- Assist with retention of ITEP participants by providing effective academic, personal, and financial advising and support, teaching students academic planning skills to become self-reliant, successful students, and helping aide in their personal and academic growth.
- Assist ITEP Directors with the supervision, training, and mentoring of student cohort.
- Assist in creating and maintaining the ITEP website and social media.
- Oversee student engagement committees.
- Maintain current knowledge of UA graduation requirements and have an understanding of Elementary Education Program and certification requirements.
- Work closely with Bursars office to ensure student awards are able to disburse and clear all over award conflicts.
- Work closely with College of Education Advisors to ensure timely completion of program requirements.
- Support student teachers in meeting state certification requirements.
- Liaison with Pima Community College and other state community colleges for participating students who must take prerequisite coursework.
- Assist students and provide information on the financial aid process, including sources such as scholarships and various forms of funding opportunities.
- Maintain effective communications with ITEP Directors, Tribal Partners, Associated Faculty, Early Childhood & Elementary Education program faculty and staff, advising staff, and other college departments.
- Refer students to the appropriate professionals for services on the UA Campus to support wellness and academic support.
- Plan, organize, coordinate, and evaluate workshops/activities designed to enhance student knowledge on a variety of topics related to academic and professional expectations, Indigenous educational contexts, career planning, various resources on campus, and career planning.
- Lead small group activities related to professional teaching responsibilities.
- Assist with tracking and reporting needs and assessments including documentation or project activities, student records, and input of data into the student record system.
- Participate in related meetings in order to plan and evaluate program activities for effectiveness.
- Meet regularly with the Co-directors, Early Childhood and Elementary Education Program staff, Tribal Partners and Associated Faculty.
- Assist with preparing and submitting program activity and outcome reports in a timely manner.
- Develop and distribute various publications to keep students informed of important dates and activities.
- Plan and coordinate various events such as orientation and year-end achievement ceremony or gatherings.
- Collaborate with the College of Education shared services to ensure proper allocation of funds.
- Direct all required instructional supply orders that are placed by the College of Education’s shared services.
- Arrange school site visits as part of the student teaching requirement.
- Assist with Induction Activities.
- Attend university training opportunities to be successful in role as an advocate for the participating students.
- Work with students to present program’s progress at local venues and university sponsored conferences.
- Coordinate with Directors expenditures for reporting to the College of Education Shared Services.
- And other duties as assigned by ITEP Directors.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Demonstrated skills in public speaking, workshop facilitation, and/or teaching.
- Demonstrated skills in computer programs, software, social media, and various technology.
- Ability to formulate creative ideas on how to support the overall success of the Native students and teachers.
- Knowledge of university academic procedures. Ability to work with sensitive and confidential student information.
- A bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, or a related field.
- At least one year of experience in: developing workshops and/or class curriculum in teacher education; facilitating large and small group activities; and developing academic intervention strategies with students.
- Experience working with diverse groups underrepresented in higher education, particularly Native American students.
- Experience with and working knowledge of Native American histories, cultures, and sovereignty rights.
- Master’s degree
vshirley@arizona.edu
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