Education Coordinator

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

The Education Coordinator is responsible for coordinating special projects within the Education department, focusing on revenue generation through scholarship programs and micro-credential programming, while providing administrative support and data analytics to drive enrollment and student success. The position also manages and helps advise students in secondary and alternative certification programs.

• Coordinate activities and maintain records for the Inspired to Teach Incentive Program through Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE), including semester degree verification checks for all applicants (200+ per semester).
• Coordinate and support additional programs developed by OSRHE and the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) that assist alternative certification, traditional, and other teacher pathway candidates.
• Coordinate and support ad hoc legislature driven state education scholarships, such as the Grow Your Own Educator Program initiative, etc.
• Serve as academic advisor of record for approximately 53 graduate, non-degree-seeking students enrolled across five distinct alternative pathways to teacher certification, including individualized plan development and ongoing advisement through program completion.
• Monitor Oklahoma teacher certification legislation and OSDE policy and guidance, including changes arising from state-level leadership transitions, and apply resulting changes accurately across all five alternative certification pathways.
• Assist and advise secondary education majors with program advisement.
• Maintain and develop micro-credential programs.
• Provide administrative support and data analytics for department initiatives.
• Plan and implement new processes, procedures, and projects.
• Respond to queries and correspondence from students, employees, and the public.
• Maintain and organize academic documents, files, and records.
• Participate in departmental committees, including Assessment and Accreditation.
• Host workshops and meetings for various educational programs, including workshops for secondary students
  and alternative certification candidates.
• Build and maintain partnerships with Local Education Agencies (LEAs).
• Coordinate the certification process and recommendations for certification.
• Build and maintain partnerships with the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) Certification Unit.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or designee.

Omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in higher education administration.
• Experience working with certification.
• Experience working with scholarship programs.

• None

• Strong project management skills with ability to coordinate multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Proficient in providing administrative support and maintaining detailed records.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with various stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to gather and analyze data for reporting purposes.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to conduct workshops and presentations.
• Knowledge of educational programs and certification processes.
• Knowledge of grant writing and management practices.
• Ability to track and interpret changes in Oklahoma teacher certification legislation and OSDE policy, and apply them across multiple certification pathways.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must have a strong work ethic and lead by example.
• Must be a professional, credible and respected…