Education Program Coordinator

• FLSA Status:
  Exempt (salaried/teaching/stipend)
• Department:
  Education - Undergraduate
• Type of employment:
  Regular full-time
• Compensation: USD 55,000 - USD 60,000 - yearly

Augsburg University has maintained a strong academic reputation defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies since 1869. A safe and welcoming campus in the heart of Minneapolis, Augsburg offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to nearly 3,200 diverse students.

Augsburg’s mission is to educate students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community that is committed to intentional diversity in its life and work. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, and shaped by its urban and global settings.

Augsburg invites individuals who share our mission and commitment to intentional diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to join our community. In particular, Augsburg invites BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities, women, veterans and those from underrepresented or marginalized backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Summary of Position

The Education Program Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of undergraduate programs in education, student advising in the Education Department, and student data management. This position works closely with the department chair, unit leader, graduate program director, licensing team staff, department faculty, and Academic Advising to support the Education Department’s mission to develop knowledgeable, responsive teachers committed to educating all learners in a diverse and changing world.

As a liaison between education students and other offices on campus, the person in this role will be integral in support, recruitment, retention and induction of students at various stages into the education field.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as academic advisor to undergraduate students by providing support and coordination to ensure student progress toward degree completion and graduation.
• Develop and update candidates’ learning plans while monitoring candidates’ progress toward completion of their degree and licensure program.
• Maintain regular communication with students, e.g. registration, deadlines, student inquiries, etc.
• Partner with admissions, academic advising, financial aid, the registrar’s office, and department faculty and staff on matriculation process for prospective and newly admitted Education students, including transfer students.
• Guide candidates through departmental and institutional procedures related to their degree and teaching licensure progress, including but not limited to, departmental clinical experience, degree change, academic recovery, appeals, withdrawals, etc.
• Follow-up on alerts, notifications, and cases related to candidate academic progress.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to implement and communicate department and institutional policies, practices, and procedures, including departmental and institutional updates through visiting classes, email communication, and meetings.
• Support planning and coordination of Education program events, such as new student orientation, registration drop-in hours, guest speakers, faculty led lectures, or special program initiatives.
• Collaborate with Admissions to communicate with prospective students about our programs - including but not limited to assisting Admissions with information sessions, fairs and events; and reviewing external communication.
• Enter, manage, and utilize department and student data in the student information and degree audit systems, track…