School Of Education Coordinator

JOB TITLE:

School of Education Coordinator DEPARTMENT:
Education

REPORTS TO:

Chair, School of Education COLLEGE MISSION:
Rochester Christian University prepares students for professional and personal success as they serve in God's world.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The School of Education Coordinator is a full‑time professional staff position within the Educator Preparation Program (EPP). The Coordinator provides leadership in program compliance, candidate advising, accreditation support, data management, and continuous program improvement. This position serves as the primary coordinator for state certification processes, institutional reporting, and accreditation data systems while maintaining comprehensive candidate records and ensuring compliance with Michigan Department of Education (MDE), Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), federal, and university requirements.

The Coordinator is responsible for collecting, validating, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting candidate and program data used to evaluate Educator Preparation Program effectiveness, inform departmental decision‑making, and support continuous improvement initiatives. The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate findings through reports and data dashboards to faculty, administrators, and external agencies.

• Bachelor's degree required;
  Master's degree preferred
• Three to five years of experience in higher education, academic advising, student records, institutional reporting, or related administrative work
• Experience managing confidential student records and databases
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting data
• Knowledge of Michigan Teacher Certification requirements preferred
• Knowledge of Rochester Christian University curriculum and transfer credit evaluation preferred
• Knowledge of FERPA

• Serve as the School of Education representative to DARTEP and attend quarterly meetings.
• Maintain current knowledge of Michigan Teacher Certification policies, standards, and legislative changes.
• Recommend candidates for provisional, renewal, and professional certification through the Michigan Department of Education.
• Complete all required Michigan Department of Education institutional reports.
• Complete annual federal Title II reporting.
• Ensure compliance with all MDE, CAEP, university, and federal reporting requirements.

• Maintain complete and accurate candidate records throughout the Educator Preparation Program.
• Serve as the primary academic advisor for education candidates.
• Monitor candidate progress toward program completion and certification eligibility.
• Evaluate transfer transcripts and determine course equivalencies.
• Update candidate degree plans each semester.
• Receive and process applications for admission into the Educator Preparation Program.
• Prepare admission materials for committee review.
• Conduct iChat criminal background checks for education candidates.
• Data Collection, Analysis, and Continuous Improvement
• Collect, organize, validate, analyze, and interpret candidate performance and program effectiveness data.
• Develop and maintain databases used to monitor candidate progress and program outcomes.
• Analyze MTTC performance data to identify trends, strengths, areas for improvement, and program effectiveness.
• Compile candidate assessment data for faculty review and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare statistical reports, summaries, and dashboards for faculty, administration, accreditation, and state reporting.
• Monitor key performance indicators related to candidate success, licensure, retention, completion, and employment outcomes.
• Collect follow‑up data from program graduates and employers to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Assist faculty in using assessment data to support evidence‑based program improvements.
• Maintain data integrity and ensure the accuracy of institutional reporting.
• Support Quality Assurance processes through systematic collection and analysis of assessment data.
• Coordinate data collection and documentation required for CAEP accreditation, annual…