Program Manager - College of Education

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The
Phyllis J. Washington College of Education
invites applications for a
Program Manager
to join their team. This position is located in the Office of Field Experiences at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (UM), which manages field placements and licensure for teacher candidates. The Program Manager assesses the effectiveness of field experiences in concert with others and ensures the collection of data and artifacts needed to meet accreditation standards. This position assists the Director of Field Experiences to secure student teaching placements and field experiences for teacher candidates. This position reports directly to the Director of Field Experiences, and attends meetings on behalf of the director as needed. On occasion, the Program Manager may accompany the director to on-site visits during the semester at participating schools.
Additionally, the Program Manager is responsible for licensure and payroll within the Office of Field Experiences. This position will be responsible for the intake, dissemination, storage, and advisement of Dept. of Justice background checks for all teaching candidates; management of Montana Office of Public Endorsement interns; and have sole responsibility for Class 5 (teacher) licensure. The Program Manager also participates in committees designed to improve the quality of service to students and collaborates with UM Office of Experiential Learning and Career Success to support the annual Educators’ Career Fair.
Oversight and Coordination of Clinical Experiences:
Coordinates clinical experience placements of T & L Secondary ED 202, and ED 395 in schools within a 30-mile radius of Missoula
Arranges placements of teacher candidates for student teaching by working with school administrators and/or district human resources offices, acts as a liaison between the College of Education and K-12 partner schools
Collaborates with the director to develop a communication plan to promote awareness and understanding of field experience policies and protocol for students, UM faculty and administration, and P-12 partners
Provides assistance regarding student field performance
Processes requests for professional development credit for cooperating teachers
Manages the intake, dissemination, storage, and advisement of background checks for candidates seeking licensure
Works with the Director to conduct informational sessions for secondary and special education candidates
Fiscal Management and Licensure:
Collects and prepares payroll and employment records, determines appropriate method and amount of pay for UM supervisors and cooperating teachers,
Organizes and submits mileage reimbursement for university supervisors
Tracks and submits course registration fees for cooperating teachers and UM supervisors
Monitors revenue, tracks expenditures and reconciles finances
Contributes to budget projections
Manages OPI endorsement interns and Class 5 alternative licenses
Tracks and verifies Praxis scores
Audits semester grades for student teachers, handles petitions for Program Exceptions
Audits prior year’s licensure eligibility
Reviews Class 8 post-secondary licensure applications
Provides completion letters to candidates seeking licensure before degree award
Manages out-of-state university recommendation forms
Completes EDLE transcript evaluations (principal & superintendent)
Handles licensure renewal inquiries
Manages database entries for licensure admission and completion
Upon completion of training, the incumbent will have developed a working knowledge of:
Understand and use Montana OPI and CAEP accreditation guidelines to inform policies and practices
Knowledge of and ability to implement DOJ background check procedures in accordance with federal guidelines
Ability to use campus applications such as Banner, Submittal, GrizMart, etc
Required Skills
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, positive attitude, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively
Basic knowledge of budgeting
Ability to write and present reports
Ability to meet strict deadlines and pay attention to details while working in a busy environment
Ability to maintain confidentiality and display professionalism
Minimum Required Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a related field, as well as at least two (2) years of directly related work experience; or any combination of experience and education that would provide the competencies required to successfully discharge the duties assigned to this position
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience teaching in a P-12 school setting
About the College of Education
and UM
The Phyllis J. Washington College of Education shapes professional practices that contribute to the development of human potential. We are individuals in a community of lifelong learners, guided by respect for knowledge, human dignity and ethical behavior. To advance the physical, emotional, and intellectual health of a diverse society, we work together producing and disseminating knowledge as we educate learners.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is flagship, research institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains and three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action
: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
To learn more about **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., Missoula, and the State of Montana, please visit the links below.
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Position Details
Position Title:
Program Manager
Position Number:
067630
Department:
College of Education
Work Schedule:
Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 12 months/year
Salary:
$18.35/hr
Union Affiliation:
FOCUS-MFPE
Probationary Period:
Six months minimum
Benefits Include
Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References:
References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing:
Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility:
All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

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