Licensure Solutions Officer

Field Placement & Licensure

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Process all licensure applications through the KLAS system and accurately maintain the licensure records as well as the licensure progress for restricted license/LERP and post-baccalaureate students; consult with students about eligibility for application 
• Serve on committee to evaluate transcripts for post-baccalaureate/restricted license students. Serve as a resource in licensure by advising faculty, staff, current education students, former students now alumni, area teachers, and school administrators. Supervise staff in the Office of Field Placement and Licensure. 
• Monitor student progress on KSDE waivers by sending plans of study sent to school districts; communicate with principals or direct supervisors about student progress 
• Process required paperwork including placement agreement form for mentor, principal, intern to secure elementary education online placements for both Block 2 and Block 2 students; Create and monitor MOU with districts for all placements 
• Data entry into AMS for placements of all initial elementary and secondary programs; Data entry into AMS or other data collection software for the Praxis test results; Retrieve and enter the state and national Praxis test comparison data for KSDE reports. 
• Enter institution testing date in ETS Title II pass rate reporting; Prepare reports and/or provide license/program data to Assistant/Associate Deans and various programs for state/federal reporting. 
• Serve as the chair of the Disclosure Committee for all initial programs at ESU; Serve on the Council of Teacher Education; serve on University/Teachers College committees, as assigned.   

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution 
• 4+ years of related experience at a college or university or a minimum of 4+ years experience as a teacher or administrator in a K-12 school setting 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Willingness to learn teacher licensure systems, processes, and assessment reporting in Kansas 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution 
• Knowledge of teacher education landscape in the state of Kansas 
• Knowledge of operation of university systems and academic education programs 

COMPENSATION:

• Salary:  $60,000 - $65,105 Annually
• Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

BENEFITS:

Base pay is one component of Emporia State University’s total rewards package. We are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family that include:

• Health Insurance
• Free Dental insurance for employees
• Retirement through the Kansas Board of Regents
• Paid parental leave
• Up to 31 days paid vacation and holiday days
• Tuition reduction and tuition assistance
• Dependent tuition waiver
• For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit here. 

APPLY:

Please upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information of three references here. 

Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.

A background check is required prior to hire.

For more information

Human Resources

humres@emporia.edu

(620) 341-5379

Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.