Job Title

Teacher Pipeline Coordinator - College of Education

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

College of Education & Human Development

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Waco, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The College of Education invites highly qualified and motivated candidates to apply for the Teacher Pipeline Coordinator position. This is a full-time, grant-funded staff position with a two-year appointment and a hybrid work location between Waco and Fort Worth, Texas. Continued employment is contingent on funding availability. Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work requirements indicate which may include some weekends for recruiting events. Requires the ability to work remotely, at the University's discretion

This position is responsible for recruiting and retaining students in the Teacher Education Program, developing effective recruitment initiatives, and fostering positive relationships with school districts and community college partners.

Responsibilities:

Strengthen Community College Partnerships:
Develop and enhance partnerships with community colleges to create mutually beneficial, clear, and efficient pathways into the College of Education. This includes working closely with institutions in the Fort Worth and Waco regions to ensure that pathways are accessible and tailored to meet the needs of diverse student populations.

Innovate and Improve Entrance Pathways:
Evaluate and refine existing entrance pathways into the education program, both undergraduate and post-baccalaureate, with a focus on continuous innovation. Identify and implement strategies to make these pathways more accessible and high-quality, including options for secondary certification. This involves staying informed on best practices and emerging trends in teacher education.

Strengthen Recruitment Plans:
Develop and execute comprehensive recruitment strategies for all teacher preparation entry points, including high school, community college, and post-baccalaureate levels. This involves creating targeted outreach plans, building relationships with key stakeholders, and leveraging data to optimize recruitment efforts.

Lead Bi-Annual Governance Meetings:
Organize and lead bi-annual governance meetings with community college partners to foster deep, mutually beneficial collaborations. These meetings will focus on establishing collective goals, enhancing teacher preparation pathways, developing early entry apprenticeship models, and creating strategic recruitment plans. The role will require strong leadership skills to ensure that these partnerships are effective and aligned with the mission of the College of Education

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field from an accredited university or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three years of related experience
• Consistent, documented progress in professional achievement related to student recruitment and retention is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited university

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proven ability and strong potential in recruiting and retaining students, along with building effective relationships with recruiting institutions, as evidenced by evaluations from peers and the college associate dean.
• The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence and innovation in recruiting and retaining undergraduate students in the teacher education program and conducting governance with partner institutions.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.