Director of Professional Education Policy and Accountability
Apply NowCompany: The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Location: Greensboro, NC 27406
Description:
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Number
013107
Functional Title
Director of Professional Education Policy and Accountability
Position Type
Staff
Position Eclass
EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information
Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
Position Summary
Reporting to the Dean of the SOE, the Director of Professional Education Policy and Accountability oversees procedural and regulatory aspects of SOE and UNCG educator preparation programs to ensure such programs are (a) at the forefront of and in compliance with state and federal requirements for educator preparation; (b) at the forefront of and in compliance with state and federal assessment and accreditation requirements for educator preparation; and updated on state and federal policy and legislation pertaining to educator preparation. In addition, this position serves as a liaison to UNC General Administration and NCDPI on issues related to educator preparation and the improvement of clinical practice and leads strategic initiatives and associated district partnerships.
Minimum Qualifications
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range
$80,000 - $82,000
Org #-Department
Dean's Office - ED - 12001
Job Open Date
03/24/2025
For Best Consideration Date
Job Close Date
04/11/2025
Open Until Filled
No
FTE
1.000
Type of Appointment
Permanent
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Number of Months per Year
12
FLSA
Exempt
Position Information
Position Number
013107
Functional Title
Director of Professional Education Policy and Accountability
Position Type
Staff
Position Eclass
EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information
Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
Position Summary
Reporting to the Dean of the SOE, the Director of Professional Education Policy and Accountability oversees procedural and regulatory aspects of SOE and UNCG educator preparation programs to ensure such programs are (a) at the forefront of and in compliance with state and federal requirements for educator preparation; (b) at the forefront of and in compliance with state and federal assessment and accreditation requirements for educator preparation; and updated on state and federal policy and legislation pertaining to educator preparation. In addition, this position serves as a liaison to UNC General Administration and NCDPI on issues related to educator preparation and the improvement of clinical practice and leads strategic initiatives and associated district partnerships.
Minimum Qualifications
- An earned doctorate from an accredited institution in one of the disciplines in the SOE or a related field.
- Demonstrated record of working in K-12 schools or related education environments.
- Demonstrated experience with educator preparation programs within university settings.
- Demonstrated experience with educational assessment and accreditation
- A commitment to social justice and serving diverse communities.
- Demonstrated systems thinker and problem solver with excellent written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications
- Successful experience in an academic administrative position.
- Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating educator preparation programs in a four-year institution of higher education.
- Experience leading accreditation processes for educator preparation programs.
- Experience leading partnership programs between school districts and universities.
- Experience securing grant funding supporting education programs.
- Experience managing grant-funded programs and associated budgets.
- Experience teaching at the university level.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range
$80,000 - $82,000
Org #-Department
Dean's Office - ED - 12001
Job Open Date
03/24/2025
For Best Consideration Date
Job Close Date
04/11/2025
Open Until Filled
No
FTE
1.000
Type of Appointment
Permanent
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Number of Months per Year
12
FLSA
Exempt