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Director of Licensure and Academic Data Management

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville
346 North West Avenue (Show on map)
Nov 19, 2024
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Closing Date: 11/23/2024 Type of Position:Data Analysis and Insights Workstudy Position: No Job Type:Regular Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations \| OEOC \| University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351. Department:BCSS \| Academic Affairs Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties:The Director of Licensure and Academic Data Management serves as the liaison between the University of Arkansas and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) through the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The Director is involved in all areas of teacher licensure including initial standard, provisional, out of state, and endorsements requiring programs of study. In addition, the Director maintains and reports on local and national databases to the university, state, and accrediting bodies. Finally, the Director communicates regularly with students on the status of their application for licensing and provides documentation and background check services to all teacher candidates. This person is also the liaison between the College of Education & Health Professions (COEHP) and the University's Office of Strategic Analytics and Insights. This includes, but is not limited to, producing reports related to Student Success, such as student enrollment, degree completion, retention. It also includes external reporting for entities such as U.S. News and World Report and Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). This individual will run queries and produce reports using systems such as Slate, Workday Student, and UAConnect. The position reports to the Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Master'sdegree from an accredited institution of higher education Demonstrated experience understanding and interpreting rules and regulations Experience working with public agencies Experience creating reports for agencies such as accreditation, etc. Experience with data management Experience with customer service Experience working with information databases (i.e., Access) Preferred Qualifications: Master's in Education, Educational Statistics, Education Policy, or related field from an accredited institution of higher education Experience in educator licensure and/or working with state guidelines in education At least three years of experience teaching in a P-12 setting Experience training adults Experience managing projects At least three to five years of experience in higher education, educator licensure, academic advising, and/or related experience in a collegiate setting Desire to learn new methods of data analysis Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs): Strong analytical skills Ability to merge multiple datasets and extract meaningful information for reporting or further analysis Additional Information: Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience. Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information: Carmen Burasco Amber Coen Glennia Hunt All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Special Instructions to Applicants: You will be unable to apply for this position on the closing date. Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity:N/A Frequent Physical Activity:N/A Occasional Physical Activity:N/A Benefits Eligible:Yes