Position Information
| Position Title: |
Coordinator of Professional Development Schools |
| Working Title: |
Coordinator of Professional Development Schools |
| Position Number: |
000404 |
| Full-Time Or Part-Time: |
Full Time |
| Time Limited Position: |
No |
| Number of Vacancies: |
1 |
| Department: |
College of Education |
| Posting Number: |
0401779 |
| SHRA/EHRA: |
Exempt Professional Staff (EPS) |
| Job Category: |
Professional |
| Hiring Range: |
Commensurate with Education & Experience |
| Overall Position Competency: |
Flat Rate |
| Primary Purpose of the Organization: |
The Coordinator of the
FSU Professional Development School (
PDS) Network serves as the liaison to public school principals, on-site coordinators, and the School of Education. The Coordinator reports to the Associate Dean of the School of Education and works closely with the Director of the Office of Teacher Education in the placement of candidates during upper level field experiences and internships.
The Coordinator works with public school representatives to define an annual strategic professional development plan, based on the results of annual needs assessment survey; coordinates the
PDS Network by collaborating with all schools in the Network; maintains records and data on all
PDS activities; coordinates experts within the
SOE, other schools and colleges, and public schools to provide professional development activities for in-service and pre-service teachers; chairs yearly planning meeting; coordinates bi-monthly
PDS Council meeting; teaches one undergraduate course (seminar); and participates on the
SOE Administrative Team as requested by the Dean. |
| Primary Purpose of the Position: |
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| Minimum Education And Experience Requirements: |
- A Master's Degree in Education is required.
- Experience as a teacher or school administrator in public education and knowledge of higher education policies and practices are also required.
- Specialized Qualifications include a certification in a specialized education field or the ability to obtain certification in a specialized field for which the SOE has a program leading to certification or degree.
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| Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: |
- Must have knowledge of field experience placements;
- Must understand professional development activities and use of needs analysis to guide those activities.
- The successful candidate must reflect writing skills in addition to other skills such as networking, public relations, time management, persistence, facilitation, self-efficacy, and grant writing;
- Knowledge of technology software and a capacity to learn how to use technology-related programs to enhance the 21st Century application of technology by candidates in the SOE in the PDS Network is highly important.
- A positive and approachable disposition and the ability to multi-task are required.
- Additional knowledge, skills, and abilities include: Good interpersonal skills with the schools and administration of the school district contacts in the FSU service area;
- Ability to promote strong relationships with SOE Departmental Chairs, program coordinators and clinical faculty responsibility for field experiences, internships and program revisions;
- Ability to promote and facilitate professional development components of grants related to collaboration with school personnel and faculty development goals and service to schools and placement partners;
- Ability to development plans with the SOE administrative team for the implementation of strategic priorities of FSU as they relate to the conceptual framework of the School of Education.
- Adherence to all accreditation-related field experiences and clinical practice mandates from local, state, and specialized professional associations affiliated with NCATE (CAEP).
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| Preferred Qualifications: |
An earned doctorate degree in education is preferred. |
| Special Instructions To Applicants: |
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| Notice to Applicants: |
Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase "see resume."
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission. |
| Closing Date: |
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| Open Until Filled: |
Yes |
| Additional Information for Applicants: |
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate. |
| EEO Statement: |
This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable).
Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. |
| Veteran's Statement: |
Fayetteville State University is a
VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings. |
| Quick Link: |
https://jobs.uncfsu.edu/postings/27473 |
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Fayetteville State University
Commensurate with Education & Experience
Jul 18, 2025