Assistant Director of Partnerships for School of Education

About the role

The Assistant Director of Partnerships is responsible for assisting students in Virginia and Virginia school systems through the licensure process. This position serves as a liaison between Liberty University and students and school systems.

Responsibilities

• Build approved partnership pathways with identified partners to move groups of candidates toward licensure and/or additional degree programs.
• Serve as liaison with district personnel to improve relationships and recruitment.
• Based upon the agreement established, be involved in every stage of the academic journey of identified candidates, including degree and course selection, working alongside students and professors, and bridging this gap when necessary, helping students and districts understand and navigate policies, and providing specific resources based on the individual student’s needs.
• Discuss specific academic and career goals with students and assist them in developing personalized plans to meet these goals through the partnership agreements for that candidate, hopefully leading to additional program enrollment.
• Aid districts in creating semester-by-semester plans that are individualized based on the student’s goals, available time, and desired graduation timeframes.
• Proactively assist students in understanding and navigating university requirements, academic progress, and changes that may affect progress based upon the partnership agreements.
• Proactively monitor academic performance and help students adjust their long and short-term schedules accordingly.
• Aquire knowledge and competency in the application of all required software, applications, and systems (i.e., Canvas, CRM, Argos, Microsoft applications, etc.).
• Strictly adhere to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.

Qualifications and Credentials

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field
• 2-3 years of administrative experience, including at least 2-3 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to work with a team
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• PREFERRED: Master’s degree or acceptance into a graduate program
• K-12 State Teaching License
• Knowledge of School of Education’s gate and field process
• Knowledge of the licensure process in Virginia

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES

• Communication and Comprehension: Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
• Problem Solving: Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work Environment: Climate-controlled setting, well lit, moderate noise level.
• Driving Requirements: May be required to drive for work-related purposes.