Certification Coordinator II, Educator Certification and Academic Services

About the role

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Certification Coordinator II in the Department of Educator Certification and Academic Services. As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth.

Tarleton State University continues to grow its impact across Texas, with four distinct campuses located in Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan and Waco, along with a robust online community that extends our reach even further. At the heart of it all is Stephenville, where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff.

Responsibilities

• Implements certification standards
• Discusses, disseminates, and interprets certification requirements with students, staff, faculty, and/or administration
• Researches and prepares deficiency plans for professional certification
• Verifies students’ successful completion of admission or registration requirements for acceptance into the program and field-based studies
• Cleans and approves students for Student Teaching and provides final clearance for certificate application
• Submits data online to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for issuance of students’ teaching or professional certificates, in addition to confirming completions online
• Completes data for reporting purposes
• Maintains TK-20 System, related to students and their status in the Teacher Ed Program
• Verifies eligibility status of students registering for the Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES) exams or other accredited certifying bodies
• Serves on committees and participates in faculty meetings to provide information required by faculty and special requests from students
• Serves as a liaison between public school district personnel and the University regarding preparation programs that provide verification of University and State rules and regulations
• Coordinates certification testing process to include logistics, scheduling, and proctor placement
• Determines instructor and proctor eligibility
• Organizes large test events
• Recruits, hires, and trains new testing instructors and proctors

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Five years of related experience
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
• Knowledge of University, State, and Federal laws, regulations, and policies
• Knowledge of the Family Education Rights Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding
• Excellent organizational skills

Benefits

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and qualifying part-time employees. Our benefits include a range of options, and for detailed information, visit our Benefits Information page.

Pay

Salary: Commensurate with experience. The target base annual salary range is $49,000 up to $53,926.56 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position.

Schedule

Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work requirements indicate which may entail some evenings and weekends pending scheduled activities.