Department of Education Coordinator (Administrative Support Coordinator I)

About the role

The Department of Education Coordinator supports SDSU Imperial Valley’s teacher preparation and credential programs by serving as a key resource for prospective and current credential candidates. The tasks of the coordinator include (but are not limited to) guiding students through admissions requirements, maintaining essential program documentation, coordinating interviews, supporting faculty and credential analysts, and helping ensure compliance with policies from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC), NCATE, and the university.

Responsibilities

• Provide program information through classroom presentations, job fairs, emails, and social media.
• Review applicant files for completeness and follow up with students as needed.
• Maintain a database of current students and applicants.
• Prepare, gather, and maintain documentation required for credentialing and accreditation agencies (CTC, NCATE).
• Aid in the preparation of departmental reports and support the implementation of credential program policies and procedures.
• Create and distribute flyers with program information and deadlines.
• Coordinate faculty interviews with credential candidates.
• Process incoming/outgoing mail and troubleshoot office equipment issues.
• Schedule and support other projects for the Credential Analyst.
• Direct student traffic to appropriate campus departments.

Qualifications

Excellent computing skills, preferred experience with Excel and Word programs, strong planning and organizational skills, excellent people skills and friendly telephone personality, high degree of initiative and ability to work independently, experience with PowerPoint and Publisher software, bilingual (English-Spanish) is preferred, knowledge of video equipment and editing of film for use in presentations or materials, knowledge of Canvas and TaskStream platforms.

Benefits

Full benefits package includes Generous Time Off, Retirement, Health Coverage, Education Support, and Optional Offerings.

Pay

$2,023.50 – $2,948 per month (Step 1 – Step 20).

Schedule

This is a part-time (.50 time-base), benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position. Hours are Monday – Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.