Senior Director, Educator Preparation

About the role

The Senior Director of Educator Preparation serves as the chief operational and strategic leader of the University of North Texas Educator Preparation Office (EPO). This role is responsible for ensuring program excellence, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency across all educator preparation pathways.

Responsibilities

• Lead all educator preparation programs, managing 11 staff members and organizational design.
• Serve as primary TEA contact and official legal authority for state compliance.
• Ensure strict adherence to Texas Administrative Code (TAC) rules for admissions and accountability.
• Oversee all ASEP submissions, Title II reporting, and 5-year continuing approval reviews.
• Direct candidate recommendation processes and ensure data integrity via the ECOS system.
• Build integrated data systems to track candidate progression and program outcomes.
• Oversee all clinical teaching, field placements, internships, and residency pathways.
• Establish strategic K-12 partnerships and manage MOUs across North Texas.
• Strengthen teacher pipelines through innovative "grow-your-own" and residency models.
• Manage student success models spanning advising, TExES preparation, and job placement.
• Chair the mandated EPO Advisory Committee and engage regional community stakeholders.
• Streamline workflows and administrative structures to eliminate redundancy and increase clarity.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field and 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in program administration, operations, higher education administration, or a related field, including 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: Knowledge of university policies, procedures, and administrative operations. Knowledge of applicable federal, state, accreditation, and regulatory requirements. Demonstrated strategic leadership and organizational management skills. Strong financial management and budget administration skills. Ability to develop long-range strategic initiatives and operational plans. Ability to evaluate organizational effectiveness through assessment methodologies, data analysis, and performance metrics. Strong leadership, coaching, and staff development skills. Excellent project and change management skills. Ability to build collaborative partnerships across internal and external stakeholders. Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Education or closely related field.
• Experience in an equivalent senior leadership role.
• Experience working within Texas educator preparation programs and TEA requirements.
• Experience serving as TEA EPP Legal Authority or in a comparable compliance leadership role.
• Proven success leading accreditation or state approval reviews.
• Strong background in data systems, accountability, and program evaluation.
• Experience leading organizational restructuring or operational transformation.