Vanguard University of Southern California
Placement Coordinator/Credential Analyst
Vanguard University of Southern California, Costa Mesa, California, United States, 92626
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Vanguard University
Vanguard University seeks professionals of Christian faith who are committed to working with diverse student populations and are committed to education for love and wisdom. The School of Education at Vanguard University serves approximately 300 students. The Vanguard School of Education fosters a strong mentoring relationship between students and faculty.
Position Summary Under the direction of the Dean of the School of Education and the Director of Graduate Education, the Student Teaching Placement Coordinator/Credential Analyst performs specialized functions defined by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) and Vanguard University. This role is responsible for placing student teachers in their fieldwork/clinical practice sites. This role also audits the qualifications for admission, preparation and completion of fieldwork, credential recommendations, and employment authorization for teaching credential candidates. The position begins in November 2025.
Essential Functions
Student Teaching Placement Duties
Act as a liaison with school districts and county offices to establish partnerships and ensure effective support systems for student teachers are in place.
Communicate effectively with district personnel, mentor teachers, and university supervisors throughout the placement experience.
Create and facilitate contracts and assist in the assigning of university supervisors.
Respond to concerns from school administrators or mentor teachers.
Monitor and track student teachers' progress, ensuring they meet clearance and fieldwork requirements.
Work with the Data Analyst in deploying student teacher, master teacher and university supervisor surveys.
Coordinate student teaching evaluations.
Maintain databases of district agreements.
Collaborate with the TPA Coordinator to share student lists.
Maintain and update student teaching handbooks and forms.
Facilitate stipend agreements and payments for master teachers and university supervisors.
Assign University Supervisors to the appropriate student teaching candidate in compliance with CTC regulations.
Serve as a liaison to University Supervisors.
Coordinate University Supervisor orientation and trainings with Education faculty.
Facilitate University Supervisor stipend agreement and payments including long distance payment fees.
Credential Analyst Duties and Student Support
Serve as the primary point of contact and academic advisor for current and prospective students, helping them determine appropriate credential and degree programs.
Manage and maintain candidate records, evaluate transcripts, and prepare letters verifying students' eligibility for employment.
Process, review, and recommend students to the CTC for all credential, licensure, and authorization requests.
Assist in the collection and completion of annual data submission (ASD) reports for the CTC and Federal Title II reports.
Work with campus staff and faculty to track student progress and collaborate with clinical practice professors to access required student documents.
Participate in Candidate Support Committee (CSC) meetings.
Serve as a liaison to external entities.
Stay current with state certification laws by attending conferences, online office hours, and workshops.
Maintain membership and participate in the Teacher Education Advisory Council (TEAC) meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean and/or Program Director.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Experience with public education systems preferred
Some knowledge of accreditation or teacher credentialing preferred
Experience working with diverse students and colleagues
Experience developing effective partnerships in the community (e.g., school districts, nonprofit organizations)
Experience with higher education institutions preferred
Knowledge of or experience with online education preferred
Evidence of a deep and vibrant faith in Christ
Salary Full-time position. $62,400 (Annual). Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Compensation includes a generous benefits plan.
How to Apply To apply, please visit: https://recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/appone/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=6964177
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Vanguard University
Vanguard University seeks professionals of Christian faith who are committed to working with diverse student populations and are committed to education for love and wisdom. The School of Education at Vanguard University serves approximately 300 students. The Vanguard School of Education fosters a strong mentoring relationship between students and faculty.
Position Summary Under the direction of the Dean of the School of Education and the Director of Graduate Education, the Student Teaching Placement Coordinator/Credential Analyst performs specialized functions defined by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) and Vanguard University. This role is responsible for placing student teachers in their fieldwork/clinical practice sites. This role also audits the qualifications for admission, preparation and completion of fieldwork, credential recommendations, and employment authorization for teaching credential candidates. The position begins in November 2025.
Essential Functions
Student Teaching Placement Duties
Act as a liaison with school districts and county offices to establish partnerships and ensure effective support systems for student teachers are in place.
Communicate effectively with district personnel, mentor teachers, and university supervisors throughout the placement experience.
Create and facilitate contracts and assist in the assigning of university supervisors.
Respond to concerns from school administrators or mentor teachers.
Monitor and track student teachers' progress, ensuring they meet clearance and fieldwork requirements.
Work with the Data Analyst in deploying student teacher, master teacher and university supervisor surveys.
Coordinate student teaching evaluations.
Maintain databases of district agreements.
Collaborate with the TPA Coordinator to share student lists.
Maintain and update student teaching handbooks and forms.
Facilitate stipend agreements and payments for master teachers and university supervisors.
Assign University Supervisors to the appropriate student teaching candidate in compliance with CTC regulations.
Serve as a liaison to University Supervisors.
Coordinate University Supervisor orientation and trainings with Education faculty.
Facilitate University Supervisor stipend agreement and payments including long distance payment fees.
Credential Analyst Duties and Student Support
Serve as the primary point of contact and academic advisor for current and prospective students, helping them determine appropriate credential and degree programs.
Manage and maintain candidate records, evaluate transcripts, and prepare letters verifying students' eligibility for employment.
Process, review, and recommend students to the CTC for all credential, licensure, and authorization requests.
Assist in the collection and completion of annual data submission (ASD) reports for the CTC and Federal Title II reports.
Work with campus staff and faculty to track student progress and collaborate with clinical practice professors to access required student documents.
Participate in Candidate Support Committee (CSC) meetings.
Serve as a liaison to external entities.
Stay current with state certification laws by attending conferences, online office hours, and workshops.
Maintain membership and participate in the Teacher Education Advisory Council (TEAC) meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean and/or Program Director.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Experience with public education systems preferred
Some knowledge of accreditation or teacher credentialing preferred
Experience working with diverse students and colleagues
Experience developing effective partnerships in the community (e.g., school districts, nonprofit organizations)
Experience with higher education institutions preferred
Knowledge of or experience with online education preferred
Evidence of a deep and vibrant faith in Christ
Salary Full-time position. $62,400 (Annual). Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Compensation includes a generous benefits plan.
How to Apply To apply, please visit: https://recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/appone/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=6964177
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