The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · 2 months ago
BA in Elementary Education Director
North Carolina, United States
Internship
Onsite
Intern, Director/ExecutiveThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a leading institution in higher education known for its commitment to innovative teaching and research. They are seeking an experienced scholar and administrator to serve as the director for the relaunched BA in Elementary Education, overseeing program administration, coordination, and teaching while ensuring program growth and effectiveness.
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Responsibilities
Direct and represent the Elementary Education program to both internal and external audiences, providing oversight and management of all key operational areas of program delivery, and ensuring the achievement of program metrics and outcomes
Work with faculty on the continuous improvement of program curricular and co-curricular elements and facilitate course development and updates as needed in alignment with research, best practice, and/or state and accreditor standards
Assist with recruiting students, reviewing applications, and managing admissions
Coordinate course scheduling and staffing
Teach courses in the program commensurate with their expertise
Hire and manage supervisors, as well as supervise student interns as needed
Coordinate with respective School of Education staff the internships and other placements for the BA in Elementary Education program
Track student progress from application through graduation, ensuring high levels of application yield, as well as persistence and graduation
Coordinate with and/or assist, the Assistant Dean for Educator Preparation and Accreditation on matters related to licensure and add-ons for prospective teachers, as well as ongoing program evaluation, assessment, and accreditation
Coordinate with the School of Education Director of PK-12 Partnerships to maintain, grow, and deepen relationships with our network of B-12 school and district partners
Collaborate with School of Education colleagues and other partners to coordinate, create efficiencies, and achieve synergies to strengthen programming and bolster enrollments in teacher education, partnering with the NC Teaching Fellows and other initial licensure programs
Qualification
Required
An earned doctorate in teacher education or a closely related field
Qualified candidates will have recent professional experience in undergraduate and/or graduate elementary grades teacher education
Preferred
Experience in program leadership positions is highly preferred
Preference will also be given to candidates with expertise in education for multiple language learners, social sciences education, and/or applications of learning sciences in the elementary school setting
Benefits
Professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning
Exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts
Savings on local child care centers
Special rates on select campus events
Comprehensive benefits package
Paid leave
Variety of health, life and retirement plans
Additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance
Company
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Carolina’s vibrant people and programs attest to the University’s long-standing place among leaders in higher education since it was chartered in 1789 and opened its doors for students in 1795 as the nation’s first public university.
Founded in 1919
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$48.57MKey Investors
SECU FoundationCDA FoundationNorth Carolina Biotechnology Center
2024-07-19Grant· $1M
2024-03-18Grant
2023-02-16Grant· $0.11M
Leadership Team
Judith Cone
Retired Vice Chancellor for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Innovation as of April 1, 2021
Michael Williams
Network SEcurity Team Lead
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