IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.
• The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.
• Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate.
• In the “My Experience” section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.

Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application.

Job Description

SUMMARY :

Reporting to the Chairperson, Department of Teaching and Learning (TLRN), the Clinical Partnership Coordinator provides coordinated clinical and administrative support for clinical placements within TLRN. The Clinical Partnership Coordinator works closely with faculty, school and community partners, staff, and other stakeholders to ensure the highest-quality field placements for teacher education interns are supported and organized.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Initiates, establishes, and sustains culturally responsive school partnerships for clinical placements that align with our teacher education program. This includes collaborating with school/district liaisons and administrators to build and maintain relationships, scheduling visits to recruit, assess, and select high-quality cooperating teachers (CT) and recommend new CT based on recruitment and liaison feedback while coordinating CT training with faculty.

• Communicates with district partners regarding clinical policies and procedures and develops memoranda of understanding with partner districts.

• Collaborates with Clinical Placement Coordinators for the placement of interns equitably and appropriately across districts.

• Ensures clear communication among stakeholders, working collaboratively with diverse communities.

• Prepares and disseminates clinical partnership reports with department leadership and other clinical stakeholders to facilitate continuous improvement and inform compliance, federal reporting (Title II, IPEDS) and accreditation.

• Facilitates clear communication among mentors, CTs, and seminar instructors.

• Collaborates with faculty to ensure alignment of fieldwork expectations.

• Works with Graduate and Undergraduate Program Coordinators to create and confirm clinical seminar sections, communicates with instructors, and confirms locations (on-site and on-campus).

• Collaborates with the Clinical Year team to address any mentors/district/cooperating teacher concerns and resolve issues pertaining to student success.

• Manages Workday accounts, including student fees, mentor travel reimbursements, and CTs/speakers’ honorariums.

• Attends program, department, college, and university meetings as required.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Management retains the right to change or add job duties at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS :

REQUIRED :

• Bachelor’s degree in Teacher Education, K-12 Educational Leadership, or related field.

• Minimum of three years of professional experience in an institution of higher education in teacher education or related field.

• Demonstrated ability for attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in performing organizational and clerical duties.

• Demonstrated understanding of the cultural, social, political context of diverse communities.

• Strong collaboration skills.

• Demonstrated experience with student success.

• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply established university, college, and departmental regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Ability to travel regionally to potential and current partner schools.

• High-level proficiency with Google suite, Microsoft suite, Excel, Canvas or other desktop publishing programs, and social media.

PREFERRED :

• Master’s degree in Teacher Education, K-12 Educational Leadership, or related fields.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience in and ability to multi-task and work effectively within a busy office environment and successfully prioritize multiple duties.

• Demonstrated experience to problem-solve from a systems-oriented approach.

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY
Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions.

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Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent @montclair.edu.

Inclusion Statement

Montclair State University values access and educational excellence. We are committed to an environment of diverse perspectives which ensures that graduates will be civically engaged, committed to democracy, and prepared to thrive as global citizens. We foster a community that promotes varied experiences and voices. We seek applicants who will contribute diverse ideas and perspectives and who value an environment that promotes educational growth and advancement for all.

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

Additional information can be found on the website at
www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/

Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy

Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities. The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/