Assistant Director of Partnerships for School of Education

The Assistant Director of Partnerships is responsible for assisting students in Virginia and Virginia school systems through the licensure process. This position serves as a liaison between Liberty University and students and school systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build approved partnership pathways with identified partners to move groups of candidates toward licensure and/or additional degree programs.

• Serve as liaison with district personnel to improve relationships and recruitment.

• Based upon the agreement established, be involved in every stage of the academic journey of identified candidates, including degree and course selection, working alongside students and professors, and bridging this gap when necessary, helping students and districts understand and navigate policies, and providing specific resources based on the individual student’s needs.

• Discuss specific academic and career goals with students and assist them in developing personalized plans to meet these goals through the partnership agreements for that candidate, hopefully leading to additional program enrollment.

• Assist districts in creating semester-by-semester plans that are individualized based on the student’s goals, available time, and desired graduation timeframes.

• Proactively assist students in understanding and navigating university requirements, academic progress, and changes that may affect progress based upon the partnership agreements.

• Assist districts and students in understanding all requirements of the chosen degree (not only courses but elements such as licensure components).

• Proactively monitor academic performance and help students adjust their long and short-term schedules accordingly.

• Attain knowledge and competency in the application of all required software, applications, and systems (i.e., Canvas, CRM, Argos, Microsoft applications, etc.)

• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.

• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.

• Other duties as assigned

EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS

Does the position interact with individuals/entities outside the company? _X_ YES ____ NO

If yes, please describe: Work with Virginia licensure students and Virginia school systems

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES  

None

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

Minimum:

• Bachelor’ degree in Education or a related field

• 2-3 years of administrative experience, including at least 2-3 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, and Outlook

• Ability to work with a team

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred:

• Master’s degree or acceptance into a graduate program

• K-12 State Teaching License

• Knowledge of School of Education’s gate and field process

• Knowledge of the licensure process in Virginia

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.

• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.

• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Computer skills

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• May be required to travel

• May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.

• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus.

• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.

• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled s