Director of Licensure and Academic Data Management

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Closing Date:

11/09/2024

Type of Position:

Data Analysis and Insights

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

BCSS | Academic Affairs

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Summary of Job Duties:

The Director of Licensure and Academic Data Management serves as the liaison between the University of Arkansas and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) through the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The Director is involved in all areas of teacher licensure including initial standard, provisional, out of state, and endorsements requiring programs of study. In addition, the Director maintains and reports on local and national databases to the university, state, and accrediting bodies. Finally, the Director communicates regularly with students on the status of their application for licensing and provides documentation and background check services to all teacher candidates.

This person is also the liaison between the College of Education & Health Professions (COEHP) and the University’s Office of Strategic Analytics and Insights. This includes, but is not limited to, producing reports related to Student Success, such as student enrollment, degree completion, retention. It also includes external reporting for entities such as U.S. News and World Report and Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). This individual will run queries and produce reports using systems such as Slate, Workday Student, and UAConnect.
The position reports to the Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs.

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