Job description
Director of Pathways & Assessment
Title:
Director of Paraprofessional Pathways Program (.5)
Director of Assessment for EDSE (.5)
Department:
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Position Description
The staff position is twofold: .50 of the position is for the position of Director of Paraprofessional Pathways Program and .50 is for the Director of Assessment. The job will be for one person to coordinate both positions.
Duties & Responsibilities
Director of Pathways
- Advising Pathway students for fall, spring and summer each academic year.
- Maintaining the courses that are offered via Canvas online. This will include doing an observation of all of the classes in an academic year and monitoring the syllabi of each course.
- Communicating with the chair of EDSE about current and future adjunct professors for the courses.
- Previewing the main scheduled with the chair to discuss current and future coursework for the UG in Pathways and the MAT in Pathways
- Communicate with the Director of Graduate Studies in Education to coordinate course offerings for the MAT
- Maintaining advising files for each student and degree sheets and communicating with the support offices concerning Pathway’s students.
- Digitize the Pathways records and student teaching documents in coordination with the Student Teaching Director and Placement Officer
Director of Assessment
- Maintain and monitor department assessment documents in a safe and secure manner
- Coordinate with the Certification Coordinator and Director of Accreditation to maintain our accreditation data and reports
- Communicate with the chair of the department, the department and the university with up to date assessment data for DESE and AAQEP which entails reporting the data trends to the department and university
- Coordinate with the Chair of the department to write and present the department report and Program Assessment reports due in October of each academic year.
- Maintain digitize assessment reports
- Assist the Student teaching Director and Placement Officer plus the Director of Accreditation and Department chair in maintaining our Alum teacher Blog
Education – Required
- Earned degree in communications, math, or education
- Knowledge and ability to navigate online and on campus courses as well as learning management systems and office tools to facilitate the position.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills, self-direction, and professionalism
- For Pathways position, initial teacher certification
Education – Preferred
- Experience in education curriculum and program development
- 3-5 years of professional experience in the field of teaching K-12 and/or higher education
- Experience supporting students as an academic advisor
- Community engagement as demonstrated through leadership in professional organizations, community service, community-based participatory research, or other relevant activities
- Experience is professional growth in the field of education through work with teachers.
- Excellent communication skills and expertise on Microsoft Office Suite and Statistical software
- For Pathways, initial certification in teacher education
How to Apply
Please begin the application process by selecting one of the blue-highlighted "Apply" buttons at the bottom of this page.
Interested applicants should submit:
- Cover Letter
- Résumé
- Contact information for three references
NOTE: Educational Transcripts may be requested during the interview process.
Excellent Benefit Package offered including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D and Disability insurance, Paid Vacation/Sick Leave, a large number of paid office holidays and 403(b) Retirement Plan with matching contributions. Tuition Remission benefits available for employee and eligible spouse/dependents.
A standard background and licensing check will be done prior to hiring.
Director, Human Resources
Fontbonne University
6800 Wydown Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63105
Email: sloher@fontbonne.edu
Our Mission & Vision
Fontbonne University, a Catholic institution founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, provides transformative education committed to the common good, inspiring students to become global citizens who think critically and act ethically to create a more just world.
About Fontbonne University
Fontbonne University is a vibrant and strong academic institution located in the Clayton suburb within the St. Louis metropolitan area. We were founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and established in the Catholic tradition, yet we serve and welcome a diverse group of students from all faiths, cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs. With nearly 1,000 students enrolled, we offer Division III athletics, a large range of student organizations, and more than 100 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Fontbonne University is uniquely situated to offer the best of city sights and scenes coupled with beautiful and historic homes and neighborhoods.
Believing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and to rich and rewarding communities, Fontbonne University is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body. Candidates from historically under-represented groups, whose work furthers our diversity and inclusion efforts and who bring to campus varied life experiences, perspectives and backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.
Open your mind. Follow your heart. Take the leap. Challenging, welcoming, affordable. Fontbonne will prepare you for an engaged and rewarding life, no matter how you’re called to serve.
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