Assistant Director Of Clinical Education

Salary: $53,000.00 - $65,000.00 Annually
Location : Kutztown, PA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2024-0047
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Clinical Experience and Partnerships
Opening Date: 03/11/2024
Closing Date: 3/31/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: Management
Classification: Operational Leadership/Professional 170
Job Summary
The Assistant Director of Clinical Education is responsible for the successful day-to-day operations of the Office of Clinical Education (OCE).
This individual works directly with the Director of Clinical Education. More specifically, the Assistant Director maintains and manages all clearances of teacher candidates to engage in clinical experiences, supports data collection of Clinical Education for accreditation, administers data collection instruments, monitors the daily expenses of the OCE budget, develops and maintains materials for events, works with the Director to provide professional learning for mentor teachers, manages student orientations and other events, liaises with career services and school districts for student employment purposes, maintains databases of students who struggle, meets with students who are struggling and their respective stakeholders, troubleshoots issues and concerns in clinical experiences, works with schools to determine site capacity for placements, develops and maintains documents for Clinical Education, disseminates correspondence, approves payment processes, liaises with departments for forecasting student teacher eligibility, and supports the Director of OCE in all aspects of the office.
Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education or related field
• Prior experience as a K-12 educator
• Competency with basic Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, Adobe, etc.
• Demonstrates continuous learning
• Experience with conflict resolution
• Experience teaching, mentoring, and/or supervising teacher candidates or teachers
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Experience working with individuals or teams in a variety of roles (e.g. faculty, staff, students, teachers, and/or school leaders)

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in education or related field
• Experience coordinating clinical experiences
• Experience teaching in teacher preparation programs
• Experience with coaching or mentoring in education
• Experience designing and leading professional learning of teachers
• Experience in higher education
• Ability to delegate tasks
• Experience with data collection, organization, analysis, and management
• Experience creating or supporting P-20 student success initiatives

Supplemental Information
Applications & Resumes will be accepted until position is filled, however; to ensure full consideration, application materials should be received no later than end of day on March 31, 2024.
The anticipated starting salary range is $53,000 - $65,000, commensurate with skills and experience.
All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application/resume system ONLY. Please do not fax, mail, or e-mail any documentation.
Successful interview, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions.
The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations. Diverse applicants are encouraged to apply
Kutztown University is an AA/EOE/member of the PA State System of Higher Education and actively solicits applications from women and minority candidates.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the University's Title IX Coordinator located in the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by e-mail at or the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at 202-453-6012, or by e-mail at

• Medical/Prescription Drug PPO health plan offered to employees, which includes prescription drug and hearing coverage.
• Healthy U Wellness Program Voluntary program designed to provide employees with tools and resources to assist in improving and maintaining good health. Participants are rewarded with reduced health care premiums.
• Dental and Vision Coverage Offered at no additional cost to employees.
• State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP) A confidential program which provides a wide range of no-cost services to address a broad range of problems, including counseling, legal, and financial services.
• Group Life Insurance Employer paid term life provided for permanent employees based on onetime salary up to a maximum of $50,000.
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance (LTD) Income protection equal to 60% of gross annual base salary to a maximum of $5,000 monthly benefit with an option for a 90-day or 180-day benefit elimination period.
• Voluntary Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance (VGLIP/AD&D) Additional life insurance coverage and personal accident insurance to help protect against losses due to accidents or death. Maximum employee coverage is five times annual salary up to $500,000.
• Group Retirement Plans Employees can choose one of the mandatory retirement plan options - a 401(a), with a 5% employee contribution and a 9.29% employer contribution or the State Employees' Retirement Plan (SERS) pension/investment plan with various enrollment options.
• Voluntary Retirement Plans All employees are eligible to participate in our 403(b) Tax Sheltered Annuity and/ or 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts Income withheld before taxes for eventual reimbursement of certain medical and dependent care expenses.
• Tuition Waiver benefits vary by employee group.
• Paid Time Off Generous leave and time-off benefits determined by your employee group.

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