Coordinator of Undergraduate & Educator Preparation Standards
Position Specific Summary:
Coordinate compliance with state educator preparation standards across programs of the College of Education and University of Iowa partner departments. Manage curricular change and approval processes on behalf of Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education and Educator Preparation; assure accuracy and compliance of public-facing information. Advise administrators, faculty, and staff on interpretation and maintenance of undergraduate academic policies and educator preparation standards; assist Associate Dean with appeals and atypical cases.
Specific Job Duties and Tasks
- Liaise with Iowa Board of Educational Examiners and other educator licensing/certification authorities, Iowa Department of Education, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and programs of the educator preparation Unit outside the College of Education. Monitor decisions or attend meetings of the Board of Educational Examiners and State Board of Education.
- Liaise with the Registrar’s Office on tracking and monitoring accurate program representation in the student records system for consistency and effective functioning.
- Provide administrative supervision and oversight of licensure review and routine reporting.
- Oversee reporting on licensure and endorsement recommendations and educator preparation, consistent with state and federal standards (HEA Title II; Iowa Department of Education annual report).
- Advise administrators, faculty, and staff on interpretation and maintenance of undergraduate academic policies and educator preparation standards. Identify needed policies; draft new policies.
- Respond to requests from faculty and staff about compliance issues, policy issues, and progress in program for students.
To obtain the full job description including key areas of responsibility, technical competencies, and desirable qualifications, please contact Jade Rogers at jade-o-rogers@uiowa.edu.
Education or Equivalency Required
- Bachelor’s degree in education or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience. Typical minimum experience is 3 years.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in academic program management, compliance, or accreditation processes—preferably in educator preparation or licensure.
- Experience interpreting and applying academic policies and standards.
- Highly effective oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
- Ability to analyze and synthesize policy information and communicate it effectively to a variety of stakeholders.
- Proficiency in managing academic records and systems (e.g., student information systems, catalog updates).
- Advanced knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite- Word, Excel, Outlook.
- Extensive interpersonal skills to develop and enhance professional relationships with COE faculty, students, IDOE representatives, staff, and other internal and external stakeholders.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience working with K–12 educator licensure requirements. Experience working with educator preparation standards. Typical experience is 3 – 5 years.
- Master’s degree in education, Higher Education Administration, Educational Policy, or a closely related field.
- Familiarity of higher education policies, preferably in an institution that provides teacher education training.
- Experience drafting and implementing academic policies.
Application Details
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For questions, contact Jade Rogers at jade-o-rogers@uiowa.edu
Benefits Highlights
Regular salaried position. Pay level 5A. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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About Iowa
Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success. Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance. Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation. Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
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