University of Texas at San Antonio Looking for Assistant Director of Pre-Clinical Field Experiences at San Antonio, TX Full Time

Location: San Antonio,
TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 11598
Full/Part Time: Full Time

Org Marketing Statement

The University of Texas at San Antonio, a Hispanic Serving Institution situated in a global city that has been a crossroads of
peoples and cultures for centuries, values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of university life. As an institution expressly founded to
advance the education of Mexican Americans and other underserved communities, our university is committed to promoting access for all. UTSA,
a premier public research university, fosters academic excellence through a community of dialogue, discovery and innovation that embraces
the uniqueness of each voice.

With more than 34,000 students, UTSA is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region.
UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. The university
serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of
intellectual property-for Texas, the nation and the world. Learn more online, on UTSA Today or on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

Posting End
Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 3/12/2024. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position
posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Salary Range: Up
to $60,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Hours: 40 hours per
week, exempt.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume is
  required.
• Cover Letter is preferred.
• Reference information of three points of contact to include name, email
  address, and phone number.

Essential Functions

Summary

Function: To provide professional skill, leadership and knowledge to identify and sustain field
experiences in support of teacher certification programs; to work closely with Director of Clinical Professional Year
Experiences.

Scope: Responsible for the successful development, selection, and maintenance of relationship with local schools
for quality field placement experience for candidates pursuing teacher
certification.

Duties

Typical:

1. Establishes, nurtures, maintains, and serve as point of
   contact with local schools and school districts participating in field work for teacher preparation program.
2. Assists with
   developing program agreements for local school districts.
3. Provides guidance, development and supervision to subordinate
   staff.
4. Research student needs; assigns student to field placement sites.
5. In collaboration with course
   instructors, assists and advises students on field placement issues.
6. Plans and conducts field orientation for students, school
   district faculty and staff, and University faculty and staff.
7. Collaborates with school district Human Resource personnel to
   complete criminal background check for students participating in field work.
8. Assists with Residency 2.0 program, recruiting,
   prescreening, and district selection, providing support and tracking of Residency candidate schedules, working with advisors, registration
   and program completion.
9. Coordinate with UTeachSA and Communities in Schools personnel for school
   placements.
10. Assists with Grow-your-Own Initiatives, including recruiting at high school campuses in coordination with
    APiPs.
11. Manages LMS (Canvas) for all students in preclinical courses.
12. Assists and coordinates walk-throughs at
    campus field-sites.
13. Assists with data collection for state reporting purposes.
14. Attends Departmental
    Certification Program meetings at UTSA.
15. Works with grant programs to implement program-related plans.
16. Performs
    other duties as assigned.

Periodic:

1. Completes staff evaluations in coordination
   with Director of Clinical Professional Year Experiences.
2. Assess effectiveness and quality of field
   placements.
3. Conducts field experience satisfaction survey with candidates.
4. Prepares
   reports.
5. Participates in professional conferences.
6. Serves on college or university committees related to
   position.
7. Works with Director of Clinical Professional Experiences on Department Events.

Required
Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education or related field from an accredited institution such as Curriculum and
  Instruction, Educational Leadership. School Counselor.
• A minimum of two years of educational administration and/or teaching
  experience at an accredited K-12 school and a teaching credential.
• Personal computer and standard office
  equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of five years of educational
  administration and/or teaching experience at an accredited K-12 school and a teaching credential. Experience in higher
  education.

Additional Information

• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a
  security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to
  show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Working
Conditions

• Usual office conditions.
• Position involves some travel to local schools and school district office
  and occasional evening and weekend meetings or events may be required.
• Developing and administering Qualtrics surveys; using
  and reporting data on excel; drawing data needed from Banner.

This position will be primarily located on
campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee’s responsibility.

Equal Employment
Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at
San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender
identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to
the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with
disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.

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