Hybrid Academic Advisor, Initial Certification Programs bei Notre Dame of Maryland University

Notre Dame of Maryland University (NDMU) is a private, Catholic university established in 1895 with the mission to educate leaders to transform the world. NDMU is home to Maryland's only women's college, and offers a wide variety of full- and part-time undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and certificate programs for women and men. The University enrolls approximately 2500 students and has Schools of Arts, Sciences, and Business; Education; Nursing; and Pharmacy. Additionally, the University also offers programs for adult students online and at several additional locations across the state. NDMU is located on a beautiful 58-acre wooded campus in the northern Baltimore residential neighborhood of Homeland. 

Staff and faculty enjoy a collaborative, fast-paced, and challenging work environment. In recognition of your hard work, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision, as well as retirement and tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents. 

Job Description: 

Notre Dame of Maryland University is seeking an Academic Advisor for Graduate Initial Licensure for our School of Education. Reporting to the Senior Director of Adding and Operations, this position directs all aspects of the Maryland State approved Master of Arts in Teaching (:MAT) and Accelerated Certification for Teaching (ACT), and MA TESOL programs. Manages elementary, early childhood, special education, TESOL and secondary education certification programs including GEi. 

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

•    Collaborates with Director of Field Placements and provide leadership in providing appropriate internship experiences for MAT/ACT/MA TESOL students, plans and leads orientation, plans and hosts student events, provides periodic support seminars during the internship, and intervenes in problematic situations as necessary.

•    Oversees collection of evaluation documents pertaining to intern performance; assumes responsibility for subsequent analysis to document individual student performance as well as program accomplishment in compliance with requirement of accrediting agencies.

•    Directs the revision of handbooks; organizes and maintains office records, files, statistics and confidential information; and works on partner􀁜hip agreements and plans of study for cohort partnerships.

•    Serves as advisor for MAT/ACT/MATESOL participants from entry to completion. Assists students with coursework selection, course registration and Praxis testing required for certification;

•    Holds individual informational and admissions interviews pertaining to MAT/ACT/MATESOL programs and participates in group information sessions sched'.Jled by Enrollment Management and the School of Education;

•    Conducts transcript analysis of student records at entry, mid-point, and exit to assure compliance with. Maryland State Department of Education and CAEP requirements for program approval and teacher licensing.

Requirements: 

The qualified candidate will have a Master's degree in education or a related field and have a minimum of 3 years experience in the field of education; teaching and administrative experience preferred. Candidates need strong interpersonal skills, experience in interviewing, data analysis, and excellent computer skills. Candidates should possess strong decision-making skills, the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills. Requires proficiency in organizational and time management skills, team work, and confidentiality. Must be adept with general office equipment, Microsoft Office and database management. Normal office environment. Some evening and weekend hours may be required to meet with prospective students and teacher candidates. 

Additional Information: 

Notre Dame of Maryland University does not discriminate in offering equal access to its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment terms and conditions on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or protected veteran's status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policy: Greg FitzGerald, Chief of Staff, Notre Dame of Maryland University, 4701 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210, 410-532-5109. 

For all other employment inquiries, please contact Human Resources at 410-532-5898 

or human [email protected]. Notre Dame of Maryland University is an EEO/AA employer.

All applicants must submit:

1. Cover letter
2. Salary requirements
3. Resume
4. Contact information for 3 professional references