Elementary Ed Place Specialist - College of Education and Community Innovation

Grand Rapids, MI (Pew Campus)

Full Time

R103641

Join our dynamic team and make a direct impact on the next generation of educators. As an Elementary Placement Specialist, you play a key role in supporting teacher certification programs, partnering with Pk-12 schools to identify and arrange appropriate clinical field experiences for GVSU students, ensuring GVSU's future teachers are well-prepared for the classroom.

Salary & Benefits: Minimum starting salary of $58,000, commensurate with experience

• https://www.gvsu.edu/hro/benefits/executive-administrative-and-professional-staff-benefits-464.htm including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

Primary Duties:

• Identify and arrange appropriate placements of students, in Pk-12 schools, for their clinical field experiences (elementary general education undergraduate and graduate initial certification program students).

• Coordinate all communication regarding each student's placement with schools, students, College of Education and Community Innovation (CECI) faculty/staff, and College of Liberal Arts (CLAS) subject area faculty.

• Create, communicate and maintain accurate student records using various communication systems, contracts, and data management systems.

• Advise and support current and prospective students in regards to admission and application requirements, placement procedures, and general advising about elementary initial teacher certification programs offered by CECI.

• Engage with Pk-12 schools to encourage administrators and teachers to partner with GVSU teacher apprentices and teacher interns.

• Coordinate, communicate, lead, and facilitate all aspects of the elementary teacher apprenticeship and teacher internship application process, including: intake, review, evaluation, and notification of admission status each semester for CECI's undergraduate and GTC initial teacher certification programs.

• Create, update, and present information about CECI initial teacher certification programs, policies, and procedures to high schools groups, current CECI classes, student groups and organizations, information sessions, group advising sessions, and new student orientations.

• Collaborate with CECI clinical field instructors and field directors to evaluate partnership placements each semester.

• Work closely with CECI faculty and CLAS professional advising team, to collaboratively support student success.

• Support CECI recruitment and retention initiatives, through participation in activities and functions designed to promote the CECI's initial teacher certification programs with PK-12 schools, community partners, and university events.

• Attend Office of Certification and Accreditation, CECI, and Field Director meetings.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

• PK-12 school experience

• Ability and willingness to work with statewide PK-12 schools (occasional evenings and/or weekends required)

• Knowledge of current Michigan Department of Education teacher certification requirements

• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate on cross-functional teams

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Google drive applications

• Proficiency with student information systems, web-based records and registration programs, data management systems, and comfort with learning new systems

• Effective communication, organizational, writing, and interpersonal skills

• Excellent critical thinking, problem solving, and multitasking skills

• Strong collaborative skills with a commitment to excellent customer service

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Master's degree in Education, or related field

• Pk-12 school administrative leadership experience

• Experience in higher education

• Experience in recruitment and project management

Department/Division: Office of Certification and Accreditation, College of Education and Community Innovation, Academic & Student Affairs.

How to Apply: Attach your cover letter, resume, three professional references, with contact information, copy of academic transcripts. Applications missing required documents will not be considered. The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you need technical assistance, please contact Human Resources at mailto:hro@gvsu.edu or 616-331-2221.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Application Deadline: Application closes September 30, 2025. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See http://www.gvsu.edu/equalopportunity/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.

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