Assistant Director, Academic - P-12 Partnerships, School of Education, CECH-IT

 

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About CECH-IT

The College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services and Information Technology (CECH-IT) is dedicated to making a difference in our communities through outreach, academic programs, and community partnerships. Our students and faculty work side-by-side with educators, athletic directors, community wellness experts, cybersecurity analysts, and local, state and federal law enforcement officials. We value experiential learning as an important element of our degree programs. Current research is incorporated into every course to ensure our graduates are prepared to address the most urgent challenges of our society.

About the School of Education

The School of Education at the University of Cincinnati prepares caring, competent and committed educational scholars and practitioners, conducts transformative research, and collaborates with community and professional partners to enrich educational practice and create positive social change.

Job Overview

We are excited to grow our Office of Educator Preparation and Licensure with an Assistant Director of P-12 Partnerships. This person will have an integral role in teacher preparation in the School of Education by sustaining and growing our partnerships with preK-12 schools, districts, and other educational settings in the Greater Cincinnati Area. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about teaching and teacher education, and someone who knows the landscape of preK-12 education in Greater Cincinnati. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and will have experience supporting school-university partnerships.

Essential Functions

• Serve as the first point of contact for the School of Education for P-12 schools and other teacher preparation field sites.
• Maintain and grow relationships with districts, schools, and other field placement sites according to the needs of teacher preparation programs, including maintaining MOUs with partner sites.
• Collaborate with School of Education licensure programs to determine placement needs, make field placements, and make supervisor assignments.
• Convene a School of Education field council including faculty from teacher preparation programs.
• Provide recruitment, leadership, training, and support to field supervisors and mentor teachers for teacher preparation programs, including review and distribution of candidate evaluations of supervisors and mentors.
• Collaborate with School of Education business office to facilitate field supervisor contracts and mentor teacher payments.
• Collaborate with employers to collect employer feedback on program completers.
• Provide back-up support to duties across the Office of Educator Preparation and Licensure.
• Perform related duties based on school need.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• P-12 teaching experience
• Prior experience as an instructor, supervisor, or staff in an educator preparation program
• Experience working in or with public and private schools in the Greater Cincinnati area
• Experience building school-university partnerships
• Graduate degree in education
• Experience using learning management and/or accreditation software (e.g., Canvas, Student Learning and Licensure)
• Strength of oral and written communication skills

Required Applicant Documentation

Interested candidates should submit the following:

• A cover letter describing your interest in the position and how your experience aligns with the functions and qualifications for the position
• A current resume or CV
• Contact information for three professional references

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

 

Compensation and Benefits

 

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

 

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: 63,000-65,000

 

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

 

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

 

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

 

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary for this position is $63,000 - $65,000 depending on qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

 

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