Director for the Advancement of Aspiring Educators

Director for the Advancement of Aspiring Educators

Salary

$54,000.00 - $59,900.00 Annually

Location

Grambling

Job Type

Full-Time Unclassified

Job Number

202200410

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

COE- Curriculum & Instruction

Opening Date

06/02/2026

Closing Date

9/2/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Job Summary

Grambling State University is seeking a highly motivated and proven leader to oversee all aspects of The Diversity Initiatives for Undergraduate Student Achievement in Teacher Education. This initiative targets increasing the number of diverse students earning a teaching degree. The position will involve developing, implementing, and managing the initiatives for the organization in order to recruit and retain diverse students. The position will oversee the initiatives through developing and executing strategies, developing and distributing marketing and promotional materials ,and other efforts related to the initiatives. The position will involve creating, implementing, and managing strategies for the organization in order to cultivate and strengthen relationships with donors, partners/sponsors and the community. The candidate must demonstrate interest in the areas of pedagogy, grant writing, research and publication, and other scholarly activities sufficient to warrant consideration promotion. Certification is a plus.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the department of Curriculum and Instruction
• Advise students, as well as promote, plan, implement, and assess those activities consistent with the enhancement and development of candidatesin the department
• Provide the vision and leadership necessary to support The Diversity Initiative strategies and mission to increase enrollment and retention of diverse students
• Provide academic administrative support to the department head
• Engage inresearch?and scholarly activities
• Work to maintain SACSCOC and CAEP accreditation
• Serve on various departmental, college and university committees
• Attend all University, College and Departmental faculty meetings, convocations, commencements, and official functions of the University
• Perform other task that may be assigned by the Head of Department and the Dean of the College of Education

Qualifications

Minimum:

• M.ED. required
• A minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience

Preferred:

• Ph.D. or Ed.D.

Supplemental Information

Applications without the following will not be considered complete.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcript(s) if applicable
• Curriculum Vitae if applicable

Review of applications will begin June 16th, 2026 and continue until position is filled.

State As a Model Employer

We offer a complete benefits package to eligible employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, short- term disablity, holidays, annual, and sick leave.

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Do you possess an M.ED?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Grambling State University

Address 403 Main Street

Grambling, Louisiana, 71245

Phone 318-274-3119

Website http://www.gram.edu