Manager, Teacher Preparation

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Posting Detail Information

Position Number SE1448 Position Title Manager, Teacher Preparation Job Type Staff FT/PT Full-Time Employee Class Description P1-Staff exempt General Position Description

The manager of teacher preparation program will be responsible for the administrative duties, leadership, and implementation of educational programs for students. Will support program management for the Teacher Preparation Programs (including the Educator Preparation Institute (EPI). Responsibilities include curriculum review, coordinating and communicating with instructors, advising students interested in certification programs, setting up student field experience internships and events, assisting with marketing initiatives, and communicating with educational partners such as the school districts and the FLDOE.

Flexible Work Arrangement Majority/Primarily On-site: Employee performs the majority of job duties on-site, but may occasionally work remotely. Grade 2032 Exemption Status Exempt Posting Number S4126P Location(s) Orlando, FL 32825 - School of Public Safety Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs)

Monday - Friday: 8 am - 5pm (Hours may vary based on business needs)

Number of Vacancies 1 Posting Start Date 10/01/2026 Posting End Date 10/08/2026 Open Until Filled No Quicklink for Posting https://valenciacollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/43778

Posting Detail Information

Temporary Position (Temp or Grant Funded) Details

This is a temporary position with an anticipated end date of November 30, 2027.

Salary Range $56,653 - $63,735 per year

Essential Job Functions

Description of Job Function

1. Communicates with staff and program managers, other college departments, and outside vendors as needed for program implementation and coordination.

2. Liaises and communicates with educational partners in support of program delivery requirements, field experience internship placement, and generates program billing information.

3. Assists in the implementation of new curriculum and in updating existing curriculum to meet students' needs and state guidelines. Reviews course syllabi submitted per semester.

4. Supports the creation of the program schedule, including internship orientation, enrollment workshops, and events; enters schedule into the college's learning management system and departmental software program; updates schedule as needed.

5. Schedules and confirms instructors for the programs, lab, and events; serves as primary contact for students and instructors.

6. Coordinates new student orientations and acts as backup facilitator when needed.

7. Assists with recruiting, hiring, and onboarding of staff and instructors; maintains instructor records; processes instructor payments.

8. Hires, schedules, evaluates, and supervises EPI lab and Records Specialist staff. Approves timesheets for payroll processing.

9. Coordinates a variety of events for students and dept such as advisory board meetings and open house events.

10. Assists with the implementation of the marketing plan, which includes educational partner recruitment, direct mail campaigns, publications, and website submissions.

11. Manages documenting program outcomes, including but not limited to departmental progress reports, including reports on enrollment, student activities, and revenue and expenses.

12. Prepares and manages state/national reporting requirements and assists in data reporting for Title II grant and Educator Preparation Institute (EPI) as well as reports for the education programs.

13. Maintains inventory and filing systems of educational and other materials; coordinates the collection of application and completion documents to demonstrate program results and maintains databases for state reporting.

14. Purchases materials according to college policies and guidelines; coordinates company credit card functions; monitors program budget and expenses. Reserves rooms and coordinates A/V equipment for all program courses, labs, and events.

15. Reviews and evaluates each student's cumulative portfolio for the EPI program and acts as the liaison with the FLDOE.

16. Coordinates and prepares for the EPI site review in conjunction with the FLDOE

17. Represents the Education programs at appropriate state-wide, college-wide, campus, division, and department meetings when necessary.

18. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Drivers License Requirement

Drivers License Requirement Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Required Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution. Required Field of Study

Education or related field.

Other Required Qualifications

Administrative support experience in an office environment.

Experience working with budgets and/or financial information.

Experience in coordinating educational programs and activities.

Required License/Certification

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education & Field of Study

Master's degree from a regionally accredited insitution.

Preferred Type of Experience

Teaching experience in K-12

Preferred Licenses/Certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge of state mandates for teaching certification in the state of Florida.

2. Knowledge of modern office and program administration practices and procedures.

3. Skill in the use of personal computers and general office software.

4. Ability to communicate effectively in a multilingual environment, interpersonally, orally and in writing.

5. Ability to prioritize tasks and complete work according to established deadlines.

6. Ability to use critical thinking skills to resolve problems and make sound decisions.

7. Ability to provide excellent customer service.

8. Ability to maintain a budget and track financial and purchasing transactions.

9. Ability to pay attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.

10. Ability to take initiative and a commitment to upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities as necessary.

11. Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of college stakeholders including administrators, academic and student affairs faculty/staff, student organizations, school district personnel, and community partners.

12. Ability to travel to off-site locations as needed.

Working Conditions

General Working Conditions

This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. The employee will routinely operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, keyboards, mouse, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to frequently remaining stationary, moving, reaching, positioning self and occasionally ascending/descending, lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-15 pounds. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to frequently using discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making.

The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job specific working conditions Job Specific Designation

Supplemental Questions

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• • Please confirm that you understand this is a temporary position with an anticipated end date of November 30, 2027.
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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover letter
• Resume/Vita

Optional Documents

• Transcript 1
• Transcript 2
• Reference Letter 1
• Reference Letter 2
• Reference Letter 3
• Other Documents