EDUCATION & INSTRUCTION COORDINATOR

SUMMARY:

The Education and Instruction Coordinator is responsible for coordinating education and instruction activities and/or programs. This position is governed by state and federal laws and institution policy.

TYPICAL FUNCTIONS:

Coordinates and conducts education and training improvements to comply with federal and state laws and regulations.

Provides technical assistance concerning improvement activities and federal funding.

Conducts training/workshops and professional conferences.

Analyzes, interprets, and applies state and federal laws, rules and regulations, as related to licensure, and develops reports.

Reviews and analyzes current practices and procedures and develops new policies and procedures.

Participates in advisory group meetings and workshops.

Coordinates special projects as assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of federal and state laws regarding licensure. Knowledge of educational/training program development and presentation techniques. Knowledge of teaching principles and methods. Ability to research, develop, evaluate, and revise educational/training programs. Ability to coordinate and conduct educational/training programs. Ability to prepare reports and maintain records. Ability to review and analyze applications and supporting documentation. Ability to present ideas and information to large and diverse groups.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in education, business administration or a related field; plus two years in the applicable field of education, including one year in a leadership capacity.

Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education.

OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.