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University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Student Services Specialist - 3458
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Position Number: 5964246
Location: Pembroke, NC
Position Type: Education - Teacher Education - Elementary

Student Services Specialist - 3458

Division: Academic Affairs
Department: School of Education
Working Title: FATE Project Coordinator
Vacancy Type: Probationary Permanent Full Time

Min T/E Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

FTE: 1
Salary Range:
Hiring Range: $42,642 - $44,990
Position #: 3458
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Months per Year: 12
Work Schedule: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Work Schedule Type: Monday - Friday

Primary Purpose of Organization Unit:
The School of Education supports all licensure programs across campus in the Educator Preparation Programs including undergraduate and graduate degree programs, licensure only and add-on programs and supporting all programs through accreditation and NCDPI program approval.

Primary Purpose of Position:
UNC Pembroke School of Education has been awarded a $1.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to address the shortage of American Indian teachers in the state's public school districts with a large American Indian student population. This position will have administrative responsibilities for the development, growth and maintenance of the First Americans' Teacher Education (FATE) Program. Responsibilities include the development, growth and maintenance of the First Americans' Teacher Education (FATE) Program.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Administrative responsibilities for the development, growth and maintenance of the First Americans' Teacher Education (FATE) Program. Position will supervise support staff and work with undergraduate American Indian teacher education students seeking NC licensure and support grant programs.

Specific responsibilities include:
Establish and maintain effective project organizational and administrative structures;
Student recruitment and enrollment in teacher education program;
Develop and sustain appropriate communication and other linkages with officials;
Coordinate workshops, seminars, meetings, and conference participation;
Coordinate and attend meetings convened by the Department Chair, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and/or Chancellor of the University;
Maintain files on FATE participants, including educational advisement sessions and progress in their course of study;
Work with the program director to ensure expenditures meet the requirements of the grant sponsor;
Supervise the collection/analysis of data for evaluation concerning achievement of project/activity goals and objectives; write evaluation reports; and consult with pertinent staff and faculty members;
Assist in the preparation of progress reports to university administration and the grant sponsor.

Job Description:
UNC Pembroke School of Education has been awarded a $1.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to address the shortage of American Indian teachers in the state's public school districts with a large American Indian student population. This position will have administrative responsibilities for the development, growth and maintenance of the First Americans' Teacher Education (FATE) Program. Responsibilities include the development, growth and maintenance of the First Americans' Teacher Education (FATE) Program.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Administrative responsibilities for the development, growth and maintenance of the First Americans' Teacher Education (FATE) Program. Position will supervise support staff and work with undergraduate American Indian teacher education students seeking NC licensure and support grant programs.

Specific responsibilities include:
Establish and maintain effective project organizational and administrative structures;
Student recruitment and enrollment in teacher education program;
Develop and sustain appropriate communication and other linkages with officials;
Coordinate workshops, seminars, meetings, and conference participation;
Coordinate and attend meetings convened by the Department Chair, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and/or Chancellor of the University;
Maintain files on FATE participants, including educational advisement sessions and progress in their course of study;
Work with the program director to ensure expenditures meet the requirements of the grant sponsor;
Supervise the collection/analysis of data for evaluation concerning achievement of project/activity goals and objectives; write evaluation reports; and consult with pertinent staff and faculty members;
Assist in the preparation of progress reports to university administration and the grant sponsor.

This position is grant funded, time limited through August 2, 2026

Management Preference:
-

Lic or Certifications Required by Statute or Regulation: None

Job Opening Date: 01/27/2025
Job Closing Date: 2/10/2025
Open Until Filled:
Posting Category: Professional
Posting Number: SPA00634

Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uncp.edu/postings/12051