State Outreach Director - College of Education - Phoenix, AZ

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

For over 70 years, GCU has proudly maintained its rich heritage as a teachers’ college, both on campus and online. Our College of Education continues to prepare educators, school administrators and policymakers who strive to deliver quality education and help enrich lives across a variety of academic and community settings.

While GCU's College of Education is committed to nurturing your development as an educator, our dedication to your education extends beyond the classroom. We teach the spirit of servant leadership, innovation and global contribution into each program through One Foundation, our Christian Worldview.

The State Outreach Director in the College of Education plays a crucial leadership role in advancing the mission and goals of the College. This position engages in state-specific outreach, research, and support around education testing, certification, pathways, regulations, and programs in the College of Education. The State Outreach collaborates with faculty, staff, college leaders, and other internal and external stakeholders to enhance the quality of service, candidate preparedness and proficiency, and stakeholder knowledge of state-related testing, certification, pathways, regulations, and programs required for education preparation.

Target Hire: August 12, 2024

Location: Phoenix based, hybrid office schedule

Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8am to 5pm

Benefits: Full benefits portfolio including tuition package

What You Will Do:

Academic Leadership: Provide outreach, research, and support to leadership in the development and implementation of state-specific testing, academic programs, curriculum, and certification initiatives within the College of Education. Collaborate with university, college, and external/state stakeholders to enhance and align state regulatory practices for education preparation programs and certification requirements. Identify and lead initiatives around state-specific testing, pathways, programs, and supports. Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards and support continuous improvement in program quality.
Faculty and Staff Development and Management: Support leadership through professional development and training among key stakeholders, such as faculty, staff, counselors, etc. around state-specific testing, certification, programs, and pathways.
Student Success and Engagement: Engage in research to inform strategies to enhance student recruitment, retention, and overall success, particularly as it relates to state-specific certification and exam support and training. Support leadership in state-specific certification and exam research, support, and training, as well as remediation, appeal, and escalation supports for state-specific student needs.
Administrative Oversight: Engage in state-specific research, outreach, and support around education testing, certification, pathways, and programs. Collaborate with other academic units, departments, and administrative offices within the institution including, but not limited to, working as a liaison to the following departments: Academic Records, Operations, State Compliance, Office of Field Experience.
Participate in strategic planning and contribute to the development and adherence to regulations, policies, and procedures.
Community Engagement: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with external partners, including state representatives and industry stakeholders in various states. Perform collaborative research with university departments in various states.

What You Will Have:

Content Expertise: Knowledge of professional subject matter, practices, and pedagogies in disciplines related to the College. Ability to maintain currency and stay informed of changing conditions in state specific certification requirements. Strong understanding of education-related and distance learning-related accreditation and regulatory standards and processes. Strong understanding of pathways and programs leading to educator licensure.
Communication and Style: Effective oral and written communication skills with ability to articulate the university’s and college’s mission and strategic goals and objectives. Demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior congruent with GCU’s pillars and mission, and COE’s Core Values, with a commitment to Christian virtues. Ability to develop collaborative and cooperative relationships with colleagues, faculty, staff, administration, and other internal and external stakeholders. Ability to collaborate with and support a diverse group of internal and external departments to enhance ongoing growth and academic excellence. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.
Education and Experience: Master’s degree required; PhD, EdD, or terminal degree preferred in a related field. Demonstrated experience in an academic setting, preferably in PreK-12 and/or higher education administration preferred. Experience with budget management, grant funding, and/or resource allocation.
Christian Worldview: Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University

Why work at GCU:

Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan
Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays
Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events
Free covered parking
We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program
Free on-site gyms at all our office locations

State Outreach Director - College of Education

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