Assistant Director of Virginia Partnerships

The Assistant Director of Virginia Partnerships is responsible for assisting students in Virginia and Virginia school systems through the licensure process.
This position serves as a liaison between Liberty University and Virginia students and school systems.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Build approved partnership pathways with identified partners to move groups of candidates toward licensure and/or additional degree programs.
Serve as liaison with district personnel to improve relationships and recruitment.
Based upon the agreement established, be involved in every stage of the academic journey of identified candidates, including degree and course selection, working alongside students and professors, and bridging this gap when necessary, helping students and districts understand and navigate policies, and providing specific resources based on the individual student’s needs.
Discuss specific academic and career goals with students and assist them in developing personalized plans to meet these goals through the partnership agreements for that candidate, hopefully leading to additional program enrollment.
Assist districts in creating semester-by-semester plans that are individualized based on the student’s goals, available time, and desired graduation timeframes.
Proactively assist students in understanding and navigating university requirements, academic progress, and changes that may affect progress based upon the partnership agreements.
Assist districts and students in understanding all requirements of the chosen degree (not only courses but elements such as licensure components).
Proactively monitor academic performance and help students adjust their long and short-term schedules accordingly.
Attain knowledge and competency in the application of all required software, applications, and systems (i.
e.
, Canvas, CRM, Argos, Microsoft applications, etc.
) Other duties as assigned.
External Relationships : Work with Virginia licensure students and Virginia school systems QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS Education and Experience Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field Administrative experience Strong organizational skills Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, and Outlook Ability to work with a team Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills 2-3 years of administrative experience Preferred Master’s degree or acceptance into a graduate program K-12 State Teaching License Knowledge of School of Education’s gate and field process Knowledge of the licensure process in Virginia 4-5 years of administrative experience in higher education ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB Communication and Comprehension Superior interpersonal, customer service, presentation, and communication skills required Problem-Solving Creative, innovative, and problem-solving skills required Physical and Sensory Abilities Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard Regularly required to hear and speak in order to communicate orally in an effective manner Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds WORKING CONDITIONS Work Environment The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting.
It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate.