Teacher Education Coordinator Full Time

CS114

$19.64 – $26.02

Compensation Type

Hourly

Employment Type

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Flsa

Non-Exempt

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Position Summary

The Teacher Education Program Coordinator provides guidance and advisement to SFCC students seeking licensure through the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED). The Teacher Education Program Coordinator does not supervise others.

This is a Fixed-Term (TERM) position therefore continous employment is contingent upon further position funding, project completion time, and/or need.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Student Advisement & Academic Support: Serves as the primary advisor for the Alternative Licensure Program (ALTP), assisting students with navigating curriculum and testing requirements, completing course substitution forms, initiating credit for prior learning, and performing degree audits to ensure licensure completion through NMPED.
• Admissions & Onboarding: Guides new students through the college application process, including form completion, application review, and next steps for program admission. Manages onboarding tasks such as admissions, transcript evaluation, financial aid coordination, and required documentation.
• Program Compliance & Reporting: Collaborates with NMPED to ensure SFCC’s compliance with licensure guidelines, maintains accurate student records, and develops statistical reports for internal and external use.
• Program Communication & Continuous Improvement: Disseminates program acceptance and completion letters, provides timely feedback on admission status, assesses exit applications, and identifies program improvement areas to support continuous quality enhancement.
• Student Engagement & Retention: Manages student caseload and performs timely outreach to foster a student-centered advisement environment aligned with SFCC’s mission and values, ensuring inclusive support for a diverse population.
• Administrative & Program Support: Provides administrative assistance for accreditation-related functions, program operations, special projects, and events in support of departmental goals.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge and skills of modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of college policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Knowledge of New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) licensure rules and regulations.
• Knowledge with Federal and State Educational reporting (Title II).
• Knowledge of Education entry requirements.
• Knowledge of modern office principles and practices.
• Knowledge of college departments, functions and offices.
• Skills in decision-making and problem-solving.
• Skills in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skills in oral and written communication.
• Skills in emotional intelligence.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Education or a related field.
• Five (5) years of job-related experience.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field may substitute for up to two (2) years of required experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
• Experience in an educational environment or Community College serving traditionally under-served cohorts.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Condition Of Employment

• Completion of a satisfactory background check.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions::

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light objects.
• The work is typically performed in an office.

Schedule Designation

• This position will be required to work onsite in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
• Generally, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. May be required to work after-hours and/or weekends.

Best Consideration Date: Open Until Filled

Instructions To Applicants

Please add the following documents to your application in the “Resume Drop Box” section of your application:

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Cover Letter

Notice Of Background Check And Education Verification

All offers for employment with Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) are contingent upon a successful completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional educational verification for compliance with accreditation standards.

Additional Comments To Applicants

Applications are disqualified in the first level of review if they do not meet all Minimum Qualifications listed in this job posting. (Years of experience are calculated based upon numbers of hours worked per week. Example: 2 years of experience working 20 hours per week equals 1 year of experience.) Relevant experience pertains to Minimum Qualifications, Job Summary/Basic Function, and Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities described in this job posting. ASSUMPTIONS ARE NOT MADE at any level of SFCC’s Hiring Process if information presented in the application material does not clearly address the Minimum Qualifications, Job Summary/Basic Function, and Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. Number of pages of application material will not negatively/positively affect your application, however, LACK OF DETAIL may.

EEO Statement

As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

ADA Statement

The SFCC is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), SFCC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

SFCC Recruiting Statement

Santa Fe Community College is a Hispanic-serving institution, which neighbors the eight northern Indian pueblos in Northern New Mexico. We are committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified and diverse faculty and staff. SFCC strives to make our campus a place where all individuals feel welcome, nurtured, and valued. At the heart of SFCC’s mission – Empower Students, Strengthen Community. Empoderar a los Estudiantes, Fortalecer a la Comunidad – is a commitment that higher education and opportunity should be open to everyone. SFCC fosters a welcoming environment and a climate of inclusivity for students, faculty, and staff. Join the SFCC team in working to empower students and strengthen community!

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