Educator Licensure and Compliance Coordinator

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East Carolina University ( ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation's top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.

Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C., which and is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn.

ECU's commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university's leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.

The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

The mission of the College of Education is to prepare and develop professionals in vocational teacher education and information/office education through effective teaching, the dissemination of knowledge, generation and application of research, and service to the educational business communities. The College is committed to the purpose of preparing educational and business professionals who are both academically and technically proficient. The teacher education programs share the additional purposes of preparing professional educators who are reflective in practice, committed to the intellectual empowerment of others, and guided by the larger democratic purposes of American education.

The Educator Licensure and Compliance Coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for teacher and other school personnel licensure within the educator preparation program ( EPP). This position manages licensure protocols and processing across four colleges that participate in the educator preparation program, handling the end-to-end licensure process for program completers, ensuring institutional compliance with North Carolina Department of Public Instruction ( NCDPI) requirements and accreditation standards, and providing expert guidance to candidates, faculty, and external stakeholders navigating licensure pathways. The position processes a high volume of license applications and recommendations within the NCDPI Online Licensure System, in addition to numerous requests handled outside that system. The Educator Licensure and Compliance Coordinator plays a critical role in helping candidates transition from program completion to professional practice in North Carolina and beyond. This position is located within the Office of Academic Programs and Educator Preparation within the College of Education, reporting directly to the Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Educator Preparation.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Licensure Processing and Recommendation (45%) - Manage educator licensure processing and recommendations for four colleges within the Educator Preparation Program across 50+ licensure areas; verify candidate eligibility and application completion, complete out-of-state verification forms, and serve as the primary liaison with NCDPI on licensure applications and recommendations.

Policy and Compliance (15%) - Ensure compliance with NC State Board of Education and NCDPI licensure and program approval requirements; oversee Upper Division to teacher education admission processing, monitor policy and regulatory changes, coordinate required state and federal reporting, and maintain documentation for audits and accreditation reviews.

Data Management and Reporting (15%) - Provide licensure-related data reporting and analysis, including maintaining accurate candidate and licensure information across institutional and state systems; reconciling license exam and candidate data; generating licensure and completer reports; and supporting state and federal reporting requirements.

Communication and Resource Development (15%) - Provide guidance to candidates, completers, faculty, and external partners regarding licensure requirements, testing, applications, reciprocity, and credential verification; resolve licensure inquiries and application issues; and develop and maintain licensure resources, seminars, and informational materials.

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Coordination (10%) - Support the Associate Dean of Academic Programs and Educator Preparation with licensure initiatives, CEP coordination, reporting, and decision-making; collaborate with faculty and program staff on licensure matters; and perform other duties as assigned in support of the College of Education and Educator Preparation Program.

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university, preferably with major coursework emphasis in education, public administration, or other related fields and two years of administrative experience.

* Experience in higher education, educator preparation, or a North Carolina K-12 public school setting

* Demonstrated attention to detail and experience managing complex records with accuracy

* Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills

* Demonstrated proficiency with database systems, spreadsheets, and office productivity software

* Demonstrated experience applying detailed and complex policies and regulations

*Master's degree from an accredited college/university

*Prior experience with the NCDPI Online Licensure System and North Carolina licensure processes and policies

*Prior experience working in an NC educator preparation program

East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contract information online.

Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the Refences section in the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work int eh United States on a full-time basis.

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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