Assistant Coordinator of Extended and Distance Education

Shenandoah University’s Office of Extended and Distance Education is accepting applications for an Assistant Coordinator of Extended and Distance Education. This is a full-time benefited position located on our downtown campus in Winchester, Virginia. This position will assist the Program Director with the operations of Extended and Distance Education – Career Switcher program.


Responsibilities:


Coordinator of the Career Switcher (CS) Program. Liaison between Career Switcher students and Extended and Distance Education (XDE)

• Acquire all Career Switcher student admission prerequisites and materials
• Obtain background checks on all prospective students
• Procure practicum placements with school districts
• Liaison between the Career Switcher students and school districts
• Collects program and instructor evaluation data
• Obtains all cooperating teacher evaluations of CS students
• Prepares individual students’ Virginia Department of Education licensure packets
• Coordinates and facilitates CS Phase I and Phase II program schedules
• Creates and builds Canvas LMS course shells for course cohorts
• Provides faculty and student support and training in Zoom and Canvas.
• Data entry and reporting
• Assists with grant reports, developing schedules of classes
• Electronic filing, maintaining student records and program invoicing, Order supplies
• Maintains Career Switchers website
• Coordinates and assists with Career Switcher and XDE recruitment events (virtual and in-person). Requires a minimum of 2 evenings a month as well as four Saturdays a semester.

General Office Duties and Responsibilities:

• Answering phones (including program inquiries), Handle correspondence, data entry and reporting, assisting with grant reports, developing schedules of classes; electronic and paper filing, maintaining student records, assisting students with registration, order supplies, and any other duties or responsibilities as assigned.
• Occasional evening/weekend duties may be necessary

Required Skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills. Strong organizational skills; must possess the ability to maintain confidentiality; and to interact pleasantly with the public, faculty, staff, and students
• Effective use of Microsoft Office Suites, Google Drive, Canvas, Apple Products
• Demonstrate leadership abilities: Must be able to show initiative in getting assignments completed

Physical Environment and requirements:

• Lift 25 pounds – may be required to move file boxes periodically
• Office environment with light to moderate physical activities, ergonomic workspace conditions
• May be required to travel to Scholar Plaza campus or other locations as needed

How to Apply:

The complete application will include a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is selected.

Shenandoah University is committed to enriching its educational experience and culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff. All candidates are strongly encouraged to include a statement in their cover letters addressing ways in which they may be able to contribute to that commitment.

**Note: A pre-employment background check, fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or on a University approved medical or religious exemption, as well as a satisfactory driving record will be required as a condition of hire.

Shenandoah University values the unique and diverse perspectives of individuals and communities locally and globally and seeks to foster mutual understanding in an inviting community where individuals are welcome and respected. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status or on any other basis protected under applicable law.

Salary Type
Not Applicable