Intern Support Specialist

Alliant International University is a professional practice University committed to excellence in four areas: Education for Professional Practice, Scholarship, Multicultural and International Competence, and Community Engagement. The University provides students with the highest quality of education through excellence and innovation in academic scholarship, applied training and research, and community service, particularly to underserved populations. Through its Mission, the University's goal is to equip students with the competencies they need to effectively practice in the professional setting, provide public benefit and make an impact in their communities by addressing major contemporary social issues.

Our Mission: Alliant International University prepares students for professional careers of service and leadership and promotes the discovery and application of knowledge to improve the lives of people in diverse cultures and communities around the world.

Our Vision: An inclusive world empowered by Alliant alumni.

Our IMPACT Values:

• Inclusion: We value and engage the rich diversity of the Alliant community.
• Mentoring: We provide guidance and create enabling environments for success.
• Passion: We bring enthusiasm, creativity, and authenticity to our work.
• Accountability: We act with integrity and responsibility in all we do.
• Communication: We are responsive, transparent, and respectful in our interactions.
• Teamwork: We collaborate to develop innovative solutions for our community

Position Summary:

The Intern Support Specialist, under the general direction of Assistant Dean of CSOE or equivalent, will manager and verify Intern Verification Documents. The position regularly works with the Clinical Practice department, the Accountability and Compliance Officer, Placement Lead and TPA Manager, Academic Advising and the Credential Department staff to ensure highest quality programming that meets/exceeds regulatory and licensing standards. Position is responsible for collecting data that contributes to systemic program changes and reports that are required by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) accreditation standards. The specialist will also maintain tracking forms for Clinical Practice I-IV Intern candidates. This position will participate in Clinical Practice Office Hours.  The Intern Specialist along with the Student Teaching Specialist will facilitate the required training for district-employed supervisors (DES). The Support Specialist will facilitate Clinical Extension courses.

Starting Salary: $28.17 an hour ($56,000 annualized).

Benefits include: 401K, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Experience:  Five (5) years of experience in student records/academic advising/teaching or clinical practice in teacher education. Experience with online platform. Understands the lifecycle of networking/public relations with school districts, principals, master teachers. Outreach and enhancement of two-way communication with District Employee Supervisors (DES).

Certifications, Licenses, etc.: Valid teaching credential.

Skills:

•             Proficient computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, especially SharePoint, Excel; Adobe; CampusNexus, Feith, Cognos or similar databases.

•             Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.

•             High level of accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to problem solve.

•             Ability to explain complex requirements in clear and concise terms.

•             Ability to be flexible with workflow to meet the needs of the department and students and to manage multiple tasks per required deadlines.

•             Drive to encourage, direct, hold accountable and guide candidates toward task completion.

•             Ability to work as an effective team member and develop trusting relationships with students and employees, as well as the Registrar’s Office and various academic departments.

•             Sensitivity to cultural diversity and ability to communicate and interact effectively with people of all ages and diverse background.

•             Highly motivated, focused and results oriented.

•             Ability to exercise discretion and tact in all interpersonal contacts, and to maintain confidentiality always.

•             Ability to be optimistic, positive, and supportive in all interactions with others.

•             Collaboration and partnering with other university stakeholders to support candidate success.                

•             Ability to make procedural decisions and judgments.

•             Ability to develop and deliver presentations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

•             Coordinates and manages the required 10 hours of initial orientation and ongoing required program support for district-employed supervisors (DES).

•             Coordinate and manage District Support Provider (DSP) Stipend.

•             Intern representative for weekly SERC meetings.

•             Manage Individualized Development Plans (IDP) and Clinical Practice Email accounts (CSOEIDP@alliant.edu, CSOEClinicalPracticeFieldwork@alliant.edu).

•             Oversee Intern candidates IDP requirements.

•             Provides weekly IDP Office Hours.

•             Provides weekly Clinical Practice Office Hours with the Student Teaching Specialist.

•             Coordinates and Manages Cooperating Teacher and district data.

•             Manages Intern Tracking Forms.

•             Coordinates and manages regular communication and expectations, handbooks, Welcome Letters, Supervision Calendar, etc., 

•             Coordinates and Manages documentation from online portals and online surveys.

•             Coordination of intern candidates with edTPA and serve as liaison with their edTPA Coaches.

•             Coordination of TPA.

•             Coordinates and Manages Association Management System (AMS).

•             Facilitate Clinical Clearance Extension courses; integrate extension courses within Office Hours/Individualized Support Meetings.

•             Participate and/or lead team and/or department meetings with staff and others as designated.

•             Perform other related tasks, duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or directed.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Direct Reports: None.

Indirect Reports: None.

Contact Responsibility:

Internal: Interacts with supervisor to receive direction and instructions and/or review of work results.  This position with work closely with colleagues in multiple departments (i.e., Admissions, Student Advising, Registrar, etc.) to support both students and colleagues in achieving student success and Department goals. 

External: Interacts with prospective students, to provide advice and support, as well as various State Credentialing Departments, School districts (K-12), and colleagues in other universities.  

Primary Work Location, Hours & Travel Requirements:

Office Location:  Remote.

Work Hours:  Standard office hours, occasional evenings or weekends may be required.

Travel:  Occasional.

Background Check Requirements:
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current University employees who apply for the position.

Additional Information:
Anti-Discrimination Policy: Alliant International University prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation in its educational programs, services and activities, and in employment practices, including but not limited to internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, terminations, relationships with outside vendors, use of contractors and consultants, and in its admission or access thereto, on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin or descent, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability (including physical, disease, psychiatric or psychological disability), medical condition, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, hair style or texture associated with race, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Alliant International University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring a high quality of education through the diversity of the University community and the curriculum. Women, people of color, people with disabilities and people from other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply, as we actively seek to increase diversity at all levels. The University will conduct its programs, services and activities consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and orders.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

Applicants with disabilities and applicants who require assistance completing an application may contact Human Resources at humanresources@alliant.edu or 858-635-4509.

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) requires that we provide you with this Notice at Collection for California Employees and Applicants. This notice is about the collection and use of your personal information.  We encourage you to read this notice carefully.

Governing legislation: Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the regulations implementing these statutes, and applicable federal and California law.

Alliant International University is a smoke and tobacco free environment.

Company: Alliant International University, Inc. 

Country: United States of America 

State/Region: California 

City: Remote 

Postal Code: 92131 

Job ID: 277975