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JOB REQUIREMENTS: JOB ID: 21623 JOB DETAILS: The University of Wisconsin Stout, Wisconsin\'s Polytechnic University, is seeking an emerging or established Certification Officer candidate that is passionate and committed to teacher education. The Certification Officer serves all School of Education (SOE) preparation programs, processing and endorsing educator license applications along with staying up to date on certification rules. Review, monitor, and maintain School of Education student records. RESPONSIBILITIES Certification Officer Licensure Compliance - Process and endorse educator licenses for in state and out of state applicants - Oversee compliance and interpret educator policies, goals, and practices to internal and external audiences - Inform appropriate educator preparation program personnel of changes in certification requirements - Communicate with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), education agencies in other states, the Registrar, and applicants as necessary - Review and endorse all types of education applications, which includes researching completed coursework and eligibility of applicants - Author and co-submit eligible candidates for licensure (ECL) report to the WI DPI - Keep current with certification rules and regulations in Wisconsin and Minnesota and create materials to assist students in obtaining an educator license - Maintain permanent file of certification application and verifications - Maintain spreadsheet and data of candidates that are impacted by the Wisconsin Foundations of Reading Test (FORT) - Process transcript comments in PeopleSoft to annotate eligibility on the student\'s permanent transcript including Milestone completions for add-on certification students - Collaborate with the School of Education (SOE) faculty and staff in implementing process necessary to maintain student records Related Licensure Support Functions - Present at student teaching, graduate seminars, and advisement data on the process of obtaining educator licenses/certifications - Provide prospective education student outreach and support student success - Contribute to and participate in the annual Continuous Review Process (CRP) with the WI DPI, IPEDS report and Title II report - Collaborate with Assessment Coordinator with gathering student statistics for various reports - Attend WI DPI, ETS (Praxis I and II), FORT workshops, webinars, as needed - Update licensure and other items on the SOE website - Support the Associate Dean / SOE Director with policies and procedures Evaluation of SOE Student Records - Oversee Benchmark I process (Admission to the SOE) - Administration for Praxis I, Praxis II, and FORT tests - Monitoring students\' eligibility to take education courses with prerequisites - Collaborate with undergraduate admissions, the Graduate School, Outreach Services, and Program Directors to oversee the post-baccalaureate non-degree add-on certification process - Data lead backup - Background check administrator - Track, follow, and maintain data files for tests scores APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Complete applications received by end of day, March 5, 2025, are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after 3/5th may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled. To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs Required application materials: 1. Cover letter (* See below) 2. Curriculum vitae or resume All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. *Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illus rate how your experience satisfies the requirement. It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual\'s disability. For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact: Search Chair: Dr. Greg Matthias School of Education Director Email: matthiasg@uwstout.edu If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required application materials, please contact: Search Coordinator: Mark Stone Email: stonema@uwstout.edu For additional details and to apply, visit the following website and search for Job ID 21623: www.careers.wisconsin.edu ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum / Required *Bachelor\'s degree by employment start date *Strong interpersonal and communication skills *Proficiency with technology and various computer programs *Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively Highly Desired/Preferred *Master\'s degree in education or related field *Teacher license *Evidence of problem-solving skills *Demonstrated project management skills ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.careers.wisconsin.edu