Job Posting: JR102263 Program Manager – Teacher Education Preparation (Contingent II - Grant Funded) (Open) Department: College of Education, JM Position Type: Non-Regular Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Open Date: 10-26-2026 Close Date: $90,000 - $100,000 Job Description: The Program Manager serves as a key administrative and operational lead for the Title III FUTURE Act Teacher Education Preparation Activity within the College of Education at Bowie State University. The Program Manager is responsible for coordinating, executing, and monitoring project operations directly tied to the objectives of the grant. The position supports teacher candidate readiness for state licensure, coordinates professional learning systems for faculty, mentor teachers, and field supervisors, and manages systems for tracking clinical experiences, observations, assessment data, and candidate progress. The Program Manager works collaboratively with university staff, faculty, mentor teachers, field supervisors, district partners, and other stakeholders to support teacher preparation activities, monitor performance indicators, and facilitate successful completion of required assessments and clinical experiences. Responsibilities: The Program Manager will: Certification & Licensure Support Coordinate the logistics, registration, and distribution of Praxis II and edTPA examination vouchers for eligible teacher candidates. Assist in tracking student progress in course redesigns, Action Research projects, and licensure examination pass rates toward established target benchmarks. Coordinate student registration, materials, and logistics for Praxis II preparation courses and edTPA workshops. Organize Action Research presentation panels and support candidate presentation logistics. Professional Learning System Coordination Organize and schedule professional development workshops and learning modules for faculty, mentor teachers, and field supervisors. Coordinate professional development activities addressing culturally responsive learning environments, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital learning technology in instruction, edTPA processes, Action Research guidance, and the Teach-Coach-Reflect model. Coordinate administrative and travel logistics for faculty, mentor teachers, and candidates attending local and national conferences. Manage contractual agreements and schedules for external trainers, consultants, and speakers. Data Tracking, Assessment & Clinical Operations Oversee the implementation of the student candidate progress tracking system to record, store, and evaluate performance metrics, including Praxis II scores, edTPA status, GPA, and research milestones. Assist in piloting updated classroom observation tools and monitor implementation fidelity across clinical placements, including practicum, internship, and residency experiences. Coordinate formative assessments, evaluation surveys, and feedback loops among teacher candidates, mentor teachers, and field supervisors. Compile and analyze real-time performance data to generate quarterly and annual grant progress reports. Develop and maintain organized systems for collecting, tracking, and communicating student assessment and performance information. Provide support for assessment-related resources, systems, and activities designed to promote successful completion of required assessments. Administrative & Financial Operations Monitor project budget line items, including technology equipment, instructional books, and contractual arrangements, in accordance with Title III guidelines. Order, inventory, and distribute project supplies, technology equipment, and instructional texts. Maintain comprehensive grant records, participant logs, meeting minutes, and data artifacts for institutional evaluation and audit compliance. Collaborate with university staff, faculty, district partners, field supervisors, mentor teachers, and other stakeholders to support grant activities and achieve established performance indicators. Undertake other assignments as directed by the Department Chair, College of Education, Teaching, Learning & Professional Development. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Master's degree in Education related fields required, Doctoral degree in Education related fields preferred. Experience: Two to four years of experience in program management, grant administration, or higher education project coordination. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrated organizational, communication, project management, and problem-solving skills. Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities, priorities, deadlines, and project activities. Proficiency in data management, collection, tracking, analysis, and reporting tools, including Microsoft Excel and other applicable technology platforms. Knowledge of and familiarity with educator certification standards, standardized testing, including Praxis II and edTPA, and K–12 clinical field placements. Proficiency in organizing and coordinating training sessions, professional development workshops, learning modules, and student engagement activities related to teacher education and assessment. Demonstrated ability to manage and maintain data tracking systems used to monitor academic, assessment, licensure, research, and clinical milestones. Demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively with faculty, mentor teachers, field supervisors, students, university staff, district partners, external consultants, and other institutional stakeholders. Ability to organize and coordinate clinical and field experience activities, including practicum, internship, and residency placements. Demonstrated ability to create, implement, and evaluate professional development activities and learning opportunities. Ability to collect, analyze, and communicate performance data for institutional and grant reporting purposes. Ability to maintain accurate grant records, participant documentation, meeting minutes, data artifacts, and other materials necessary for institutional evaluation and audit compliance. Knowledge of administrative and operational procedures related to budgets, purchasing, equipment inventory, contractual arrangements, and project resources. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with university staff, students, faculty, mentor teachers, field supervisors, district partners, and other stakeholders and to communicate and share information appropriately Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Education related fields required, Doctoral degree preferred. Experience managing federal grants, particularly Title III, FUTURE Act, or Strengthening Institutions Programs. Knowledge of Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) licensure requirements. Direct experience with educational technologies, including learning management systems (LMS), survey platforms, and educational tracking equipment. Experience supporting teacher education programs, educator licensure preparation, standardized assessments such as Praxis II and edTPA, or K–12 clinical field placements. Experience organizing professional development workshops, learning modules, training sessions, and student engagement activities. Demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively across multiple teams and stakeholders. Demonstrated leadership, organizational, communication, and project management skills. Experience with project management, educational program coordination, data tracking, professional development coordination, and management of data systems is preferred. Conditions of Employment: Interested applicants, please apply online and include the following documents: CV or resume List of three(3) professional references Unofficial Transcript leading degree conferral. Additional Job Information: Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave and annual leave; 10 paid holidays per year, tuition remission and supplemental retirement. Bowie State University shall not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or veteran status. All policies, programs, and activities of Bowie State University are and shall be in conformity with all pertinent Federal and state laws of nondiscrimination including, but not limited to: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination Act, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Federal Executive Order No. 11375, and Article 49B of the Annotated Code of Maryland. This commitment applies in all areas and embraces faculty, staff, and students. Equal opportunity of access to academic and related programs shall be extended to all persons. Bowie State University shall have as its firm objective equal opportunity in recruitment and hiring, rate of pay, all other promotions, training, retention and dismissals, for all employees and applicants for employment. The University will stress equal access for employees and applicants for employment to all programs and services provided by the University both on and off campus. The University will also provide equal opportunity and an atmosphere of nondiscrimination with respect to women and members of minority groups in all its operations. In addition, the University shall promote equal opportunity and equal treatment through a positive and continuing Affirmative Action Program. The University makes, and will continue to make, reasonable accommodations to promote the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the University's business. In addition, employees and applicants will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination because they have engaged in, or may have engaged in, activities such as filing a complaint, assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance review or hearing, or opposing any act or practice made unlawful, or exercising any other right protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended or the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended. Founded in 1865, Bowie State University (BSU) is Maryland’s oldest Historically Black College or University (HBCU) and is one of 12 constituent institutions of the University System of Maryland. One of the nation's Top 20 HBCUs, and top 10 among public HBCUs. BSU provides high-quality and affordable educational opportunities for students with ambitions to achieve and succeed. BSU offers 27 undergraduate majors, as well as 18 master’s, 2 doctoral programs, along with doctoral and advanced certification programs, with special focus on science, technology, business, education and related disciplines. BSU is the among the nation's top graduate school programs in Nursing (MSN), Computer Science, Education and Public Affairs (U.S. News & World Report). With an enrollment of more than 6,000, BSU is a diverse university whose students, faculty and staff represent many ethnic and cultural backgrounds. BSU is centrally located in one of the nation’s most exciting metropolitan areas within easy reach of Washington, DC, Baltimore, and Annapolis, and boasts a serene campus on a 300-acre suburban wooden tract.

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