Missouri State University

Position Title Part-Time Field Placement and Compliance Specialist

Work Location Springfield Campus

Department COE Professional Education Services

Pay Grade Unclassified

Proposed Salary $19/hr

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

General Function

This is a part-time position (approximately 20 hours a week) Monday through Thursday from August 1st through May 31st.

The primary job duties of the Field Placement and Compliance Specialist are assisting with the placement of teacher candidates into practicum and student teaching settings with school districts, ensuring compliance documents for placement are current and valid, providing program support to teacher certification program participants in the schools participants in the schools, providing support for supervisory staff, data entry and data management related to the Professional Education Services database, compliances, and Banner, and producing reports for stakeholders such as the Professional Education Services office, program coordinators, dean and associate deans, and for state and federal reporting.

Description of Primary Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Acts as liaison between Professional Education Services and school administrators (K–12, in-state and out-of-state) to coordinate practicum and student teaching placements.
2. Coordinates with teacher education program coordinators to obtain placement recommendations and track compliance for field experiences.
3. Manages data entry and reporting for placements and compliances using internal systems (e.g., Banner).
4. Ensures confidentiality in handling and reporting compliance documentation.
5. Maintains and updates websites, forms, and documents to ensure accurate, up-to-date information; remains proficient with relevant software.
6. Works collaboratively with Professional Education Services staff to support student success.
7. Performs additional duties as assigned by the Director.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Equivalent education and experience may be considered.

Experience: Minimum of two years in a Birth–Grade 12 school, higher education, or related setting is preferred.

Skills: Strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail, organizational, and interpersonal skills required. Must be proficient with technology and adaptable to new systems.

Additional Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

This is a part-time position (approximately 20 hours a week) Monday through Thursday from August 1st through May 31st.

Equal Opportunity Statement

This is a part-time position (approximately 20 hours a week) Monday through Thursday from August 1st through May 31st.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252, 417-836-4252, 417-836-4252, 417-836-4252, 417-836-4252, 417-836-4252, 417-836-4252, 417-836-4252, 417-836-4252, 417-836-4252.

Background Check Statement

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Open Date 06/12/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Posting Number 20250017PTS

Quick Link for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/82252