[C26-005]
Administrative Faculty Program Associate
School of Education
Central Connecticut State University invites applications to join School of Education as a full-time Administrative Faculty Program Associate. We seek detail-orientated individuals who are excited to support and inspire future educators on their path to teacher certification.
Central Connecticut State University is the first publicly funded university in the state. As we recently celebrated 175 years of academic excellence and innovation, please visit CCSU to learn more.
About CCSU’s School of Education
Central’s School of Education is dedicated to developing the next generation of leaders who will serve in diverse communities. For 175 years, we have been preparing teachers to excel in the classroom. Our students participate in learning experiences that are rich in a variety of perspectives, values, attitudes, and beliefs. We are accredited by the highly regarded Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP, formerly NCATE) and have held that accreditation longer than any other institution in the state.
Position Profile
The Administrative Faculty Program Associate collaborates closely with the Assistant Dean for Professional Programs and the Certification Officer to coordinate fieldwork and student teaching placements with partner school districts. This role supports teacher preparation students by helping to secure and manage appropriate clinical placements, ensuring compliance with state certification regulations, and maintaining accurate records and databases. The Program Associate also assists with data collection, analysis, and contributes to programmatic initiatives such as open houses, admitted student days, and student orientations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge, skills, and abilities attributed to a formal educational program of study; Knowledge of and ability to apply principles and practices of designated unit and/or program; Demonstrated technical skills; Knowledge of and ability to apply Federal and State laws and regulations as well as University and BOR/CSCU policies and procedures; Knowledge of and ability to apply best practices of designated unit and/or program; Considerable ability to use appropriate equipment, computerized systems, platforms and software; Considerable interpersonal and presentation skills; Considerable oral and written communication skills; Considerable ability to collect, analyze and prepare data; Considerable ability to prepare reports and other materials;
Applicant Evaluative Criteria
Applicant profiles and supplementary materials will be evaluated for appointment based on the following:
Education:
All applicants must possess Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in related area
Experience and Training:
Two (2) years of professional experience in the performance of entry level duties as assigned to designated unit and/or program.
Note: Graduate Intern and/or Graduate Assistant experience in the area of study and/or practice of the designated unit and/or program shall be prorated as appropriate.
Substitution Allowed: Successful completion of an approved Administrative Faculty Trainee program shall substitute for minimal qualifications.
Certifications and successful completion of training programs may be required prior to or during appointment.
Ideal Candidate
Preference will be given to applicants with the following:
- Working knowledge of the teacher preparation process
- Degree in education or related field
- Experience working in higher education
- Experience with Banner or similar student information system platform
To Apply
To begin the application process, select the “Apply” button and electronically submit the following documents by Friday, March 6, 2026.
- Letter of interest addressing the qualifications for this position.
- Current Resume
- Names of three current professional references with title, email addresses and telephone numbers.
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. E-mailed and mailed applications will not be accepted. Please redact any personally identifiable information (i.e., Social Security Number, date of birth, marital status, country of origin) from any documents submitted.
Inquiries may be sent to Natsuko Takemae, Search Committee Chair, at 860-832-2400 or [email protected].
Compensation and Employee Benefits
The Administrative Faculty Program Associate is compensated at the Administrative II salary level in accordance with the State University Organization of Administrative Faculty (SUOAF) Collective Bargaining Union Agreement.
For more information, please visit SUOAF.
The State of Connecticut and Central Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.
Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.
For more detailed information, please visit CCSU Human Resources.
As an affirmative action employer, Central Connecticut State University actively seeks and encourages applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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