Item 3.H-September 12, 2014
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable): Mary L. Sedgwick
Position #(s): 10465
Current Title: Director of Field Experiences
Current Range: 4
(JCC: 76351)
Department: Office of Assessment and Clinical
College/Division: College of Education
Experiences (previously the Office of Field Experiences)
Account #(s): 1101-113-0016
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
( ) New position: Proposed Range:
Proposed Title:
(x) Title Change, Proposed Title: Director, Clinical Experiences and Assessment
( ) Proposed Reassignment from Range
to Range
( ) Revised PDQ only (no change in range or title)
JCC (Current
( ) Line of Progression (show titles below)
or new HR
Range:
assigned):
I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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Employee’s Signature
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Date
I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
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Immediate Supervisor Thomas Harrison, Associate Dean, College of Education
Date
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Director/Chair/Dean Kenneth Coll, Dean, College of Education
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Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Stacy Burton, Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs Date
Action Approved by the Provost/President (Completed by Faculty HR):
67613 Range:
4
Pos #(s): 10465
JCC:
EEO: 3A
Eff: 9/1/2014
Approved Title: Director, Clinical Experiences and Assessment
Employee signs on “final” stamped approved PDQ and sends to HR for personnel file.
Employee Signature:_______________________________________________ __________________
Date
Printed Name: ____________________________________________________
Rev: 10/1/2012
Position Description – Director, Clinical Experiences and Assessment
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1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position and its role in the
university. Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division
which reflects the position in it as well as those supervised in the department. (This section is
used for advertisement of the position.)
The major function of the Director of Clinical Experiences and Assessment is oversee the coordination
of all of the field experiences for the COE. This includes field placements for students in courses
which have a field experience component, all practica including teacher education and school
counseling, and student internship placement. The assessment dimension of this job is to gather data
from candidates and programs, organize the data and send it to the various Directors and Program
Coordinators. The Director is also responsible for coordination of the assessment system with the
Associate Dean. The Director reports to the Associate Dean of the College of Education.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job (percentage
first with heading and then bulleted information).
50% - Clinical Experiences, Practicum and Internship Programs
 Direct placements of students for clinical experiences, practicum, and internship
 Collaborate with Nevada Teacher Licensure personnel, Educational Testing Services
representatives, college faculty and staff, and various P-12 teachers, principals,
superintendents, and other school personnel on placement of students
 Recruit and supervise 25-30 internship supervisors (i.e., LOAs for retired principals and
teachers, etc.) who monitor and supervise student teachers in assigned/placed classroom;
conduct ongoing professional development and annual performance appraisals for internship
supervisors
 Determine internship grades as instructor of record
 Design and conduct online internship seminars on WebCampus
 Arbitrate disputes and make judgments regarding students’ professional behaviors and
dispositions and development and implement performance improvement plans for students
when appropriate
 Negotiate and ensure adherence to memorandums of understanding with cooperating school
districts for the purposes student internships (paid and unpaid), practicums, and student
teaching placements
 Negotiate and implement the safety and placement protocol among Washoe County School
District (WCSD) Human Resources, competitor institutions operating in the local region, and
Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC)
 Participate in semi-annual Field Experience Director’s meetings with counterparts from
competitor institutions and WCSD Human Resources personnel
 Chair the Field Experiences Advisory Board
40% - Program Assessment
30% - Assessment
 Identify and evaluate courses for assessment of student key performance indicators and
student outcomes, across and within programs; build assessment methods into courses
lacking measurements of key performance indicators; ensure evaluation methods align with
COE strategic goals and reporting requirements
 Coordinate ongoing evaluations of teacher preparation programs, internship and other
programs in COE
 Document preliminary assessment findings for college reports, accreditation, and evaluation of
teaching programs; identify and report programs to management which are not performing to
expectations
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Validate the quality of the teacher preparation programs relative to accreditation standards
from: the Nevada Department of Education (NVDE), the National Council for Teacher Quality
(NCTQ), the National Council for Accreditation for Teacher Education (NCATE), and the
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Assist Associate Dean with COE accreditation and on-site audits by gathering data and
preparing preliminary supportive analysis
10% - Data Management
 Develop and implement framework for COE data management and reporting systems
 Evaluate existing data collection and evaluation methods; develop and implement new data
collection and reporting methods; define data sets and determine the efficacy of data; modify
methods in response to errors
 Conduct anti-bias and inter-rater reliability training
 In conjunction with Associate Dean, develop survey instruments for data collection and
collaborate with the University’s Integrated Marketing required for electronic surveys
 Prepare data and develop initial narrative analysis for various federal and state reports, i.e.,
Title II; U.S. News and World report, NCTQ, PEDS report for AACTE, etc.
10% - General Operations Management
 Oversee all aspects of the Assessment and Clinical Experiences Office, including Career
Services, to assure smooth operation, resolve problems which may arise
 Participate in the bi-weekly Executive Council meetings for college governance
 Participate in monthly college Director’s meetings for coordination of teacher preparation
programs
 Engage in ongoing public relations and collaboration with various stakeholders
3. Describe the level of freedom to take action and make decisions with or without
supervision and how the results of the work performed impact the department, division and/or
the university as a whole.
Level of Freedom:
The Director is responsible for all clinical experiences, practicums, and internships. Each semester
approximately 450 students participate in clinical experiences and nearly 100 students participate in
internship opportunities. The Director must present the University and COE in its most favorable light
to the education community. The Director must maintain and enhance the collaborative relationships
between the University and school districts including Prekindergarten to Grade 12 (P-12) principals
and teachers. The individual works closely with the Dean and Associate Dean on decisions
associated with the position but must work independently in daily operational decision-making. The
Associate Dean has signature authority on memoranda of understanding developed by the individual.
The position consults with the Associate Dean on problem areas that arise during the student
evaluation process and issues relating to faculty consistency in teaching educational components to
bring about success of the students in obtaining licensure.
Impact:
The Director is very visible to the public and the decisions the incumbent makes directly impact the
professional perception and reputation of the COE and the University. Failure to perform as expected
could result in students’ failure to meet licensure requirements or strained relationships with school
district personnel. The accreditation of COE is dependent on the performance of the Director.
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4. Describe the knowledge, skills (to include cognitive requirement and verbal and written
communication), and abilities (to include task complexity, problem solving, creativity and
innovation) essential to successful performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
 Personalities, terminology, student learning outcomes
 Accreditation standards
 Geography of region and hiring trends
 Statistical analysis and program evaluation procedures
 Various school district policies and procedures
 Nevada Department of Education licensing requirements, U. S. Department of Education state
authorization requirements, and state licensing reciprocity
 School districts’ safety protocols
 Education law
 College teacher preparation programs, including course content
 State and Federal laws and regulations concerning Federal Educational Rights and Privacy
Act (FERPA) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) professional
liability, No Child Left Behind, Licensure for Educational Personnel, and Child Abuse
Skills:
 Strong interpersonal and human relations skills
 Excellent verbal and written communication
 Proficiency in use of various technologies and software applications including but not limited to
Microsoft Office Suite, webcampus, relational databases, and statistical programs
 Decision-making and problem-solving skills
Ability to:
 Negotiate, mediate, and problem solve in a tactful and thorough manner
 See the process from a system approach yet temper its implementation with awareness of the
personal dynamics involved
 Maintain confidentiality of information
 Be sensitive to disabilities and cultural and ethnic diversity
 Understand and interpret formalized policies and regulations
 Develop credibility, establish rapport, and formulate partnerships with P-12 school personnel
that result in effective cooperative working relationships
5. Describe the type of personal contacts encountered in performing the duties of the job.
Explain the nature and purpose of these contacts: i.e., to provide services, to resolve
problems, to negotiate.
Internal
Office staff
College faculty
Students
Internship supervisors
Associate dean
Reason for Contact
To assign and monitor work related to the office
To collaborate about students and teacher preparation programs,
conduct program evaluations, college governance, foster
collaboration
To discuss placements, requirements and concerns regarding
clinical experiences and internship; evaluate and grade students in
internship; assist students with career exploration and job search
skills
To provide professional development, assist with problems that
may arise, and conduct annual performance appraisals
To assist with college reporting and accreditation requirements
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External
P-12 school district HR directors,
other personnel, principals and
teachers
Nevada Department of
Education
various UNR
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Reason for Contact
To recruit school sites and lead teachers for placement of
students, negotiate memorandums of understanding, obtain
feedback on students’ performance and readiness, share data for
beginning teachers, foster collaboration
To determine regulations pertaining to college students placed in
P-12 classrooms, testing and licensing requirements
To develop and deploy online survey instruments and webcampus
seminars
6. Indicate the minimum qualifications which are necessary in filling this position should it
become vacant. Please keep in mind the duties/responsibilities of the position rather than the
qualifications of the incumbent.
a.
Minimum educational level, including appropriate field, if any.
Doctoral Degree in education or closely related field from a regionally accredited
institution
b.
Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required
education necessary for a person entering this position.
Doctoral Degree and five years of public school teaching experience or a combination
of public school teaching and education administration
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
Valid state teaching license and educational leadership endorsement (P-12 school
administration to be a principal)