Licensing Advisor - Internal BSU Applicants Only

The Office of Teacher Education Services is accepting internal BSU applications for a Licensing Advisor. This posting is open to current Ball State University employees only. All external candidates (including current Ball State University students) are not eligible to apply for this position and will not be moved forward in the hiring process.

Liaison between Ball State University and the Indiana Department of Education (state licensing agency); evaluate transcripts for all old and new licensing programs to determine eligibility; recommend educational licensing for all students, teachers, administrators and school service personnel who qualify; serve as resource and authority for all professional educational licensing matters at the university.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

One year of related experience in higher education.

Possession of a teaching license; prior license advising experience with an educational institution; prior experience coding licenses for an educational institution.

Experience working with the Indiana Department of Education.

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Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

Prepare, collect and log all license application materials; prepare and code state license recommendations; indicate type of license to be granted; prepare license applicant record in appropriate database.

Serve as academic and license advisor to graduate students, non-degree/licensure only students, and undergraduate students who are pursuing educational licensing goals regarding teacher testing requirements and the license application process.

Analyze transcripts for individuals wanting to add areas to their license; analyze transcripts for graduate students who are requesting a license but have not completed a teacher education program.

Maintain frequent contact with students, staff, and faculty in all departments offering an education major, as well as administrators and the public through telephone calls, e-mail, and both scheduled and unscheduled appointments.

Create, maintain, and update correspondence related to license application processes or transcript analysis. This includes mandatory webinars with teacher candidates each semester and class presentations.

Serve as advisor to faculty with regard to program and licensing requirements.

Research and recreate old licensing programs when necessary to evaluate and determine eligibility of an individual for licensing.

Track the frequent changes to the licensing laws and teacher testing requirements to assure that students are in compliance with state licensing procedures.

Provide critical information for the Title II report ("federal report card").

Create annual report of office statistics.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Maintain regular and predictable attendance as required by this position.

Internal BSU employees only

In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experience align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please select one of our enduring values and describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to that value in your professional endeavors.