Program Manager – Teacher Education Preparation (Contingent II - Grant Funded) at Bowie State University in Bowie State University

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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 i