The Department Manager will work closely with the Chair, Associate Chair and Program Coordinators in accumulating, analyzing and reporting data related to admissions, student progress and program completion.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Coordinating all aspects of the department's national, state, and content-specific accreditation efforts; providing information, interpretation and application of national and state standards; supplying data and contextual reports on candidates and unit for external reports and internal departmental and campus use; collaboratively interpreting assessment data and plans for continuous improvement; and developing and implementing policies related to accreditation and administration.
• Identifying and processing program completers (students who have completed all required course work for certification and have achieved satisfactory scores on required PRAXIS exams) and ensuring that teacher candidates meet all requirements for state licensure; working with students on all issues related to teacher licensing.
• Advising on current policy development, including the Blueprint for Maryland's Future
• Informing, supporting and collaborating with the Chair on a wide variety of departmental, campus-wide and public initiatives.
• Overseeing the administration of the department, including finance, payroll, HR and travel; issuing adjunct contracts; and coordinating oversight of the departmental budget and departmental policies with office associates, Chair and Associate Chair.
• Supervising administrative staff and graduate assistants.
• Recommending and streamlining policies and procedures as appropriate.
• Coordinate revision of catalogues, assisting as requested with scheduling process.
• Managing the department's federal, state and internal reporting requirements.
• Assisting in the writing and editing of reports (i.e. accreditation, departmental, etc.)