IWU Job Openings

Duties and Responsibilities

• Initiates contact with school administrators to obtain field placements for all teacher candidates, analyzing each placement for fit, quality, and suitability
• Identifies and resolves any issues in processes and procedures related to field placements
• Creates and finalizes contractual arrangements with partnering school corporations, maintaining and cataloging all records
• Ensures that all placement and training materials are accurate, current, and accessible to school partners, supervisors, and teacher candidates
• Maintains and tracks all field placement records and related assessment data
• Builds and maintains relationships with partnering schools
• Makes arrangements for and hosts special events for student teachers, school partners, and supervisors

Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

• Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience

• Office management
• Knowledge of and familiarity with area schools

Required Skills

• Excellent communicator, both in oral and written form
  • Generate, proofread, and edit written materials for varied audiences;
  • Conduct ongoing correspondence with professionals inside and outside of the university
• Interpersonal
  • Apply problem-solving skills in day-to-day interactions with faculty, staff, and students
• Dependable
  • Complete short- and long-term projects with minimal oversight
• Technology-proficient
  • Navigate variety of methods to complete tasks efficiently and effectively

IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement

IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity.  We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity.  Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth.  We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.