Certification Officer – Part Time Job Department/School College of Education and Health Sciences FT/PT/Temp Part time Location Garden City, N.Y. Certification Officer – Part Time Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences JOB SUMMARY: This is a part time 25 hours a week position. The Certification Officer is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the certification process for Adelphi University program completers in compliance with the New York State Education Department (NYSED). Reporting to the Senior Director of Student Success and Administrative Affairs, this position will be responsible for advising current and prospective students and alumni with certification inquiries. This role involves evaluating teacher credentials, advising candidates on certification requirements, liaising with state education agencies, and ensuring institutional compliance with state and federal policies. SALARY INFORMATION: In compliance with New York’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary for this position is $36,000. Adelphi University considers factors such as departmental budgets, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. An annual base salary higher than the range may be warranted in circumstances where a candidate has demonstrable equivalent prior higher education experience at another University. Adelphi University provides a comprehensive benefit package for faculty and staff employees. For a list of benefits provided to employees, please click here (http://hr.adelphi.edu/benefits/faculty/#xd\_co\_f=MDU1M2U0NjQtNjNhMi00NjI5LWI0ZGEtMGE1ZTg3ZmEzNzVh~) . REPORTS TO:Senior Director of Student Success and Administrative Affairs RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: + Serve as the primary point of contact for teacher certification inquiries. + Advise prospective and current teachers on certification pathways, requirements, and application processes. + Assist Derner, College of Arts and Sciences, and School of Social Work with certification related matters. Recommend program completers with necessary certification endorsements upon request. + Assist OSS staff, faculty and administrative advisors through reviewing student records to determine satisfaction of certification requirements. + Review and verify candidates’ academic and professional credentials to ensure compliance with NYSED certification regulations. + Process and submit certification recommendations via the TEACH system + Maintain accurate certification records and documentation for institutional and regulatory reporting. + Collaborate with academic departments, school administrators, and state agencies to facilitate certification approvals. + Process out-of-state certification requests and follow through with necessary documentation authorizations. Provide guidance on reciprocity agreements for out-of-state applicants. + Conduct informational sessions and update digital certification resources for students. + Regularly monitor certification email inbox and respond to correspondence in a timely manner. + Electronically report NYSED workshop completion through state regulated database (Child Abuse, Violence Prevention, Autism, DASA). + Assist the Senior Director of Student Success and Administrative Affairs with reports as needed. REQUIREMENTS (Knowledge, skills and abilities): + Ability to be organized and pay attention to detail + Ability to prioritize workload according to volume, urgency, etc. + Strong interpersonal skills + Strong communication skills, both oral and written + Ability to interpret and apply state and federal education regulations + Proficiency in data management systems, including the TEACH system. + Knowledge of NYSED teacher certification requirements and procedures. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: + Ability to sit at a desk for long periods of time. + Ability to work on a computer for long periods of time. + Ability to file documents in google drive. EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: + Bachelor’s degree is required. + Minimum of three years of job-related experience is required. + NYS certification background is preferred. ABOUT ADELPHI: Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students’ lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training, with particular strength in our Core Four—Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness. Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island’s oldest private coeducational university, serving more than 7,250 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, at learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, and online. The University offers students 79 undergraduate programs, more than 84 master’s degree and doctoral programs, and 63 certificate programs in the liberal arts, the sciences and professional training. With powerful partnerships throughout the New York area, more than 119,000 graduates across the country, a growing enrollment of students from 43 states and 72 countries, and rising rankings from top publications and organizations, Adelphi is a dynamic community that plays a leadership role on Long Island and in the region. + + + + + Adelphi University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all candidates, including people of color and those who are, or identify as, members of any marginalized, underserved or underrepresented group. Adelphi is an emerging Hispanic serving institution so bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Here is our University statement on diversity: https://www.adelphi.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/about/.