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Position Title:

Teacher Education: Compliance Specialist II

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Compliance Specialist II

Job Duties:

POSITION: A full-time, professional academic staff position is available in the Teacher Education Program beginning July 12, 2026. The working title for this assignment is Certification Officer with an official title of Compliance Specialist II. This is a renewable assignment contingent on performance and funding. The salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Excellent organization, communication, and customer service skills
Ability to attend to detail
Commitment to a collaborative work environment; strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to interact effectively with administrators, faculty, staff, students, visitors, and community partners;
Demonstrated verbal and written communication abilities; knowledge of or desire to learn Qualtrics, BP Logix, CampS, WorkDay and other commonly used university applications; advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution is required.
Experience in a teacher preparation program

DUTIES:

Serve as Teacher Certification Officer, processing and endorsing teaching licenses for in-state and out-of-state applicants.
Serve as ECL Report author/submitter with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Keep current with certification rules and regulations in Wisconsin and Minnesota and create materials to assist students in obtaining teaching licenses in these states.
Interpret teacher education policies, goals, and practices to a variety of internal and external audiences and inform appropriate Teacher Education Program personnel of changes in certification requirements.
Present teacher certification information to students in classes and in Professional Seminar.
Communicate with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, education agencies in other states, the Registrar, and applicants as necessary to solve problems and provide required assistance regarding certification.
Maintain records of endorsed applications and verifications.
Process student teaching applications for acceptance to the professional semester applying Teacher Education Program criteria.
Coordinate with personnel in the Teacher Education Program regarding acceptance or rejection of student teachers to the professional semester.
Maintain record of students admitted to professional semester, update regularly, and forward approved applications to the Field Experience Coordinator.
Consult with advisors of students not meeting minimum requirements for admission to professional semester to remedy deficiencies.
Monitor continued eligibility of approved applicants for the professional semester, including just prior to students beginning the professional semester, and update all stakeholders as to progress toward meeting requirements.
Maintain data on all testing and assessments within the Teacher Education Program including the CORE, Praxis II, ACTFL, FORT, etc.
Maintain records and prepare Teacher Education Program Reports including the PEDS and Title II as well as other reports as needed.
Support and initiate field placements for teacher candidates in collaboration with university faculty, school partners, and district personnel.
Help to coordinate placement-related communication, documentation, and follow-up to help ensure candidates are placed in appropriate educational settings.
Other duties as assigned.

THE UNIT: The Teacher Education Program (TEP) office consists of four people. The TEP office arranges placements for all students pursuing a career in education, works with the Department of Public Instruction to maintain accreditation of our education programs, communicates extensively with school partners and endorses candidates for teaching licensure.

UNIVERSITY and EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY: UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 11,000 students and 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation. To learn more about UWEC, visit https://www.uwec.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/why-uwec/ .

The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following Web site: https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UW_Comprehensives (Job ID #10012314). Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format:

Letter of application
Resume
Names and contact information for three references.

Please direct requests for additional information to:

David J. Peyton, PhD, peytondj@uwec.edu

To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by 6/28/2026. However, screening may continue until position is filled.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Assists with the creation and the maintenance of manuals, communication materials, and other compliance materials in accordance with established laws and regulations

Issues compliance notifications and provides education and resources to inquiring entities

Collects, compiles, and organizes reports for a defined compliance program and communicates data to internal and external stakeholders when appropriate

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INSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW

UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 9,000 students and 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation. To learn more about UWEC, visit  https://www.uwec.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ .

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).

The UW-Eau Claire Police Department is dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment for learning and working. Although crime at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is limited, the University Police want students, faculty and staff to be aware of crime on campus and the area surrounding the campus. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose annual information about campus crime. Visit Campus Security and Fire Report. Also visit our Campus Security Authority(CSA) policy.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.