Student Learning and Licensure Systems Specialist

About the Department

Position Summary Under the general supervision of the Associate Dean of the College of Education and Technology, the Student Learning and Licensure Systems Specialist provides technical and operational support for the College of Education and Technology's Watermark Student Learning and Licensure (SLL) platform and assessment technology infrastructure. This part-time (10 hours per week) position ensures the secure, reliable, and efficient operation of assessment management systems that support educator preparation, licensure, and accreditation. Working collaboratively with the CET leadership team, faculty, and staff, the specialist administers system access, manages assessment configurations and data integrations, provides technical support, and maintains the integrity of student learning and assessment data. The position supports institutional reporting, continuous improvement, and compliance with university, state, and national accreditation requirements.

Under the general supervision of the Associate Dean of the College of Education and Technology, the Student Learning and Licensure Systems Specialist provides technical and operational support for the College of Education and Technology's Watermark Student Learning and Licensure (SLL) platform and assessment technology infrastructure. This part-time (10 hours per week) position ensures the secure, reliable, and efficient operation of assessment management systems that support educator preparation, licensure, and accreditation.

Working collaboratively with the CET leadership team, faculty, and staff, the specialist administers system access, manages assessment configurations and data integrations, provides technical support, and maintains the integrity of student learning and assessment data.

The position supports institutional reporting, continuous improvement, and compliance with university, state, and national accreditation requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities: Support assessment, accreditation, and licensure reporting by ensuring the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of system data.

Prepare reports and complete required state, institutional, and national accreditation reporting, including Title II and New Mexico Educator Accountability Reporting System (EARS).

Coordinate assessment data migration, synchronization, and validation to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy.

Configure and maintain assessment frameworks, rubrics, workflows, and approval processes within Watermark.

Provide technical support and training to Teacher Education faculty, staff, students, and district partners using the Watermark Student Learning and Licensure System for documenting student progress towards meeting initial licensure requirements.

Develop and maintain technical documentation, system procedures, and user guides.

Collaborate with campus Information Technology and Watermark technicians to implement system enhancements, resolve technical issues, and maintain compliance with institutional security and data governance standards.

Regular and predictable attendance required Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements: A high school diploma or equivalent certificate Watermark certification or ability to achieve certification.

administering Watermark Student Learning and Licensure (SLL), TK20, or comparable assessment management systems, including system configuration, data management, reporting, and user support.

Associate’s degree preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Demonstrated knowledge of educator licensure requirements, state and national accreditation standards, and institutional assessment practices.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.

• Support assessment, accreditation, and licensure reporting by ensuring the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of system data.
• Prepare reports and complete required state, institutional, and national accreditation reporting, including Title II and New Mexico Educator Accountability Reporting System (EARS).
• Coordinate assessment data migration, synchronization, and validation to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy.
• Configure and maintain assessment frameworks, rubrics, workflows, and approval processes within Watermark.
• Provide technical support and training to Teacher Education faculty, staff, students, and district partners using the Watermark Student Learning and Licensure System for documenting student progress towards meeting initial licensure requirements.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, system procedures, and user guides.
• Collaborate with campus Information Technology and Watermark technicians to implement system enhancements, resolve technical issues, and maintain compliance with institutional security and data governance standards.
• Regular and predictable attendance required
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• A high school diploma or equivalent certificate
• Watermark certification or ability to achieve certification.
• Experience administering Watermark Student Learning and Licensure (SLL), TK20, or comparable assessment management systems, including system configuration, data management, reporting, and user support.
• Associate’s degree preferred

• Demonstrated knowledge of educator licensure requirements, state and national accreditation standards, and institutional assessment practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.

Physical Demand and Working Conditions: Position requires prolonged periods of sitting and computer use Work is sedentary in nature that at times requires e xerting up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Occasionally requires up to 25 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects at events or other limited occasions.

Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, minimum job requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands, and working conditions.

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]

• Position requires prolonged periods of sitting and computer use
• Work is sedentary in nature that at times requires e xerting up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Occasionally requires up to 25 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects at events or other limited occasions.

Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, minimum job requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands, and working conditions.

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]

Application Review Date: Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check. Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link at the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application: Required Documents: Letter of Interest Contact information for three references (blind or off-list reference checks may be conducted on finalists Please ensure that you attach all required documents, even if you have applied for other positions at ENMU, as the committee does not have access to those records. Equal Employment Opportunity /Title IX/IPRA. Eastern New Mexico University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (575) 562-2115. New Mexico is an open records state; therefore, ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Any concerns regarding sex discrimination should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator at either titleix.coordinator@enmu.eu , (575) 562-2235, or Curry Hall Office 127, 1500 S Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130. Requests for inspection of public records should be sent to planning.analysis@enmu.edu . For any other inquiries, please contact Human Resources at (575) 562-2115 or e-mail ENMU.HRrecruiter@enmu.edu .

Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link at the top of this page.

Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:

Required Documents: Letter of Interest Contact information for three references (blind or off-list reference checks may be conducted on finalists

Please ensure that you attach all required documents, even if you have applied for other positions at ENMU, as the committee does not have access to those records.

Equal Employment Opportunity /Title IX/IPRA.

Eastern New Mexico University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (575) 562-2115.

New Mexico is an open records state; therefore, ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General.

Any concerns regarding sex discrimination should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator at either titleix.coordinator@enmu.eu , (575) 562-2235, or Curry Hall Office 127, 1500 S Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130.

Requests for inspection of public records should be sent to planning.analysis@enmu.edu .

For any other inquiries, please contact Human Resources at (575) 562-2115 or e-mail ENMU.HRrecruiter@enmu.edu .

Insurance Insurance for Eastern New Mexico University is offered through the New Mexico Public Schools Insurance Authority .

High coverage and low coverage options are offered for medical and dental insurance so employees can choose the plan that’s right for them.

Health insurance is offered through both Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico and the Presbyterian Health Plan Dental insurance is offered through United Concordia , Delta Dental , and Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental Vision insurance is offered through Davis Vision .

Life insurance is offered through Standard Life Insurance Company and UNUM Life Insurance Company .

Life insurance is offered through Standard Life Insurance Company and UNUM Life Insurance Company .

Retirement Eastern New Mexico University participates with the New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB) , Social Security , and Medicare .

The University also offers supplemental retirement plans. 403b and 457b plans are available through TIAA/CREF , AIG VALIC , Roth 403b and 457b plans are also available through TIAA/CREF .

Paid Time Off During the first year of service, full time non-exempt (hourly) employees accrue 7 hours of annual leave and 7 hours of medical leave per month.

During the second year of service, full time non-exempt employees accrue 10 hours of annual leave and 10 hours of medical leave per month.

During the third and subsequent years of service, full time non-exempt employees accrue 14.66 hours of annual leave and 14 hours of medical leave per month.

Employees must work for the University for three months before they are eligible to use annual leave.

Temporary employees do not accrue leave.

Employee Educational Assistance Plan Eastern New Mexico University offers a tuition waiver for regular employees and retirees.

This program waives the tuition for three courses (up to nine credit hours) per semester.

Employees' spouses or children may be eligible to use the tuition waiver during any semester that it is not being used by the employee.

Insurance for Eastern New Mexico University is offered through the New Mexico Public Schools Insurance Authority .

High coverage and low coverage options are offered for medical and dental insurance so employees can choose the plan that’s right for them.

• Health insurance is offered through both Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico and the Presbyterian Health Plan
• Dental insurance is offered through United Concordia , Delta Dental , and Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental
• Vision insurance is offered through Davis Vision .
• Life insurance is offered through Standard Life Insurance Company and UNUM Life Insurance Company .
• Life insurance is offered through Standard Life Insurance Company and UNUM Life Insurance Company .

The University also offers supplemental retirement plans. 403b and 457b plans are available through TIAA/CREF , AIG VALIC , Roth 403b and 457b plans are also available through TIAA/CREF .

Eastern New Mexico University offers a tuition waiver for regular employees and retirees.

This program waives the tuition for three courses (up to nine credit hours) per semester.

Employees' spouses or children may be eligible to use the tuition waiver during any semester that it is not being used by the employee.