Clinical Placements and Partnerships Coordinator
About The Position
This position is responsible for coordinating and securing clinical placements for teacher candidates in collaboration with the Clinical Experiences and Student Affairs Coordinator. The work involves developing and maintaining strong partnerships with schools, districts, and agencies while effectively communicating placement details to faculty, district representatives, agency contacts, and teacher candidates. Additionally, this position facilitates collaboration among faculty, program administrators, and external partners throughout the clinical placement process. Additional Information The Department of Special Education at Illinois State University in Normal, IL is a large public university with state and nationally recognized teacher preparation programs. We offer graduate and undergraduate programs leading to certificates and licensure. Our LBS program is among the largest undergraduate programs in the country. The Department is an ideal choice for an individual seeking a balanced professional life. University Benefit Highlights: Insurance benefits , including health, dental, vision, and life Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents Paid holiday / administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks Paid benefit time For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/ Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- One year of professional-level work experience in educational settings or working with K-12 schools and partners.
- Note: Master's degree in Education may be substituted for this work experience.
- Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.
- Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois driver’s license or a valid State of Illinois ID card.
Nice To Haves
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to retain and disseminate information and accept feedback in an accurate and professional manner, including making documents accessible.
- Intermediate or advanced computer knowledge and skills, working with the Internet, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong customer service skills and the ability to work with faculty, students, and the public, under pressure,
- Ability to complete tasks with interruptions in a multi-functional office with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
- coordinating and securing clinical placements for teacher candidates
- developing and maintaining strong partnerships with schools, districts, and agencies
- effectively communicating placement details to faculty, district representatives, agency contacts, and teacher candidates
- facilitating collaboration among faculty, program administrators, and external partners throughout the clinical placement process
Benefits
- Insurance benefits , including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday / administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
