Director of Field Services

University of Maine System • Farmington, ME

438d • $51,183 - $61,000

About The Position

The Director of Field Services at the University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) is a leadership role within the College of Education, Health, and Rehabilitation. This position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of PreK-12 field experiences, including student placements, support, supervision of field faculty, and field-based assessments. The Director also serves as an academic advisor and liaison with public schools, ensuring effective collaboration and communication between the university and educational institutions.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Education or a related field
• Minimum three (3) years teaching experience
• Evidence of school leadership roles
• Demonstrated supervisory and managerial experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience mentoring practicum students and/or student teachers
• Experience developing and presenting in-service training
• Experience working at a regional public institution of higher education
• Experience planning and facilitating programs and services
• Experience assessing programs and services

Responsibilities

• Participates as a member of the College of Education Leadership Team.
• Manages, monitors, and analyzes the field services budget and provides recommendations.
• Provides leadership, supervision, evaluation, and development within the Field Services team.
• Creates, organizes, and delivers meetings for students and/or field supervisors.
• Assists with field-based assessment and the preparation of accreditation reports.
• Provides support to field supervisors whenever issues arise.
• Researches and shares best practices in effective field experiences and supervision.
• Collaborates with Global Education to inform students about international opportunities for student teaching.
• Oversees student teaching eligibility, placements, portfolio presentations, and recommendations for certification.
• Develops, implements, and utilizes online/electronic tools and resources to streamline processes.
• Serves as an academic advisor to Education majors.
• Creates and supports field placements outside of the formalized undergraduate practicum and student teaching experiences.
• Coordinates with UMS faculty to ensure effective delivery of Elementary Physical Education methods, Middle & Secondary PE methods, and Adaptive PE methods.
• Partners with UMF students and local schools to coordinate, support, and align fieldwork opportunities with course requirements and educational goals.

Benefits

• Holiday and sick time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition waiver program for employees and eligible dependents
• Retirement plan options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees