Field Placement Coordinator

Gwynedd Mercy University • Lower Gwynedd Township, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Undergraduate Field Placement Coordinator manages all aspects of field placements (TAP, pre-student teaching, student-teaching, and internships to support the Undergraduate Education Program.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in education from a regionally accredited institution.
• Exemplary organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in writing using standard written English including grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others.
• Initiative to support growing education programs.
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other office technologies
• Ability to read, analyze, and apply Human Resources’ principles.
• Ability to respond to common requests from employees, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees and managers.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to read and interpret statistical data, such as salary scales.
• Ability to present statistical data in written reports.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with others.
• Ability to respond to individuals who may be concerned with a complaint or issue.
• Ability to prepare reports for data utilized in department.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with educational entities that host students for TAP, field placements, pre-student teaching, student teaching and Integrated Studies internships.
• Facilitate the complex student application process for all placements.
• Hire, orient, and supervise a team of field supervisors for all supervised field placements.
• Facilitate field supervisor activities, including but not limited to meetings and required paperwork.
• Create and maintain a calendar of field work placement dates.
• Update handbook and logbook for TAP, pre-student, student, Integrated Studies, and Education Studies teaching field placement each semester.
• Schedule, plan, and implement four orientation meetings each semester.
• Manage all clearance files for currency and ensure that they are submitted to placement sites.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level