Field Placement Specialist

Fordham University Portal • Westchester, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Field Education, the Field Placement Specialist identifies, prepares, and coordinates Field Education agency placements for social work students. This position advises and supports students throughout the placement process and supports the Field Department operations. This position requires occasional evening and weekend hours.

Requirements

• Occasional evening and weekend hours required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with higher education-specific systems (e.g., Banner, Slate, Qualtrics, Tevera).

Responsibilities

• Identifies and develops new Field Education agencies.
• Collaborates with Assistant Directors of Field Education to review student practicum applications.
• Educates students about Field Education policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Identifies, places, and monitors student practicum assignments.
• Educates agency representatives and Field Instructors about Field policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation and student and agency records.
• Ensures the accuracy of data entry and maintenance within the Field Department databases.
• Participates in student and agency evaluation processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed