School District Liaison

Western New Mexico University•Mission, NM

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

The School District Liaison will be responsible for building and maintaining partnerships with clinical placement sites in northern New Mexico. This role involves facilitating student placements, maintaining records, assisting with student recruitment, and traveling throughout New Mexico to foster relationships and recruit potential students. The liaison will also develop agreements with placement sites, assist with program evaluations, and contribute to the establishment and maintenance of clinical education procedures and data management systems. Additionally, the role supports accreditation efforts, ongoing professional development, and participation in departmental committees.

Requirements

Strong communication skills to interact effectively with potential and current students, university faculty, and clinical placement site personnel.
Commitment to collaboration, teamwork, and a culture of mutual respect and support among colleagues.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships with clinical placement sites in northern New Mexico.
Facilitate efficient placement of students in clinical placements.
Maintain records and documentation related to student placements and compliance with regulations.
Assist with student recruitment and application for College of Education programs.
Connect potential students with academic advisors and faculty mentors.
Travel frequently throughout New Mexico to build and maintain relationships with clinical placement site personnel and to recruit potential students.
Develop memorandums of understanding (MOUs) and other agreements with clinical placement sites.
Assist with evaluation of clinical components of programs for the College of Education.
Assist with establishment, maintenance, and revision of Clinical Education procedures and data management systems.
Work with media/technology services departments to facilitate equipment used during student clinical placements.
Assist with accreditation.
Participate in the process of ongoing personal and professional development.
Model professional standards and ethics in accordance with WNMU philosophy.
Provide professional contributions within areas of expertise as appropriate.
Participate in departmental and College committees and special projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.