Social Work Recruitment and Placement Coordinator

UMass Global • US CA Remote, CA

3d • $25 - $30 • Remote

About The Position

The grant-funded Social Work Recruitment and Placement Coordinator supports the administration of the California Social Work Education Capacity Expansion grant (SWECE) for the Master of Social Work program. The role focuses on outreach, recruitment, and student field placement in underserved California communities, in collaboration with Strategic Partnership Associates and Social Work faculty and staff. Works closely with the MSW Program Director and MSW Field Director to meet grant requirements and coordinate field placements. Specifically, this position provides comprehensive support to students seeking field placement/supplemental supervision, field faculty, agency supervisors, directors and executive directors through implementation of placement procedures and policy. The position is grant funded and is anticipated to end by June 30, 2027.

Requirements

• Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited MSW program
• Knowledge of academic processes in college/university setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Highly developed organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or equivalent Google Workspace tools (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides)
• Able to leverage AI-powered tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Grammarly, or similar) to improve productivity, streamline communication, draft content, summarize information, and support day-to-day administrative tasks.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, demonstrate tact and diplomacy, and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to problem solve, troubleshoot, and work under pressure.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative environment.
• Strong competence in Microsoft Office is expected.
• Frequent contact with Students.
• Frequent contact with Faculty and/or Staff.
• Frequent contact with Community and Vendors.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer 2+ years post-master's experience placing MSW students for field practicum in a university online platform
• Prefer some experience engaging in outreach or student recruitment events
• Substantial experience in an academic environment is desired.
• Knowledge of SharePoint and Sonia is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Strategic Partnership team to perform outreach in underserved California communities, publicize the MSW program, and recruit students from underrepresented populations.
• Engage in targeted recruitment for field placement opportunities in students’ local communities supporting students in locating field sites.
• Coordinate field placement process for students and ensure that applicable students are placed at appropriate field sites that satisfy the Field Program guidelines and HCAI grant’s criteria.
• Provide guidance to students in locating field sites.
• Serve as university liaison and representative around field placement inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor field agencies to ensure proper supervision and task assignment to students in practicum roles.
• Respond to field placement questions from students, site supervisors, and agency directors.
• Troubleshoot student placement issues in coordination with the field director/assistant field director, field instructors, field practicum specialist and other university staff/faculty.
• Inform students, directors of sites, and site supervisors about field policies, procedures and expectations.
• Identify and assess agencies in underserved California communities to serve as field placement sites for MSW students.
• Track and maintain data on student intern placements by term in coordination with the Field Director.
• Perform other duties related to the SWECE grant, as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with spending account options.
• Remote options, flexible schedules, 1/2 day Fridays (biweekly), generous time off, including paid holidays and a paid winter break.
• Life, disability, accident, legal, identity protection, and student debt support.
• 403(b) plan with a Roth option. 3% non-elective contribution and up to 6% match for a 9% total employer contribution!
• Tuition discounts for employees and family and Tuition Exchange program with other universities.
• PSLF eligible employer.
• Counseling services, Free Calm Health subscription and year-round wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

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