Field Placement Coordinator

SUMMARY

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• 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.
• 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

Language Skills

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.

Mathematical Skills

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.

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to interact effectively and professionally with others. Ability to respond to individuals who may be concerned with a complaint or issue.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to prepare reports for data utilized in department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

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