Field Education Coordinator

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Overview

The National Catholic School of Social Service prepares generalist and advanced social work students for the profession. The School of Social Service offers an undergraduate Bachelor of Social Work program and two graduate programs, the Master of Social Work and the Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work. The Field Education Coordinator supports all activities related to the field of education for the Department of Field Education programs on campus and online. Assist in ensuring compliance with accreditation standards for field education and completion of CSWE annual data report and accreditation documents. Assist in basic responsibilities as it relates to coordination of placements and preparing for placement seasons (i.e. updating placement list, scheduling meetings, etc.). Independently drafts internal and external correspondence on behalf of the field directors as needed. Assist students, field instructors, and field liaisons with access to basic field information and directing them to necessary contact person and/or field directors. 

Responsibilities

Maintaining and updating the field database system with the goal in becoming an expert in the system (ongoing training provided). Updating student placements, agency, field liaisons, etc. within the database. Creating and developing new/ongoing reports to serve the field office from evaluation of field education outcomes through systematic process of data collection, extracting/manipulating data and reporting for accreditation. Coordinate end of year/semester closeout data from field liaisons. Maintaining and uploading of new and current agency affiliation agreements, additional terms, and renewal dates within the database. Send necessary communications regarding renewal. Working with necessary campus offices in requesting and obtaining certificate of insurance information annually and as needed per agency request. Assist in updating the revision of curriculum in field education courses (syllabi and learning management system). 

Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of two years experience. Knowledge of and experience working within the Google environments required. Experience with Microsoft software programs required. Experience with database management required and the ability to maintain new systems. Great communication skills and the ability to work within a team and independently. Experience in human services and higher education is helpful.  

a. Strong service orientation and ability to relate effectively with diverse individuals and groups at all levels of an organization.b. Ability to work collegially and collaboratively to provide student-oriented services. c. Ability to communicate effectively and by using a wide variety of tools and mediums.d. Strong ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. e. Knowledge and skills with automated computer systems and skill with use of university systems.