Field Education Coordinator

Position Details

Position Information Position Field Education Coordinator Full Time / Part Time Full Time Job Type Regular Position Summary The Field Coordinator is responsible for the overall planning, development, implementation and evaluation of the undergraduate and graduate field placement program of the Facundo Valdez School of Social Work in the Albuquerque / Rio Rancho area.

The Field Coordinator reports to the School’s Field Education Director. Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate a comprehensive field placement program for undergraduate (BSW) and graduate (MSW) students;
• Oversee and approve placement of BSW and MSW students in approved field practicum agencies;
• Recruit, evaluate, approve contracts and retain field practicum agencies ensuring responsiveness to the mission of the school;
• Oversee and approve placement of students in approved field practicum agencies;
• Recruit, interview and recommend for hire field consultants;
• Assign field consultants to students in practicum to monitor, assess, and guide field placement and to provide support and consultation to students and agency field instructors;
• Supervise and conduct performance evaluations of field consultants;
• Provide support to and problem-solve with field consultants and intervene promptly in the resolution of problems experienced by students or agencies in field placements;
• Supervise field administrative staff, work study students, and / or Graduate Assistants and conduct performance evaluations;
• Manage and oversee Field management software, and ensure it is utilized and updated regularly;
• Provide field orientations to students, field consultants, and agency instructors / representatives;
• Review student evaluations of field practicum, field agencies, and field seminars and provide follow-up as needed;
• Supervise field administrative staff to oversee the maintenance, updating and completion of paperwork such as field files, forms, instructor contracts, and travel requests;
• Develop & implement annual Field / Career Fair;
• Utilize technology, including Zoom, to facilitate efficient communication with students, field staff, & agencies;
• Provide reports and / or updates to the Dean and Field Director each semester, including student progress, status of field practicum agencies and problems encountered in the field placement program;
• Oversee the maintenance and updating of student and agency files;
• Participate in School meetings of faculty, staff, and field personnel, in-person or via Zoom;
• Participate in Field Advisory Committee, comprised of field instructors, field consultants, and students / former grads;
• Support recruitment efforts for Title IV-E Child Welfare Stipend program;
• Work closely with faculty advisors in support of students in practicum;
• Participate in School committees as assigned;
• Perform related duties as assigned;
• Maintain regular attendance.

Minimum Job Requirements Education : Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW), from a CSWE accredited program.

Experience : Three (3) years post MSW practice work experience with community, state or educational organizations. Preferred Qualifications At least one year experience as field education coordinator, field consultant, or as field supervisor / instructor At least one year of university teaching experience, preferably in social work education (field seminar preferred) Special Conditions for Eligibility

• Current license issued by the State of New Mexico at the LMSW, LISW, or LCSW level or eligible for licensure;
• Must be willing to travel to other campuses;
• Must be willing to work occasional odd hours, weekends and holidays;
• Position is contingent upon grant funding. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge of healthcare, social service and mental health agencies in the Albuquerque metro area;
• Strong commitment to social justice, especially as regards improvement of conditions in New Mexico and the US Southwest;
• Strong technology skills and comfort learning new computer programs;
• Ability to work with students, field consultants, faculty and agency field instructors in a team approach in the implementation of the academic and field placement program;
• Possesses the ability to engage in creative problem-solving toward the resolution of practicum-related conflicts or problems that arise;
• Knowledge, understanding and the ability to work with Hispanic / Latine, Native American and other ethnic minority students, and the community based agencies providing services to these populations;
• Ability to organize and prioritize work;
• Ability to maintain effective, positive working relationships;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Bilingual abilities helpful (Spanish-English or other languages indigenous to NM and the US Southwest). Physical Demands
• Sitting : Frequently
• Standing : Occasionally
• Walking : Occasionally
• Bending : Occasionally
• Squatting : Occasionally
• Climbing : Occasionally
• Kneeling : Occasionally
• Lifting up to 50 pounds : Occasionally
• Repetitive hand motion
• Prolonged use of computer Working Environment
• Work is normally performed in an indoor / office setting;
• Work with frequent interruptions. Pay Rate Commensurate with experience Work Location / Campus Center Albuquerque / SW Campus EEO Statement New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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