Field Education Specialist, Social Work - Binghamton University

Budget Title: Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3)

Salary: $57,151 - $61,000

The Department of Social Work Field Office is expanding to meet the growing academic needs of our students and community partners. We are seeking a Field Education Specialist to play a vital role in student development across the curriculum. This position offers a unique opportunity to serve as an Instructor of Record for students in the field while simultaneously shaping the internship placement process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as instructor of record for field education courses
• Facilitate field seminar meetings for Master of Social Work (MSW) students
• Serve as a field liaison among school, agency field instructors and students, using the field instructor's preferred method of contact (e.g., in person or synchronous virtual meeting platform)
• Assist Director and Associate Director of Field Education in securing and developing internship placements for in person and online students
• Assist Director and Associate Director of Field Education to ensure that the field education program achieves and maintains CSWE and New York State professional and accreditation standards
• Support the internship placement process alongside the Director and Associate Director of Field Education including securing, developing and certifying undergraduate and graduate social work internship placements
• Assist with field education orientations and events for students and field instructors
• Update and maintain field education website for the Department of Social Work
• Support Field Advisory Council
• Serve on community committees and task forces
• Plan and coordinate field office events and meetings

• Master of Social Work degree

Preferred:

• At least two years' experience working in Social Work Field Education

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.

Special Notes:

• This position is considered a Campus Security Authority for purposes of Clery Act compliance
• Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials

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