MSW Field Education Coordinator - Saint Mary's University

Saint Mary’s University is seeking a MSW Field Education Coordinator.  This position works within a community of professionals dedicated to providing relevant, rigorous, and relational experiences for adult learners. This position collaborates with social work faculty and administration to support masters social work students in field education. Field education is the signature pedagogy of the social work profession. Saint Mary's master's level generalist students complete a minimum of 400 hours of field education, and master's level clinical students complete a minimum of 500 hours as part of the University's social work programs. 

The MSW Field Education Coordinator position member works with students in identifying appropriate field placements nationwide. This position is responsible for managing students' field placement site and site supervisor selection with approval from the Field Education Director. This position also advises students about the field process, supports students during the interviewing, selection, and matching process. This position also helps identify, recruit and screen potential field sites and provides guidance to field agency staff and MSW field supervisors. This position focuses on students outside of the Twin Cities, MN metro area.

Job Responsibilities:

The MSW Field Education Coordinator position collaborates with the Field Education Director to provide oversight to the pre-field education component of the online Masters of Social Work program based out of our Minneapolis campus. This position will work collaboratively with the Field Education Director in identifying new field placements throughout the United States and maintaining working relationships with already established ones. This position works directly with social work students to ensure they are completing prefield tasks (prefield calls, updating resumes, securing malpractice insurance, completing HIPAA training, etc.) and successfully securing placements with organizations that meet Saint Mary's and the Council on Social Work Education's standards for field education. The MSW Field Coordinator Position member will have the option to teach field seminars on a course-contracted basis. 

This position is supervised directly by the MSW Field Education Director. They will work with the MSW Field Education Director and the MSW Field Education Specialists. Some travel may be required.

Other responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the placement process, including managing and implementing the field application process.
• Responding to student, agency, and field instructor inquiries and responding to questions about field placements.
• Advising students on the field education process and responding to student questions about field placements.
• Identifying, vetting and onboarding new field agencies. 
• Reviewing and approving the student pre-field assignmentseach semester.
• Educating students, directors of sites, and site supervisors about field policies and expectations. 
• Maintaining student field records.
• Managing electronic data systems related to field placements.
• Working with Field Education Director to manage the publication and distribution of program manuals and forms.
• Co-coordinating student field orientations, field agency fairs, field supervisor training, and other field education office events.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Essential Skills and Functions:

• Expertise in, or a willingness to learn, the teaching of adult students. This includes a demonstrated basic proficiency and interest in educational technology such as Canvas, Panopto, and field software. 
• An essential quality for the faculty member is the ability to work effectively within a team structure to carry out the mission of the University. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; must have fluency with English.
• Must be learning-centered, student-focused, and can foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Experience teaching and advising adult students is preferred.
• The candidate must exemplify the profession's core values as specified in the Social Work Code of Ethics and the core competencies specified in the Council on Social Work Education Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships and communications at all levels of the organization.
• Observes safety guidelines and follows safety procedures established by the university. 
• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively alone and within a team environment.
• Knowledge of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accreditation standards.
• Experience and comfort working with technology, and a willingness to learn new software.

Experience and Education:

• Master of Social Work degree.
• Two years of post-MSW social work practice experience required. 
• Five years or more post-MSW practice experience is preferred.
• Currently licensed to practice social work in the state of Minnesota or eligible for licensure is required.
• Experience in online education and working with diverse learners is preferred.
• May consider other acceptable equivalent combinations of training and experience.

Apply online at https://www.smumn.edu/about/offices-services/human-resources/employment-opportunities/and include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota believes inclusion and human dignity contributes to a robust academic and work environment and is critical to achieving the University's mission in an increasingly diverse society. Individuals with expertise and diverse skills from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The successful candidate must support, respect, and advance the mission of Saint Mary's University as a Lasallian Catholic institution.

Saint Mary’s offers a comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending, retirement pension plan, and both undergraduate and graduate tuition remission plans.

Preference will be given to candidates from Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.