Associate Coordinator, Field/Practicum Education

The University of Nevada Reno is recruiting for an Associate Coordinator Practicum/Field Education. The Associate Coordinator assists with the implementation of the practicum/field education curriculum for the onground and online social work programs within the School of Social Work. This position is inperson and located in Reno Nevada (not remote).

The position is responsible for the recruitment selection and training of community field instructors as well as the placement and monitoring of Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) students in practicum/field education sites. Along with the field director the field coordinator assures that the field placements meet the program and the Council of Social Work Educations (CSWEs) requirements. The position is also responsible for assisting with the recruitment and admissions of undergraduate and graduate students.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Support the development of innovative experiential field learning opportunities for BSW and MSW students.

• Recruit and assess agencies for field placement; negotiate AgencySchool contracts.

• Train and maintain communication with field instructors and agency partners.

• Address student and site concerns during practicum placements.

• Coordinate with online education partners to support distance learning field components.

• Ensure field placements meet program and CSWE accreditation requirements.

• Assist with student placement: review applications help identify sites assign interviews confirm placements and maintain communication.

• Manage placement data and tracking systems.

• Maintain field education databases manuals and handbooks.

• Support curriculum development and content updates for the field education program.

• Update field education webpage content including policies and resources.

• Participate in School of Social Work meetings and assist with student recruitment and admissions.

• Teach one (1) 3credit course annually (may include summer) and/or supervise multiple offsite field placements.

• Build and maintain partnerships with social work practice communities.

• Serve on school or university committees as needed.

Required Qualifications

Masters Degree in Social Work from CSWE accredited program and two years of related work experience. Related experience: PostMSW professional social work practice or related.

Schedule and Travel Requirements

• Travel in state and out of state as needed

• Travel to state and national conferences as appropriate

• Variable hours

Compensation Grade

Administrative Faculty B

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty members first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to EVerify.

As part of the hiring process applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform jobrelated tasks.

For positions that require driving evidence of a valid drivers license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

The University of Nevada Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age (40 or older) disability whether actual or perceived by others (including serviceconnected disabilities) gender (including pregnancy related conditions) military status or military obligations sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information national origin race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles afros bantu knots curls braids locks and twists) color or religion (protected classes).

About Us

The University of Nevada Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevadas original landgrant university the University serves more than 23000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.

Classified by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (Very High Research) university it is also recognized in the Carnegie Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the Best National Universities and Best National Public Universities. It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.

Since 2009 nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs facilities and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevadas first medical school the University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe where education research and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original landgrant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada Reno Extension Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology Nevada Small Business Development Center the Nevada Seismological Laboratory and Wolf Pack Athletics.

The main campus is in Reno Nevada a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe the beautiful 290acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The Universitys physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus known as University Village to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty.

Collaborating with worldrenowned organizations the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple which ensures equitable access to technology for students providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Googles TechWise initiate is an 18month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entrylevel software engineers by graduation.

In 2023 the U.S. Department of Commerces Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada led by the University of Nevada Reno was named one of the inaugural 31 RegionalTechnology and InnovationHubs (TechHubs).Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its Tech Hub will strengthen Americas lithium batteries critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state.

Through its commitment to highimpact education worldimproving research and creative activity and outreach thats transforming Nevadas communities and businesses the University continues its 150year tradition of benefitting our state nation and world.

The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students faculty and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

Today the University delivers on its original landgrant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics facilities support engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students cognitive growth and academic achievement all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.