Practicum Education Program Coordinator - The School of Social Work
Practicum Education Program Coordinator - The School of Social Work
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Job Description
The School of Social Work at the University of Iowa invites applications for a Practicum Education Program Coordinator (Education Support Services Specialist/Pay Level 4A). This position works under the direction of the Practicum Education Director to support student success when preparing for entering and completing social work practicum at the bachelors and masters levels. Involved in this position are training practicum students and supervisors providing practicum and academic advising extensively using an online practicum management system and serving as a practicum instructor and liaison to practicum sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Coach and mentor students throughout the practicum process.
- Provide practicum supervision for sites without a qualified practicum supervisor.
- Set up new practicum sites and student placements in the online practicum management system; maintain system information by requesting information updates from users.
- Support and lead workshops and trainings for practicum instructors and other practicum stakeholders including practicum orientation and CEU workshops.
- Student academic advising including using academic systems such as MAUI.
For a full job description or questions about this position please send an email to
Education Required
- MSW degree from a CSWE accredited institution.
Required Qualifications
- Two years post-MSW clinical social work experience minimum.
- Prior experience as a practicum instructor.
- Working experience and knowledge of Office Suite (Word EXCEL etc.).
- Demonstrated ability and/or experience using online data management systems.
- Experience preparing and giving presentations in person and/or virtually.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must have a valid drivers license and the ability to meet University of Iowa Fleet Services standards.
Desirable Qualifications
- Current license at the Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) level or comparable.
- 4 or more semesters as a practicum instructor.
Position and Application Details
For additional job details and to apply please visit and access requisition #.
In order to be considered for an interview applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a Relevant File to the submission.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship in the United States.
For additional questions please contact:
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
