Practicum Education Coordinator

ThePracticumEducation Coordinator provides overall program management and oversight to field education operations of New Mexico Highlands University/Facundo Valdez School of Social Work Online Master of Social Work program. ThePracticumEducation Coordinator reports to the SchoolsPracticumEducation Director.

Duties and Responsibilities

Plan developimplementand evaluate a comprehensive field education program for online MSW students;

Develop and implement a recruitment and field placement effort for the online program in service to the mission of theSchool;

Recruit evaluateapproveandretainfield practicum agencies ensuring responsiveness to the geographic locations of students and the mission of theSchool;

Oversee and approve placement of students in approved field practicum agencies;

Recruit recommend for hire field consultants; assign field consultants to students and agencies;

Supervise field administrative staff graduate assistants student workers and field consultants and conduct performance evaluations;

Provide support to and problem-solve with field consultantsand intervene promptly in resolution of problems experienced by students or agencies; consult with Dir. of Field Education as needed;

Develop Field Prep syllabus and content for online asynchronous delivery;

Teach Field Prep;

Manage and oversee Field management software and ensure it isutilizedand updated regularly;

Utilizetechnology including Zoom tofacilitateefficient communication with students field staff and agencies;

Provide field orientations to students field consultants and agency instructors/representatives;

Review student evaluations of field practicum field agencies and field seminar instructors 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;

Provide updates to the Dean and Dir. of Field Education periodicallyregardingstudent progress status of field practicum agencies and problemsencounteredin the field placement program;

Interface and collaborate with Online MSW program staff and faculty;

Participatein School meetings of faculty staff and field personnel in-person or via Zoom; Work closely with Online MSW faculty advisors in support of students in practicum;

Participatein Field Policy Committeecomprisedof Dir. of Field Education and Field Coordinators;

Recruit student applicants for Title IV-E stipend program;

Perform related duties as assigned;

Maintainregular attendance;

Respond promptly to phone and email communications whether from students faculty or staff.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education:Masters Degree in Social Work(MSW) from a CSWE accredited program. Experience: Three (3) years post MSW practice work experience with communitystateor educational organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

At leastone yearexperience 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

Work duties to be carried out remotely (online) primarily and must be willing to make periodic visits to a physical campus (such as ABQ Farmington Las Vegas or Santa Fe) Must be willing to work occasional odd hoursweekendsand holidays

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of healthcare social service and mental health agencies in rural New Mexico and the US Southwest; -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 consultantsfacultyand agency field instructors in a team approach in the implementation of the academic and field placement program;

Possessesthe 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/Latinx Native American and other ethnic minority students and thecommunity basedagencies providing services to these populations;

Ability to organize and prioritize work;

Ability tomaintaineffective positive working relationships;

Ability tomaintainconfidentiality;

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. -Bilingual abilities helpful (Spanish-Englishor 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 upto 50 pounds: Occasionally Repetitive hand motion Prolonged use of computer

Working Environment

Work is primarily carried out remotely (online) with periodic work in an office setting during visits to a physical campus.

Work with frequent interruptions.

Pay Rate Commensurate with experience

Work Location/Campus Center Online - In the State of New Mexico

Special Instructions to Applicant

A complete online application must include: 1) Letter of interest/cover letter;

2) Resume;

3) Names telephonenumbersand email address of three Professional references in application;

4) Unofficial copies of transcripts.

Candidates who are invited for interviews willbe requiredtosubmitofficial transcripts. References will be contacted in conjunction with interview. Upload required materials with online application. For disabled access or services call or contact Human Resources IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer making decisions without regard to race color religionsex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age veteran status disability or any other protected class. We are committed to the University values of diversity accessibility excellence and responsiveness

Education:Masters Degree in Social Work(MSW) from a CSWE accredited program. Experience: Three (3) years post MSW practice work experience with communitystateor educational organizations.