Field Placement Coordinator-ELED

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Under general supervision the Field Placement Coordinator coordinates day-to-day clerical and administrative functions for the Field Experience Office including student teaching and observation placements orientations field experience records databases evaluations surveys and communication with school partners university supervisors mentor teachers and students.

• Initiates and maintains ongoing communication with field placement sites under the guidance of the Director.
• Communicates directly with district/school site administrators and mentor teachers to verify establish and maintain placement sites for student teachers.
• Prepares placement reports and materials for the Directors review providing recommendations for individual student teacher placement assignments each semester.
• Maintains multiple databases related to student teaching (student teaching assignments placement sites university supervisors and mentor teachers).
• Serves as first point of contact for University Supervisors and provides support as needed including communicating important policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

*NOTE: To view the full position description including all of the required qualifications copy and paste this link into your browser: to five (5) years of full-time progressively responsible administrative or technical office management experience in an administrative capacity exercising independent judgment and leading the work of others.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple field placement activities and priorities.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with students faculty school administrators mentor teachers university supervisors and other stakeholders.
• Maintains accurate databases records evaluations surveys and placement information.
• Demonstrates proficiency with administrative technology and software including SOLAR PeopleSoft Canvas Microsoft Office Adobe BOX and SurveyMonkey.
• Identifies procedural issues and recommends improvements that enhance administrative efficiency and field experience processes.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and the ability to interpret communicate and support compliance with program policies procedures and field experience requirements.
• Effective oral and written communication skills proficiency in MS Office good interpersonal collaboration and organizational skills effective problem-solving skill.
• Knowledge of student teaching processes and local school district polices desired.

Pay Benefits & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package including but not limited to: medical dental vision retirement & savings tuition waiver and more.
• Classification: 1035 / Admin Support Coord / Grade 2
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE is $4367 $4454 per month dependent on qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $4367 - $6362 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday.
• This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period.
• The position is currently hybrid (4 days in office 1 day remote); however this is subject to change based on student and/or operational needs.

General Information

• Applications received through August 24 2026 will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Please note: California State University Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicants current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process please visit this link: CSU recommends that faculty staff and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2 the virus that causes COVID-19 and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age medical condition and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age Disability (physical or mental) Gender Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender) Gender Expression Genetic Information Marital Status Medical Condition Nationality Pregnancy or related conditions Race or Ethnicity (including color caste or ancestry) Religion or Religious Creed Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics) Sexual Orientation and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition at .

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