Position Title: Fieldwork Coordinator for Practicum & Internship

Department: Counseling Department College of Education and Health Sciences

Reports to: Department Chair Counseling

Dean College of Education and Health Sciences

Appointment: Full-time; 40 hours per week (12-month position)

Status: Exempt

Position Summary

The Fieldwork Coordinator is a full-time professional staff member responsible for coordinating clinical field experiences (Practicum and Internship) across all Counseling Program concentrations and modalities. Core responsibilities include developing and sustaining community partnerships overseeing student placements ensuring compliance with CACREP 2024 standards and Illinois licensure requirements and supporting students faculty and site supervisors throughout the fieldwork process. This position fulfills the CACREP 2024 requirement for a designated individual to coordinate practicum and internship activities.

Required Qualifications

Masters degree in Counseling or a closely related field from an accredited institution.

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois or equivalent credential from a reciprocal state.

Experience in supervision clinical training or field placement coordination.

Working knowledge of Illinois licensure regulations and CACREP accreditation standards for practicum and internship.

Strong organizational communication and data management skills.

Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty students site supervisors and community partners.

Proficiency with online learning platforms (e.g. Canvas) data management systems and virtual meeting tools (e.g. Zoom).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in higher education.

Experience coordinating field placements or supervising graduate counseling students.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Site Development & Approval

Develop and maintain partnerships with practicum and internship sites and site supervisors.

Ensure compliance with CACREP and state licensure standards.

Evaluate and approve potential fieldwork sites and site supervisors prior to student placement.

Conduct site visits (in-person or virtual) as needed.

Process student licensure-related forms and documentation

Maintain a current database of approved clinical sites and update the fieldwork manual.

2. Student Onboarding & Placement

Coordinate and monitor student completion of practicum/internship orientation requirements.

Support students and site supervisors with onboarding questions or approval issues.

3. Program Oversight & Faculty Support

Annually review and update the Practicum/Internship Manual forms and training materials.

Maintain and update program website content and Canvas resources related to fieldwork procedures.

4. Events & Program Representation

Plan and oversee Practicum and Internship Fairs (in-person and virtual) including site recruitment logistics communications and follow-up.

Represent the Counseling Program at university commencement ceremonies and relevant fieldwork-related recruitment or partnership events.

5. Other duties as appropriate

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter resume and complete contact information for a minimum of three professional references with telephone numbers.

Please submit all materials at the time of initial application.

Bradley University offers a competitive benefits package including health dental vision life and disability coverages FSA HSA and retirement plan options. Bradley also offers significant higher education cost savings for employees and dependents through the Tuition Remission program. Information regarding our benefits can be found here: University is a top-ranked private university in Peoria Illinois offering nearly 6000 undergraduate and graduate students opportunities choices and resources to build their futures. Innovation action and collaboration drive Bradley students to generate ideas and create solutions that remake the world around them. Our comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs includes business communications education engineering fine arts health sciences liberal arts and sciences and technology.

Employment with Bradley University is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Bradley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The administration faculty and staff are committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.