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Practicum Education Specialist
Job Location:
Job Location:
Westchester, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
11 August 2026 (27 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
8 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Practicum Education this position identifies prepares and coordinates Practicum Education agency placements for social work students. The Practicum Education Specialist advises and supports students throughout the placement process and supports effective Practicum Education operations. The position requires periodic travel and occasional evening and weekend work.
Essential Functions
Identifies and develops new Practicum Education agency partners. Collaborate with Senior Practicum Specialists to review student practicum applications. Educates students about Practicum Education policies procedures and expectations. Advises and support students and agency partners throughout the Practicum Education placement process. Educates agency representatives and Practicum Instructors about Practicum policies procedures and expectations. Maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation student and agency records. Ensures the accuracy and integrity of student records within University systems in strict accordance with FERPA regulations to support operational effectiveness. Participates in student and agency evaluation processes. Models and fosters respect for diversity equality and inclusion in all relationships communications and operations. Develops effective communication with stakeholders. Assists in the development and implementation of Practicum and GSS events (eg orientation training graduation). Participates in GSS Practicum Department and team meetings.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with higher education-speciļ¬c systems (e.g. Banner Slate Qualtrics OnBase). Familiarity with the metro NY area and surrounding counties provider/agency systems.
Work Environment
Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.
Reporting to the Director of Practicum Education this position identifies prepares and coordinates Practicum Education agency placements for social work students. The Practicum Education Specialist advises and supports students throughout the placement process and supports effective Practicum Education operations. The position requires periodic travel and occasional evening and weekend work.
Essential Functions
Identifies and develops new Practicum Education agency partners. Collaborate with Senior Practicum Specialists to review student practicum applications. Educates students about Practicum Education policies procedures and expectations. Advises and support students and agency partners throughout the Practicum Education placement process. Educates agency representatives and Practicum Instructors about Practicum policies procedures and expectations. Maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation student and agency records. Ensures the accuracy and integrity of student records within University systems in strict accordance with FERPA regulations to support operational effectiveness. Participates in student and agency evaluation processes. Models and fosters respect for diversity equality and inclusion in all relationships communications and operations. Develops effective communication with stakeholders. Assists in the development and implementation of Practicum and GSS events (eg orientation training graduation). Participates in GSS Practicum Department and team meetings.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with higher education-speciļ¬c systems (e.g. Banner Slate Qualtrics OnBase). Familiarity with the metro NY area and surrounding counties provider/agency systems.
Work Environment
Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Fordham is a top-ranked Catholic university in NYC, offering exceptional education in the Jesuit tradition to approx. 15,000 students across 9 schools.
