Senior Practicum and Placement Coordinator

Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group medical insurance

Dental insurance

Staff development support

Leave provisions

Job summary

The Senior Practicum and Placement Coordinator at Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education Limited leads strategic coordination of practicum and placement across all programmes, ensuring alignment with standards and institutional goals. The role oversees partnerships, student allocations, records and compliance, delivering high-quality practicum experiences.

The postholder collaborates with Programme Managers, maintains databases, and drives continuous improvement, safeguarding, health and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Strong organisational and management capabilities.
• Experience in partnership development and stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with QA, compliance, and accreditation processes.
• Proficient with databases and administrative systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee placement partnerships with practicum providers and act as primary liaison.
• Coordinate student allocation, matching, and records with timely processes.
• Ensure placements meet accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and improve practicum placement databases and reporting.
• Analyze data to inform planning and strategic improvements in experiential learning.

Skills

Organisational skills

Management skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Quality assurance

Compliance processes

Database proficiency

Administrative systems

Workflow management

Education

Master’s degree in a Social Sciences-related discipline

Job description

Senior Practicum and Placement Coordinator

The Senior Practicum and Placement Coordinator is responsible for the strategic coordination, operational management, and quality assurance of practicum and placement activities across all academic programmes (i.e. early childhood education, psychology and counselling related fields) of the College.

The postholder oversees placement partnerships, student allocation processes, compliance requirements, database systems, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure high-quality, well-managed practicum experiences that align with programme standards and institutional goals.

Responsibilities

Partnership Management & Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with practicum and placement providers.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the College and placement partners.
• Support Programme Managers/Directors in partnership development and renewal.
• Coordinate partnership agreements, MOUs, and related documentation.
• Monitor partner satisfaction and support ongoing collaboration.

Student Placement Coordination

• Oversee the allocation and matching of students to practicum and placement sites.
• Ensure equitable, transparent, and timely placement processes.
• Manage student practicum placement records and documentation.
• Provide guidance to students regarding practicum placement requirements and expectations.
• Address practicum placement-related issues in consultation with Programme Managers.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure practicum placements meet programme accreditation, regulatory, and institutional standards.
• Monitor compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and professional requirements.
• Support evaluation and feedback processes from students and practicum placement providers.
• Contribute to audits, accreditation reviews, and quality enhancement initiatives.

Systems & Operational Management

• Maintain and enhance practicum placement databases and tracking systems.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting.
• Streamline workflows to improve operational efficiency.
• Develop and update practicum placement policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Strategic Development & Continuous Improvement

• Analyse practicum placement data to inform planning and improvement.
• Identify opportunities to expand and diversify practicum placement partnerships.
• Support the development of best practices in practicum placement coordination.
• Contribute to institutional strategic initiatives related to experiential learning.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in a Social Sciences-related discipline is preferred.
• Proficiency in both English and Chinese is highly desirable.
• Strong organisational and management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience in partnership development and relationship management in ECE and social sciences fields.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and compliance processes.
• High proficiency in database and administrative systems.
• Ability to manage complex workflows and competing priorities.

Salary and Fringe Benefits

Initial appointment will normally be made on a 24-month contract.
Remuneration is competitive and will be based on qualifications and relevant experience. The College offers group medical insurance and dental, staff development support and leave provisions (annual leave, birthday leave, college leave, etc) to eligible appointee.

Appointee will undergo a Medical Examination and the Sexual Conviction Record Check.

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment-related purposes only.