Assistant Director, Field Education & Student Placements

Boston College; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston College is seeking an Assistant Director of Field Education to manage domestic and international student placements and agency recruitment. The role supports field placements, supervises adjunct faculty, and helps implement placement management processes for the MSW program.

The position requires a Master of Social Work, at least three years of experience, and strong organizational and communication skills, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work degree required.
• At least three years of professional experience required.
• Strong organizational and communications skills required.
• Experience with issues related to placement of students in agencies required.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite required.
• Familiarity with databases (Apex preferred) required.
• Ability to follow-through on tasks independently required.
• Ability to function as part of a team required.
• Some supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit agencies for placements and identify potential agencies.
• Telephone contact to agencies and site visits.
• Complete agency evaluations and paperwork.
• Input new agencies into placement data file and support/monitor agencies.
• Coordinate placement meetings and student interviews.
• Advise and supervise student advisors and manage placements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Master of Social Work

Tools

MS Office

Apex databases

Job description

Boston College is seeking an Assistant Director of Field Education to manage domestic and international student placements and agency recruitment. The role supports field placements, supervises adjunct faculty, and helps implement placement management processes for the MSW program.

The position requires a Master of Social Work, at least three years of experience, and strong organizational and communication skills, with travel as needed.