Assistant Director, Practicum Education

FORDHAM University; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Fordham University in New York, Lincoln Center, seeks an Assistant Director, Practicum Education. Reporting to the Director of Practicum Education, this role oversees curriculum, placement, and assessment in line with Graduate School of Social Work policies and CSWE standards.

The Senior Practicum Education Specialist coordinates agency placements across programs and campuses, mentors Adjunct Practicum Advisors, travels as needed, and may require evening/weekend work while advancing practicum

Qualifications

• MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited social work program.
• Minimum of three years post-MS W professional experience.
• Familiarity with metro NY area and surrounding counties’ provider/agency systems.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and Google applications.

Responsibilities

• Cultivates, evaluates, and formalizes new practicum placement sites and agency partnerships.
• Guides, advises, and supports students through the placement process, educating them on GSS policies.
• Mediates and resolves challenges for students, Practicum Advisors, and agency sites.
• Designs, delivers, and evaluates training programs, orientations, manuals, and materials.
• Ensures timely completion of student evaluations and data integrity in systems.

Skills

Post-MS W Experience

Tech Proficiency

Education

MSW degree from CSWE-accredited program

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Word

Google

Job description

About Fordham

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

Position Details

Position Information

About Fordham

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Title of Position

Assistant Director, Practicum Education

Position Number

A01375

FLSA

Exempt

Scheduled Hours Per Week

35

Department

School Of Social Service

Campus

Lincoln Center

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Hybrid Policy

Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy .

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Practicum Education, the Senior Practicum Education Specialist provides curriculum, placement, and assessment expertise in accordance with Graduate School of Social Work ( GSS ) policies and professional practice competencies.

This role supports effective practicum operations by identifying, coordinating, and securing agency placements for students across all programs and campuses. Assists in the training, advisement, and evaluation of Adjunct Practicum Advisors.

The position requires periodic travel and occasional evening and weekend work.

Essential Functions

• Cultivates, evaluates, and formalizes new practicum placement sites and agency partnerships.
• Guides, advises, and supports students through the placement process, educating them on GSS policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Mediates and resolves challenges or issues that arise for students, Practicum Advisors, and agency sites.
• Assists in designing, delivering, and evaluating training programs, orientations, manuals, and departmental materials for students, advisors, and agency instructors.
• Ensures timely completion and submission of student Practicum evaluations and grade each semester.
• Modes and fosters respect for diversity, equality, and inclusion in all relationships, communications, and operations.
• Develops effective communication with stakeholders.
• Contributes to innovative projects and program development initiatives designed to strengthen the practicum curriculum.
• Ensures all placements and processes comply with CSWE accreditation, student privacy, accessibility, academic integrity, and university policies.
• Administers, inputs, and maintains precise student, agency, and placement records within department databases to ensure secure data management.
• Participates in program evaluation, collects assessment data, and generate progress reports.
• Ensures the accuracy and integrity of data entry in GSS /University data systems, in accordance with FERPA regulations.
• Supports the planning and execution of GSS and practicum events, including orientations, training workshops, and graduation activities.
• Participate in GSS , university, and practicum team meetings.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

May provide peer-level coordination or subject-matter guidance to colleagues performing similar work and/or student, part-time workers, including helping organize tasks, clarify priorities, or review work for quality or consistency.

Additional Functions

Collaborates with Adjunct Practicum Advisors to ensure compliance with the Council on Social Work Education ( CSWE ) accreditation standards.

Assists in the monitoring of Adjunct Practicum Advisors to ensure timely site visits, quality advising, and compliant seminar facilitation.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

MSW degree from a CSWE -accredited social work program

Minimum Of Three Years Post- MSW Professional Experience

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

• Familiarity with the metro NY area and surrounding counties’ provider/agency systems
• Integrity, sound judgment, and ethical decision-making
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and time management skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and relational skills with a customer-service orientation
• Ethical sound judgment, initiative in solving problems, and ability to deal effectively with changing priorities
• Ability to function independently and as part of a team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Technical proficiency with commonly used software applications such as Excel, Microsoft Word, and Google.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Starting Salary

$78,000

Maximum Starting Salary

$84,000

Qualifications

Note

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position?

No

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number A1157P

Number of Vacancies 1

Start Date ASAP

Posting Date 10/06/2026

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.