Clinical Experience and Partnership Coordinator (full time, 9 month appointment)

University of Minnesota; Morris (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages & benefits

PSLF opportunity

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The University of Minnesota Morris seeks a dedicated professional to oversee clinical experiences and community partnerships for teacher education programs. The role focuses on logistics, supervision, and data-driven quality assurance while ensuring diverse placements and compliance with Minnesota licensure rules.

On-campus 9-month, full-time appointment with responsibilities across outreach, partnership development, and program coordination.

Qualifications

• BA/BS plus at least five years of related experience, or master's degree plus at least three years of related experience.
• Current or former teaching licensure with three or more years of teaching experience.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills for working with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience with data management tools such as Excel, Google Analytics, Qualtrics, or dashboard tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical experiences and partnerships for teacher education programs.
• Manage placement procedures and MOUs with school districts.
• Provide training and documentation for cooperating teachers and university supervisors.
• Track placement data and ensure diverse exposure and compliance with licensure rules.
• Lead outreach initiatives and cultivate relationships with campus programs and community partners.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Project management

Meetings leadership

Data management

Education

BA/BS plus 5+ years OR MA plus 3 years

Teaching licensure (current or former)

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel (advanced)

Google Analytics

Qualtrics

Dashboard tools

Job description

About the Job

This position provides oversight and coordination of all clinicalexperiences and community partnerships for the teacher educationprograms. This position must demonstrate sensitivity toward, andknowledge and understanding of, diverse academic, socioeconomic,gender, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

This position is located on-campus in Morris, MN. This is a fulltime, 9 month appointment.

Job duties

Clinical Experience Placements (50%)

Placement Logistics & Operations

• Develop and implement placement procedures for the full rangeof clinical experiences, including tutor-aide, field experiences,student teaching internships, and practical.
• Maintain accurate and updated memoranda of understanding withschool districts.
• Process payments to schools, cooperating teachers, andsupervisors.
• Make recommendations to the Division Chair for student teachingbudgets.

Supervision & Partner Support

• Provide support, training resources, and clear documentation(such as candidate and host responsibilities) for cooperatingteachers and university supervisors.
• Track completion of cooperating teacher and field supervisorrequired activities and document submissions.
• Serve as the primary contact to mediate performance orinterpersonal challenges between candidates, host schools, andsupervisors.
• Lead pre-placement orientations for candidates on professionalethics, site expectations, and placement guidelines.

Compliance, Data & Quality Assurance

• Track and monitor individual field experience requirementsrelated to Minnesota teacher licensure rules.
• Use current digital assessment systems (e.g., Tk20, SL&L)to manage applications, placements, assessments, andreporting.
• Monitor and analyze candidate placement data to ensure diversedemographic, socioeconomic, and learning environment exposure.
• Collaborate with faculty to update evaluation instruments andprovide relevant clinical data to the assessment coordinator.

Outreach & School/Community Partnerships (35%)

Partnership & Program Development

• Lead Division of Education teacher preparation outreachinitiatives on campus and with area partners.
• Build and maintain relationships with relevant campus programs(e.g., Education Minnesota Aspiring Educators Program, Office ofCommunity Engagement) and regional school programs.
• Support faculty and the Division Chair in implementing alumnisupport systems.
• Collaborate with campus colleagues and community partners onshared initiatives (e.g., Morris Challenge) to assess area needsand explore programming opportunities.
• Plan and implement outreach events such as future educatordays, campus visits, etc.
• Regularly communicate with all school partners beyond clinicalexperience placements.

Partner Activity Planning and Implementation

• Collaborate with the Division Chair on Teacher EducationAdvisory Council activities, taking a leadership role in planningmeetings, events, and agenda items.
• Document school partnership activities via meeting minutes,running records, and regular updates.
• Regularly consult with the Division Chair regarding partnershipgoals, potential opportunities, policy impacts, and budgetaryneeds.
• Collaborate with the Division Chair and partners on grantopportunities and funded programs supporting local schools.

Media, Communication, and Logistics

• Manage data sharing agreements and memoranda of understandingwith the Designated School Partner (as per MN Rule 8705.1010).
• Devise and implement methods to evaluate outreach andpartnership effectiveness.
• Oversee social media platforms and guide the overall mediapresence for teacher education.
• Lead the distribution, collection, and analysis ofaccreditation surveys (e.g., Exit Survey, Transition to TeachingSurvey, Supervisor Survey) in collaboration with the assessmentcoordinator.

Other Duties (15%)

• Examples of other duties may include but are not limited to:
  • Perform direct field supervision of student teachers asassigned.
  • Support program development, grant proposals, and liaison roleswith inter-departmental programs (e.g., NXT Gen TEACH, etc.).
  • Support Post-Secondary Enrollment Option programs andstudents.
  • Collaborate with the Office for Community Engagement on areaschool programs (Americorps, the Zone, Tiger Tracks, etc.).
  • Complete other administrative or academic tasks assigned by theDivision Chair or Dean.

The employer reserves the right to modify, change or add to theduties of this position, consistent with the classificationdescription, at any time.

Please note, this position is not eligible for H-1B or GreenCard sponsorship. This position does not offer a STEM OPT trainingprogram.

Qualifications

Essential knowledge, skills and experience

• BA/BS degree plus at least five years of related experience, ormaster's degree plus at least three years of relatedexperience.
• Current or former teaching licensure with three or more yearsof teaching experience.
• Enthusiasm and positive regard for the teachingprofession.
• Ability to organize and lead meetings with faculty, schoolpartners, and state/national personnel.
• Experience with basic office operations, billing and paymentprocessing.
• Excellent collaboration skills, including a willingness to seekfeedback and input, to listen to and value multiple perspectivesand points of view, to communicate regularly with multiplestakeholders, and to lead/initiate processes and plans.
• Conflict resolution or mediation skills; ability to navigatesensitive relationships and challenges.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to work on varied andmultiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to gather information, research programs andinitiatives, assess effectiveness of programs, recognize problemsand barriers, and create strategic solutions.
• Experience with data management tools (e.g., advanced Excel,Google Analytics, Qualtrics, or dashboard tools).

Preferred knowledge, skills and experience

• Master’s degree in relevant field (strongly preferred).
• Qualified to conduct field supervision as per Minnesota Rule8705.1010 Standard 15 (strongly preferred).
• 5 or more years of teaching experience.
• Experience working with teacher preparation programs.
• Knowledge of Professional Educator Licensing and StandardsBoard teacher education standards and rules.
• Understanding of accreditation standards, processes, andreports.
• Experience developing community outreach programming.

Physical and/or environmental requirements

• Office environment including standing and sitting at desk,regular use of personal computer.
• Generally the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10%standing.
• The usual and customary methods of performing the job’sfunctions require the following physical demands: some lifting,carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine fingerdexterity. Occasional lifting generally less than 50 pounds.
• This job is performed in a generally clean and healthyenvironment.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $ 45,000 - $57,500 ; depending oneducation/qualifications/experience

Time Appointme nt: full time, 9 monthappointment

Position Type: Faculty and P& A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for moreinformation regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package thatincludes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional trainingand degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition BenefitProgram
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counselingat no cost

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important tonote that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. Thisapproach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions ofeach candidate while maintaining equity within our organization. As part of ourcommitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered toincoming candidates will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversityand inclusion in enriching the employment experience of itsemployees and in supporting the academic mission. The University iscommitted to attracting and retaining employees with varyingidentities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to andopportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment withoutregard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender,age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteranstatus, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successfulcompletion of a background check. Our presumption is thatprospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminalconvictions do not automatically disqualify finalists fromemployment.

About University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota Morris (UMN Morris)

The University of Minnesota Morris (UMN Morris) makes its home on a121-year-old campus on the western edge of the state and is one ofthe top public liberal arts colleges in the nation. The small,close-knit campus emphasizes faculty/student collaboration inresearch, study abroad, and community engaged learning. Deeplyrooted in the tall grass prairies of Minnesota, the campus also hasadvanced sustainable, environmentally friendly initiatives thathave grown to levels of national leadership and touch nearly allaspects of campus life.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized byForbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employerfor Women (2023, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State(2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence &Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-lifeflexibility.