Coordinator, Field Placements and Certification

Manhattanville University; Purchase (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Manhattanville University seeks a Coordinator of Field Placements and Certification to manage student teaching experiences within the School of Education's Educator Preparation Programs. You will serve as a liaison among candidates, partner schools, faculty, and state agencies to ensure quality placements and compliant certification processes.

The role requires collaboration with advisory and registrar offices, strong communication, and attention to detailed records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or 5+ years in PK-12 education or educator preparation.
• Experience with NYS teacher certification/licensure requirements and processes.
• Familiarity with CAEP accreditation or state agencies.
• Ability to communicate with school and district leaders effectively.
• Experience working with data systems or student information systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assign candidates to appropriate field placements based on program requirements and candidate needs.
• Develop and strengthen partnerships with PK-12 schools and districts to secure diverse, high-quality placement sites.
• Ensure placements comply with state, institutional, and accreditation standards (CAEP or state equivalents).
• Serve as primary liaison between the EPP and school-based partners, including principals and district administrators.
• Maintain accurate placement records and documentation; provide clear, timely communication to candidates.
• Monitor placement quality and serve as point of contact for troubleshooting candidate and partner concerns.
• Collaborate with internal departments (advising, registrar, faculty) to support candidate success.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

5+ years PK-12 education or educator preparation

Tools

Student information systems

Job description

Job Title: Coordinator Field Placements and Certification

Department: School of Education

Reports to: Director, Office of Teacher Preparation and Certification

Effective Date: 09/01/2026

# of Direct Reports: 0

# of People Supported: 3

Job Description

The Coordinator of Field Placements and Certification manages and supports all aspects of the student teaching experience within the School of Education's Educator Preparation Programs (EPP). This role serves as a critical link among candidates, school partners, faculty, and state certification agencies to ensure high-quality placements align with program standards, accreditation requirements, and state regulations, while also providing responsive support to candidates and stakeholders throughout the certification process. This role is responsible for ensuring that placements for all candidates adhere to state, district, and Manhattanville University regulations and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities:None

Duties/Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assign candidates to appropriate field placements based on program requirements and candidate needs
• Develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with PK-12 schools and districts to secure diverse, high-quality placement sites
• Ensure placements are in compliance with state, institutional, and accreditation standards (e.g., CAEP or state equivalents)
• Serve as the primary liaison between the EPP and school-based partners, including principals, cooperating teachers, and district administrators
• Maintain accurate placement records and documentation
• Provide clear, timely communication to candidates regarding placement and certification processes
• Monitor placement quality and serve as a point of contact for troubleshooting candidate and partner concerns
• Collaborate with internal departments (advising, registrar, faculty, etc.) to support candidate success

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work successfully with SOE undergraduate and graduate teacher education students, external school district personnel, and university faculty and staff
• Strong oral and written communication skills, organizational/management skills, interpersonal skills, and project and process management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain detailed records; customer service oriented

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in education and/or 5+ years' experience working in PK-12 education or educator preparation programs

Experience

• P-12 school and/or higher education administrative experience
• Communicating with school- and district-level leaders
• Knowledge of NYS teacher certification/licensure requirements and processes
• Familiarity with accreditation standards (e.g., CAEP or state agencies)
• Experience working with data systems or student information systems

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Hours Expectation

Full-time hybrid, 35 hours per week

Housing

Housing is not provided.

Salary

$27.91/hour ($50,796, annual)

Benefits

Manhattanville University also offers a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including tuition remission. For more information regarding benefits, please visit our benefits page: Manhattanville Benefits

Manhattanville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protecte