Education Field & Gate Placement Coordinator

Liberty University, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 52,349,000 - 60,614,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty University, Inc. is seeking a Gate and Field Coordinator on campus in Lynchburg, VA. You will oversee and manage the placement process for online or residential gate and field placements for licensure requirements, reviewing applications and maintaining placement data, while assisting students via email and phone.

The role interfaces with School of Education and university departments to ensure consistent support for students and timely communication throughout the placement cycle.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
• Administrative experience
• Strong organizational skills
• Preferred Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, Outlook
• Ability to work with a team
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Willingness to embrace collaboration and assist team members

Responsibilities

• Review and process practicum, student teaching, and internship placement requests for external field placements for online programs
• Address and resolve practicum, student teaching, and internship placement problems
• Send and confirm placement requests for practicums, student teaching, and internships
• Manage practicum, student teaching, and internship placement data for students
• Review and process initial licensure gate applications
• Manage gate courses
• Answer student emails and phone calls regarding gate courses and applications
• Communicate with external school systems via emails and phone calls
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Administrative experience

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Verbal/written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Liberty University, Inc. is seeking a Gate and Field Coordinator on campus in Lynchburg, VA. You will oversee and manage the placement process for online or residential gate and field placements for licensure requirements, reviewing applications and maintaining placement data, while assisting students via email and phone.

The role interfaces with School of Education and university departments to ensure consistent support for students and timely communication throughout the placement cycle.