Field Education Director – BSSW and MSW Programs

Long Island University; Village of Brookville (NY); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Long Island University seeks a Field Education Director to lead the strategic planning, administration, and continuous improvement of field education for the BSSW and MSW programs in New York. You will oversee student placements, community partnerships, compliance, and program outcomes, ensuring high-quality experiential learning in collaboration with students, faculty, and agency partners.

Responsibilities include developing field education policies, managing data systems, supervising staff,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Experience in educational administration in higher education.
• Strong knowledge of CSWE requirements for Field Education in Social Work.
• Experience in Field Education in higher education and/or as a field instructor.

Responsabilités

• Identify, recruit and develop field education sites for BSSW and MSW placements.
• Ensure sites meet CSWE and NYSED requirements and have qualified staff.
• Maintain field education partnerships andAffiliation Agreements with the University.
• Monitor and improve field education processes, policies, and SWEAP-based outcomes.

Connaissances

Communication & interpersonal skills

Project management

Data management & digital platforms

Educational administration

Field education knowledge

Formation

Master's degree in Social Work (CSWE-accredited)

Outils

EXXAT

Description du poste

Summary

Job Description

The Field Education Director leads the strategic planning, administration, and continuous improvement of field education for the BSSW and MSW programs. Responsible for developing and maintaining community partnerships, securing and overseeing student field placements, ensuring compliance with accreditation and licensure standards, and fostering student and field instructor success. Oversees field education operations, assessment, training, and program outcomes while serving as the primary liaison among students, faculty, and agency partners to ensure high-quality experiential learning opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Placement Development

• Identify, recruit and develop a range of social work field education sites for BSSW and MSW student fieldwork placements
• Ensure field experiences meet CSWE and New York State Education Department (NYSED) certification requirements, as appropriate
• Ensure field education sites have competent and certified staff to provide effective supervision and a professional learning environment; a commitment to social work ethics, values, social justice, and training of social work professionals, and a mission that includes service to diverse and at-risk populations
• Complete the required institutional process to establish Affiliation Agreements between the clinical/agency/organization site and the University - and monitor these agreements

Student And Faculty Support

• Upon notification of acceptance into the BSSW or MSW program, work with students to ensure their understanding of field education, placement and fieldwork requirements and how these correlate to their desired field of professional social work
• Confirm the student’s eligibility and readiness for field and inform the student of field procedures and protocols
• Provide guidance and support to students in preparation for placement interviews
• Facilitate communication between students, faculty, and agency sites
• Assist in resolving problems that arise during placements

Program Management And Administration

• Responsibility for the maintenance of the Field Education database (EXXAT)
• Maintain records for agencies, instructors, and students
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, accreditation requirements, and program standards.
• Assist with the development and implementation of field education policies and procedures.
• Generate reports for accreditation purposes and licensure documentation

Monitoring And Evaluation

• Oversee and monitor all aspects of Fieldwork Education
• Conduct site visits to evaluate field placement sites, as needed
• Assist with student and agency evaluation processes and review evaluations from field instructors
• Responsible for program outcome assessment utilizing SWEAP (Social Work Education Assessment Project) including management of the SWEAP portal, student data entry and ensuring assessments are distributed and returned to deadline

Other

• Create, review and update content for SIFI course
• Proctor online SIFI course for supervisors requiring SIFI certification
• Meet regularly with supervisors attending SIFI course
• Review and update the Field Education syllabi and Student Field Manual (and Appendix)

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited social work program with a minimum of 2 years post-master's social work degree practice experience
• Experience in educational administration, preferably in higher education
• Strong knowledge of CSWE requirements regarding Field Education in Social Work
• Experience working in Field Education in higher education and/or as a field instructor
• Proficiency with data management systems and digital platforms
• Project management and organizational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with various stakeholders

LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.