Field Education & Practicum Coordinator

Fordham; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fordham University is seeking a Practicum Education Specialist to identify, prepare, and coordinate agency placements for social work students. You will advise students and partner agencies throughout the placement process and support Practicum Education operations.

The role requires travel and occasional evening/weekend work, with a focus on collaboration across the Practicum Education and GSS teams to ensure high-quality student experiences and compliant records.

Qualifications

• MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited social work program.
• Minimum of two years post-MS W professional experience.
• Integrity, sound judgment, and ethical decision-making.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relational skills.
• Excellent professional written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to function independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain confididentiality.
• Technical proficiency with commonly used software such as Excel, Microsoft Word, and Google.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and develops new Practicum Education agency partners.
• Collaborate with Senior Practicum Specialists to review student practicum applications.
• Educates students about Practicum Education policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Advises and support students and agency partners throughout the Practicum Education placement process.
• Educates agency representatives and Practicum Instructors about Practicum policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation, student and agency records.
• Ensures the accuracy and integrity of student records within University systems in strict accordance with FERPA regulations to support operational effectiveness.
• Participates in student and agency evaluation processes.
• Models and fosters respect for diversity, equality, and inclusion in all relationships, communications, and operations.
• Develops effective communication with stakeholders.
• Assists in the development and implementation of Practicum and GSS events (e.g., orientation, training, graduation).
• Participates in GSS, Practicum Department, and team meetings.

Skills

Integrity

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal skills

Written and oral communication

Independent and team work

Confidentiality

Technical proficiency with software (e

Education

MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited social work program

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Word

Google

Job description

Fordham University is seeking a Practicum Education Specialist to identify, prepare, and coordinate agency placements for social work students. You will advise students and partner agencies throughout the placement process and support Practicum Education operations.

The role requires travel and occasional evening/weekend work, with a focus on collaboration across the Practicum Education and GSS teams to ensure high-quality student experiences and compliant records.