Field Education & Programs Coordinator

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan School of Social Work's Office of Field Education seeks a Field Placement and Program Coordinator to support student field placements, develop relationships with community-based agencies, and contribute to the effective administration of the Office of Field Education.

This role combines field-placement coordination (60%) with program and administrative support (40%), requiring a student-centered approach, sound professional judgement, strong organizational skills, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of post-graduate professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify, recruit, and support prospective community-based field education sites.
• Assist with the selection, training, and ongoing engagement of field agencies.
• Develop field-placement opportunities that align with student learning needs and Office of Field Education requirements.
• Facilitate student placements with field agencies using established matching processes and protocols.
• Maintain accurate and timely placement information in relevant databases and systems.
• Guide students through the administrative and procedural aspects of the field-placement process.
• Follow up with students regarding field plans, agency interviews, registration requirements, and required forms.
• Respond to initial student questions and concerns related to placement processes.
• Identify concerns requiring additional expertise and refer or elevate them to field faculty, the Assistant Director, or the Director of Field Education, as appropriate.
• Provide timely, accurate, and student-centered communication throughout the placement process.
• Participate in Office of Field Education team meetings, placement meetings, and online program meetings.
• Collaborate with the Director and Assistant Director of Field Education on projects involving agency recruitment and development, agency review and vetting, student support services, placement-process software and system enhancements, curricular or program innovations.
• Track project activities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Support other Office of Field Education initiatives and special projects as assigned.
• Provide welcoming and professional front-office support to students, faculty, staff, community partners, and visitors.
• Respond to general inquiries and direct individuals to the appropriate Office of Field Education resource or team member.
• Provide administrative and clerical support to the Director and Assistant Director of Field Education, field faculty, and other members of the office.
• Prepare and distribute reports, agendas, correspondence, and other materials.
• Record, edit, and distribute minutes for weekly team meetings and other meetings as assigned.
• Draft, format, proofread, and manage written communications.
• Create and maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems.
• Coordinate room reservations and meeting logistics.
• Order, maintain, and monitor office supplies and equipment.
• Assist with purchasing, expense reconciliation, email communications, and other office processes as assigned.
• Help maintain a welcoming, professional, accessible, and organized office environment.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Oral communication

Organizational skills

Google Workspace

Problem solving

Independent working

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Google Slides

FileMaker Pro

Wolverine Access

PCard reconciliation

Emburse

Constant Contact

Relational databases

Student-information systems

Job description

The University of Michigan School of Social Work's Office of Field Education seeks a Field Placement and Program Coordinator to support student field placements, develop relationships with community-based agencies, and contribute to the effective administration of the Office of Field Education.

This role combines field-placement coordination (60%) with program and administrative support (40%), requiring a student-centered approach, sound professional judgement, strong organizational skills, and