Field Education Support Specialist - Social Work Internships

Liberty University, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty University, Inc. is seeking a Field Support professional to facilitate internship enrollment, interview students, and coordinate with internal teams to place students in quality field experiences.

The role requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects independently within a faith-based university setting in Lynchburg, VA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2–3 years of administrative experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
• Familiarity with the Social Work profession.
• Familiarity with Canvas LMS.
• Customer service experience.
• Strong technical competency.
• Superior ability to prioritize tasks.
• Experience in event planning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct student interviews to assess needs and interests, and match to placements.
• Coordinate with Gate team to assess readiness for field placements.
• Review and approve placement proposals and accompanying documentation.
• Facilitate inter- and intra-departmental communication about each proposal.
• Recruit, process, and onboard community agencies for field placements.
• Negotiate contracts with agencies to meet LU requirements.
• Maintain relationships with agencies to secure ongoing internships.
• Interpret and implement policies related to field enrollment.
• Provide trainings on field education policies and practices.

Skills

Administrative experience

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Customer service

Strong technical competency

Prioritization

Event planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Canvas LMS

Job description

Liberty University, Inc. is seeking a Field Support professional to facilitate internship enrollment, interview students, and coordinate with internal teams to place students in quality field experiences.

The role requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects independently within a faith-based university setting in Lynchburg, VA.