Field Support - Social Work Program

Liberty University; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA is seeking Field Support personnel to assist the Social Work field education experience for students. You will interview students, match placements, and ensure compliance with CSWE standards.

You will coordinate with the Gate team, onboard agencies, negotiate contracts, visit sites, and maintain relationships to secure ongoing internship opportunities. The role requires strong administrative skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and learning management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2-3 years administrative experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, SharePoint, etc.
• Familiarity with the Social Work profession and with Learning Management Systems (Canvas).
• Customer service experience and strong technical competency.

Responsibilities

• Conduct student interviews to assess needs and match placements.
• Coordinate with Gate team to assess readiness and strengths for placements.
• Review and approve placement proposals and coordinate communications.
• Recruit, process, and onboard community agencies for field placements.
• Negotiate contracts with agencies to meet LU requirements.
• Maintain frequent contact and site visits to secure ongoing internships.
• Ensure CSWE standards are implemented in field enrollment.
• Manage proposals using CORE software and Canvas LMS.
• Coordinate with Registrar, Contracts, Career Center, and other LU departments.

Skills

Customer service

Prioritization

Event planning

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Canvas LMS

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2-3 years administrative experience

Tools

Canvas LMS

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Field Support personnel are critical members of the Social Work Field Team which facilitate and administer the field education (internship) enrollment experience for Social Work students and contribute to the success of the department in equipping students for the profession. Field Support personnel are to be professional in all aspects of the job, including but not limited to dress, demeanor, and interaction.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Conduct student interviews to assess student needs and interests, and exercise discretion in matching students with quality field placements.
• Coordinate with the Gate team to assess student readiness for field and specific strengths and areas for improvement to consider in arranging placements.
• Review and approve placement proposals and accompanying documentation, facilitate inter- and intra-departmental communication about each proposal, and troubleshoot problems as they arise.
• Research potential resources, and recruit, process, and onboard community agencies that provide student field placements.
• Negotiate individual contracts with each agency to ensure that both agency and LU requirements are met.
• Maintain frequent contact, perform site visits, and facilitate relationships with agencies to secure ongoing internship opportunities.
• Interpret and implement policies and procedures related to field enrollment, ensuring proper implementation of Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Education and Policy Standards.
• Administer the process for submission of proposals, utilizing CORE field placement software and the Canvas Learning Management System to review, approve, and track essential data.
• Communicate with other LU departments such as the Registrar, Contracts Department, Career Center, and University Events, and assist Field Coordinators, Directors of Field Education, and other department leadership as assigned.

Qualifications, Credentials, and Competencies

• Bachelor's degree with 2-3 years of administrative experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, SharePoint, etc.
• Familiarity with the Social Work profession and with Learning Management Systems (i.e., Canvas).
• Customer service experience and strong technical competency.
• Superior ability to prioritize tasks; experience in event planning.