MSW Internship Coordinator & Placement Advocate

Eastern University's College of Education; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern University seeks an Internship Coordinator in the MSW program to connect the school’s curriculum with fieldwork, vet high-quality sites, and guide students through placement and supervision. You will build agency partnerships and ensure CSWE standards are met.

The role requires strong collaboration, organizational skills, and the ability to mentor students while coordinating with the Internship Team and Enrollment activities.

Qualifications

• MSW from a CSVE accreditedprogram.
• Minimum of two years post-MSW practice experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communicationskills.
• Commitment to collaboration and shared decision-making.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently across organizational units and with a diverse faculty/staff team and student body.
• Ability to investigate and analyze information, engages in critical thinking and problem solving, as well as maintains confidentiality of information.
• Detail oriented
• Proficient skill with Microsoft office suite, social media, Google Suites, and other project management software.
• Proficient skill and use of automation and AI
• Embodiment of the values of caring and compassion, justice and integrity, competence and accountability.
• Commitment to treat each member of the Eastern community with fairness, dignity, and respect seeking a spirit of unity, harmony, and belonging as we join together to achieve our common mission.
• Theological alignment with the doctrinal statement of the University; sincere and enthusiastic affirmation of the University’s mission, vision and core values; and a commitment to integrating Christian faith into teaching and professional work.

Responsibilities

• Site Vetting: Evaluate potential internship sites to ensure supervision and opportunities for students to demonstrate core social work competencies.
• Strategic Partnerships: Act as the face of the MSW program to community agencies, fostering long-term collaborative relationships.
• Contract Management: Oversee the initiation and execution of formal affiliation agreements and placement confirmation documentation.
• Mentorship: Advise students on internship policies, helping them align their personal learning goals with professional opportunities.
• The Matching Process: Review student applications and facilitate the 'interview-to-match' process by supporting student-initiated outreach to potential internship partners and provide administrative review of proposed placements to ensure a mutually beneficial fit for the student and the host organization.
• Compliance: Maintain rigorous oversight to ensure all placements meet University and CSWE regulatory requirements.
• Data Management: Maintain an accurate, up-to-date database of agency partners and student placements.
• Reporting: Track and report on placement metrics to program leadership.
• Collaboration: Contribute to departmental meetings and specialized internship committees to improve program outcomes.
• Automation: Support in automation processes to better support students interacting with the Internship Team.
• Meetings: Participate in Internship Team Meetings as scheduled. Facilitate Internship Orientations.
• Teach Courses: Teaches at least one section of the internship course.
• Maintain compliance with CSWE accreditation standards.
• Uphold the vision of the Social Work Department.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Independent work

Detail oriented

Office & project software

Automation & AI

Professional ethics

Conflict resolution

Mission alignment

Education

MSW from a CSVE accreditedprogram

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suites

Social media tools

Job description

Eastern University seeks an Internship Coordinator in the MSW program to connect the school’s curriculum with fieldwork, vet high-quality sites, and guide students through placement and supervision. You will build agency partnerships and ensure CSWE standards are met.

The role requires strong collaboration, organizational skills, and the ability to mentor students while coordinating with the Internship Team and Enrollment activities.