Practicum Education Specialist

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

Job summary

Fordham University invites applications for a Practicum Education Specialist to identify and coordinate agency placements for social work students. You will advise students and partners, ensuring adherence to policies and effective operations across practicum activities.

The role requires an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program, at least two years of post-MSW experience, and strong communication and confidentiality skills. Collaboration with Practicum department and stakeholders is essential.

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 confidentiality.
• Technical proficiency with commonly used software applications 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 (eg, orientation, training, graduation).
• Participates in GSS, Practicum Department, and team meetings.

Skills

Integrity

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and oral communication

Independence and teamwork

Confidentiality

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Google tools

Education

MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited social work program

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Word

Google Workspace

Job description

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Reporting to the Director of Practicum Education, this position identifies, prepares and coordinates Practicum Education agency placements for social work students. The Practicum Education Specialist advises and supports students throughout the placement process and supports effective Practicum Education operations.

Essential Functions

• 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 (eg, orientation, training, graduation).
• Participates in GSS , Practicum Department, and team meetings.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.

Additional Functions

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

MSW degree from a CSWE -accredited social work program.

Minimum of two years post- MSW professional experience.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

• 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 confidentiality.
• Technical proficiency with commonly used software applications such as Excel, Microsoft Word, and Google.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with higher education-specific systems (e.g., Banner, Slate, Qualtrics, OnBase).

Familiarity with the metro NY area and surrounding counties’ provider/agency systems.

Minimum Starting Salary

Minimum Starting Salary $70,000

Maximum Starting Salary

Maximum Starting Salary $75,000

Note

Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position?

No

Posting Number

A1104P

Number of Vacancies

2 Positions Available (A09280 and A11180)

Start Date

ASAP

Posting Date

09/15/2026

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

• Physical Activity
• Sitting Often
• Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing)
• Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Often
• Hearing, Listening, Talking Often
• Standing
• Standing Seldom
• Walking
• Walking Seldom
• Running
• Running Not Required
• Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling
• Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Not Required
• Climbing stairs Not Required
• Climbing ladders
• Climbing ladders Not Required
• Reaching overhead
• Reaching overhead Not Required
• Pulling, pushing
• Pulling, pushing Not Required
• Shoveling
• Shoveling Not Required
• Lifting – up to 20 pounds
• Lifting – up to 20 pounds Not Required
• Lifting – up to 50 pounds
• Lifting – up to 50 pounds Not Required
• Lifting – over 50 pounds Not Required
• Work Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited social work program?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of 2 years post-MSW professional experience in the field of social work?
  • Yes
  • No