Senior Practicum Education Specialist (MSW) – Hybrid

FORDHAM University

New York (NY)

Hybrid

USD 78,000 - 84,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Fordham University in New York, Lincoln Center, seeks an Assistant Director, Practicum Education. Reporting to the Director of Practicum Education, this role oversees curriculum, placement, and assessment in line with Graduate School of Social Work policies and CSWE standards.

The Senior Practicum Education Specialist coordinates agency placements across programs and campuses, mentors Adjunct Practicum Advisors, travels as needed, and may require evening/weekend work while advancing practicum

Qualifications

MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited social work program.
Minimum of three years post-MS W professional experience.
Familiarity with metro NY area and surrounding counties’ provider/agency systems.
Proficiency with Excel, Word, and Google applications.

Responsibilities

Cultivates, evaluates, and formalizes new practicum placement sites and agency partnerships.
Guides, advises, and supports students through the placement process, educating them on GSS policies.
Mediates and resolves challenges for students, Practicum Advisors, and agency sites.
Designs, delivers, and evaluates training programs, orientations, manuals, and materials.
Ensures timely completion of student evaluations and data integrity in systems.