Community Placement & Practicum Education Associate Coordinator

About the role

Under the lead work direction of the Community Placement & Practicum Education Coordinator, and in collaboration with Department and Practicum Leaders and faculty, the incumbent supports the administration, coordination, and student learning outcomes associated with the Department of Social Work practicum program.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Practicum Coordinator to support professional development of students through workshops and one-on-one advising (e.g., résumé development, interview skills, and anti-colonial collaboration and communication practices).

• Support Practicum Faculty in addressing student issues or concerns arising during practicum placement.

• Provide academic advising and support for campus-based and distributed learning BASW students to ensure timely progress toward degree and practicum readiness.

• Engage with student employers before practicum placement begins to ensure feasibility and alignment with program requirements and values.

• Aid in the development, review, and documentation of employment-based practicum proposals with attention to Indigenous and rural practice frameworks.

• Provide off-site co-supervision for BASW students in employment-based placements, as needed.

• In partnership with the Practicum Coordinator, stay informed about workforce advancement initiatives and their impact on placement opportunities.

• Collaborate with workforce advancement project leads to ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and communication regarding practicum placements.

• Assist the Practicum Coordinator and Administrative Support Coordinator (ASC) with program documentation and resource development.

• Support database and information management, including the maintenance of placement databases, position descriptions, and the S4 platform.

• Aid in preparing templates, forms, and resource materials for Practicum Faculty and site supervisors.

Requirements

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration or a job-related field.
• Two years of professional experience in social work, one of the student services program areas or a related field.
• A master’s degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of student development theory, advising, and field education principles in social work or related disciplines.
• Knowledge of organizational and program management principles.
• Ability to interpret and apply program policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including conflict resolution and cross-cultural communication.
• Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, employers, and community partners in a diverse and multicultural environment.
• Database management and documentation skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, take initiative, and recommend improvements to program processes.

Skills

• Working knowledge of student development theory, advising, and field education principles in social work or related disciplines.
• Knowledge of organizational and program management principles.
• Ability to interpret and apply program policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including conflict resolution and cross-cultural communication.
• Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, employers, and community partners in a diverse and multicultural environment.
• Database management and documentation skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, take initiative, and recommend improvements to program processes.

Benefits

This is a full-time, benefited, exempt, 12-month pay plan, temporary position in the Department of Social Work. This position comes with a premium benefits package that includes outstanding vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, voluntary pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a fee waiver education program, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and 15 paid holidays per year.

Pay

Salary Range: $5,083 – $7,228 per month, Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,083- $5,540 per month. Final salary placement is commensurate with experience, internal equity, and budget considerations.

Schedule

This is a full-time, benefited, exempt, 12-month pay plan, temporary position in the Department of Social Work.