Field Education Coordinator

About the role

The annual salary for this position ranges from $52,200 to $58,000. The final offer will be commensurate with the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify, initiate, and cultivate sustainable partnerships with community-based organizations, government agencies, and nonprofits that align with the mission and values of UTA’s School of Social Work to meet quarterly quotas as outlined by Director.
• Serve as a bridge between the university and the community, promoting mutually beneficial collaboration and ensuring practicum placements reflect the various needs of the North Texas region and beyond.
• Offer consultation and support to agency instructors, ensuring clear communication, shared expectations, and quality supervision practices.
• Work closely with faculty and Practicum Specialists to ensure placements meet Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accreditation standards and practicum education competencies.
• Conduct regular site visits and evaluations to ensure practicum environments provide rich, ethical, and supportive learning experiences, while meeting placement quotas as outlined by the Director.
• Solicit and assess feedback from students and practicum instructors to monitor placement quality and resolve concerns proactively.
• Works with Practicum Department staff to identify and resolve any issues during and after the placement process that involve agencies.
• Provide guidance and support in crisis situations, in collaboration with academic advisors and university support services.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with Agency Instructors and community stakeholders.
• Attend local and regional meetings, coalitions, and networking events to represent UTA’s Social Work program and identify emerging practicum opportunities.
• Promote the UTA School of Social Work’s practicum education program through presentations, publications, and community engagement initiatives.
• Advocate for the role of social work students in contributing to community-based initiatives, research, and policy development.
• Develop and facilitate orientation and ongoing training sessions for Agency Instructors and community partners, on practicum education policies, roles, and ethical standards.
• Provide ongoing training opportunities and resources for community partners to enhance supervisory skills and promote best practices in practicum education.
• Collaborate with faculty, administration, and external partners to identify innovative practicum opportunities that address emerging social issues, service gaps, and student learning needs.
• Seek opportunities to integrate community voice and feedback into the continuous development of UTA’s practicum education program.
• Maintain accurate records of agency contacts, student placements, evaluations, and compliance documentation in alignment with university and CSWE requirements.
• Contribute to reports and data analysis related to practicum education outcomes, partner engagement, and student success.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from a CSWE accredited program
• Two (2) years of work experience as a social worker
• Proven experience working with communities and organizations to build organizational capacity

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Social Worker (LMSW, LCSW, or equivalent)
• Three to five years of experience in community outreach, engagement, or program coordination in a social services, higher education, or nonprofit setting
• Demonstrated experience developing and sustaining community partnerships, particularly with diverse, underserved, or marginalized populations
• Experience with program development, including evaluating program effectiveness
• Knowledge of community-based participatory approaches, coalition building, and capacity-building strategies
• Familiarity with social work education and field education processes, including working with students, interns, or academic programs
• Experience organizing training, workshops, or public events, including curriculum development or facilitation
• Experience supervising staff, students, or volunteers

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong organizational skills
• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong problem solving and independent thinking
• Ability to work unsupervised, prioritize workload and meet deadlines
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Ability to work on multiple platforms simultaneously
• Knowledge of CSWE accrediting standards

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday; 8:00am through 5:00pm

Working Conditions

• Driving personal vehicle required
• May work around standard office conditions
• 50% Travel

Benefits

Position is benefit eligible: Yes

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