Practicum Education Community Coordinator

Position Information

Posting Number: S06808P
Position Title: Practicum Education Community Coordinator
Department: Social Work
Location: Arlington
Position Status: Full-time
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm
Extensive travel (both in-state and out-of-area travel) is required with this position to build active affiliations with community-based organizations in various locations in the US for site visits and partnerships.

Essential Duties And 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 diverse 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.
• 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.

Minimum 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 (3) or more 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 underserved, or marginalized populations.
• Experience with program development, including evaluating program effectiveness.

Benefits

Benefits Eligible: Yes
Benefits at UTA: Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information, visit https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.