Practicum Education Specialist

About Fordham

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.

Position Summary

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. The position requires periodic travel and occasional evening and weekend work.

Essential Functions

• Identifies and develops new Practicum Education agency partners.
• Collaborates with Senior Practicum Specialists to review student practicum applications.
• Educates students about Practicum Education policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Advises and supports 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 (e.g., orientation, training, graduation).
• Participates in GSS, Practicum Department, and team meetings.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience

• MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited social work program.
• Minimum of two years post-MSW professional experience.

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.

Pay

• Minimum Starting Salary: $70,000
• Maximum Starting Salary: $75,000