Field Coordinator, Graduate School of Social Work
University of Denver

The Graduate School of Social Work (GSSW) is a vibrant community of scholars and teachers committed to having a diverse faculty and student body. The Schools curriculum, research, and community partnerships emphasize social and economic justice, along with an understanding of and respect for social, political, and cultural diversity both nationally and internationally. GSSW provides an intellectual, collegial, and supportive environment that fosters interdisciplinary and international educational opportunities. GSSW engages in collaborative projects locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. GSSW and the University of Denver are committed to enhancing the diversity of faculty and staff.

Position Summary

The Field Coordinator in the Office of Field Education assumes a leadership role in providing a student centered placement process. Under the supervision of the Field Placement Manager, this position will establish partnerships between the Graduate School of Social Work and the community agencies for the purpose of securing quality placements for all students in the social work program. Additional responsibilities include student field advising, placement data tracking and management, agency and supervisor development, event and training coordination and facilitation, and database development. The Field Coordinator will work across all programs, but will have primary responsibility split between the Denver Campus and MSW@Denver programs.

The University is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.

This position is eligible for full remote work.

Essential Functions

Coordinate Student Placements

• Meet with students to assess learning needs, match with appropriate agencies and follow-up until successful confirmation of placement.
• Support with requests for unique student placements and initiate contact to develop and approve new sites.
• Support Field Placement Manager with students in special circumstances, including leave of absences, delayed starts, and field disruptions.
• Maintain and distribute accurate MSW@Denver student placement lists, and manage change of placement information, including communication across all constituents
• Communicate placement details to appropriate stakeholders including other GSSW student-facing teams.

Coordinate Agency Field Placements

• Coordinate with 2U Placement Team to vet and approve new placement opportunities.
• Recruit, screen, and assess potential agencies to determine suitability for social work students, and determine appropriate student level for each agency
• Provide consultation and mentorship to agencies on structuring internships, and developing appropriate learning activities for students to meet program and accreditation requirements.
• Maintain and update agency screening tools/relevant field materials and coordinate with Field Program Manager to ensure materials are updated and available.
• Collaborate with 2U Placement Team and internal field team regarding consistent messaging/protocols across programs to ensure unified One GSSW approach.
• Coordinate types of field options/exceptions, such as place of employment internships, Extended Field Learning, duplicate placements, stipend/certificates, etc.

Other Department and Field Program Responsibilities

• Co-facilitation of trainings/orientations and development of training/orientation resources.
• Represent field in meetings to support cross-functional systems with student services, registrar, admissions, and other departments to support students, including identifying policy/process improvements.
• Represent the Field Office on community panels and at community events.
• Work in tandem with Field Program Manager to develop field database and maintain integration of all programs into a unified database.
• Serve as a member of the Field Team, participating in events, policy making, process decisions and other areas as needed.
• Serve on departmental committees as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Supervisory Duties: This position may supervise student employees

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to articulate understanding of social work knowledge, values, and skills;
• Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency with MS Office Suite;
• Demonstrated capacity to learn and utilize new technologies/data platform/learning software;
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills;
• Demonstrated experience in navigating complex dynamics and utilizing supervision for guidance;
• Acute attention to detail;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects at once in a timely fashion;
• Skills in organizing resources and establishing priorities;
• Ability to act as a liaison between multiple individuals, businesses or agencies;
• Proven ability to establish and maintain efficient office workflow and administrative processes;
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in a team setting;
• Demonstrated commitment, knowledge and ability to effectively engage individuals from broadly diverse communities

Required Qualifications

• MSW degree from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited institution.
• Three full years of relevant practice experience (pre-or- or post-degree practice experience is acceptable).

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of post-MSW work experience in human service organizations.
• Experience developing and delivering presentations and/or training.

Working Environment

1. Standard office environment.
2. Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
3. Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

1. Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period of time.
2. Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs.

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. In accordance with the University's flexible work policy, this position is eligible to be considered for partial remote work. Further details regarding this plan will be determined with the hiring manager and are dependent on the division and team specific needs.

Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) December 1, 2024.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 8.

Salary Range:
The salary range for the position is $56,500-$60,000.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate's sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter that speaks to:

• Candidate's knowledge and interest in social work field education

• Clearly outlines three full years of relevant social work-related practice experience

• Candidate's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non-Discrimination-Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

Advertised: November 07, 2024
Applications close: December 01, 2024

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