IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate.In the “My Experience” section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.

Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application.

Job Description

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Practicum Education Director, the Practicum Education Coordinator assists to recruit agency field placement sites, works with students to coordinate practicum placement assignments, and assists to complete administrative duties of the practicum education office for the MSW program. The Practicum Education Coordinator also collaborates with the Practicum Education Director and interfaces with MSU's field education office, which includes providing routine reporting and data collection.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with the recruitment of agency field placement sites.

Work with the Practicum Education Director to review student field applications and coordinate student field placement assignments.

Respond to student questions about the field placement.

Troubleshoot with the Practicum Education Director, Practicum instructors and Practicum seminar instructors regarding any issues that emerge at Practicum placement sites.

Educate students, and Practicum instructors about Practicum policies and expectations.

Work with the education director to facilitate orientations for students and field instructors.

Partner with the Practicum Education Director to develop the Seminar in Practicum Education (SIFI) course.

Assist in developing and delivering professional development workshops for students.

Maintain field education documentation.

Assist with field evaluation processes including data collection and data entry.

Manage a variety of administrative duties within the office.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Management retains the right to change or add job duties at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED: 

Master’s degree from an accredited university in social work.

Minimum two (2) years post-MSW professional experience in social work.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Strong written and verbal communication.

Detail-oriented.

Ability to multitask and maintain organization.

Excellent time management skills with an ability to set and meet deadlines.

Demonstrate proficiency in operating Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

PREFERRED:

Social Work license.

Experience in social work education.

Creative, innovative, and strategic thinking.

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY

Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions. 

Department

MSW Field Education

Position Type

Professional - Non-Faculty

Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent@montclair.edu.

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

Additional information can be found on the website at 
www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/

Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy

Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities.  The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/