Position Summary
The MSW Field Director provides leadership and administration of the MSW field education component, ensuring field placements that align with Concordia University-Wisconsin's mission, the program's mission, CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) accreditation standards, and student learning outcomes. This role develops and maintains community partnerships, manages field placement processes, supports students and field instructors, and promotes program quality and compliance.
The MSW Field Director has .50 release time (12 TCs per year - 12-month contract) for administrative obligations. Other responsibilities include teaching, scholarship, and service to the MSW Program, School of Health Professions, and Concordia University-Wisconsin.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Field Education Leadership & Program Management
- Oversee the overall administration and coordination of field education for the Master of Social Work program
- Develop, implement, and maintain field education policies, procedures, and resources (e.g., manuals, documentation, evaluation forms)
- Ensure all placements meet educational standards and reflect the MSW curriculum goals and CSWE competencies
- Monitor field placement quality through regular communication and evaluation with students and agencies
- Maintain Exxat
- Provide supervision and work in partnership with the Field Administrative Assistant to ensure efficient field education processes
- Conduct quarterly evaluations of the field administrative assistant
- Attend yearly CSWE conference
- Other duties as assigned
Field Site & Community Partnerships
- Identify, recruit, and expand a network of potential field placement agencies that offer varied and meaningful learning experiences
- Establish and maintain affiliation agreements and manage contract processes with community partner
- Conduct site visits and meet with agency representatives to assess and approve field site suitability
- Represent the MSW Program in professional community settings to strengthen agency relationships
- Provide field instructor orientations
Student Placement & Support
- Guide students through the field placement process, including readiness assessment, agency matching, interview coordination, and placement confirmation
- Meet individually with students to discuss interests, goals, and learning needs as part of placement planning
- Monitor students' progress in field placements and assist in resolving issues or conflicts when they arise
- Facilitate orientations for students entering the field experience
Field Instructor Recruitment & Development
- Recruit qualified field instructors that meet credential requirements and develop orientation/training opportunities
- Provide orientation, support, guidance, and ongoing communication to field instructors to enhance placement success
Assessment, Accreditation & Reporting
- Participate in program assessment and data collection for continuous improvement of field education practices
- Support MSW accreditation processes related to field education (e.g., documentation, evaluation, self-study contributions)
- Maintain recordkeeping for student placements, evaluations, and compliance requirements.
Teaching
- Teach Field Courses
- Assist MSW Director in recruiting adjuncts to teach field
- Support field adjuncts with course delivery
