Field Placement Coordinator-ELED
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advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all
stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our
students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for
celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an
employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize
your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and
enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds
like you, you've come to the right place. Learn more:
https://www.csun.edu/about-csun.
Major Duties
Under general supervision, the Field Placement Coordinator
coordinates day-to-day clerical and administrative functions for
the Field Experience Office, including student teaching and
observation placements, orientations, field experience records,
databases, evaluations, surveys, and communication with school
partners, university supervisors, mentor teachers, and
students.
- Initiates and maintains ongoing communication with field
placement sites under the guidance of the Director.
Communicates directly with district/school site administrators
and mentor teachers to verify, establish, and maintain placement
sites for student teachers.
Prepares placement reports and materials for the Director's
review, providing recommendations for individual student teacher
placement assignments each semester.
Maintains multiple databases related to student teaching
(student teaching assignments, placement sites, university
supervisors, and mentor teachers).
Serves as first point of contact for University Supervisors and
provides support as needed, including communicating important
policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications
- Equivalent to five (5) years of full-time, progressively
responsible administrative or technical office management
experience in an administrative capacity exercising independent
judgment and leading the work of others.
- Equivalent to full-time college or university
education/vocational school training in business or job-related
field may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required
experience.
- Bachelor's degree and preliminary multiple-subject credential
is highly desired.
- Previous experience as classroom teacher, former mentor
teacher, or student teacher supervisor is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Demonstrates strong organizational skills and the ability to
coordinate multiple field placement activities and priorities.
- Communicates effectively and professionally with students,
faculty, school administrators, mentor teachers, university
supervisors, and other stakeholders.
- Maintains accurate databases, records, evaluations, surveys,
and placement information.
- Demonstrates proficiency with administrative technology and
software, including SOLAR, PeopleSoft, Canvas, Microsoft Office,
Adobe, BOX, and SurveyMonkey.
- Identifies procedural issues and recommends improvements that
enhance administrative efficiency and field experience
processes.
- Demonstrates attention to detail and the ability to interpret,
communicate, and support compliance with program policies,
procedures, and field experience requirements.
- Effective oral and written communication skills, proficiency in
MS Office, good interpersonal, collaboration and organizational
skills, effective problem-solving skill.
- Knowledge of student teaching processes and local school
district polices desired.
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
- The university offers an excellent benefits package, including
but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement &
savings, tuition waiver, and more.
- Classification: 1035 / Admin Support Coord / Grade
2
- The anticipated HIRING RANGE is $4367 - $4454 per month,
dependent on qualifications and experience. The salary range for
this classification is: $4367 - $6362 per month.
- HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through
Friday.
- This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary
period.
- The position is currently hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day
remote); however, this is subject to change based on student and/or
operational needs.
General Information
- Applications received through August 24, 2026,
will be considered in the initial review and review of applications
will continue until the position is filled.
- This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
- A background check (including a criminal records check) must be
completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the
background check may affect the application status of applicants or
the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the
position.
- The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated
reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU
Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
- Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State
Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business
operations reside within the State of California and prohibits
hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of
California.
- Please note: California State University,
Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management
positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized
to work for any employer in the United States.
- Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required
to disclose whether they have received a final administrative
decision or final judicial decision determining that they have
committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a
determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for
the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.
Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process
must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of
information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to
the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of
misconduct.
- Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online
application. To apply and for more detailed information on the
application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
- The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who
are accessing campus facilities at any university location be
immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and
that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity
(on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow
COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department
of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition,
and other relevant indications and comply with other safety
measures established by each campus.
Equal Employment Opportunity
CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination
based on Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender
Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression,
Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition,
Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity
(including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed,
Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual
Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination
policy is outlined in the
Interim
CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be
provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by
contacting Talent Acquisition at 818-677-2101.
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