Field Placement Coordinator (part-time)

Field Placement Coordinator (part-time)

Company:
Framingham State University

Job Location:
Framingham, 01701

Category:
Child Care and Youth Programs

Type:
Adjunct/Part-Time

Company Description:

Framingham State University was founded in 1839 for a singular purpose - to meet a public need and promote the public good. At our founding as the nation's first public normal school, that need was for comprehensively educated public school teachers who would, in turn, promote an educated citizenry. FSU continues to offer exceptional teacher education programs, and while we are proud of our roots as a teachers' college, we have grown far beyond them. Public need continues to evolve, and FSU right along with it. Our students and alumni are making waves in the fashion industry, designing nutrition plans for professional athletes, writing for major media and news organizations, working for Fortune 500 companies right here in Framingham, and so much more. FSU is a proudly public and truly transformative institution offering accessible, affordable educational opportunities that integrate an academically challenging liberal arts education with workforce preparation programs in a highly personalized teaching environment. Our programs have expanded, but our purpose and commitment to public education for the public good remain steadfast.

FSU currently enrolls about 3,000 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate and professional students, offers 60 undergraduate and graduate programs in the arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, and professional fields, and enrolls 48% BIPOC students and 54% first-generation college students in our undergraduate programs. We are deeply committed to inclusive excellence and strive to promote a culture of equity and antiracism. This commitment has earned FSU eight Insight Into Academia Higher Education Excellence and Distinction (HEED) Awards and led to our recognition in the Great Colleges to Work For program. We encourage applications from those who share our commitment to promoting a diverse, welcoming, and inclusive community.

FSU is ideally situated between Boston and Worcester on land originally stewarded by the Nipmuc people for thousands of years. FSU and the surrounding area are steeped in history, achievement, and innovation, and provide access to urban hotspots, verdant landscapes, natural and cultural amenities, and diverse communities.

Our founding motto, LIVE TO THE TRUTH, was said at the end of each class by beloved first principal, Cyrus Peirce, who sought to discover and teach "truth in theory and principle...truth in spirit and motive...truth in manner and form...truth intellectual and truth moral." Early leaders found this motto "speaks of sincerity of spirit...of intensity of effort, of resolution to succeed, of joy in achievement." LIVE TO THE TRUTH aptly reflects our past and our pledge for the future as it continues to guide our institution in practice and endeavor. If you share in this quest for truth and a commitment to living it fully, make the next chapter of your career the best chapter at Framingham State University.

Learn more about our career opportunities at www.framingham.edu/careers.

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

This position is responsible for coordinating field placement processes for undergraduate and graduate educator licensure programs and supporting candidates, faculty, and school partners throughout the placement cycle.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Director of Field Placement & Licensure

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
N/A

EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the coordination and administration of field placements for undergraduate and graduate educator licensure programs
• Establish, develop, and maintain partnerships with local school districts and community stakeholders
• Distribute and review field experience applications to determine eligibility; conduct final eligibility verification prior to each semester
• Develop and assign field placements in alignment with licensure requirements, candidate preferences, and program data
• Prepare and disseminate placement assignments to partner schools and districts
• Communicate placement details clearly and consistently to all relevant stakeholders, including candidates, school partners, faculty, and staff
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date field placement records, databases, and related documentation
• Provide candidates with placement information and ensure compliance with all background check and clearance requirements
• Plan and facilitate orientation sessions for teacher candidates regarding field experiences and expectations
• Prepare and distribute certificates and vouchers for supervising practitioners
• Draft and distribute recognition letters to partner schools and districts
• Share placement and enrollment information with faculty and administrative staff to support course registration and program planning

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Office Setting

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative academic environment
• Three or more years working in a public school
• One or more years supervising candidate practicums as Program Supervisor or Supervising Practitioner
• Demonstrated commitment to equal opportunity, equity, and inclusion.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with field experience placement
• Knowledge of DESE licensure requirements
• Candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish or English and Portuguese are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional Information:

This is a part-time, non-benefited contract position, not to exceed 18 hours per week. The scheduled hours are flexible. The pay rate is $40 per hour.

Framingham State University conducts criminal history and sexual offender record checks on recommended finalists prior to final employment for all positions.

Framingham State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability status, Veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Members of underrepresented or minoritized groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to equity, diversity, and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions:

Candidates must apply online by submitting:

• Cover Letter,
• Resume/CV,
• Equity and Inclusion Statement*,
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references (references are not contacted automatically upon submission of application).

*Regardless of personal demographic characteristics, FSU has a commitment to hiring candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion. The equity and inclusion statement is an opportunity for candidates to discuss past efforts, future plans, research, scholarship, professional skills, experience, and/or willingness to engage in activities that would enhance the University's efforts to promote an equitable and inclusive learning and working community. Equity and inclusion statements will be considered as part of a transparent and comprehensive review of candidates' application materials.

For best consideration, please submit application materials by June 1, 2026. The review of applications may continue beyond that date and until the position is filled, at the discretion of the search committee.

Framingham State University only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you experience technical issues with the online application process, please submit a helpdesk ticket.

Framingham State University understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance, please contact the Human Resources Office at 508-626-4530 or humanresources@framingham.edu.