"Gate and Field Coordinator for School of Education"

This position is located on campus in Lynchburg, VA. The Gate and Field Coordinator will oversee and manage the Gate and Field placement process for online or residential gate and field placements for initial, add-on and advanced licensure requirements. This includes reviewing gate applications, building and maintaining relationships with external school systems, reviewing and requesting external field placements for online programs, and managing placement data. The Gate and Field Coordinator will also assist students via email and phone with their questions about the gate and field placement process. The Gate and Field Coordinator will communicate with other offices within School of Education and university departments to ensure consistent communication and support for students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and process practicum, student teaching, and internship placement requests for external field placements for online programs
• Address and resolve practicum, student teaching, and internship placement problems
• Send and confirm placement requests for practicums, student teaching, and internships
• Manage practicum, student teaching, and internship placement data for students
• Review and process initial licensure gate applications
• Manage gate courses
• Answer student emails and phone calls regarding gate courses and applications
• Communicate with external school systems via emails and phone calls
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field
• Administrative experience
• Strong organizational skills

Preferred

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, Outlook
• Ability to work with a team
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Willingness to embrace collaboration and assist team members

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Superior interpersonal, customer service, presentation, and communication skills required

Problem-Solving

• Creative, innovative, and problem-solving skills required

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to communicate orally in an effective manner
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting. It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate.

Target Hire Date
2025-12-15

Time Type
Full time

Location
Lynchburg - In Office