"Internship Placement Coordinator"

Internship Placement Coordinator

Job #: 042432

Location: Syracuse, NY

Pay Range: $61,700 - $70,000

Hours:
Standard University business hours
8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am - 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

The Internship Placement Coordinator plays a critical role in enhancing the student experience during the social work internship placement process. This position is responsible for coordinating and facilitating internship planning, supporting students throughout the placement process, and partnering with external organizations to secure quality internship opportunities. The ultimate goal is to ensure successful placements and improve student retention within the academic program.

Some of the key responsibilities are:

• Coordinate and facilitate internship planning and provide direct support to assigned social work students.
• Partner with the Online Management Company to identify and secure internship sites for social work students.
• Develop and implement strategies to retain internship sites and site supervisors.
• Serve on committees or workgroups within the School of Education (SOE), Social Work program, or University as assigned.
• Instruct assigned field education courses as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support program goals and student success.

This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by the union SEIU, Local 200United.

Education and Experience:

• LMSW or LCSW with 5 years of social work practice experience required.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Experience facilitating and presenting to groups. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of social work ethics and skills in ethical decision making.
• Knowledge of cultural humility and cultural competency and ability to engage diversity and difference in practice.
• Knowledge and skills in supervision or field instruction preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Manage, coordinate and facilitate student related placement planning activities to approximately 50 students per semester.
• Develop and implement field site/site supervisor retention strategies throughout the academic year.
• Represent field education program on assigned program/college and community committees and work groups as needed.
• Teach assigned field instruction course as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

About Syracuse University:

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the Universitys 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area:

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

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To apply, visit https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/111760