"SLP Clinical Externship Coordinator"

Job Description

SUMMARY: Reporting to the Chairperson, the SLP (Speech Language Pathology) Clinical Externship Coordinator is responsible for a range of services for the speech-language pathology master’s students, focusing on the clinical externships. Specifically, this role arranges all off-campus clinical experiences, conducts visits to external sites, works to develop contracts with new off-campus sites, maintains accurate records for student off-campus experiences, and maintains close contact with the off-site SLP supervisors and the off-site SLP students. The SLP Externship Coordinator will also supervise student clinicians at the Center for Speech-Language Pathology and other community-based clinics.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in the supervision of student clinicians in the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
• Conduct individual conferences with student-clinicians as needed.
• Partner with the SLP Clinic Director to ensure each student obtains clinical experience across the scope of practice during the program.
• Maintain familiarity with licensure and certification regulations, especially as they pertain to clinical practicum for the SLP students.
• Arrange for off-campus clinical placements for the students in the SLP Program.
• Provide the off-campus site supervisors with information concerning the student clinicians and the paperwork that needs to be completed with and for the students.
• Communicate regularly with the SLPs at the off-campus sites who are supervising the students.
• Conduct in-person site visits to the off-campus clinical sites to observe the students and meet with their off-campus supervisors.
• Oversee and maintain contracts with off-campus clinical sites to be sure they are current.
• Identify new clinical sites for SLP students and manage the process of establishing contracts between MSU and each of these sites.
• Maintain accurate records detailing the clinical experiences obtained by the students in their off-campus clinical sites.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners in northern NJ and beyond.
• Maintain community service relationships (e.g., AmeriCorps,) and establish new associations as appropriate.
• Ensure that all off-campus supervisors have completed the required supervision training required by the Council for Clinical Supervision of ASHA.
• Offer seminars in clinical practica to student-clinicians focused on professional skills development (interviews, resume writing, etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned. Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

• Master’s degree from an accredited university in speech-language pathology.
• Minimum three years of professional clinical experience with both pediatric and/or adult populations.
• Minimum three years of supervisory or administrative experience.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in SLP from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• Hold or be eligible for New Jersey State Licensure in SLP.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (for site visits and community partnerships).

PREFERRED:

• Experience in the supervision of university students.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and a collaborative work style.
• Experience working in multiple clinical settings (e.g., hospitals, schools, private practice, rehabilitation centers).
• Familiarity with university policies, procedures, and academic calendars.
• Experience with community outreach and partnership development.
• Knowledge of various clinical assessment and treatment approaches.
• Professional involvement in state or national SLP organizations.
• Familiarity with accreditation standards (CAA - Council on Academic Accreditation).
• Experience mentoring new professionals or clinical fellows.

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY: Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions.

Salary Range: $73,899.90-$81,286.80 Annually. The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/benefits/

Department: Communication Sciences and Disorders

Position Type: Professional - Non-Faculty

Contact Information: For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent@montclair.edu.