Job Description

Field Placement Specialist

Social Service, Lincoln Center, Westchester

Fordham University

 

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City.  Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools. 

 

• Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents 
• A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.
• As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.
• As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.  
• University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

 

Hybrid Policy:       

Please review the Hybrid Policy here.

https://www.fordham.edu/human-resources/policies-guides-and-agreements/hybridremote-work-policy-for-administrators/

 

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Field Education, the Field Placement Specialist identifies, prepares, and coordinates Field Education agency placements for social work students.

This position advises and supports students throughout the placement process and supports the Field Department operations.

This position requires occasional evening and weekend hours.

 

Essential Functions        

• Identifies and develops new Field Education agencies.
• Collaborates with Assistant Directors of Field Education to review student practicum applications.
• Educates students about Field Education policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Identifies, places, and monitors student practicum assignments.
• Educates agency representatives and Field Instructors about Field policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation and student and agency records.
• Ensures the accuracy of data entry and maintenance within the Field Department databases.
• Participates in student and agency evaluation processes.

 

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

 

Additional Functions      

• Assists with Field and GSS programs and events, e.g., orientation, training, and graduation.
• Participates in GSS, Field Department, and team meetings.

 

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience        

• MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited social work program.
• Minimum of 2 years post-MSW professional experience in the field of social work.

 

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills     

• Integrity, sound judgment, and ethical decision-making.
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relational skills.
• Excellent professional written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to function independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Technical proficiency with commonly used software applications such as Excel, Microsoft Word, and Google.
• Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience working with higher education-specific systems (e.g., Banner, Slate, Qualtrics, Tevera).

 

Minimum Starting Salary: $68,000

 

Maximum Starting Salary: $73,000

 

Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

                   

START DATE: ASAP

 

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/8691

 

ABOUT FORDHAM

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools.  It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom. 

 

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

 

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories

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