Associate Administrator of Field Education, Staff Associate

Bridgewater State University's School of Social Work seeks an Associate Administrator of Field Education to join a school of social work and a field education staff team committed to equity-minded practice, strengthening a justice-informed social work community, and helping to advance the school’s strategic plan.

The Associate Administrator will report to the Director of Field Education and support them in administrative functions and student serving roles. Position responsibilities include assisting the Director of Field Education in overseeing field education for approximately 300 undergraduate and graduate social work students annually.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: The Staff Associate, Field Education Specialist shall work under the direct supervision of the Director of Field Education.
 

This is an APA position and is subject to the terms of that union agreement.
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Evening and weekend hours may be required

Saturday and Sundays as days off, ability to work some Saturdays as needed

This position is located on campus in Bridgewater, MA. This position is eligible for hybrid / remote work in accordance with BSU remote work policy.

The associate administrator will work to support the Director of Field Education and serve a diverse group of students in their MSW and BSW degree programs.

1. Work closely with BSW and/or MSW social work students, as assigned by the Director of Field Education, interviewing students and placing them in internships, providing support to agencies, problem-solving, and assisting in expanding placements opportunities.
2. Collaborate and consult with the School of Social Work Chair, the MSW & BSW Program Coordinators, and social work faculty, and staff. Assume duties as assigned, including evening and weekend responsibilities.
3. Collaborate with field supervisors and field faculty to ensure quality experiences in Field Education.
4. Consult with faculty and students regarding field placement concerns and ensure appropriate resolution. Serve on Academic Review Committees as assigned by the Chair, MSW or BSW Coordinator or the Director of Field Education.
5. Promote and maintain strong working relationships with social work field supervisors and the professional social work community.
6. Assist students in meeting their goals and objectives, achieving academic success.
7. Provide independent management of the recruitment, development, and approval of field practicum sites at all levels as assigned by the Director of Social Work Field Education.
8. Oversight for the field component of grants and new academic pathways at the School of Social Work, as directed by the Director of Field Education.
9. Develop and implement student orientations and training for field instructors and supervisors to enhance the quality of student supervision and learning experiences.
10. Support and develop strategies to facilitate the integration of field work and classroom content.
11. Monitor utilization and maintenance of the field education program’s data management system.
12. Represent the SSW’s field education program to professional and partner organizations and community
13. Contributions to the social work knowledge base via the seminar in field instruction and external presentations.
14. Assist in the recruitment and orientation of MSW students via in person and virtual information sessions.
15. Develop and recruit new field placements.
16. Maintain familiarity with best practices in field education to assist with department continuous improvement and greater efficiencies.
17. Provide staff supervision, as needed.