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The Graduate School of Social Work (GSSW) is a vibrant community of scholars and teachers committed to having a diverse faculty and student body. The Schools curriculum, research, and community partnerships emphasize social and economic justice, along with an understanding of and respect for social, political, and cultural diversity both nationally and internationally. GSSW provides an intellectual, collegial, and supportive environment that fosters interdisciplinary and international educational opportunities. GSSW engages in collaborative projects locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. GSSW and the University of Denver are committed to enhancing the diversity of faculty and staff.

Position Summary

The Field Coordinator in the Office of Field Education assumes a leadership role in providing a student centered placement process. Under the supervision of the Field Placement Manager, this position will establish partnerships between the Graduate School of Social Work and the community agencies for the purpose of securing quality placements for all students in the social work program. Additional responsibilities include student field advising, placement data tracking and management, agency and supervisor development, event and training coordination and facilitation, and database development. The Field Coordinator will work across all programs, but will have primary responsibility split between the Denver Campus and MSW@Denver programs.

The University is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.

Essential Functions

Coordinate Student Placements

• Meet with students to assess learning needs, match with appropriate agencies and follow-up until successful confirmation of placement.
• Support with requests for unique student placements and initiate contact to develop and approve new sites.
• Support Field Placement Manager with students in special circumstances, including leave of absences, delayed starts, and field disruptions.
• Maintain and distribute accurate MSW@Denver student placement lists, and manage change of placement information, including communication across all constituents

• Communicate placement details to appropriate stakeholders including other GSSW student-facing teams. Coordinate Agency Field Placements

• Coordinate with 2U Placement Team to vet and approve new placement opportunities.

• Recruit, screen, and assess potential agencies to determine suitability for social work students, and determine appropriate student level for each agen
• Provide consultation and mentorship to agencies on structuring internships, and developing appropriate learning activities for students to meet program and accreditation requirements.
• Maintain and update agency screening tools/relevant field materials and coordinate with Field Program Manager to ensure materials are updated and available.
• Collaborate with 2U Placement Team and internal field team regarding consistent messaging/protocols across programs to ensure unified One GSSW approach.

• Coordinate types of field options/exceptions, such as place of employment internships, Extended Field Learning, duplicate placements, stipend/certificates, etc. Other Department and Field Program Responsibilities

• Co-facilitation of trainings/orientations and development of training/orientation resources.

• Represent field in meetings to support cross-functional systems with student services, registrar, admissions, and other departments to support students, including identifying policy/process improvements.
• Represent the Field Office on community panels and at community events.
• Work in tandem with Field Program Manager to develop field database and maintain integration of all programs into a unified database.
• Serve as a member o the Field Team, participating in events, policy making, process decisions and other areas as needed.
• Serve on departmental committees as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Supervisory Duties: This position may supervise student employees Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to articulate understanding of social work knowledge, values, and skills;

• Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency with MS Office Suite;
• Demonstrated capacity to learn and utilize new technologies/data platform/learning software;
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills;
• Demonstrated experience in navigating complex dynamics and utilizing supervision for guidance;
• Acute attention to detail;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects at once in a timely fashion;
• Skills in organizing resources and establishing priorities;
• Ability to act as a liaison between multiple individuals, businesses or agencies;
• Proven ability to establish and maintain efficient office workflow and administrative processes;
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in a team setting;
• Demonstrated commitment, knowledge and ability to effectively engage individuals from broadly diverse communities Required Qualifications