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Liberty University is hiring a Field Support team member for its Social Work Program to administer field education placements for students entering the profession. The role interviews students to match them with quality agency placements, negotiates agency contracts, and manages placement documentation using CORE field placement software.

Highlights

Interview students to assess needs and match them with quality field-placement sites.
Coordinate with the Gate team to evaluate student readiness and specific strengths before arranging placements.
Review and approve placement proposals and supporting documentation, troubleshooting issues as they arise.
Recruit, process, and onboard community agencies, negotiating individual contracts to meet both agency and university requirements.
Utilize CORE field placement software and the Canvas Learning Management System to track and approve placement proposals.
Implement Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Education and Policy Standards throughout the field placement process.
Communicate with the Registrar, Contracts Department, Career Center, and University Events to coordinate cross-departmental support.
Perform site visits and maintain ongoing relationships with community agencies to sustain internship partnerships.

Field Support - Social Work Program Full Description

Field Support personnel are critical members of the Social Work Field Team which facilitate and administer the field education (internship) enrollment experience for Social Work students and contribute to the success of the department in equipping students for the profession. Field Support personnel are to be professional in all aspects of the job, including but not limited to dress, demeanor, and interaction.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Conduct student interviews to assess student needs and interests, and exercise discretion in matching students with quality field placements.
Coordinate with the Gate team to assess student readiness for field and specific strengths and areas for improvement to consider in arranging placements.
Review and approve placement proposals and accompanying documentation, facilitate inter- and intra-departmental communication about each proposal, and troubleshoot problems as they arise.
Research potential resources, and recruit, process, and onboard community agencies that provide student field placements.
Negotiate individual contracts with each agency to ensure that both agency and LU requirements are met.
Maintain frequent contact, perform site visits, and facilitate relationships with agencies to secure ongoing internship opportunities.
Interpret and implement policies and procedures related to field enrollment, ensuring proper implementation of Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Education and Policy Standards.
Administer the process for submission of proposals, utilizing CORE field placement software and the Canvas Learning Management System to review, approve, and track essential data.
Communicate with other LU departments such as the Registrar, Contracts Department, Career Center, and University Events, and assist Field Coordinators, Directors of Field Education, and other department leadership as assigned.

Qualifications, Credentials, and Competencies

Bachelor's degree with 2-3 years of administrative experience.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, SharePoint, etc.
Familiarity with the Social Work profession and with Learning Management Systems (i.e., Canvas).
Customer service experience and strong technical competency.
Superior ability to prioritize tasks; experience in event planning.

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Field Support - Social Work Program

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Field Support - Social Work Program Full Description

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