Field Placement Coordinator
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ABOUT US
University of Massachusetts Global is a private, nonprofit affiliate of the University of Massachusetts, created to help working adults change their lives through flexible, high-quality education built for real life. Regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and recognized by U.S. News & World Report among the Best Online Programs for 13 consecutive years (2013–2025), the university has a long track record of online innovation. Students across 49 states and internationally can upskill, reskill, and move forward without putting life on hold through technology-enabled, real-world learning. With 55+fully online, career-focused programs designed around the realities of work, family, and constant change, we remain ever-focused on developing future-ready learners who can thrive in a rapidly shifting world.
This position is open to candidates who currently reside in one of the following approved states from which the role may be performed remotely: Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Field Placement Coordinator provides comprehensive support to students seeking field placement and/or supplemental supervision for the Master of Social Work Program in the School of Arts and Sciences. Responsibilities include coordinating student placements, implementing procedures and policies for field education, maintaining agency and community partnerships, and providing guidance and logistical support to students, faculty, field agencies, and supervisors. The Coordinator works closely with the Director of Field Education, Assistant Field Directors, Faculty Field Liaisons, MSW Program Director, Field Practicum Specialist, Social Work staff, and agency supervisors to ensure the effective placement, supervision, and support of all MSW students.
TYPE OF SUPERVISION:
Receiveclose supervisionfrom theDirector of Field Education.
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Close Supervision — indicates that the incumbent is assigned duties according to specific procedures. Work is checked frequently, and in addition there may be formal training.
POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Percentage
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Field Practicum Coordination & Student Support
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Coordinate field placement process and logistics for students and ensure that applicable students are placed at appropriate field sites that satisfy the Field Program guidelines.
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Provide guidance to students in locating field sites.
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Serve as university representative around field placement inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
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Respond to field placement questions from students, site supervisors, and agency directors.
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Troubleshoot student placement issues in coordination with field director/ assistant field director, field instructors, field practicum specialist.
50%
Supplemental Supervision
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Arrange and facilitate weekly Supplemental Supervision session(s) for social work interns whose agency site supervisors do not hold an MSW, in accordance with CSWE supervision standards.Provide direct supplemental supervision during evening hours as needed.
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Maintain a master list of all students receiving supplemental supervision each term across the entire Field Program.
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Monitor and assess students' field learning progress, professional development, and readiness for practice.
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Offer support to students whose placements may not provide sufficient on-site supervision.
25%
Field Agency Identification & Vetting
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Identify and assess agencies to serve as field placement sites for MSW students.
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Maintain relationships with field placement agencies and manage placement logistics, contracts and compliance with agency and program standards.
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