Field Placement Strategist

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Job Title:

Field Placement Strategist

Department:

Social Work Student Affairs

The Field Placement Strategist independently designs, develops, and executes the placement strategies for out-of-state and international students in the College of Social Work. This position requires the planning, coordination, and implementation of student placements outside of the state of Ohio for students in the College of Social Work. The position requires managing multiple processes at once, such as working with agencies and students to determine field placement options, managing required field placement forms in the database, meeting with field instructors around student needs, and supporting out-of-state students in the field. This position also involves developing new field placement agencies, evaluating out-of-state field placement and liaison processes, and participating in a number of field office and college-level meetings. Student support will be developed through virtual programs, and the position will require a level of adaptability to student schedules and time zones. Some evening and weekend hours may be required.

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 4 years of relevant experience required. Driver's license, car, and ability to travel required. Excellent interpersonal skills, communication and writing skills, planning, and organizational skills desired.

Desired Qualifications

Master's Level Degree with a Major in Social Work. MSW in Social Work and two years of post-masters experience in the field of social work desired. Prior teaching experience preferred. Computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office, desired.

Salary range is $51,000-$67,000 annually. The actual salary will fall within this range based on the candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, and the unit’s available budget.

Responsibilities

Independently manage the placement process for out-of-state and international students, including initial consultations, agency outreach, and placement confirmation. With the use of virtual technology, schedule meetings with students to determine the best placement options for them. Develops the affiliation process with new agencies, including initiating contact, negotiating terms, and coordinating documentation. Follow up with students and agencies to ensure a match has been made and documented. Meet with field coordinators to determine student needs. Identify point of contacts and manage communication for out of state and international agency affiliation process.

Serve as float to support placement coordinator team when numbers are high

Research, recruit, and develop new agencies for field placements

Support brick and mortar international students with OIE requirements for placement.

Attend all program and college meetings as required. Serves as back-up to field team members in the College of Social Work and other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

Location:

Stillman Hall (0084)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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