[Hiring] MSW Field Coordinator @Indiana Wesleyan University

Role Description

Coordinates practicum field experiences in the MSW Program, providing direct assistance, support, and communication regarding all field practicum processes and policies. In conjunction with other MSW program academic leaders, manage the development and maintenance of all field practicum systems, processes, and structures to support the MSW field programs for students, faculty, and agencies. Develops and maintains systems for data management and continuous quality improvement, and manages the Experiential Learning Cloud (ELC) online field system.

• Serve as the point of contact, problem solver, and source of information for students and/or faculty and agency supervisors on field placement issues within the practicum field experience.
• Identify and address student placement and ELC learning platform issues early to create strong customer satisfaction with the program.
• Provides coaching, training, and support to adjuncts teaching field courses to ensure success in fulfilling the requirements of the field practicum program per CSWE accreditation standards.
• Assist the Director of Field Experiences with communication, coordination, and/or training of practicum agency on-site supervisors in accordance with program policies and CSWE accreditation standards.
• Assist the Director of Field Experiences with the development, design, and implementation of field and accreditation requirements for new initiatives and program tracks.
• Assist the Director of Field Experiences in assessment of the department’s field program, designing, collecting, monitoring, and assessing data for continuous quality improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.
• Master’s degree in social work required.
• Minimum of two (2) years post-MSW experience.
• Experience teaching field courses in an MSW program preferred.
• Experience teaching or supervising MSW field practicum students preferred.
• Familiar with Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accreditation standards and competencies.

Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of the World Wide Web and online educational delivery tools.
• Demonstrated administrative abilities.

Company Description

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.