Field Experience Coordinator in Social Work at Covista

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

27.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Field Experience Coordination, Student Support, Application Process Management, Document Review, Affiliation Agreements, Onboarding Coordination, Problem Resolution, Data Tracking, Policy Maintenance, Communication, Training, Mentoring, Project Management, Attention To Detail, Administrative Coordination, Guidance

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Company Description Walden More than 50 years ago, Walden University was founded to support adult learners in achieving their academic goals and making a greater impact in their professions and communities. Students from across the U.S. and more than 115 countries are pursuing a certificate, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree online at Walden. We offer more than 100 online degrees and certificate programs. Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org). Visit WaldenU.edu for more information, and follow Walden on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment. Job Description The Field Experience Operations Coordinator is a full-time team member and will focus on coordinating student field experience progress and development. The coordinator will report to the academic program and field education coordinator and work closely with field experience operations and academic coordinators, the field experience directors and faculty, Walden’s Office of Applied Learning Agreements (OALA) student success advising, and field experience site supervisors. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team of coordinators and be centrally involved in supporting students in preparing and applying for their field experience across the counseling programs. Responsibilities Serve as main point of contact for a cohort of students regarding all matters related to field experience, including but not limited to field experience requirements, site search support resources, application process and requirements, registration, and issues that arise during field experience. Collect and review agency field instructor documents to help ensure that the field instructor meets the criteria for supervision. Coordinate with team members in the School’s Office of Field Experience to assist all graduate students who require field experience. Work with field site contacts to establish affiliation agreements with each field site. Initiate contact with field site regarding affiliation agreement and work in partnership with university contract administrators and serve as a liaison between university and outside field sites. Coordinate completion of site onboarding requirements with students and field sites, as needed. Assist Field Experience staff and faculty in resolving student problems arising out of field experience. Track and maintain field experience resources, policies and procedures, student field experience files, field experience applications, site, and site supervisor information across a variety of platforms. Develop and maintain field experience communications to students, faculty, site supervisors, and other parts of the university. Assist in training and mentoring new team members. Partner with field experience staff members on projects and initiatives that drive the field experience mission, improve service levels and student satisfaction, and accomplish field experience objectives. Qualifications Masters Degree in social work from a CSWE accredited university required. 2+ years Post MSW practice experience Required. Experience with student support in a university setting Preferred. Experience working with providing academic counseling and advising Preferred. Experience with Learning Management Systems Preferred. Ability to manage high volume activities with strong attention to detail. Commitment to the goals of diversity and social change. Ability to work with non-traditional students. Ability to assume a leading role in coordinating administrative aspects of the field experience. Ability to provide guidance and support in field experience operations. Ability to assume a significant role in addressing student questions and concerns about preparing and applying for field experience. Ability to participate in residencies, national faculty meetings and other work-related travel. Additional Information In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $20-27/hr. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits. Covista offers a robust suite of benefits including: Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match 15 Days of Paid Vacation Days each Calendar Year 12 Paid Holidays + 2 floating holidays For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.covista.com/benefits Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation Department: Academic Operations

Responsibilities

This role focuses on coordinating student field experience progress and development, serving as the main point of contact for a cohort of students regarding all field experience matters, including requirements, site support, and application processes. The coordinator will also collect and review documents, work with field sites to establish agreements, and assist faculty in resolving student issues arising during field experience.