• Position Summary

Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s College of Education and Social Work, Office of Clinical Experiences and Candidate Services invites applications for the position of Field Placement Specialist.
 
West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.
 
WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.
 
The Office of Clinical Experiences and Candidate Services helps teacher candidates to successfully navigate and complete teacher preparation programs.
 
The Field Placement Specialist is a multi-faceted position supporting students in their clinical experiences for programs within the College of Education and Social Work and across the Professional Education Unit.
 
The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience and commitment to student advocacy; the ability to develop sustainable relationships with school and school district personnel; excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills; and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Management of field placement requirements and fulfillment
• Collaborate with Associate Director and Field Placement Specialist, faculty, and departments across the college and Professional Education Unit to manage and identify specific field requirements
• Maintain a current and accurate account of enrollment data
• Develop a current and accurate record of all field site contacts 
• Correspond with field site personnel regarding field placements requests 
• Communicate field placement information and status to faculty and students 
• Correspond with partner sites regarding background clearance documentation
• Provide student support before, during and after the field experience
• Maintain a current and clear understanding of field site protocols as it relates to field placements
• Assist and support the Office of Candidate Services with background checks and the clearance process
• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum Qualifications

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  • Bachelor's degree 
  • Demonstrated understanding of operations in local PreK-12 schools and school districts
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel

   

• Preferred Qualifications

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  • Demonstrated understanding of operations and experiences in other sites that provide experiences for programs within the college 
  • Demonstrated understanding of field experiences, student teachers, and school operations in a variety of settings 
  • Demonstrated understanding of the clearance application process
  • Experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite to manage calendars, create communications and  reports to manage and analyze data
  • Demonstrated experience using OnBase, Qualtrics and Anthology

   

• Special Instructions

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  Candidates should apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Application materials must include a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references for consideration.

  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

  Applicants must successfully complete the interview process to be considered as a finalist.

  All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment background checks.

  Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances West Chester University’s educational mission. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action – Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Start Date: No Start Date
• Education: Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• Work Experience: 1 - 3 years
• Part/Full Time: Full-Time

Contact / Additional Information

Candidates should apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Application materials must include a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references for consideration.