Masters of Social Work, Online Field Coordinator Part Time

Pacific University achieves excellence and distinction by investing in exceptional people to think, care, create, and pursue justice in our world. We embrace discovery in a close and nurturing environment that leads to genuine transformation. Our community is diverse, sustainable, and dedicated to discovery and excellence in teaching, scholarship, and practice.

At Pacific University, we thrive in an extraordinary environment, surrounded by the beauty of the great Pacific Northwest, with campus locations in Forest Grove, Hillsboro, and Eugene. We humbly acknowledge and thank the original caretakers of the lands on which we live, work, teach, and acquire and share knowledge.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

This 20 hour per week 10 month remote position administers and provides coordination and oversight for an online MSW field component.  Some evening work is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be available to assist the Field Director, online faculty, online students, and community partners in an engaging and proactive manner. 
• In consultation with the Field Director, coordinate partnerships between the online social work component and community agencies for the purpose of securing quality placements for all students in the online social work component.
• Facilitate affiliation agreement completion and monitoring for online placements in consultation with the Field Director and Program Assistant.
• The ability to participate in and utilize the programs' online learning platform for course work, engagement, and communication purposes.
• Conduct student field advising for all online MSW students and finalize each student placement.
• Manage pre-placement and placement data tracking for all online MSW students with the assistance of the Program Assistant.
• Facilitate and manage agency and supervisor training for the online social work field component in coordination with the FIeld Director and Program Assistant.
• Teach field seminar courses as assigned by the Program Director.
• Triage and act as the primary point of contact for resolving student and agency concerns in consultation with field faculty and Field Director.
• Manage database for all online MSW students and agencies.
• Attend and participate in various meetings as they occur including planning meetings, field committee meetings, and monthly clinical coordinator meetings.
• Interact with various University Departments in the process of developing and conducting the field placement process.
• Provide input into the development and maintenance of the online portion of the Field Manual.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

Perform other related duties as assigned.

JOB SCOPE

The duties of this position are primarily performed independently in alignment with the MSW Program policies and procedures.  Direction and consultation are available through the Field Director,  the online Associate Program Director, and the MSW Program Director.  

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY

None

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

This position requires an Masters in Social Work (MSW) from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program and two years post MSW practice experience.  A Licensed Clinical Social Worker is preferred.

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