Field Operations Coordinator- (School of Social Work)

Company Description

Walden University is a member of Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE). 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. The university offers more than 100 online degree and certificate programs. Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, hlcommission.org. For more information, please visit WaldenU.edu and WaldenFacts.com.

Job Description

Opportunity at a Glance
The Coordinator, Field Experience Operations is responsible for assisting with the practicum and field experience processes. This is a full-time position. This position will report to the Supervisor, Field Experience Coordinator. The Office of Field Education is supervised by the Director of Operations for Field Education. This position will work with field experience coordinators, academic leadership, program directors, specialty coordinators, faculty, academic advisors, the Central Office of Field Experience, as well as other administrators in the college.

Responsibilities

• Assist School students in completing and gaining approval for practicum application materials and locating field placement sites as needed across a variety of social work programs.
• Process and maintain student field education files, field education applications, preceptor information and field placement site information.
• Work in partnership with university contract administrators and serve as an initial affiliation agreement liaison between university and outside practicum agencies.
• Assist specialty coordinators and field experience faculty in resolving student problems arising out of the practicum experience.
• Assist in developing and maintaining communications about practicum experience policies and procedures to students, academic advising, program directors, and faculty/specialization coordinators.
• Assist in managing and administering student evaluations to monitor student practicum progress and satisfaction.
• Communicate with students via phone and electronic methods to counsel and advise students across nursing programs on field education information, requirements, policies and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining field education resources (e.g. manual, website, webinars, etc.) outlining the mission, purpose, and objectives of the field experience as well as a description of all field education policies and procedures. Prepare, complete and maintain reports, files and documentation in a timely and accurate manner. Assist in training and mentoring new team members.
• Assist in identifying and developing new initiatives to increase student practicum experience satisfaction.
• Work in partnership with field education staff members as a team member to accomplish field education goals.
• Attend meetings and participate in professional development programs as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• Experience in the area of academic or other student advising is preferred. Required
• Experience in an online distance-learning environment is preferred. Required
• Experience working with graduate students in an educational environment is preferred. Required
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, written and verbal communication, detail-oriented, multitasking, and organizational skills.
• Excellent customer services skills. Excellent time management skills with an ability to set and meet deadlines.
• Creative, innovative, and strategic thinking as well as the ability to work independently.
• Ability to independently work with faculty and graduate students at a distance.
• Ability to anticipate future trends and problems and plan for them accordingly.
• Ability to learn Walden’s administrative database and software systems.
• Successful experience working in a team setting.
• Demonstrate proficiency in operating Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Additional Information

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $18.00 and $32.00. 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