Field Placement Specialist

About Fordham University

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long‑term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Reporting and Role Overview

Reporting to the Director of Field Education, the Field Placement Specialist identifies, prepares, and coordinates Field Education agency placements for social work students. This position advises and supports students throughout the placement process and supports the Field Department operations. This position requires occasional evening and weekend hours.

Essential Functions

• Identifies and develops new Field Education agencies.
• Collaborates with Assistant Directors of Field Education to review student practicum applications.
• Educates students about Field Education policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Identifies, places, and monitors student practicum assignments.
• Educates agency representatives and Field Instructors about Field policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Maintains accurate and up‑to‑date documentation and student and agency records.
• Ensures the accuracy of data entry and maintenance within the Field Department databases.
• Participates in student and agency evaluation processes.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.

Additional Functions

• Assists with Field and GSS programs and events, e.g., orientation, training, and graduation.
• Participates in GSS, Field Department, and team meetings.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

• MSW degree from a CSWE‑accredited social work program.
• Minimum of 2 years post‑MSW professional experience in the field of social work.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

• Integrity, sound judgment, and ethical decision‑making.
• Detail‑oriented, with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relational skills.
• Excellent professional written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to function independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Technical proficiency with commonly used software applications such as Excel, Microsoft Word, and Google.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with higher education‑specific systems (e.g., Banner, Slate, Qualtrics, Tevera).

Minimum Starting Salary

$68,000

Maximum Starting Salary

$73,000

Note

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

• Sitting Often
• Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Occasional
• Hearing, Listening, Talking Often
• Standing Occasional
• Walking Often
• Running Not Required
• Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Seldom
• Climbing stairs Seldom
• Climbing ladders Not Required
• Reaching overhead Seldom
• Pulling, pushing Seldom
• Shoveling Not Required
• Lifting – up to 20 pounds Not Required
• Lifting – up to 50 pounds Not Required
• Lifting – over 50 pounds Not Required

Work Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)

• * Do you have a MSW degree from a CSWE‑accredited social work program?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of 2 years post‑MSW professional experience in the field of social work?
  • Yes
  • No