Marywood University Looking for Director of Field Experience, School of Education at Scranton, PA Full Time

This is a staff position with administrative duties, not to be confused with a faculty position with teaching responsibilities.

The Field Director will arrange placements for all students in all levels of field experiences, in both undergraduate and graduate
programs in compliance with PDE requirements. The Director works with a wide variety of students, Pk-12 personnel and Marywood personnel in
communicating detailed information, sharing expectations, and tracking records. Databases include Brightspace (D2L) and Time2Track. The
coordinator will serve as a lead problem solver regarding student placements and serve as an academic advisor.

Job description:

• This is a staff position (as opposed to faculty) with administrative duties (without teaching responsibilities)
• arrange
  placements for all students in all levels of field experiences, in undergraduate and graduate programs in compliance with PDE
  requirements
• meet with, effectively communicate with, and present to individuals and groups of students, field supervisors,
  colleagues, PK-12 school personnel and others in-person, virtually, by phone, email or mail
• manage databases for student hours,
  clearances, evaluations, and assessment; provide scheduling for placement courses
• coordinate all field-related contracts for faculty
  and others and maintaining operational budget
• utilize computer technologies and programs, including but not limited to Microsoft
  Office application, Brightspace (D2L), and manage the Time2Track database to implement and advance field placements
  processes
• coordinate and provide data for various PA state reports
• lead problem-solving meetings regarding student
  placements in a collaborative and collegial manner with all stakeholder
• serve as an academic advisor
• adhere to University
  policies. Support the School of Education as needed. Support the Marywood Core Values

Required Qualifications:

Excellent communication skills; strong computer and database skills; extremely organized and detailed-oriented; Knowledge of K-12
education and the role and workings of all levels of field placements in teacher preparation programs. Strong relationship building
skills.

Required education:  Master’s degree

Preferred Qualifications:

Pk-12 certification and teaching
experience; excellent organizational skills, advanced technology skills, and excellent relationship-building skills; experience as a student
teacher host (coop); thrives in a fast-paced environment; positive contributor to a sense of team.

Required Documents:

Must have a completed Marywood application, resume, and cover letter.

Job Schedule:

Full-time, 35 hours per
week.