Director of field instruction | Aurora, IL

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  • Location: Aurora, IL

Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) campus-based and online programs on all university campuses. Core Competencies: Represents Aurora University in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve.

Interacts effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students and other customers of our service, learns and uses operating practices of the department and Aurora University. Upholds the Mission Statement: Aurora University is an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning. As a teaching-centered institution, we encourage undergraduate and graduate students to discover what it takes

to build meaningful and examined lives. We empower our students to achieve lasting personal and professional success. Handles all information with tact and discretion and recognizes the confidential nature of university business.

Supports learning through performance of essential job functions and performing other duties and functions as necessary or as assigned. Essential Job Functions: Maintains database of approved field placement sites for all BSW and MSW students. Manages field database, including updates to student, supervisor, and site accounts as needed. Oversees student placement approval processes. Manages all related field instruction paperwork (i. e. field applications, letters

of confirmation, job as internship forms, etc. ) Meets with individual students as required or necessary; available to students and placement sites to provide guidance, consultation, and assistance in the internship process.

Develops, distributes, and interprets university and field instruction standards, policies, and procedures to sites, students, and field liaisons. Reviews field liaison/student reports of conflicts at field placements; mediates conflict when liaison role has been exhausted. Authorizes any changes of placement necessary, with consultation from Director of Graduate Studies and/or the Chair of the BSW program. Continually monitors all students and sites throughout the field placement period.

Reviews and revises the field instruction syllabi, field manual, and all field forms as needed ensuring availability on the website and Moodle. Ensures that all information is submitted to the university business office in order that each participating site obtains an affiliation agreement and receives a copy of the certification of liability insurance. Reviews reports and makes recommendations regarding student misconduct cases that require action to ensure compliance with university, departmental, and Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) academic and ethical standards.

Establishes and maintains relationships with sites and community organizations related to field instruction. Recruits new agencies to serve as approved field sites; provides orientation materials. Processes and maintains all required university documents required for agency affiliation. Continually evaluates and monitors all sites or field instructors in respect to their capacity to facilitate student learning including dismissal for those that fail to meet university, Council on Social Work Education, and National Association of Social Worker standards.

Conducts, develops, and facilitates all training, continuing educational activities, and recognition functions for students, field instructors, and field liaisons. Coordinates the field instruction evaluation process and oversees the reporting of field course grades to Registrar. Distributes, collects, reviews for accuracy, and maintains all student evaluations. Ensures students meet the necessary university and CSWE requirements each semester, including necessary field accomplishments to graduate. Assigns students to adjunct faculty field liaisons. Hires and supervises adjunct faculty field liaisons, including reviewing and approving their site and student contacts, student reports, and expense reports.

Oversees and supervises the field instruction courses, including hiring and schedule development. Oversees and directly supervises activities of Field Coordinators. Monitors state required forms and procedures and make recommendations to the Dean of Education and Social Work and the faculty regarding changes in the program or procedures to meet revised requirements. Assists the Graduate Registration Coordinator with admissions by participating in student orientations and in student open house activities as needed.

Participates in activities of departmental academic committees. Performs other duties as necessary or as assigned. Essential Job Requirements: Education: Master's degree in social work required. Experience: Two years post-MSW direct practice experience. Skills: Ability to communicate effectively, including reading, writing, and speaking. Ability to build positive relationships with students and practicing community. Ability to teach. Ability to work on a team with faculty. Strong technological skills. Ability to multi-task and manage multiple deadlines. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public speaking.

Strong collaboration skills. Generalist social work skills/knowledge. Excellent conflict resolution or mediation skills. Performs under general supervision. Determines own methods of performing assigned work. Physical Requirements: Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time. Ability to move about campus. Ability to use computer, telephone, email, or office equipment. Ability to drive a vehicle to various field placement locations. Benefit-eligible positions offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, vision, long term disability, a 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA, and tuition remission.

To apply, please send resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references including name, telephone, and email address. If you were referred by a current employee of Aurora University please include the name of the employee in your submission. Aurora University Human Resources 347 South Gladstone Ave Aurora, IL 60506 - email Aurora University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more details: jobs-search. org/marketing_aurora-c429950/director-of-field-instruction-aurora_i1974959947

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