Department
 

Crown Field Program

About the Department
 

The Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, & Practice (Crown Family School) builds upon a legacy of more than a century of scholarship, education and leadership in social work and social welfare, blending a distinctive interdisciplinary tradition with applied problem-solving to foster innovative solutions to some of society’s most pressing social problems. For more information about the Crown School, please visit our website at: https://crownschool.uchicago.edu/.

Job Summary
 

The Associate Director of Field Education is responsible for coordinating, maintaining the quality of, and sustaining the student field internship process. Collaborate with students, faculty, staff, and field instructors in field-related matters; supervise and provide consultation to core and concentration field liaisons to ensure clear communication between the school, the student, and field sites; and provide consultation to students, field instructors, and liaisons for field-related issues. The position also involves prospecting, developing, and maintaining new field education sites. The Associate Director manages the field matching first-year first-year students, and second-year field selection process. The Associate Director designs and teaches field instructor training programs along with the Director. The Associate Director collaborates with the Field Director and other staff in setting policies and procedures for the Field Education Department.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage quality field placement processes for masters-level social work students.

Over-site and consultation with field liaisons and instructors.

Professional development and training.

Collaboration to set procedures and develop departmental documentation.

Attend administrative committee meetings, field events, and staff meetings.

Designs and implements education outreach programs and community relations strategies.

Coordinates with national, state, and local organizations. May represent Field Director when designated.

Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external University issues to improve products or services.

Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions.

Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Demonstrates teaching skills and an understanding of the role of fieldwork in social work education.

Engage diverse populations of students, field instructors, and faculty, communicating an understanding of the range of micro, meso, and macro-level social work practice.

Evaluate and document the performance of programs, making or recommending improvements when appropriate.

Prepares program communications, including creating and coordinating dissemination of program materials.

Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree in social work, A.M. or MSW. Licensed social worker.

Experience:

Minimum five years of relevant experience. Experience with Microsoft Access, Outlook, and Excel programs.

Background in clinical social work practice, field instruction, and management.

Prior supervisory experience.

Preferred Competencies

Desire to participate in ongoing professional learning and team and self-evaluation.

Ability to work in a team environment.

Ability to respond with flexibility to demands and requirements of the project; ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Capable of exercising sound judgment, tact, courteousness, reliability, and good decision-making skills.

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational and project management skills.

Attention to detail.

Ability to integrate technology and effectively utilize technology for professional productivity.

Works independently and receives minimal guidance.

Work Conditions

Attendance to field sites around the city requires the ability to ambulate to various sites in and around the city.

Application Documents

Resume (required)

Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

Academic Affairs

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

40

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

Yes

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