Manager of Clinical Placements

Educ-Office of the Dean - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25006837)

The Manager of Clinical Placements is responsible for placements with clinical requirements in initial teacher certification programs at the graduate and undergraduate level.

These include observation practicum, student teaching, internships, advanced teaching practicum, and agency-based clinical experiences (approximately 350 students annually). The manager must work with faculty to understand the needs and placements preferences for the Teacher Education area and serve as a liaison to the faculty from placement sites and vice versa. The manager serves as a liaison with school districts to resolve any issues in schools, e.g. change of placements, professionalism issues, conflict resolution, etc. Coordinate and conduct Intern/Student Teaching/Certification Orientation Sessions and exit meetings. The manager should seek opportunities to build relationships with districts and schools in order to establish and strengthen high quality student-related partnerships.

Job Summary

Coordinates student field placement to fulfill academic learning experiences required for degree completion. Counsels students, conducts orientation and training sessions, and oversees clearances. Bolsters high-quality student-partnerships within the community, school districts, and employers.

Essential Functions

Management of the full life cycle of the clinical and student placement process as outlined in the job duties. Data management. Management of the clearance process and the certification process. Events and career services as needed.

Physical Effort

The job is primarily sedentary. Position requires meetings with faculty, staff, and students in other parts of the building, throughout the campus, as well as off campus traveling to schools and meetings. Extensive computer work. Minimal lifting when needed for events or in office.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Field Experiences Coordinator

Job Family: Academic & Student Services

Job Sub Family: Career Services

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range: $43,894.50 - $53,711.00

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable