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San José State University · 1 month ago

Field Placement & Special Projects Coordinator

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$6,658/mo - $6,927/mo

4+ years exp

San José State University is a prominent educational institution seeking a Field Placement & Special Projects Coordinator. The coordinator will be responsible for arranging student teaching placements, maintaining relationships with school districts, and supporting various departmental projects to enhance student success.

Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for student teaching placements

Build, distribute and collate data from student surveys on placement needs and preferences each term

Contact schools to secure field placements and establish school-based partnerships for field and clinical practicum students

Deliver placement presentations in assigned classes each term for students about to enter the field

Create and maintain database for accurate records for all field placements; disseminate and track required documentations, provide placement data to data manager for the College of Education

Work with Lurie College Administrators to request Student Teaching and Intern MOUs as needed to fulfill placement needs

Developing teacher candidates’ program plans

Use a database to track enrollment, scheduling, advising, and program planning

Update and develop written and online materials that help students and faculty navigate program requirements

Develop and maintain professional contacts with job-alike and complementary roles at SJSU and elsewhere, attend professional development courses, attend regional and national conferences as needed

Qualification

Data evaluationProject managementCommunication skillsDatabase managementFERPAExperience in educationInterpersonal skillsCreative thinkingOrganizational skills

Required

A bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training

Four years of administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs

Experience establishing and maintaining effective, cooperative, and harmonious working relationships in circumstances that involve the denial of requests or the necessity to persuade others to accept a different point of view

Experience carrying out complex assignments without detailed instructions

Experience collecting and evaluating data to organize complex information

Demonstrated ability to use software applications such as google docs/drives, excel spreadsheets, word processing, and databases

Knowledge of and ability to consistently apply FERPA regulations; awareness of the importance of student confidentiality

Strong-problem solving and creative thinking skills, as well as exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Willingness and experience to present information to student groups

Strong organizational and project management skills

Experience maintaining documentation for accountability purposes