Associate Dean for External Relations and Field Placement

Position Information About Hofstra Hofstra University is nationally ranked and recognized as Long Island’s largest private university located in Hempstead, N.Y. When you work at Hofstra, you join a team of talented professionals committed to preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow, in an environment that cultivates learning through the free and open exchange of ideas for the betterment of humankind. The work we do at Hofstra supports the education and well-being of our students, and the workforce of the future. While working towards this mission, employees can take advantage of many enriching experiences on campus. Whether it’s a lunchtime lecture, a Division I NCAA athletics game, a musical concert, a theatre performance, or a visit to one of our two accredited museums, there is always something exciting to do at Hofstra. Enjoy the ease of going to the fitness center, taking a swim, or grabbing a bite to eat without having to leave our beautiful campus! Hofstra University is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse academic community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators respectful of the contributions and dignity of each of its members. We especially encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply. Position Title Associate Dean for External Relations and Field Placement Position Number 899423 Position Category Administration School / Division School of Education Department Full-Time or Part-Time Full-Time Description Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean, the Associate Dean for External Relations and Field Placement will act as liaison to school districts and schools; oversee the coordination of required field placements for Hofstra students enrolled in the full range of School of Education (SOE) programs; and responsible for program coherence, articulation, and the development and maintenance of collaborative relationships and contracts (MOUs) with school district partnerships on Long Island and in New York City for the SOE. The incumbent will also oversee the daily operation and workflow of the Office of Field Placement, which arranges field placements, student teaching and internships across the full range of programs offered by the SOE; oversee the work of university field supervisors; and chair the Professional Education Committee, which coordinates plans / decisions related to students who are unsuccessful in the field.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Organizes and conducts orientation programs for supervisors and students requiring supervised field experiences.
• Interviews and hires clinical supervisors in consultation with departments.
• Serves on Teacher Center Boards and other not-for-profit organizations.
• Manages the departmental budget.
• Provides support for accreditation reports.
• Co-facilitates TPA implementation, program development, and orientations with the program directors and department chairs.
• Maintains and monitors the field placement database.
• Oversees the development of field placement calendars.
• Maintains and updates all field placement handbooks.
• Supervises the Assessment Systems Coordinator.
• Assists with ongoing planning process to implement the annual school wide goals and strategic plan of the School of Education.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Special Instructions Deadline Open Until Filled Date Posted 01 / 03 / 2025 EEO Statement Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community. Salary / Salary Range $100,000 - $110,000

Salary : $100,000 - $110,000