What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director of Practicum Education position at Yeshiva University?
Position Responsibilities :
Faculty Oversight
Recruit high performing practicum education faculty with proven teaching competencies
Supervise and evaluate practicum education faculty and provide annual performance reviews
With Associate Dean, ensure the proper scheduling and staffing of practicum education courses
Serve as co-instructor for practicum education courses and / or practicum extension courses as needed
Provide consultation to practicum education faculty regarding students who are having difficulty finding a placement or completing practicum education requirements
Ensure that practicum education faculty enter student grades in a timely manner
Support practicum education faculty in ongoing professional development.
Facilitate practicum education adjunct staffing assignments each semester
Student Relations
Work closely with Academic Advisors, and Student Success Coordinators, to support student success
Support systems and processes for coordination between Academic and Practicum Advising
Work in conjunction with Everspring to support student enrollment in practicum courses
Review and manage student evaluations of practicum faculty and course content
Respond to difficult student issues as needed
Provide practicum advising for high-risk students and students in extension courses
Program Development / Support
Develop, maintain, and implement policies and processes for the smooth operation of practicum education
Coordinate practicum education course development as needed
Assess the quality of practicum education course content and swiftly identify courses that need immediate revisions
Identify areas of need and improvement to maintain the success of practicum education
Participate in school committees, meetings, and projects, including but not limited to faculty meetings, department meetings, and practicum education committee meetings
Develop and maintain positive relationships with placement agencies
Experience & Educational Background :
MSW degree, LMSW or LCSW required
7-10 years of progressive administrative and / or direct service experience in human services or education
Minimum of 5 years of experience in social work education and administration
Practicum education experience required
Skills & Competencies :
Must have program development and personnel management experience
Undergraduate or graduate teaching experience is desirable
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Direct practicum instructor experience
Clinical practice experience
Supervisory experience
Understanding of the vision and mission of the Wurzweiler School of Social work and Yeshiva University is required
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