Field Placement Coordinator; part-time

Position: Field Placement Coordinator (part-time)
Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

This position is responsible for coordinating field placement processes for undergraduate and graduate educator licensure programs and supporting candidates, faculty, and school partners throughout the placement cycle.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Director of Field Placement & Licensure

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

N/A

EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the coordination and administration of field placements for undergraduate and graduate educator licensure programs
• Establish, develop, and maintain partnerships with local school districts and community stakeholders
• Distribute and review field experience applications to determine eligibility; conduct final eligibility verification prior to each semester
• Develop and assign field placements in alignment with licensure requirements, candidate preferences, and program data
• Prepare and disseminate placement assignments to partner schools and districts
• Communicate placement details clearly and consistently to all relevant stakeholders, including candidates, school partners, faculty, and staff
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date field placement records, databases, and related documentation
• Provide candidates with placement information and ensure compliance with all background check and clearance requirements
• Plan and facilitate orientation sessions for teacher candidates regarding field experiences and expectations
• Prepare and distribute certificates and vouchers for supervising practitioners
• Draft and distribute recognition letters to partner schools and districts
• Share placement and enrollment information with faculty and administrative staff to support course registration and program planning

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Office Setting

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative academic environment
• Three or more years working in a public school
• One or more years supervising candidate practicums as Program Supervisor or Supervising Practitioner
• Demonstrated commitment to equal opportunity, equity, and inclusion.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with field experience placement
• Knowledge of DESE licensure requirements
• Candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish or English and Portuguese are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional Information:

This is a part-time, non-benefited contract position, not to exceed 18 hours per week. The scheduled hours are flexible. The pay rate is $40 per hour.

Framingham State University conducts criminal history and sexual offender record checks on recommended finalists prior to final employment for all positions.

Framingham State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability status, Veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Members of underrepresented or minoritized groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to equity, diversity, and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions:

Candidates must apply online by submitting:

• Cover Letter,
• Resume/CV,
• Equity and Inclusion Statement*,
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references (references are not contacted automatically upon submission of application).

* Regardless of personal demographic characteristics, FSU has a commitment to hiring candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion. The equity and inclusion statement is an opportunity for candidates to discuss past efforts, future plans, research, scholarship, professional skills, experience, and/or willingness to engage in activities that would enhance the University's efforts to promote an equitable and inclusive learning and working community.

Equity and inclusion statements will be considered as part of a transparent and comprehensive review of candidates' application materials.

For best consideration, please submit application materials by June 1, 2026. The review of applications may continue beyond that date and until the position is filled, at the discretion of the search committee.

Framingham State University only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you experience technical issues with the online application process, please submit a helpdesk ticket.

Framingham State University understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance, please contact the Human Resources Office at  or human resources.