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Placement Coordinator, Education Field Services
Job in
Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, 36688, USA
Listed on 2026-06-18
Listing for:
University of South Alabama
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-18
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Number
003452
Position Title
Placement Coordinator, Education Field Services - 003452
Division
Academic Affairs
Department
440600 - Leadership and Teacher Education
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma and five years of related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in an academic setting is highly preferred.
Job Description Summary
The University of South Alabama's department of Leadership and Teacher Education is seeking to hire a Placement Coordinator, Education Field Services. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
These are the job duties required of the position.
Essential Functions
- Accepts and processes internship/field placement applications.
- Verifies student eligibility by auditing academic records, coursework, and GPAs via Banner to ensure all program requirements are met.
- Coordinates field placements and internships with local and regional school systems.
- Maintains active communication with students, school, principals, supervising teachers, and program faculty.
- Manages and updates the Student Teacher Manager Database to ensure accurate tracking of all placements and educator disposition concerns.
- Prepares student teaching handbooks, evaluation forms, orientation packets, and other necessary placement documentation.
- Assists the Department Chair and faculty in coordinating academic advising for undergraduate students seeking teacher candidacy.
- Schedules and organizes graduate comprehensive exams, recording and certifying results.
- Facilitates candidates interviews for teacher education students.
- Manages record-keeping associated with the assessment and feedback of educator dispositions.
- Processes photo identification for student teachers using digital photography equipment.
- Serves as a primary point of contact for students, faculty, and cooperating teachers regarding field experiences and departmental procedures via phone, letter, and in-person interaction.
- Manages the logistics for meetings, conferences, orientations, seminars, and receptions, including securing space, scheduling, AV equipment setup, and catering independently.
- Prepares travel reimbursement forms, statistical reports, and general departmental correspondence using a variety of software (PC-based).
- Oversees the development, publication, and mailing of invitations and promotional materials for departmental events.
- Regular and prompt attendance.
- Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime hours as required.
- Related duties as required.
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
06/15/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Working Days
Monday - Friday
Working Hours
8:00 a.m.
- 5:00 p.m.
Job Location
Main Campus
Full-time or Part-Time
Full Time
Regular or Temporary
Regular
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