Placement Coordinator, Education Field Services

Posting Details

Position Number: 003452

Position Title: Placement Coordinator, Education Field Services

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.

• 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.

Working Days:
Monday - Friday

Hours:

8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.

Location:

Main Campus

Full-time;
Regular position.

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. If you feel you have been discriminated against, please notify the Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator or the Associate Vice President, Finance and Administration/CHRO.