Field Support – Social Work
| Company | Liberty University |
|---|---|
| Location | Lynchburg, VA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 2-3 years of administrative experience
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, SharePoint, etc.
- Familiarity with the Social Work profession
- Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (i.e., Canvas)
- Customer service experience
- Strong technical competency
- Superior ability to prioritize tasks
- Experience in event planning
Responsibilities
- Conduct student interviews to assess student needs and interests
- Coordinate with the Gate team to assess student readiness for field
- Ensure the correct implementation of department policies and practices
- Review and approve placement proposals and accompanying documentation
- Facilitate inter- and intra-departmental communication about each proposal
- Manage student and department concerns and troubleshoot problems
- Research potential resources and recruit community agencies
- Negotiate individual contracts with each agency
- Maintain frequent contact and perform site visits with agencies
- Interpret and implement policies and procedures related to field enrollment
- Represent the department at various internal LU and external community functions
- Provide trainings on field education policies and practices
- Administer the process for submission of proposals utilizing CORE field placement software and the Canvas Learning Management System
- Communicate with other LU departments such as the Registrar, Contracts Department, Career Center, and University Events
- Assist the Field Coordinators, Directors of Field Education, and other department leadership with other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.