Educational Preparation Field Placement Specialist
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Educational Preparation Field Placement Specialist
Position Information
The Undergraduate Educator Preparation Field Experience Specialist is a full-time staff position in the Undergraduate Educator Preparation Department. This position is responsible for securing and monitoring field placements for a caseload of students across all majors, minors, and concentrations in the department. This position serves as a key support person on the Undergraduate Field Experience team to ensure students meet requirements and secure placements which will lead to the successful completion of their fieldwork, graduation, and fulfillment of their endorsement and/or credential requirements in a specialized area of teaching. Additionally, this position will collaborate with a variety of team members and departments to build new partner locations and strengthen existing relationships. This role represents the university externally with partners and conveys a high level of professionalism at all times.
This position requires collaboration and communication across programs, units, and colleges and as such, the Field Specialist has excellent communication and conflict resolution skills. Additionally, this role works in close collaboration with faculty across the department and interfaces with graduate-level field experience team members in the National College of Education (NCE) to ensure processes, protocols and policies are consistent, where applicable. This position supports Undergraduate Educator Preparation students as they complete and refine Career Milestones, ensuring they are well-prepared for employment after degree attainment. This aspect of the position requires collaboration and alignment with Career Bridge team members. Lastly, the Undergraduate Educator Preparation Field Experience Specialist supports the recruitment and marketing for the department and represents the department at internal and external events (including, for example, Major Experience days, Admit Days, and Career Bridge events.
Experience, Skills and Competencies:
- 2+ years Prior experience teaching in an educational setting or related field.
- 2+ years Demonstrated experience in complex situations requiring collaborative, relationship-focused, proactive, student-centered decision-making along with conflict management skills
- Demonstrated organizational and skills in using various technologies, applications, and programs to accomplish work tasks.
- Significant professional accomplishments and/or strong leadership potential.
- Ability to remain agile and flexible, as the program iterates.
- Professionalism in and commitment to working with a diverse population.
- A track record of accomplishment in teaching, administration, and/or clerical work.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in education or related field OR BA in an unrelated field with tested experience, Master’s preferred.
NLU Inclusion Statement:
National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us: they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in age, race, gender (identity and expression), nationality, sexual orientation, physical and intellectual ability, and background bring richness to our work environment. We affirm diverse perspectives, innovative contributions, and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture.
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