---

---

Location

Iowa City, IA | United States

---

Job description

The School of Social work is searching for an Education Support Services Specialist to serve as the Practicum Education Program Coordinator.

This position works under the direction of the Practicum Education Director to support student success when preparing for, entering, and completing social work practicum at the bachelor's and master's levels. Involved in this position are training practicum students and supervisors, providing practicum and academic advising, extensively using an online practicum management system, and serving as practicum instructor and liaison to practicum sites.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Assist students in securing appropriate practicum placements.
• Prepare students to enter practicum and provide support during practicum.
• Provide practicum supervision for sites without a qualified practicum supervisor.
• Student academic advising, including using academic systems such as MAUI.
• Set up new practicum sites and student placements in the online practicum management system; maintain system information by requesting information updates from users.
• Support and lead workshops and trainings for practicum instructors and other practicum stakeholders - including practicum orientation and CEU workshops on clinical social work topics.

For a full description or questions about this position, please send an email to: [email protected]

Required Qualifications:

• MSW degree from a CSWE accredited institution.
• Current license at the Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) level or comparable or must have license within 3 months of hire. or must have license within 3 months of hire.
• Two years post-MSW clinical social work experience minimum.
• Knowledge of and commitment to National Association of Social Work (NASW) Code of Ethics and the Council of Social Work Education's (CSWE) standards and competencies is essential.
• Working experience and knowledge of Office Suite (Word, EXCEL, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability and/or experience using online data management systems.
• Detail-oriented, particularly in projects related to data entry and data management.
• Experience preparing and presenting workshops and presentations in person and/or virtually.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to meet University of Iowa Fleet Services standards.

Desired Qualifications:

• Current license at Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) level or comparable is desired.
• 4 or more semesters as a practicum instructor.

Position and Application details:

For additional job details and to apply please visit and access requisition #24001668.

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of three references

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship in the United States. For additional questions, please contact: [email protected]

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

About University of Iowa

With over 31,000 students, the University of Iowa is one of the nation's top public research universities, a member of the Big Ten conference and the Association of American Universities. The University of Iowa is composed of eleven colleges and is known around the world for its balanced commitment to the arts, sciences, and humanities. It is home to one of the nation's largest academic medical centers and the pioneering Iowa Writers' Workshop. The University of Iowa promotes work/life integration and is located in the casual yet cosmopolitan environment of Iowa City, widely recognized as one of the country's most livable communities.

Connections working at University of Iowa

---

Job tags

---

---

Salary