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Empire State University Coordinator for Clinical Experiences in Various Locations, New York
Location: Various Locations, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Thu May 16 2024 Job Description:
Empire State University is currently seeking a Coordinator for Clinical Experiences to coordinate the clinical components of its teacher preparation programs. The Coordinator for Clinical Experiences (State Title: Staff Assistant) works with the Director of Clinical Experiences and other members of the Clinical Services and Licensure team to assist students and faculty. The position will serve the teacher preparation programs across the university.
The successful candidate will be able to interpret state regulations and communicate that information effectively to students, faculty, and others across the university through multiple modes of communication including webinars, presentations, and email. The successful candidate will build relationships with stakeholders across the state to facilitate students' clinical experiences in diverse settings and ensure program and school-based support. This will involve frequent communication with potential placement sites across New York State.
Responsibilities include:
Documenting and tracking observation hours and placements for the students.
Working with Academic Program Coordinators and the Director of Clinical Experiences to assign clinical observations to faculty and field supervisors.
Supporting the use of technology related to clinical supervision as appropriate.
Responding to students, support staff, faculty, and school administrator inquiries regarding clinical placements.
Creating and maintaining teacher preparation program materials.
Participating in the program meetings and collaborating with other faculty and staff across programs and the university as a whole.
Serving as point of contact for students, faculty, and external audiences regarding clinical hours and locations, and as the primary contact for prospective students for questions about program clinical placements and requirements.
Working to identify and verify supervisors per current standards and assisting with recruiting and retaining qualified clinical supervisors.
Training potential supervisors on current clinical standards, and program related technologies.
Program and department support as needed.
Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Excellent and effective communication and organizational skills.
Experience working in Pre-K through 12 or higher education settings.
Ability to work within a collaborative environment with diverse populations.
Ability to read and interpret SUNY and NYSED Guidelines and Regulations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in education or related field.
Experience with NYS Certification and Licensure processes.
Experience working with higher education faculty and staff.
Experience developing external partnerships.
Special Information:
Occasional travel may be required to fulfill department, division, and university-wide commitments.
Some evening hours required as needed.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
SUNY Empire provides employees with robust remote and flexible work options to meet the needs of students, faculty, and staff in a dispersed work environment. University locations that may be considered include Saratoga Springs, Rochester and Selden, NY.
Additional Information:
Rank/Salary: SL3 / $55,000-$60,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Empire State University is an EOE employer.
We are pleased to offer our employees an excellent benefit package which includes NYS health insurance, free dental and vision, competitive retirement options, and generous vacation, sick and holiday accruals; and a strong emphasis on work-life balance. We also offer professional-development activities for professionals and support staff.
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