Title: Coordinator, Education Clinical Placement
Position Type: Fulltime Staff
Search Type: External - minimum 7 days
Department: 23R000 - College of Ed & Appl Human Sciences
Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs
Position Location: Richmond Campus
Driver Classification: Non-Driver
FLSA: Exempt
Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)
Hours Per Week:
Additional Schedule Details:
Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - G20
Retirement: KTRS
Contact Person: Brandy Rose
Job Summary/Basic Functions
Serve as the primary liaison between schools/teachers and the Professional Education Services Office in the College of Education and Applied Human Science for students enrolled in education programs.
The Placement Coordinator will be responsible for contacting districts to develop MOAs and schools/teachers (in the students’ preferred districts) to identify teachers willing to host EKU teacher candidates. Contact will be made through email, phone, and visits to schools to build and maintain this relationship.
Provides administrative work that requires familiarity with local schools and districts, and state and national regulations related to clinical placements. Requires the ability to communicate and work in partnership with faculty, staff, and students, as well as independently. Work progress is monitored by the immediate supervisor. The candidate will be able to prioritize and organize work to support the Director of Professional Education Services.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree is required.
Experience: One year of experience is required.
Licensure & Certifications: License/Certification: Teaching Certification
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications include: Master's degree and three years of experience in K-12 school setting.
Job Duties
- 45% - Securing MOAs and clinical placements: Contact districts, schools and teachers to make placements for online and traditional undergraduate clinical courses. Notify students of placements once completed. Secure MOAs with district partners. Maintain regular communication with Model Lab School to ensure quality clinical experiences for Clinical Level 1 and 2 students. - (Essential)
- 45% - Communicating and supporting clinical students: Review, process, and approve/deny student observation required documents (CAN, background, character and fitness check forms). Update EPSB records for each student. Coordinate with Verified Credentials team to oversee process. Create and provide informational materials/resources for clinical students and course instructors regarding requirements, processes, and expectations. - (Essential)
- 10% - Assist PES Office: Assist with events each semester and other duties as assigned. - (Essential)
Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Funding Source: Institutional
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions:
EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.
Background Check Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
