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University of Nevada, Reno

The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking an Assistant Coordinator for Practicum/Field Education to support the on-ground and online Social Work programs. This role assists in implementing the field education curriculum and ensuring high-quality practicum experiences for BSW and MSW students. The Assistant Coordinator recruits, trains, and supports community field instructors; places and monitors students in practicum sites; and ensures placements meet program and CSWE accreditation standards. This position also contributes to student recruitment and admissions and teaches one 3-credit course annually or supervises field placements. This position is in-person and not remote.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support development of experiential learning opportunities for BSW and MSW students
• Recruit and evaluate agencies; secure Agency-School agreements
• Train and communicate with field instructors and agency partners
• Monitor student placements and address concerns
• Coordinate field components for online learning programs
• Maintain compliance with CSWE requirements
• Manage student placement process and tracking systems
• Maintain field manuals, handbooks, and web content
• Assist with curriculum updates
• Participate in school meetings, student recruitment, and admissions
• Build and maintain community partnerships; serve on committees

Required qualifications include:

• Master of Social Work and one (1) year of related work experience OR
• Doctorate Degree and no work experience required.

Travel to community-based agencies on a weekly basis, to rural Nevada communities as needed, to regional areas where online graduate students are geographically clustered, and to state and national conferences as appropriate.

Compensation grade is Administrative Faculty B. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable retirement! Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

No state income tax!