Part-Time Field and Clinical Placement Coordinator

Job Title : Part-Time Field and Clinical Placement Coordinator

Location : UNG-Dahlonega, GA

Regular / Temporary : Temporary

Full / Part Time : Part-Time

Job ID : 290702

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is accepting applications for a Part-Time Field and Clinical Placement Coordinator. This part-time 12-month position works closely with the College of Education's Associate Dean of Student Support Services, the Director of Field and Clinical Placements, and the Department Heads to train, supervise, mentor, and assist field and clinical supervisors with their daily responsibilities. This position will assist the Director of Field Placement and Department Heads in identifying potential supervisors through the application process and will collaborate and meet regularly with the Field Placement Director and Department Heads. The position will include assisting with coaching clinical (part-time) supervisors during the year and with facilitating the annual supervisor orientation. Additionally, the position will assist with the placement process for students. As part of the job duties, this position will allow for two temporary loads of supervision due to generated by staffing changes or College needs.

Responsibilities

• Summer semester responsibilities include the following : prepare for annual supervisor orientation; update field placement manual for part-time supervisors and mentor teachers; work with the Field Placement Director to transition newly hired part-time supervisors into their roles; assist with submission of placement requests and maintain field and clinical records.
• Fall semester / Spring semester- Help plan and coordinate for annual supervisor orientation; help plan and facilitate "Supervisor Monthly Meetings"; collaborate with department heads and COE departments monthly to gather updates; assist in completing 30-day, 90-day and 6-month progress reviews on newly hired part-time supervisors, assist with COE committee action items for field and clinical placements
• Fall and Spring semester - Provide guidance and maintain communication between part-time supervisors with regard to COE data and learning management systems; Consistently maintain part-time supervisor information in D2L, including individual supervisor field placement course shells per Department Head instructions.
• Assist with student placement requests, data management, and data collection relative to student placements. Collect insurance, track hours needed for perquisite EDUC courses and maintain records with students and community members accordingly.
• All semesters - Support supervisors in building relationships with P-12 school partners; maintaining ongoing contact with supervisors; providing supervisors with support in meeting field and clinical placement expectations; assisting with the annual COE Teacher Job Fair.
• Other duties as assigned, including during instances of unforeseeable and necessary changes with part-time supervision, assume the responsibility of supervision until situation is resolved; Supervision includes a minimum of an introductory meeting, three documented observations, and an exit interview each semester. This also includes submission of all grading requirements such as key assessments each semester and following guidelines listed in the syllabi for clinical courses, including assessment grading in data and learning management systems and other duties assigned.

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USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Institutional Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https : / / ung.edu / about / mission-vision-values.php

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

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