Western New Mexico University
Clinical Placement Coordinator
Western New Mexico University, Silver City, New Mexico, United States, 88061
The Clinical Placement Coordinator is essential in enhancing the educational experience of students in the College of Education by building and maintaining partnerships with clinical placement sites across New Mexico. This role facilitates student placements, ensuring efficient processes and compliance while enriching students’ academic journeys through connections with advisors and mentors. By fostering strong relationships with clinical sites, the coordinator helps create mutually beneficial collaborations that support student recruitment and institutional integrity. Active participation in program evaluation and ongoing professional development ensures the coordinator contributes to the continuous improvement of clinical education, ultimately impacting the growth and success of future educators..
Duties
Build and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships with clinical placement sites throughout New Mexico and surrounding areas.
Facilitate efficient placement of students in clinical placements.
Maintain records and documentation related to student placements and compliance with regulations.
Strong communication skills to interact effectively with students, faculty, and clinical placement site personnel.
Develop memorandums of understanding (MOUs) and other agreements with clinical placement sites.
Assist with student recruitment, application, orientation, and assessment for clinical education courses.
Assist with evaluation of clinical components of all programs for the College of Education.
Assist with establishment, maintenance, and revision of Clinical Education procedures and data management systems.
Work with media/technology services departments to facilitate equipment used during student placements.
Ability to communicate effectively across departments within the university, conveying information clearly to diverse audiences through written communication, presentations, and interpersonal interactions.
Commitment to collaboration, teamwork, with demonstrated positive contribution to a collaborative work environment, promoting a culture of mutual respect and support among colleagues.
Event management, plan and organize event activities and budget expenditures to celebrate student achievements, such as ceremonies and banquets.
Flexibility and adaptability to work occasional evenings to support departmental student events and other programmatic activities as needed.
Frequent travel to build and maintain relationships with clinical placement site personnel.
Assist with accreditation.
Participate in the process of ongoing personal and professional development. Travel to attend conferences and continuing education seminars relevant to clinical education. Represent the university at industry networking events to enhance clinical education program.
Model professional standards and ethics in accordance with WNMU philosophy.
Provide professional contributions within areas of expertise as appropriate.
Participate in departmental and College committees and special projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education/Background Bachelor’s Degree required. Three (3) years of experience working in the preK-12 classroom preferred. Bilingual (Navajo and/or Spanish) preferred.
Job Knowledge Knowledge of and experience with multicultural populations is required. Knowledge and experience specific to the complexities of teaching in rural and high-poverty schools including students with high‑incidence disabilities, and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Experience working in diverse ethno‑linguistic environments to promote education change and social justice for the success and empowerment of all learners. Ability to work collaboratively with clinical placement site personnel. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Must be able to adapt to instructional needs of the College depending on circumstances. Must be knowledgeable of university policies and procedures. Must be able to handle multiple deadlines and maintain accuracy. Must be sensitive to cultural differences within the University and community. Fluent in Microsoft Office Applications and database systems.
Working Conditions/ Physical Demands (With or Without Accommodations) Frequent travel within the state required. Typical office environment. May be required to lift normal office equipment and materials. Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms, and other printed materials and information. Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication. Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face‑to‑face interactions. Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling, and prolonged sitting. May be required to work additional hours or days depending on circumstances.
Other Requirements Location Silver City
Salary Range $43,888
Advertising Summary Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a bachelor's degree?
Yes No
* Do you have a minimum of 3 years of experience working in a public PK-12 school?
Yes No
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Duties
Build and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships with clinical placement sites throughout New Mexico and surrounding areas.
Facilitate efficient placement of students in clinical placements.
Maintain records and documentation related to student placements and compliance with regulations.
Strong communication skills to interact effectively with students, faculty, and clinical placement site personnel.
Develop memorandums of understanding (MOUs) and other agreements with clinical placement sites.
Assist with student recruitment, application, orientation, and assessment for clinical education courses.
Assist with evaluation of clinical components of all programs for the College of Education.
Assist with establishment, maintenance, and revision of Clinical Education procedures and data management systems.
Work with media/technology services departments to facilitate equipment used during student placements.
Ability to communicate effectively across departments within the university, conveying information clearly to diverse audiences through written communication, presentations, and interpersonal interactions.
Commitment to collaboration, teamwork, with demonstrated positive contribution to a collaborative work environment, promoting a culture of mutual respect and support among colleagues.
Event management, plan and organize event activities and budget expenditures to celebrate student achievements, such as ceremonies and banquets.
Flexibility and adaptability to work occasional evenings to support departmental student events and other programmatic activities as needed.
Frequent travel to build and maintain relationships with clinical placement site personnel.
Assist with accreditation.
Participate in the process of ongoing personal and professional development. Travel to attend conferences and continuing education seminars relevant to clinical education. Represent the university at industry networking events to enhance clinical education program.
Model professional standards and ethics in accordance with WNMU philosophy.
Provide professional contributions within areas of expertise as appropriate.
Participate in departmental and College committees and special projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education/Background Bachelor’s Degree required. Three (3) years of experience working in the preK-12 classroom preferred. Bilingual (Navajo and/or Spanish) preferred.
Job Knowledge Knowledge of and experience with multicultural populations is required. Knowledge and experience specific to the complexities of teaching in rural and high-poverty schools including students with high‑incidence disabilities, and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Experience working in diverse ethno‑linguistic environments to promote education change and social justice for the success and empowerment of all learners. Ability to work collaboratively with clinical placement site personnel. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Must be able to adapt to instructional needs of the College depending on circumstances. Must be knowledgeable of university policies and procedures. Must be able to handle multiple deadlines and maintain accuracy. Must be sensitive to cultural differences within the University and community. Fluent in Microsoft Office Applications and database systems.
Working Conditions/ Physical Demands (With or Without Accommodations) Frequent travel within the state required. Typical office environment. May be required to lift normal office equipment and materials. Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms, and other printed materials and information. Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication. Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face‑to‑face interactions. Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling, and prolonged sitting. May be required to work additional hours or days depending on circumstances.
Other Requirements Location Silver City
Salary Range $43,888
Advertising Summary Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a bachelor's degree?
Yes No
* Do you have a minimum of 3 years of experience working in a public PK-12 school?
Yes No
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