Assistant Director of Field Education (Early Childhood/Childhood Education) - School of Education

Assistant Director of Field Education (Early Childhood/Childhood Education) - School of Education Department: Dean's Office–School of Education – 02301 Location: Albany, NY Type: Full-time Ref.No.: WF240401r Job Description Work with the Director of Teacher Preparation and faculty to support students in their field experience, student teaching placements, and internships. Coordinate clinical experience placements, support students’ certification/licensure process, and ensure continuity of contact with BOCES, school districts, and partner schools. Primary Responsibilities Organization/Facilitation of Clinical Experiences (CE) Meet with faculty, administrators, and liaisons to develop and maintain relationships for field experience and student teaching placements across the state. Organize and assign students to liaison schools. Pair students with mentor teachers and field supervisors. Coordinate with the Director of Teacher Preparation on CE issues. Participate in site supervisor and mentor teacher recruitment/preparation and CE student orientations. Maintain correspondence with principals, liaisons, mentor teachers, and student teachers. Manage all documentation of CE completion (time logs, evaluations, etc.). Support and maintain rapport with faculty teaching CE courses; assist with problem solving as needed. Assist stakeholders in developing corrective action plans for preservice students needing additional support. Oversee the certification option for teaching assistants. Submit milestones associated with CE when appropriate. Administrative Duties Attend department/program meetings as needed. Participate in meetings to ensure placements and students are successful. Assist in admissions process for BS applicants. Support accreditation efforts for undergraduate programs related to clinical partnerships and practice. Coordinate with the PIE Office to attend recruitment events and support recruitment activities. Attend regional and state meetings and yearly SUNY workshops related to student teaching and field experiences as needed. Teaching Teach three courses per year related to the educator preparation programs (e.g., EEDU 479, EEDU 480, ETAP 201, EPSY 390). Other reasonable duties as assigned. Functional and Supervisory Relationships Reports to the Director of Teacher Preparation. May supervise employees as assigned (no direct reports at time of filling position). Job Requirements Enthusiasm and excitement for ongoing professional learning. Ability to effectively handle multiple activities simultaneously. Experience managing people effectively. Exceptional interpersonal communication and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within a diverse campus community. Demonstrated ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging within the role. Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in teacher education or a related field from an accredited institution. 3+ years of relevant experience in Birth–Grade 6 education as a teacher, school leader, consultant, or specialist in a setting focused on teaching and learning. Teaching certification in early childhood and/or childhood. Evidence of effective teaching, curriculum development, and/or education administration. Preferred Qualifications Permanent or professional teaching certification. Experience mentoring pre‑service teachers in Birth–Grade 6 settings. Experience with program accreditation. Experience arranging, placing, or overseeing field experiences for undergraduate and/or graduate students. Experience serving as a clinical placement supervisor or campus‑based educator to students engaged in field placement requirements. Higher education teaching experience. Experience building and sustaining productive relationships with community/school and/or IHE partners. Typical office environment. Some evening and weekend hours. Ability to travel to schools/partner organizations. Eligibility for Consideration Employed at the University at Albany campus. In a State‑funded UUP professional position (MC employees not eligible). Have a permanent, term, or probationary appointment; only temporary employees with three or more consecutive years can be considered eligible. Professional Rank and Salary Grade Senior Staff Assistant, SL3, $60,000–$65,000. Additional Information Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. UAlbany is not an E‑Verify employer. EEO Statement THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER. #J-18808-Ljbffr University at Albany