Social Work Placement Coordinator

The Social Work Placement Coordinator will manage the end-to-end placement process by supporting students, developing placement opportunities, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring alignment between academic requirements and field experiences.

• Manage assigned student caseloads by reviewing applications, understanding student goals and preferences, and guiding students through the placement journey.
• Conduct introductory meetings and regular check-ins with students to provide updates, answer questions, and help prevent placement delays.
• Communicate professionally and empathetically with students, university partners, agencies, supervisors, and internal teams throughout the placement process.
• Conduct outreach to social work and human service organizations to identify new field placement opportunities and maintain existing partnerships.
• Build and strengthen relationships with agencies, field instructors, task supervisors, and educational stakeholders.
• Collect, review, and maintain placement documentation, including applications, resumes, forms, supervisor details, contracts, and placement timelines.
• Support student-to-site matching by evaluating student interests, program requirements, location, schedules, agency availability, and supervision qualifications.
• Track placement progress, manage follow-ups, and ensure milestones are achieved within established timelines.
• Maintain accurate records across tracking systems and provide regular updates on caseload status, placement progress, and outstanding needs.
• Identify and escalate complex placement, compliance, or student support concerns when needed.
• Meet performance goals related to outreach, placement confirmations, documentation quality, and student support.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will bring experience in student support, social work, higher education, placement coordination, or partnership development, along with strong organizational and communication skills.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.
• Master of Social Work (MSW) preferred but not required.
• Two or more years of experience in social work, human services, higher education, advising, recruitment, student services, field education, or related areas preferred.
• Experience managing multiple priorities, caseloads, partnerships, or projects in a structured environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent organization, time management, follow-up, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive student information with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Comfortable conducting communication through phone, email, video meetings, and digital collaboration tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, spreadsheets, Salesforce, or similar tracking systems.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with remote teams.
• Familiarity with social work field education requirements and placement processes is a plus.
• Experience working with community agencies, healthcare organizations, nonprofit organizations, behavioral health providers, or educational institutions is preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly compensation of approximately $21–$23 per hour.
• Remote work opportunity with flexibility to support work-life balance.
• People-centered environment focused on learning, collaboration, and student success.
• Healthcare coverage and retirement plan options may be available.
• Paid time off and holiday benefits.
• Technology support and resources for remote work.
• Flexible work arrangements and accommodations designed to support employee needs.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping students access valuable professional experiences.