Field Education Specialist, Social Work - Binghamton University

Location: Binghamton, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Thu Mar 19 2026 Job Description:

Budget Title: Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3)

Salary: $57,151 - $61,000

The Department of Social Work Field Office is expanding to meet the growing academic needs of our students and community partners. We are seeking a Field Education Specialist to play a vital role in student development across the curriculum. This position offers a unique opportunity to serve as an Instructor of Record for students in the field while simultaneously shaping the internship placement process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as instructor of record for field education courses
• Facilitate field seminar meetings for Master of Social Work (MSW) students
• Serve as a field liaison among school, agency field instructors and students, using the field instructor's preferred method of contact (e.g., in person or synchronous virtual meeting platform)
• Assist Director and Associate Director of Field Education in securing and developing internship placements for in person and online students
• Assist Director and Associate Director of Field Education to ensure that the field education program achieves and maintains CSWE and New York State professional and accreditation standards
• Support the internship placement process alongside the Director and Associate Director of Field Education including securing, developing and certifying undergraduate and graduate social work internship placements
• Assist with field education orientations and events for students and field instructors
• Update and maintain field education website for the Department of Social Work
• Support Field Advisory Council
• Serve on community committees and task forces
• Plan and coordinate field office events and meetings

Job Requirements:

• Master of Social Work degree

Preferred:

• At least two years' experience working in Social Work Field Education

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Additional Information:

Special Notes:

• This position is considered a Campus Security Authority for purposes of Clery Act compliance
• Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials

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