Field Experience Support Specialist

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Field Experience Support Specialist

AB14H

Academic Affairs

College of Education, Health and Human Sciences

CEHHS

2026-00168

100.00

M-F 8-5 / varies

No remote/telecommute opportunity

12- 12/12 months

No

Will commensurate with experience.

Hourly

Non-Exempt

This position provides advanced administrative support to the Office of Field Experiences and serves as a primary point of contact for faculty, staff, students, and local school district partners. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. Working closely with the Director of Field Experiences and Practicum Coordinator, the Field Experiences Support Specialist manages and communicates information related to practicums and clinical practice (student teaching). Key responsibilities include organizing and maintaining data in the ELC/Tevera educator preparation program assessment system, responding to email and phone inquiries, assisting walk-in students, and coordinating student field experiences and internships. The role also supports planning and execution of events for students and cooperating teachers. Additional responsibilities include updating website content using Cascade CMS for advising, teacher certification, and field experiences in collaboration with the supervisor and other stakeholders.

Administrative support

Provides administrative support for the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences Director of Field Experiences, including managing and communicating information regarding practicum and clinical practice (student teaching). This will include initiating requests to school districts for student placement in schools.

55

Yes

Student assistance

Provides assistance to students by responding to students via email and phone. This position will also greet students and answer questions and provide support as needed.

30

Yes

Event planning

Provides support in planning and implementing multiple events and seminars for students and cooperating teachers.

10

Yes

Website updates

Website updates – Content contributor inputting content into Cascade CMS for the web page updates for advising, teacher certification and field experiences as per supervisor and other stakeholder requests.

5

Yes

High School Diploma

Position requires comprehensive reporting skills, administrative writing skills, problem solving, organization, ability to analyze information and manage processes, Microsoft Office proficiency, Microsoft Excel proficiency, professionalism, and strong verbal and interpersonal skills.

Bachelor’s Degree

No

No

No

No